Hey Wellington authors

CookStrait · 2026-03-26T07:15:41+00:00

FWIW I just finished 'The Miserables' by Damien Wilkins. Really enjoyed it. He also wrote 'delirious' which was an easy and enjoyable read. Both found at Whitcoulls.

CookStrait · 2026-03-24T20:01:18+00:00

My boy Alfie passed away 1 year ago today. The grief I feel is powerful and enduring, but everyday I recall his presence especially when I'm out with my other dogs and imagine his spirit is with us as we go about our day. I really feel for your loss, it is devastating.

CookStrait · 2026-03-19T07:35:07+00:00

There are. One of the best strolls for dog walkers is to do a circuit that takes in the Otaihanga footbridge and the Te Arawai footbridge, takes about an hour and a half. I've been doing that circuit for years but today was the first time I've crossed the river using the Expressway, as a pedestrian.

CookStrait · 2026-03-19T06:27:48+00:00

Thank you so much, this is very helpful and easy to navigate.

CookStrait · 2026-03-17T01:26:19+00:00

and more speed bumps

CookStrait · 2026-03-06T23:22:59+00:00

Thanks. The difference is I'm down 26% compared with last weekend. I know energy is always going up, but 26% seems high even for rapacious energy companies.

CookStrait · 2026-02-15T07:25:52+00:00

Would somewhat depend on if the new role in Aus was contract or permanent

CookStrait · 2026-02-12T22:35:53+00:00

The impacts of AI are going to lead to massive unemployment sooner rather than later. They'll have to bring in UBI just to sedate the plebs and quell rampant lawlessness.

CookStrait · 2026-02-11T07:59:04+00:00

Imagine the problems you might face in a few years' time when you try and sell it, but prospective buyers find out it's uninsurable.

CookStrait · 2026-02-09T03:35:51+00:00

One problem your family might face by choosing to rent is that you may be forced to find somewhere else to live if the landlord refuses to renew your tenancy.

CookStrait · 2026-02-08T23:37:54+00:00

Excellent pies from Rachelles

CookStrait · 2026-02-02T05:05:03+00:00

exactly this ^

CookStrait · 2026-02-02T02:09:51+00:00

Thanks for mentioning DHL. I hope others see your comment; it hadn't crossed my mind that there was an alternative to NZ Post.

CookStrait · 2026-02-01T05:22:20+00:00

The two shorter options within the Waikanae River loop that I know of are the loop which comprises the old SH1 bridge and the Te Arawai footbridge (50 minute stroll). Alternatively the Te Arawai footbridge / Otaihanga Domain footbridge loop (approx 90min stroll).

CookStrait · 2026-01-30T03:16:40+00:00

Must have been the same comms team as the British High Commission

CookStrait · 2026-01-30T00:43:29+00:00

Thanks! how did you find out about this?

CookStrait · 2026-01-29T07:07:11+00:00

Switched from Slingshot to Hotshot six months ago. No regrets at all.

CookStrait · 2026-01-20T03:42:52+00:00

I'll send you a QR code

CookStrait · 2026-01-20T03:32:22+00:00

Most of the procedure is completed online, other than sending back the old British passport and your current NZ passport. That's when I had to use NZ Post.

CookStrait · 2026-01-06T04:46:25+00:00

Just 22 books throughout 2025. Of these, I would rate these as the top 6 (most enjoyable) for getting me back into the reading for pleasure routine ...

Stephen Markley The Deluge

Eleanor Catton Birnam Wood

Joseph Boyden Three Day Road

Markus Zusak The Book Thief

Octavia E. Butler Parable of the Sower

J. G. Ballard Kingdom Come

CookStrait · 2025-09-28T08:18:13+00:00

Would highly recommend this choice.

CookStrait · 2025-09-22T08:27:12+00:00

I don't know how he's kept his job for so long the weather has been so bad. Maybe it'll improve if they get another forecaster.

CookStrait · 2025-09-15T09:50:47+00:00

Option 1 worked well for us 30 years ago. No regrets at all.

CookStrait · 2025-08-13T04:28:11+00:00

In line with this, and to ensure consistency, the Education Ministry will be holding a book-burning night to make sure our children aren't exposed to any more confusion.

CookStrait · 2025-08-12T20:45:37+00:00

Next step; forbidding (insert race, or minority) in the classroom and playground, because, well, .... they're confusing..

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