Wellington...

There's many great things about this little city. Too many to mention. Among some favourites are Unity Books "an antidote to the ordinary" where one can while away many hours. Another must to visit is Maranui Cafe on the south coast - great food, coffee and views.

I hope the past week has been a good one for you and that the sun has shone. I have a little collection of things I hope to post in the coming days, but in the meantime am off to make the most of the winter sun.

Images by me.

I love this city...

How's your week coming along? I still seem to be unpacking, and discovering various bits and bobs we returned from NZ with. We were lucky enough to visit House of Aroha in Hawkes Bay, where we came away with some great NZ art. I've just popped up two lovely prints by Leanne Culy, and am longing for the Tracey Tawhiao print we left behind. I thought I'd share this excerpt from Patricia Grace which I think perfectly sums up the experience of living in Wellington.

"I love this city, the hills, the harbour, the wind that blasts through it. I love the life and pulse and activity, and the warm decrepitude - there's always an edge here that one must walk, which is sharp and precarious, requiring vigilance."

I hope you have a fun day, the first what:nots for the year will go up tomorrow - woohoo back in the swing of things!

Image from House of Aroha.

Calling all budding filmakers...

Tourism New Zealand has launched the Your Big Break competition giving budding film makers a chance to work with the Academy Award-winning team from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Finalists will be flown to New Zealand to shoot and direct their own short films on location, with the assistance of The Lord of the Rings executive producer Barrie Osborne and world class post-production facility Park Road Post, in Wellington. To enter visit the competition site here.

Image of Milford Sound from Icebreaker.