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When I got the phone call asking to come for an interview, I was already flying on a hundred OMG’s!!!! To make a great impression, I bought a suit, had my hair professionally done, and spoke to as many flight attendants as I could. The best advice was to remember the customer comes first at absolutely all costs and in the team assessments… don’t be bossy lol. 12 of us made it through out of 5000 applicants and I remember turning up for training, feeling like the luckiest person alive. It was back in the day of bowler hats and…

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Museum of Te Papa Tongarewa The national museum of New Zealand. When you visit a country and go to the national museum you expect to pay a fee to enter right? Not with Te Papa. This is probably one of if not the best tourist attractions in Wellington, there are two cafes inside, enough exhibits inside to last you more than a couple of days, free wi-fi and a locker system. Whether you have just arrived in Wellington or want a few hours to kill before your flight outside of Wellington, Te Papa is a good option. Mt Victoria Lookout If…

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Gemma Cornish dives into fashion and sustainability through wetsuits and swimwear with her brand – Gemma Lee.Gemma has been an ocean-lover since birth. It’s no surprise that at 26-years-old she has channelled her passion for the water into her work. Her brand Gemma Lee designs and manufactures wetsuits and swimsuits. By combining fashion and sustainability with ethical production Gemma is changing the swimwear industry. Her products are easily recognisable by the bright fun colours she uses. Not to mention the stunning patterns and form factor.I’m very inspired by the ’60s, ’70s – I love retro!”When it comes to advice for young…

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Enter below for a chance to win! Full details below RULES: Here at mindfloss we love a good giveaway, so to celebrate our first month we want to give you a daily chance to win some awesome prizes. The rules are simple; Sign-up with your email (one entry) + include your phone number for an extra two entries. That’s it! You’ll be in to win each day. We announce the lucky winners and prize on Friday and organize collection. *Win at 12 starts in August

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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…

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We sat down with Ross Jamieson and chatted about his role in building the Toitu Poneke Community & Sports Centre, rugby, and travelling post-Covid.When Ross Jamieson first laid his eyes on the Poneke (Rugby) Football Clubrooms, they looked a lot different than they do now. Established in 1883, the club is one of the oldest in Wellington. However, where some people saw a crumbling, under utilised building, Jamieson saw an opportunity. While the club was indeed ageing, financially draining, and had a diminished volunteer base, Jamieson recognised they were also in a key location surrounded by growing communities where there existed a…

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Near the end of January, Wellington Live made a post asking Wellingtonians a simple question; to toot or not to toot? The post was met with an overwhelming reception, garnering over 11 thousand comments with the majority responding ‘yes’ to tooting in the tunnel. But, there were some who disagreed and found it rather annoying – most of them being courteous to pedestrians. For a little context, ‘to toot or not to toot’ is in reference to the question; do you toot your car horn in the Mount Victoria Tunnel? Anyone who lives in Wellington knows that when you…

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https://youtu.be/Gd1PAco1y0U We sat down with Culinary Olympic judge Anita Sarginson and student/ scone connoisseur Will Parker to taste-test 5 of the best scones in Wellington, as voted by you! Latest [elementor-template id=”23200″][elementor-template id=”22852″]

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