CAPITAL The stories of Wellington
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ouses, and their warmth, size, and availability, become more important as we move into winter and spend more time inside. We have focused on house and home in this issue, while recognising that property prices and building costs are sources of worry for many. Claire O’Loughlin takes us inside an Edwardian treasure in Thorndon. A family house, she is struck by how warm and inviting it is with only minimal renovation over its long life. Photographer Anna Briggs showcases its timeless qualities, enhanced by the owners’ eclectic taste. San Francisco based a whole tourism campaign on their much-photographed “painted ladies,” a smallish group of tall, colourful Victorian houses retained almost by chance in the city that demolished and replaced much of its early housing stock. Here in Wellington, the commissioners’ report on the district plan hearings now being held will shape our city for decades. A particularly contentious issue is that of character or heritage housing areas. Denis Clifford offers a view on our remarkably large concentration of them. Poet Laureate Chris Tse marks the Katherine Mansfield celebrations with a look at her poetry, while Jackie Lee Morrison talks to Marlar Boon about her honouring of her Burmese heritage. Lest you think we are looking back too much, we feature top drag racer Tamara Silk, and Melody Thomas writes about good sex and good relationships. Our biennial Best of Wellington awards are back in all their full glory. This survey (informal) can only happen with the support of businesses. It gives readers a fresh look at the range and variety of services, activities and products on offer in the greater Wellington area. An important aspect, for Capital, is being able to offer local business of all sizes the opportunity to promote themselves in our pages: read all about them, on page 52. We’ll be back in July, in time to celebrate our birthday with you.
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