#3036 ... Say Thank You

When you see one of these guys, introduce yourself and say thank you for keeping our city clean. They will appreciate the gesture 

#3035 ... Winter Tree

Early morning by Mojo on the Waterfront. 

#3034 ... Framed

Local bike shop. Ngaio

#3033 ... Verticals

Signs of the time ... Crowded view

#3032 ... Soft seat

Decorated seat. Willis St

#3031 ... Pumping

Not the proverbial ... But pumping concrete uphill to the second floor of a building. More earthquake strengthening. 

#3030 ... Naked Ambition

The Emporer's new clothes, maybe?

#3029 ... Fashion for Blockheads

At least they are well attired. 3 Wise Men, Panama St. 

#3028 ... Lobby Squatter

A brand new scooter in residence in the building entrance. Very smart. 

#3027 ... Taking the Train.

Wasabi Sushi tonight for an AB farewell meal. Cuba St. 

#3026 ... Textures

Coastal textures. Titahi Bay. 

#3025 ... Mana Island

Driftwood, rocks, sea, sun and Mana Island. 

#3024 ... Mountain Return

My Ruapehu on the flight back to the Capital. 

#3023 ... LOTLWC

This is why New Zealand is known as the Land Of The Long White Cloud. View from 17,000 feet. 

#3022 ... Mountain

Central North Island this morning. Mt Ruapehu. 

#3021 ... Crane Art

Yes even cranes make interesting shapes. Note the blue sky today!

#3020 ... Deconstruction

Crane installed ready to deconstruct BP House in Johnston Street. 2nd crane installed later in the day

#3019... Cutting Edge

New barber in Featherston Street. Sharp looking premises. 

#3018 ... Sunshine

Blue sky and sunshine ... Forecast for rain so a pleasant surprise. NZ cabbage tree. 

#3017 ... Classic Wheels

On the street in the CBD ... Well preserved. 

#3016 ... Shapes

The shapes of structural change at Wellington Airport. Major upgrade underway. 

#3015 ... Globes

Aliens on the waterfront. 

#3014 ... Paraphenalia

The stuff that holds the oars to a rowing skiff. All stacked in the transport trailer. The Boat Shed. 

#3013 ... Colorful Cakes

Enticing sweet delights at Louis Sargent on Featherston Street. 

#3012 ... A new MRI Scanner

A new MRI Scanner being lowered through the roof of Bowen Hospital. A delicate operation

#3011 ... Pizza

Wood fired Pizza at the market

#3010 ... Lights

Flower lights ... Local cafe. 

#3009 ... On the premises

The Policeman checking on the premises and the patrons ... Southern Cross Pub. 

#3008 ... Welcome glow of Coffee

The refurbished Mojo on the Waterfront. 

#3007 ... Stretched

A personal gym by Frank Kitts Park. Suspension Straps and a pole. No fees. 

#3006 ... Wharf Music

Music on Taranaki Wharf. Te Papa in the background. 

#3005 ... Lone Cone

Lost and lonely guardian. Hunter St

#3004 ... European Style

Some classic style at Moore Wilsons ... Love the themed mural. Transforming. 

#3003 ... Marathon Effort

The administration behind the Wellington Marathon. Thousands of electronic tags being picked up this morning. Lists of participants being checked off. Hundreds of happy volunteers. 

#3002 ... Night Road Works

Resurfacing while all the cars are asleep. Hunter St. 

#3001... Black & White

Early morning ... Black and white rubbish. 

#3000 ... Fibre 2

Feeding more fibre underground ... Peel up the brick pavement, take a seat and start work. 

#2999 ... Fibre

At work connecting another piece of the CBD into the fibre network. 

#2998 ... On Reflection

The Wharf Apartments glowing in the sun  reflected off the Intercontinental Hotel. Image captured by Rumi. Thanks. 

#2997 ... Yellow

Bright colour for a winter day. Florist Featherston Street. 

#2996 ... Buckets

The Bucket Fountain returns to Cuba Mall after its recent recondition. Looking great. Photo by Wellington City Council. Thanks. 

#2995 ... Protest

Greenpeace protest at Parliament this morning. Action in the House. Image by Rumi

#2994 ... Tasty Pie

Beef and chorizo pie ... Very tasty. Local cafe. Panama St. 

#2994 - More Work

More safety cones... More barriers. Featherston St. 

#2993 ... Red Streaks

Heading home. Wet and cold. 

#2992 ... Sphere down

The sky over Civic Square might seem unusually featureless to Wellingtonians.

That's because the silver fern globe that dangles over the square has been removed for inspection after it suffered mystery damage during the week.

The landmark sculpture, Ferns, was carefully plucked from the skies by workers perched on a crane over a period of about three hours on Sunday.

Wellington City Council workers had noticed on Wednesday night Ferns' aluminium metal-work was showing signs of "fatigue," 

"The top of the sphere has sort of concaved in a little bit, which means there's some structural damage." 

Photo by "stuff"

#2991... Warm Welcome

A warm welcome on a chilly morning. Magnetix Cafe. Good hot chocolate. 

#2990 ... Grey

A grey wet day on Featherston St. 

#2989 ... On Tour

Stopping for food and refreshments while on tour. Featherston St. 

#2988 ... Textural

Detail of the skirt on the Katherine Mansfield statue in Midland Park ... Her writings.