It all started with a trip around the world, with Malcolm Gillies, Kevin Melville, and Jamie Tout. Dreamers, doers with a vision, or was it just a mad idea?Three men on a mission. Having heard about Gillies energy, “one manager tells it like ” f××× “Malcolms arrived at Brewtown, battle stations!. Everything just gets done!There, they were traveling the world, looking to create something in Upper Hutt that no one could envisage, let alone finance and execute.Tout had the vision, and the other two had the balls, Nev Mellon, the electric brains. It appeared that they were the perfect team.“On…

Crucial feedback from prominent Wellingtonians and property Titan Ian Cassels, who at times takes the undeserved abuse for the streets problems, is that Courtney Place cannot deal with any more road closures or clipboard-carrying- LGWM consultants, slowly and un decisively deciding what to do with the street.Locals say it “just needs a pause”, a break, and it needs time to recover. Courtney place has its natural flow, has its own style, vibe and Courtney people that feed in and out of it, are naturally there.Some say it will recover over 2,3 + years naturally, like Cuba mall came of age,…

The moment we walked into Spirit House restaurant, its vibe was amazing. Located right next door to the Roxy Cinema, the aesthetic is carried through, and with plenty of parking nearby. The warm greeting from the staff set the tone for a fantastic experienceThe smells were delightful, the presentation was appealing, and the diverse menu featuring Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, felt as if I was traveling the world.Every bite was bursting with authentic flavours and spices, particularly the Rendang Beef Cheek Curry, was divine and generous portions. Our overall experience was made better with cocktails and dessert. Great for your…

There is a growing body of evidence indicating that the timing of our exercise routines can significantly impact both performance and overall health. As the world’s elite athletes prepare to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, a closer look at the clock may hold the key to achieving record-breaking feats.Recent research, spanning four Olympic Games from Athens in 2004 to Rio in 2016, scrutinized the swim times of 144 medal-winning athletes. Surprisingly, their fastest performances were consistently observed in the early evening, around 5:12 pm. This discovery aligns with a broader trend suggesting that physical performance exhibits distinct…

We sat down literally with Emily Broadmore Writer mother and passionate Cuba st’er. If Emily had her way Cuba st would continue its rapid rise to heaven for hipsters, writers, and serious city people who love a great vibrant streetscape and an awesome mix of lifestyle, art, food, and entertainment. A street that has grown up with homelessness unlike Courtenay Place appears to think they are somehow above it and the homelessness should just “go away” and that will fix everything. 

In the world of tenpin bowling, talent knows no age limit. At just 15 years old, Ben Pettit has already etched his name into the annals of bowling history, captivating audiences worldwide with his extraordinary skill and unwavering determination. Hailing from Porirua, New Zealand, Ben’s journey to becoming one of the most promising young bowlers in the sport is nothing short of inspirational.Ben’s passion for bowling ignited at the tender age of three when he first stepped foot into North City Tenpin, his home bowling center. Under the guidance of supportive mentors and the watchful eye of his older brother…

Harbourmaster Grant Nalder has devoted most of his working life to the sea. He worked as Wellington’s harbour ranger for 22 years and crewed on the cross harbour ferry but took a detour to drive the Wellington Cable Car in the early 90s. Nalder oversees navigation in the harbour “from freighters to recreational boaties to the ocean swimmers off Oriental Bay”. Growing up in Nelson, Nalder first learnt to sail aged 7. Now in his 50s, he still likes nothing more than the moments he spends out on the water around the capital.A gentleman, kind soul and all round awesome…

Oliver Sean Plunket (known professionally as Sean Plunket is a New Zealand broadcast journalist. Plunket has worked for several New Zealand broadcast media companies and stations including Radio Windy, Independent Radio News, Radio New Zealand, TV3, TVNZ, Newstalk ZB, and MagicTalk.Sean leaves Newstalk ZB.MediaWorks rattled Plunket also served as the communications director of The Opportunities Party during the 2017 New Zealand general election. In late 2021, Plunket founded the independent online radio station The Platform, which has marketed itself as promoting free speech, democracy, and debate. Plunkett suffered a heart attack recently and has sworn off alcohol. Respected as a…

Recently Wellington Live enjoyed a warm night at El Barrio for Eat drink play festival. We started with tasty fresh calamari dish with what tasted like home made sauces. It certainly didnt have that bulk taste to it. My lovely dining partner had the tacos and said they were fresh, full of fresh incredients and super flavorsome. That was good enough for me.I enjoyed the beef vegetable Soup. Not at all what i expected for a basic dish.It had complex and unique flavours, which were presented simply with a heap of cheese melted on top. Quite dangerous all that cheese.…

Musician from New Zealand, Woody plays a variety of bamboo and wooden flutes, mainly Bansuri. With the add of some live electronics, he writes his music guided by the passion for improvisation.