https://youtu.be/PKUfYbGTMfI A Slice of the Sunny Kāpiti Coast Kāpiti Coast – 5 individual villages held together by lush mountains and one stunning long accessible beach. Many of you may know the Kāpiti Coast for Paraparaumu beach or Kāpiti Island, but just a half an hour drive from Wellington, Kāpiti actually stretches across five settlements. They extend from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki, and each settlement offers its own unique slice of Kāpiti.  The beauty of having 5 settlements that connect to the same beach is that you have many ways to enjoy it. Paekākāriki, the first of the five, is lucky enough…

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…

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…

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″]

It takes faith to succeed.Faith in yourself.Corinne Cole sits down with us and provides fantastic insight for young women wanting to make it in any field. Self belief, empathy, and confidence are just some of the qualities that Corinne attributes to her success.’You will add value.’There are more opportunities for women than ever before, take Corinne’s Cole advise and get out there! 

In the relatively small city and competitive market of Wellington, a sense of terror and a feeling of belonging are central to what makes a restaurant stand out. Here’s ten local eateries that are getting it right. Dragons Offering a wide selection of traditional dishes such as masterfully-made dumplings and Peking duck, Dragons showcases flavours and technique found only in fine Cantonese cooking. Fans of yum cha and larger format sharing dishes alike will agree that this temple of Chinese gastronomy is second to none. Once you’ve sampled the huge array of tasty treats on this menu, Dragons will become…

Meet Anna Calver, the PR & marketing genius that helps put Wellington on the map.Anna tells the story of the city and helps organizations broadcast how they help the community beyond the standard services they provide.’I love what I do and I’m very lucky to do it.’Anna is currently the Manager CCO at Wellington City Council, she’s doing her best to bring our community back together after the pandemic has kept us indoors. One way she achieves this is through collaboration with local artists.With the still looming uncertainty of Omicron sweeping over Wellington, it’s comforting to know that we have…

Wellington is home to some incredible diving spots, scattered throughout the coast. Our many marine reserves lay host to a magnificent variety of marine wildlife, most of which can be accessed by beginner divers, although there are plenty of more tricky dives that require a higher level of skill and preparation. Here are five of the best dive sites in Wellington. Wellington Harbour Often overlooked, the Wellington Harbour is a valuable dive site for Wellingtonians and boasts a surprisingly large variety of marine life. Seahorses, Pipefish, Starfish and juvenile Crayfish as well as schools of Spottys and Wrasse are all…

“Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Don’t be afraid of failure. All of those things are growth.”Andrea O’Connell sits down with us and shares her advice for women trying to create success for themselves and in their careers. Growing up with three brothers and raised by a solo mother, Andrea is not a stranger to hard work and tough circumstances. However, anything life threw at her was taken in Andrea’s stride and used as motivation to get to where she is today.”From my background, I always knew what I didn’t want. I always had a picture in my mind of…