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treats for the sweet tooth, and a good selection of keenly priced craft beers. Mishmashed
retro decor gives the place a speakeasy feel.
San Fran
(
www.sanfran.co.nz
;
171 Cuba St; noon-late)
This much-loved, midsized music venue is moving
to a new beat, having boarded the craft-beer bandwagon and rockin' out smoky, meaty
food along the way. Gigs still rule, dancing is de rigueur and the balcony still gets good
afternoon sun.
LIVE MUSIC
Bodega
(
www.bodega.co.nz
;
101 Ghuznee St; 4pm-late)
A trailblazer of the city's modern live-music
scene, the good-old Bodge' has demonstrated admirable endurance, hosting a regular and
varied program of gigs - including frequent international acts - in a pleasant space with
solid acoustics and a respectable dance floor.
LIVE MUSIC
WELCOME TO WELLYWOOD
In recent years Wellington has stamped its place firmly on the world map as the home of NZ's dynamic film in-
dustry, earning itself the nickname 'Wellywood'. Acclaimed director Peter Jackson still calls Wellington home;
the success of his
The Lord of the Rings
films and subsequent productions such as
King Kong, The Adventures of
Tintin
and
The Hobbit
have made him a powerful Hollywood player, and have bolstered Wellington's reputation.
Canadian director James Cameron is now in on the action, with three
Avatar
sequels set to be shot in New Zea-
land. Cameron and his family are New Zealand residents, with landholding in rural Wairarapa.
Movie buffs can experience some local movie magic by visiting minimuseum the Weta Cave (
Click here
), or
one of many film locations around the region - a speciality of local guided-tour companies.
Shopping
Wellington supports a high number of independent shops including scores of design stores
and clothing boutiques. There's still plenty that's Kiwi-made - despite cheap imports and
online shopping - with retailers flying their home-grown flags with pride.
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