June 2008
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gossip, interwebs
Finally, the internet is used to spread gossip
I think I’ve mentioned before that the only good thing about the Metro website is their Gossipwatch column, which they’re very conveniently not even linking to anymore (although you can search for it). But finally, we’re one step closer to not needing that at all now that the Herald website has finally seen fit to […] -
drinking, politics
Drinking Liberally
After the successful launch of Drinking Liberally in Wellington, it was inevitable that it would come to Auckland. After all, who doesn’t like to sit around with lefties, drinking and talking ’bout politics?
What: Premiere of Drinking Liberally, Auckland
When: 7.30pm, Wednesday 2 July (and then the fourth Wednesday of every month)
Where: London Bar, Cnr Queen and […] -
Buildings, music
Last century, we all went to this place a lot.
06.23.08 | Permalink | 2 CommentsThis Saturday, I’m seeing The Black Keys at the Powerstation. It’s only $55, and there are still tix available. (I am, tangentially, disturbed that I’m using the words ‘only’ and ‘$55′ together in a sentence. I am old and bourgeois.) I haven’t been to the Powerstation for several years, since the Kings Arms became The […]
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04 vs 09, Buildings
Now that’s what I call advertising!
Is this billboard on Freeman’s Bay’s Drake Tavern:
A. Another really excellent trick by a top Auckland ad agency?
B. First sign of an NCEA-induced apocalypse?
C. Lion Nathan reaching out to the displaced-Wellingtonian market?
D. The handiwork of a devil-may-care graffitti artist who forgot to write ‘drink’ first?
E. Erm, none of the above. Any ideas, team?
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