Love for Wellington from the mainland.

I consider the mainland to be my home. But if you have to live in the North Island Wellington is the place. Energy, creativity, culture, food, sport, nature, city, arts. It's all here! Maybe locals need to enjoy it more!

Contrasting emotions

My mother left for what she said was her greatest adventure in April 2012 - her name is Mollie Martin - it cut me to my core...

I met Esther in 2013 - we are to be married...

The contrasting emotions confuse me to this day...

The "Murder House"

I remember visits to the "Murder House"from primary school in 1970s Karori. This was the dental clinic in what is now the PM's residence in Tinakori Road. A list of names would go up on the school noticeboard for who had to go that week. I would feel sick with terror if my name was up as I hated the drill. On Thursday lunchtimes a teal-coloured bus would arrive at the edge of the playground and those going climbed aboard. More fear and trembling. Oh the relief when it was finished and you could enjoy the trip home!

A message for Dad

My father left us in 2009, and loved this museum. We have not heard from or seen him since. I visit this place every day on my lunch break in the hope that one day I will see him.

We love you dad, wherever you are please come home. If you aren't there I hope you read this from a better place.

The old Cable Car

1970s. The old cable car was fun to ride. You could sit on curved, single, wooden seats on the outside and kick the tunnel walls. They were the most popular seats because you could jump on and off them easily.

Wellington is Always Windy!

I am a 13 year old and I have come to visit Wellington for the week. I love how Wellington is always windy whenever we come. Once it was so windy that when we hopped out of our car and held onto a pole our feet came off the ground.

We were robbed!

This is my second time in the capital. The first time I ever came here I stayed with my cousin. The first night we were robbed.

WWOOFER

I learned about NZ as a WWOOFER. My first visit was 17 years ago. Every couple of years I come back and visit my WWOOF-friends-kiwis. Now it's my 5th time in NZ and I enjoy every minute. Every time they make it lovely and welcoming for me. The kiwis are special :) and I will come back in a couple of years. Sure, they are my friends...

Tonsils at dance class

Hi :) I'm Marcus Belony. I'm 12. I have recently had my tonsils out. I took them to dance class and now everyone hates me. BYE! :)

There Once was a...

There once was a girl from Hamilton, who came on holiday to Wellington. While here she ate lots & did some shots. Said "here here! What a great time had by all." The end :)

Only Good Memories

First time in Wellington for about ten years. Epic, fun journey down from Hamilton with my daughter and grandgirls. Arrived to stay with my grandson and his partner for a week. Wow! When I lived here 33 years ago it was only bad memories. Now it's only good. Zoo, shopping, drink, dessert, buses, train, sea, coast, Victoria lookout, walks, museums, markets, ferry, weta cave, fun. WOW! Be Back. Thanks Wellywood.

Lost in Translation

It's my birthday today! Amazing! We are 3 Frenchies lost in translation. I got a bag, two tee shirts and the best of my gift was to visit this museum! Mat / Tom / Chris

Jump Ship

What a beautiful, interesting and friendly city you have! My husband, two very cheeky young boys and I are loving our New Zealand adventure so much we might just jump ship and come and live here forever! Or at least come and visit again! The Niemanns. Brisbane, Aust.

Crazy Brother

When I was 9 months old I moved to Johnsonville. I got this crazy lil brother. When he was very small he used to run through the hall with his underpants on his head!

Two Cultures Become One

My name is Te Ataahia and my first language was Maori. I was born in the Wairarapa and moved with my family to Petone in the Hutt in 2001. Attending high school in Wellington was my first experience in an English education environment, followed by a year studying in Costa Rica. I consider Island Bay home as that's where I moved to as a tertiary student and an adult. It is also where I met my Italian husband who was living and working there on a work holiday visa. We now enjoy a happy life living between two countries; NZ & Italy, sharing our stories, languages, food, culture and company.

A Birthday Trip

I'm here with my Grandad because when we turn ten he takes us to Wellington. I'm from Tapui and it's just west of Oamaru. It's a real change because I live on a sheep and beef farm. Megan Dodd.

Lovers' Tiff

I'm from Scotland. Today me and my boyfriend had a lovers' tiff because he is a grumpaholic. So I came to this museum. The story isn't finished yet, but I will see when I get back to the hostel.

NZ Capital

Someday I asked my children "Where is the NZ capital city?" My children said "Auckland" so I came here. I hope my children remember this trip.

World Explorers

Madeline, Daniel and Evangeline are world explorers currently residing in Singapore, but visiting New Zealand as part of their adventures. Each is curious and amazed by the new things they see and encounter and have come to love their experience in Aotearoa.

Pocketball

I came to Wellington. I played pocketball and I played pocketball and I played pocketball and I played pocketball.

Host Family Problems

Hi I'm Sabrina. I'm an international student from Switzerland. I'm here with Nicole, I know her from our youth group. She's cool. My host family sometimes annoy me. They're arguing a lot. I pray for them.

Life Choices

My name is Natalie & I am living in Hataitai for three months while I complete work experience as part of my degree. This place has made me rethink my life choices & everything I thought I knew. I have never felt so at home :)

From Taiwan

 

Hi! I come from Taiwan!!

Picnic at Mt. Vic

Today I had a picnic with my family at the top of Mt. Victoria in the back of our van. It made me happy because it reminded me of when my husband and I used to have picnics in the back of my 1977 Toyota when we were dating.

Saying Funny Things

Hi! I am Laila and an exchange student from Germany. In my six months here in NZ I said a lot of funny things :D for example when I finished my library book I said to my host sister: sorry I have to go to the library cause my book is empty! I said also to her if she would wear her hair open for the party instead of asking if she wearing her hair down! That happens when you translate wrong from German into English!

I am who I am

My Dad is a diplomat and I have lived all around and I have been to lots of schools and I am different and I do not care. Because I am who I am and no one can change that. I am Freya Green and that was me.

Similar Cities

We are on our cruise with the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas - visiting Wellington. We are from Canberra Australia. It is very much similar. Nice, pleasant city. We'll visit again one day as we don't have much time to explore :( December 15, 2013. Nguyen family :)

Self Reflection

I came here to attend a conference. I fell in love with this city and the people. The tranquility and slow pace of the place allowed me to rest my mind and do a lot of self reflection. I was born in Malaysia and stayed in Australia mainly after 17 years of age. I am married with 2 young children. It has been a real blessing to have a good life.

Terrible Coffee

Your coffee has been terrible but your city is beautiful enough that we will forgive you. Just this once :) Stuart & Jade.

7 Flights of Stairs

I once moved a fold up sofa into a flat on Cambridge Terrace. It was after the 7th flight of stairs that we dropped it.

New Zealand Generations

When my grandmother was born in 1905 NZ had 1 million people. When my mother was born in 1933 NZ had 2 million. When I was born in 1952 NZ had 3 million. Now I'm a grandma NZ has 4.5 million.