Up With The Times

We came down from Auckland and we thought we would be up with the times BUT, the Pack n Save here is like from the future! They have self service checkouts, scan and go, and electronic price tags! WOW!!

Working Holiday

I'm Phoenix, come from China. I used about one year to get the working holiday visa and NZ is a very lovely country. I got NZ only 10 days, but get a lot help, very lucky, I'm going to South Island to do fruit picking, hope to see u again Wellington :)

Camping With Dad

When I went camping at Tora with my dad it was fun and I saw humpback whales and seals.
Rosie, 3, Lyall Bay

Escape Into The City

I'm the sort of person who loves an adventure and every time I go to the city it always offers new opportunities. Being from Lower Hutt, it's always nice to escape for a sunny day in the weekend and have lunch and enjoy the diverse range of people.

Dealing With The Wet

Today is a typical day in our beloved Wellington! It's wet, windy and chilly this winter afternoon! But we just take the bus, get used to wet trouser cuffs and get on with it! We love Wellington, weather and all.

NZ Honeymooners

First story reads:
My husband and I are on our honeymoon :) We've been to Auckland, went up the skytower, visited Hobbiton in Rotorua, saw the mountains in Tongariro and are now in Wellington. We love NZ! - Catalina
Second story reads:
I <3 CATALINA
True story!!!

A Move From Azerbaijan

I'm Delan. I'm 11 years old for most of my life I've been a Kiwi but before that I lived in Azerbaijan that is my birthplace for 5 years then we moved here to Wellington. I love it here apart from the wet and windy part of course! =) <3

Grandma and the Science Project

My story begins on a wet winters morning. It was wet.  Must be the rain.
Grandma had woken me up to finish my science project. It was due that day and it wasn't finished. "What's that? It's a kereru. It must have caught in the storm. That's why it's got a cough." Thought Billy. "We'd better give it some cough syrup" said grandma. She could read minds and finish science projects. The science project got finished and then he got a gold star.

Dodging the Earthquake

Hi Wellington.
Kinda relief passed an earthquake during the journey on a ferry.
Well, everything comes to a calm and feeling much better after having a cup of hot chocolate in Scopa
Cheers!

Freedom Camping

We are Jakob and Camilia from Germany.
We are staying at Lyall Bay. There is a great spot for freedom camping. We live Wellington and the partys here. Where are the waves??? Cheers :)

Backpacking Tour

Kent State University
I am from Ohio, USA. I am on a 6 week backpacking tour of New Zealand. I feel I have been given this trip by karma. It still feels like a dream to be here. I hope that everyone gets the opportunity to travel! Leah Kristine, December 31, 2013

Traveling By Campervan

Hi Wellington
My name is Maria and I am from Witten, Germany. I am traveling around NZ for 6 months. I love this country, its people and its landscape! :-) Traveling by an old campervan is the best way to alive NZ.

NZ Life

My New Zealand life coming to last day soon!
So I just pray that I wanna be happy, smile with my family and friends and all my people =)
Always smile in my life =)
I was so happy in NZ...! Never forget here!!!
Say goodbye

Working Things Out

I'm only in Wellington for the night but I love it here. I really like the test space [at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea], it's a really good way to see what works =)

Once A Picture

I'm visiting this beautiful place from Phoenix, Arizona. Just last month at home I heard the tales from a gentleman returning to NZ to be knighted. We were at Dr. Bruce's office in the U.S. It was wild. Now I am here with my eyes viewing what was once a picture and in another hemisphere across the equator and timeline.

Faith In Humanity

Hi - I'm an American backpacker who has fallen in love with everything Wellington (or, more broadly, everything Kiwi). What an extraordinary city of hidden adventures... Christmas hikes, conversations and coffee. Moreover, the generosity I have experienced here is igniting my faith in humanity. Mary, Ridgewood, NJ.

I Want To Find Out More

I am on holiday for 15 days and I would like to find our more information about New Zealand. I am here to see my Aunt and uncle and I am from Glasgow. Samantha Reynolds 10 years old

Climb Mountains and Dive With Whales

Hi everybody. My name is Flo. I'm in NZ to learn English. And to climb mountains and go diving with whales I hope! My parents are going to come in NZ. It will be great.

Trains Are The Same

My grandpa drove trains in Wellington and lived with his wife and family in Taikaka St. When I came to Wellington, I swear the trains on the Johnsonville line were the same ones! :)

Time For Me

I'm Jenny and I'm from Germany. My best friend passed away last year so I need time for me. New Zealand is a good place for this! Found myself again and I'm happy! Jenny

Wellington 7s

The Wellington 7's has been the meeting point of so many friends traveling from all over the world. We have traveled from Scotland, Australia and South Island, NZ. Who wouldn't travel this far to spend 3 nights in a campervan after a wet and windy but spectacular Wellington 7's! The memories have been made!
This is story refers to the 'Wellington 7s', a rugby tournament that is hosted by Wellington at the Westpac Stadium in February every year.

Police Boat

My mum went on a police boat.

Hamburger Without The Meat

My family and I arrived here; we were all starving so we went to McDonalds and got burgers. I asked for mine without mayonnaise, and the cashier thought I said no meat so I got a hamburger without the hamburger!

