Relative newcomers Maranui and Spruce Goose might get the views and the queues, but Elements is still quietly serving brunch and lunch to Lyall Bay locals. The menu is hearty yet sophisticated, offering goat’s‑cheese soufflé and a salad of balsamic roast pear, fig, baby spinach and smoked brinza cheese, as well as old-school breakfast standards […]
Not many Wellington schools can offer their students a 50-hectare site to roam around, much less a Greek amphitheatre, native bush and a river to swim in, which is why many local parents consider sending their boys to board at Rathkeale College, 7km north of Masterton. Barrie Gordon, head of marketing at the Anglican school, […]
If you’ve had a luxury stay at the InterContinental Wellington recently, you may have noticed that certain changes are being made. After the redevelopment of various sections of the hotel — including the reception, Chameleon restaurant, new deluxe guest rooms and the lobby lounge — InterContinental Wellington has now turned its design attention to the conference […]
Nineteen-year-old Freya Milner swapped textbooks for bright lights and costume fittings last year, playing the role of Cissy Smith on TV One’s newest mini-series, When We Go To War. FishHead caught up with the young actress to get the inside scoop on life in front of the lens. How did you feel when you got […]
If parents, or parents-to-be, didn’t already have countless reasons to raise their offspring in windy Wellington, UNICEF and Wellington City Council are adding to the list. It has been confirmed that Wellington is officially registered for UNICEF’s Child Friendly Initiative, ensuring the rights, active participation and interests of our capital’s children are a priority for local […]
If you’ve ever wondered how new students in Wellington make friends, Jack Mayo proves that taking that leap beyond shy introductions can really pay off. Since moving to Wellington from Christchurch earlier this year, the 18-year-old design student has become somewhat famous in his university hall as the president of the ‘Manu Mondays’ club. Regardless of […]
Many features of Poneke betray its Mojo heritage, but with some notable differences. For a start, the Martin Bosley influence means that there’s more emphasis on meals, not just coffee and snacks. Among the highlights are grilled sourdough bread with roasted feta and grapes, and a deliciously light and maritime take on pizza (smoked kahawai […]
Are you concerned about your children’s feet? Tim Halpine from Active Feet Podiary can help Many parents are concerned if their children’s feet point inwards or outwards or appear to have extremely flat arches. Children who are late walkers or complain of sore legs at night may need extra support provided in their shoes. Adolescents frequently […]
Lost for ideas for the next fine day? Why not get in touch with nature and visit the clean, green — and award-winning — Otari-Wilton’s Bush? Praised for its dramatic Canopy Walkway and excellent working relationship between the council and volunteers, the National Native Botanic Garden was recently recognised with an international Green Flag award, […]
25 April 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli, a time for us to remember the sacrifices made by former Wellington residents during the First World War. To ensure this anniversary receives special commemoration, Wellington City Council has organised a street parade starting at 12,30pm on Friday, 24 April. Veterans and their descendants […]
