George PenneyNov 19, 2023
So... a huge adventure on at starboard bow. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we're moving to New Zealand in 4 days for the unforeseeable future. Are there any lovely kiwis here?
Show threadKay   Nov 19, 2023

@georgepenney Delighted to hear you're moving here to Aotearoa New Zealand! ❤️ Most people in the Mastodon.NZ instance are NZers/ Kiwis and we're a friendly bunch!

There are also lots of writers (and readers) here who will be happy to welcome you! @timjonesbooks @jacquiG

Please come to #Wellington There's a local saying You can't beat #WellingtonOnAGoodDay ❤️

If students and raucous singing don't put you off, you may enjoy an old song on this theme
https://youtu.be/a4xNdyVPDJQ

The Datsun Violets - You Can't Beat Wellington (on a good day)

YouTube
Show threadGeorge Penney
@Kay @timjonesbooks @jacquiG Aw thank you! That's so wonderful to hear.  
Nov 19, 2023 at 10:35pmWeb
Show threadKay   Nov 19, 2023

@georgepenney another NZ related activity to dive into - if you have the stamina - is the music playlist that some Kiwis prompt on a Friday night. Look under the # tag JukeboxFridayNight.

We have themed sharing and some themes have local current affairs relevance (we've just had an election and a coalition government is still coalescing). Other sharings are on suggested topics like #SheMakesMusic or #PartyTime.

Show threadTim JonesNov 20, 2023
@georgepenney @Kay @jacquiG All the best for your trip! Wellington's known for its writers: https://wellingtonwriterswalk.co.nz/
Homepage - Wellington Writers Walk

Discover 23 tributes to this city by the sea; amazing typographical sculptures dotted unexpectedly along Wellington’s picturesque waterfront.

Wellington Writers Walk
Show threadKay   Nov 20, 2023

As @timjonesbooks suggests, #Wellington has a history of writers! Don't worry though there are many newer #writers too! @georgepenney You've missed #VerbWellington for 2023 but there will be more events and opportunities to say Hi in future!

Both Tim and @jacquiG and many others appeared at local events
https://www.verbwellington.nz/artists-2023

Artists 2023 — Verb Wellington

Verb Wellington