Lovely People

Indian settled in Auckland. Wgtn's beautiful and absolutely a place I want to live in. I am moving here soon as my trip has influenced my move due to the lovely people the city has =)
Monish R.

Windy, Smelly and Yummy

Wellington is windy!
It's yummy!
It's smells like the sea! That's if you are near the sea. I like the shops!

Not Just Cold and Windy

As a visitor to Wellington I've always thought of the city as cold, grey and windy. This weekend was the first time I've ever seen the sun here & it was beautiful.

Time to Join My Son

My family emigrated from UK in 2003. My son now lives in Wellington. I live in Chch. I think I would like to come and live in Wellington. I'm very taken with it. I love the houses in the hills. Maybe one day. x =)

Charming City

I am a Spanish girl living in Chch. This is my first time in Wellington and I love it!! Thank you for all the cultural variety and for the lovely interactive free museums. Definitely, I'll come back to this charming city. Laura

A Quake In Common

I'm from Christchurch visiting friends with my family. Its so lovely to have a city that is functioning. It was like being at home on Friday when Wellington experienced an aftershock but hey! Nothing compared to what Chch lived through. You are a lucky city. Love Wellington great cafés

My Second Home

I met a Wellington man in a nightclub in London. 14 years later, I'm here with him and our two daughters. We married 11 years ago. Wellington is now my second home and the birthplace of my children. We love Wellington (apart from the wind). Long live the Kiwi OE!!

My Mum Used To Work Here

My name is Maz my mum used to work here

Life Is Good

My name is Peter and I am from Western Australia. I'm here with my parents (My mum's an NZer) and my sister + her husband. We came to visit relatives + unveil a plaque for the graves of my grandparents in Thames. I am also here to visit/stay with my daughter Simone + her husband Ben who have recently relocated here from Melbourne. I am excited because she is about to have her 1st child (a girl) and my 7th grandchild. They are very happy here and I am happy for them. I am pleased to be able to return here to revisit my own family heritage, and my own direct family. Life is good! Such a special place to visit for so many important reasons.

Don't Get Complacent

I moved here from Canada 6 years ago for an adventure. "It will be fun" we thought," if we don't do it now, we never will." So, we did. Every day I remind myself not to get complacent about the beauty of this country - the views of Pauatahanui inlet, the pohutakawa trees, the changing face of the sea.

Absolutely, positively smitten

Wellington, we flirted awhile back, but it wasn't our time.

Now, I can feel what was supposed to be a short-term relationship threatening to lay down roots for good. Maybe I'll change my mind when the weather turns, but for now, your vibrancy and magic seem contagious, and the impossible starts to unfold.

You are beautiful and glorious in ways that other places can't compete with. I shed my JAFA clothes; I'm absolutely, positively smitten.

Briar (@rawlibrary)

Wellington's difference

[I love Wellington because of its difference. Because we always get bad weather when no one else does. But I love Wellington most of all because it's my home.]

This city is a memory

Dear Wellington,

Born here in St. Helens, daughter of two former Victoria University students who met here in their first year of study at the Central Baptist Youth Hostel on Boulcott. I know I am home here, every time I come down the gorge and the harbour rises up into view. Now I work in the Majestic Centre, overlooking the carpark which replaced the old youth hostel. I look down and see the moment my parents met for the first time. This city is a memory.

Wandering Scouser

I never expected to be seduced by Windy Welly, but I absolutely love this city. It is a truly beautiful place to be. For now I will call Wellington my home before I continue my adventure around this amazing land.

Thank you for adopting this wandering Scouser! This is a place I will remember all my life.

Mark,
Liverpool UK

Swept off your feet

Amazing place, another story to tell and memories to keep.Must be nice to fall in love and be blown away, or swept away rather [off] your feet at this kind of city.

Just visiting... Been here 2x.

New lease on life

Dear Wellington,

I came needing a new lease on life and you have certainly provided that. Looking to take some of that spirit and bring it back to my home. Hope for many more visits and inspiration from your city. From your people to the business, to your character you have a beautiful soul. Will miss you.

Maria

A city to fall in love with!

Wellington -

You're a city with flair.
Glad I had to have the opportunity to be a part of it!
You're a city to fall in love with!

Lots of love from Germany

Let me firstly say...

Let me firstly say I love you Wellington.

I love the smell of your freshly mowed lawn and the rain pelting against my roof at night. I love the cold autumn mornings playing soccer on your muddy lawns. And I love the way the wind blows my hair it's like a breath of fresh air!

xxx Tui 12 x

Every corner possible

Wellington,

I just got here working on a cruise ship. I'm here for the day, looking forward to [exploring] every corner possible riding my bicycle... I saw fur seals last time here and didn't have time to see the rest. But today you're gonna touch my soul.

"I'll be back!"

Kia ora,
Thomas Bissett is my name. From the UK and currently working in Auckland. I'm down in Wellington for a chilled out weekend away and have fallen in love with the city. The views from Mt Vic summit are just something else, and with the endless good vibes [emanating] from the cafes and bars, I now see why Aucklanders rave about Wellington. Had a great time, and in the words of Arnie...
"I'll be back!"