Oriental Bay BoatshedsPetone Beach, Lower Hutt@brooketestoniBROWSE Precinct 35 is home to an
enviable curation of ceramics, furniture, and
unique art and design goods sourced from
local artists and a handful of international
brands.precinct35.co.nz
COVE T Visit the Deadly Ponies flagship
store for one of their beautifully soft, ethically
and locally sourced iconic leather bags or
wallets, synonymous with New Zealand
design.deadlyponies.co.nz
IMAGINE Check out New Zealand’s
national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa,
which hosts an inspiring collection of local
and international artists, all on Wellington’s
waterfront.tepapa.govt.nz
WA NDE REscape into the world of film
creativity at the WETA Workshop. Take
a tour and see why this city is home to
such amazing international film talent.
wetaworkshop.comWrapped around the scenic working
harbour, Wellington channels a powerfully
eclectic vibe that’s unique to this
southernmost North Island city. Bursting
with cafes, restaurants, bars, shopping and
galleries, there’s no shortage of places
to discover and unwind. And because it’s
just a snappy 15-minute drive from the
international airport, it’s the perfect
weekend getaway destination.BROOKE’S PICKS
BRUNCH You haven’t tasted peanut
butter until you’ve been to Fix & Fogg –
a specialist butter producer in Hannahs
Laneway in the CBD. Don’t leave without
a slice of toast slathered with this mouth-
watering deliciousness, and pack a jar
into your luggage (not your hand
luggage) for a sweet fix to bring home.
fixandfogg.co.nz
DINNERHillside Kitchen’s meat-free menu,
which changes daily, is based on seasonal
ingredients grown in the restaurant
garden, foraged nearby or sourced from
growers within a 150-kilometre radius.
hillsidekitchen.co.nzSt ylist and writer Brooke Testoni
explores the imaginative side of
New Zealand’s capital of cool.
Creative
escape
@wellington_newzealandFOR THE CREATIVELY CURIOUS
Precinct 35