#3247 ... Wind Power

Image by stuff.co.nz. Foundations being laid on top of the Brooklyn Hills for our new bigger wind turbine. Going up in April. 

#3246 ... Days Bay

Enjoy a summer's day at the beach. 

#3245 ... Number 146

Around the bay's to Eastbourne. 

#3244 ... Waka

Waka in Wellington Harbour. Waitangi Day

#3243 ... Return of the Waka

Halting the Waka up the ramp to its home ... The "Whare Waka"

#3242 ... Texture & Colour

The texture and colour of Maori cloaks. Stunning. 

#3241 ... Captured

Recording the image. The Lagoon. 

#3240 ... Pyramid

Well stacked plums and nectarines. Please take from the top!!

#3239... Touch

A game of touch rugby at the Civic Square ... Irene van Dyke ... Playing with the oval ball today.

#3238 ... Testing

Putting the Fijian players to the test!

#3237... The Interview

Ian Jones doing an interview for Sky Sport. Civic Square.

#3236 ... Shared Lunch

By the Lagoon.

#3235 ... Stocking Up

Getting ready for the Rugby Sevens ... To quench the thirst. 

#3234 ... Lunch Break

Volley ball for some mid-day activity... By Civic Square.

#3233 ... Orange Eight

Transporting kayaks for transporting people. Queen's Wharf. 

#3232 ... Lady Luck

The coffee caravan at Placemekers, Kaiwharawhara ... Another of our many coffee stops around the city. 

#3231 ... Green Walk

Beautiful day to walk through the Otari bush ... Good exercise for Wellington Anniversary day. 

#3230 ... Tech Transfer

Technology bits all wrapped ready for transfer to somewhere else. Featherston St. 

#3229 ... Hot Tar

Repairs to the roadway ... Instead of pouring hot tar in the join they lay down a thick tar tape and then melt it into the join. 

#3228 ... Crazy Weather

Firstly this is not my photo and I have left Nicholas's name in it to give due credit for the image. 

Secondly, Wellington gets at least one day a year like this ... The city has an amazing calm summers day while the southern suburbs including the airport  are covered in a very thick sea fog. Many flights in and out of the capital were cancelled upsetting a lot of travel plans. 

Thanks Nicholas for capturing one of our bizarre weather occurrences. 

#3227 ... Thank you Kirks

The end of an era. Kirkcaldie & Stains closes today after 152 years of providing great shopping and service. Wellington will miss you. 

#3226 ... Parking Full

The city is full of visitors with two cruise ships parked up. It's a breezy fine day in the capital for them. 

#3225 ... Naughty Needle

Our wind is too strong for the Zephyrometer. Hmmm maybe it should be measured in mph instead of kph!!

#3224 ... Sleeping

In alley ways and behind buildings you come across surprises like this. A sleeping monster. 

#3223 ... Urban Art

Urban art weathers the changes on old building ... Wakefield St. 

#3222 ... Turkey in Petone

Enjoying a Saturday afternoon with friends and backgammon. Jackson Street, Petone. 

#3221 ... Contrast

The next day !!! Back to summer

#3220 ... Blue but not blue

Some people will be feeling blue today ... High winds, 140kph, rain, rubbish collection cancelled as the wheelie bins will blow away. However farmers will again welcome the rain. Yes it is rugged outside with flights cancelled and travel disruption across the country. Tomorrow's forecast looking better. 

#3219 ... Old St Paul's

This wooden Gothic cathedral is definitely worth a visit if you are in the capital city. Murphy Street. 

#3218 ... City Sounds

Summer music in Cuba Mall. 

#3217 ... ZUMO

ZUMO a new cafe in lower Tory Street ... Seven different beans "on tap" ready for you. See all the grinders lined up. More options for your cup of java. The heavy wooden, outside, table is in the shape of a "Z". 

#3216 ... Three

Taking it easy outside Circa Theatre

#3215 ... Windless

A very calm warm day with some gentle rain. Lots of people out walking. 

#3214 ... Rain Today

This is what many lawns look like after the hot dry spell. This morning Wellington had some gentle rain which will help freshen the vegetation. Sadly some of the rural areas especially in the South Island are experiencing severe drought conditions and need rain. 

#3213 ... NYE Selfie

Getting lined up for their selfie to record being at the Lagoon on NYE. 

#3212 ... Filtered Sunlight

The beauty and coolness of walking along a bush track on a hot day. Track to Mt Kau Kau. 

#3211 ... Sky

Building pieces against a clear blue Wellington sky ... Superb day again. 

#3210 ... Uplifting

Very large crane ... resting, as too much wind to lift new air con units onto Bowen House. This is the upper tip of the crane sitting on a 4 wheel bogey. 

#3209 ... A record

Yes there is a growing market for vinyl records. This is Lo-Cost Music in Petone. Apparently the Japanses are renown for producing the best as they use the highest quality vinyl. 

#3208 ... A sign

On the waterfront ... city signs. 

#3207 ... Memories

Seeing lots of people enjoying the water around the Harbour brought back this image from February 2010. 

#3206 ... What a day

The inner Harbour with a ghost like face  center foreground. 

#3205 ... Here Again

Another visit to the Capital and a magic day has been provided for the visitors. Wadestown hill. 

#3204 ... Upside down

A tree in the Botannical Gardens. With the base covered in ivy it appears like an upside down tree depending on your perspective. 

#3203 ... The Library

Enjoy a late night drink at the Library Bar, Courtenay Place. 

#3202 ... Duh!

Boxing Day sales ... Telescopic Fork. You don't need one!!!

#3201 ... Cuba Boxing

Cuba Street, Boxing Day

#3200 ... Yes it works

Squashed in the carpark and yes it is firmly stuck to the tarmac!! kilbirnie

#3199 ... Christmas Day

Oriental Bay ... magic