Welcome to Shits and Giggles
Shits and Giggles is your unfiltered lens on life in Wellington — a wild mix of street talk, political rants, local drama, weird moments, and cultural flavor. It’s raw, real, and straight from the heart of the city. No scripts. No polish. Just Wellington in all its chaotic, hilarious glory.
Rib Ticklers
Wellington: Beautiful, Chaotic, and Ours
Middle Earth, Aotearoa, 42 Below—call it what you want, but Wellington has it all. Sure, you’ll lose a car park or two to road cones, but who cares? You can walk, bus, or train through this stunning slice of paradise.
Wellington’s Wild Construction Challenges
Only in Wellington do you see rubbish pumped down hills, augers drilling 8 metres deep, and makeshift tracks built just to get the job done. Steep hills, falling rocks, and road cones everywhere—construction here is next level.
Copper scams: A tale as old as time!
rom Sumerian traders to modern headlines, Jonathan Milne and Cleo unpack the 4,000-year legacy of fraud.
Glowing strawberries
This dessert at Ernesto’s Restaurant & Bar is next-level. Pair it with a coffee, and you've got the ultimate Wellington treat.
Not For Sale!
Greenland to Trump: "Not for sale… unless the price is right. Call me"
Pristine White Wall
mystery in the heart of Wellington: why is this pristine white wall untouched by graffiti? Is it sacred, or just well-maintained? Thoughts, Wellington?
Finger Game
Only in Wellington! A quirky finger game, some laughs, and a few drinks at St John’s Bar—where the drunkest person wins! Would you play?
Monorovia
Wellington welcomes the massive Century 2 from Monrovia—delivering a sea of cars! 🚗 From Toyotas to Mitsubishis, it’s a shipload of urban chaos or convenience? What do you think?
Cycle Lanes or Cars?
Cycle lanes or cars? Upper Hutt faces a big decision in this year's election!
What Is Independent Media?
We’re breaking down what independent media really means—free from government, political parties like the Greens, and corporate influence. Is true media independence possible, or just a buzzword?
Side-splitters
Calm Millpond
Calm Millpond conditions with just a slight offshore breeze at 1-2 knots. 🌬️ Watch for that blue line—wind patterns in action! Another beautiful day in the capital.
Wellington’s Waterfront – Wasted Potential?
Concrete over green space, no real connections, and logs to China—surely we can do better? 🤔 How about a tram, greenery, and a livable waterf.
The Nikau Palms Are Back!
After three years, Wellington’s iconic palms have returned—at a rumored $2.9 million price tag! Meanwhile, the $300M library rebuild continues... but hey, at least the city’s looking good!
Christchurch on the Rise!
Massive development happening at lightning speed—but how many cherry pickers does it take to build a stadium? 🚧 Christchurch is buzzing with progress!
New show alert, Wellington!
Got a wild idea that could fix this city? Pitch it, win cash 💸, and dodge the AI takeover 🤖 Let’s make Wellington smarter, greener, and way more fun 🌿🏙️
Welcome to Wellington: Beautiful Chaos
Wellington — where the bridges make you sweat and the budget doesn’t balance. With $660 million in income and $770 million in costs, it’s chaos under construction and questions with no answers. But hey, we’re still hopeful in our wild, weird, and wonderful capital — biodiverse, bold, and undeniably Wellington.
Wellington's Next Mayor... Looks Like Me?
A new contender steps into the mayoral ring — and apparently, he’s got my face?
Welcome to Wellington’s newest attraction — The Basin Mud Reserve™!
Why fight the rain when you can WRESTLE in it? 🤼♂️Introducing mud cricket, mud soccer… mud everything really.Only in 42 Below, Aotearoa
Knee-slappers
Windy Welly Delivers
A classic Wellington day—windy, wild, and absolutely iconic. 🌬️🌊
Old Courtenay Charm
Throwback to when Courtenay Place had real buzz. Is it time to bring it back?
Karori’s Concrete Jungle
Wellington’s green suburb meets brutalist grey. Can we fix this?
Bring Back the Heart
Wellington's centre is fading. Let’s reimagine it—green, vibrant, and local.
From Streets to Stage
Turning random encounters into real talk. Street theatre, but make it real!
The Ultimate Coffee Face-off
Flat white or filter? Wellingtonians vote with their mugs. ☕
Fix Our City: Rapid Fire!
One mic. One shot. What would *you* fix in Wellington?