Blooms and Bohemians

“Wellington long ago shed its staid, bureaucratic image, though you’ll still find plenty of ‘the suits,’ as they are affectionately called, around the beehive-shaped Parliament Building and New Zealand Stock Exchange,” Katherine Rodeghier writes for The Toronto Star. “For many laid-back Wellingtonians, the dress code now leans more toward sandals and hiking shorts; backpacks, not briefcases.” Rodeghier recommends shopping on Cuba Street, “a hip, bohemian enclave with edgy boutiques and trendy cafes” and a walk in the Botanic Gardens. “In addition to leafy green native forest, you’ll find seasonal floral plantings.”
(12 October 2012)