Smart, clever, funny and organised are only a few words to describe this wonderful human being. Actress, artist, musician and comedian Vanessa Stacey sits down and chats with us about being tenacious and Wellington’s Fringe Festival.

He built the DJ music education framework in Wellington – Aotearoa and has been teaching, sharing and creating cool vibes and music atmosphere for 2 decades. Olivia Cross sat down with the Welly DJ icon to check out the grooves and moves. 

McAnulty was born in Eketahuna. McAnulty’s family have lived in the Wairarapa area for more than 170 years, with his great grandmother’s great grandfather, Henry Burling arriving as an early settler in what is now the town of Featherston. McAnulty completed a thesis at the University of Otago in 2011 titled The role of political positioning in party performance in the 2008 New Zealand General Election. He worked for the T.A.B as a bookmaker covering the racing industry and an economic development advisor for the Masterton District Council. He is a volunteer fire-fighter, board member of both Wings over Wairarapa and Golden Shears,…

What Nick doesn’t know about local body politics, who’s who and how the chips may fall isn’t worth knowing. A professional operator with a keen eye for his community. In 2018 Nick was appointed the CEO of the Road Transport Forum, a lobby group which promotes and the interests of the trucking road freight industry. Why he is not running for council again can only have something to do with remuneration. Watch to see a passionate, articulate gentleman with enthusiasm and the spirit of a natural leader.

Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy is beaming when he talks about the future of his city. Upper Hutt is experiencing a huge boom in investment from recreational center Brewton to a new film studio. Opportunities are springing up all over and Wayne is still in it for the long haul.

Previously Deputy Mayor Sarah Free in the eastern ward holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Public Health (with distinction). Sarah worked for the New Zealand Electricity Department on several substation and transmission line upgrades in her early career. She is also a trained teacher and taught mathematics, science, and senior physics at Wellington Girls’ College and St Catherine’s College

All you need to know about the venue that’ll throw you a Christmas function to be remembered. As we hit the midway mark of the year, businesses are beginning to already think of Christmas. At the forefront of many companies’ minds are the end-of-year work functions that, as many event coordinators know, need planning well in advance. The pressure to find something social yet interactive and fun for employees is real, what with the less than extensive list of venues that are capable of doing it all. Introducing Brewtown, whose Christmas functions take the cake in terms of having everything…

Visa Wellington on a Plate will soon be upon us with Wellingtonians being able to rock out with their phones out and live their foodie dreams, with pretty much every restaurant in Wellington offering unique burgers and cocktails.

How Mike Seymour went from Kapiti boy to Upper Hutt Pharmacist to a real-estate thought leader. “This guy is plugged into a force field”.

Late night activities for night owls in Wellington 1. The Witching Hour: Mini-Putt and Bar Deep in the heart of Courtney Place, down an alleyway on Tory Street lies one of Wellington’s most unique and quirky activities. With its spooky vibe and themed layout, you are able to enjoy this fun activity with your friends and family, and maybe even get a bit startled here or there. The best part; they have a BAR there too! So you can enjoy a nice beverage while you’re showing off your skills. Just a heads up though, the Witching Hour is r18 after…