Really, we’re the middle of middle earth?

Someone has decided that Wellington is the middle of Middle Earth. Really? Surely being the most magical capital around is enough already - but if you want to check out the preparations for the 28 November's world premiere of The Hobbit then your first stop might well be here on the Wellington City's website "Absolutely …

Afternoon Tea with Grandma McGarvey

Sources tell me that Grandma McGarvey herself will be at Rona Gallery very soon.  I don't believe it, I certainly hope I don't believe it - after all Christmas in October? whoever heard of such a thing? Grandma McGarvey and Jenny Hessel, you better be careful how much magic you're using in Wellington otherwise who …

The Wellington Wishing Well

Keeping an ear to the ground - and couldn't help but notice the bucket fountain is now granting wishes... to find out more about it "Absolutely Positively Wellington" has set up this facebook page (A Month of Wishes with the Wellington Wishing Well) only until the end of October 2013. Free Wishes!!!! Shhh! Don't tell …

Watch out for Trolls

As this conversation proves, it's important to always be on the lookout for trolls in Wellington, as they can move about remarkably quickly. http://blissandtheretiree.blogspot.co.nz/2012/09/some-conversations-are-more-weird-than.html Please be on the lookout for magical things happening about Wellington - I do like to keep my ear to the ground. Ike

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Ahoy, she be talk like a pirate day. So splice the rigging, hoist the mainsail, and head to shore - fast as can be. Arrgh,  fer there be no worse day to be out on the briny sea than today - and if ya do happen to meet any pirates (just in case) it be …

Perrin passing by the Cuba Mall’s Bucket Fountain

Ever wondered about why the buckets on the bucket fountain are always splashing passers by? Well, stop wondering, and stand well aside - after all dragons are rather messy creatures even if they are very cute.