1. You were used to torrential rain in the summer.
2. In fact, it wasn't uncommon to have hailstorms in the summer either.
3. The fact that there is only one train line made life incredibly easy.
4. You weren't a proper Wellingtonian until you'd been to a rugby game at the Cake Tin.
5. Your first concert was probably at TSB Bank Arena.
6. On weekends, you'd hit up Reading Cinemas in Courtenay Place.
7. Reading Cinemas was right next to the best street to explore: Cuba Street.
8. You remember the sad day that Blanket Man passed away.
9. Lambton Quay was a classic Christmas shopping destination.
10. These trips were the best if you got to go on the Cable Car.
11. Every year you'd head to Kirkcaldie & Stains to see their Christmas window displays.
12. And it wouldn't be summer without walks down Oriental Parade.
13. Or a Crocodile Bike ride.
14. No matter where you went, you'd notice a new sculpture popping up.
15. This iconic fountain was always your favourite though.
16. And the Wind Wand never ceased to amaze you.
17. That, as well as all the crazy (also usually creepy) Lord Of The Rings sculpture and art.
18. This sculpture was such a big deal you probably had a school trip to it.
19. You also had a sleepover at Wellington Zoo for school one year.
20. And you would have visited the Beehive a few times too.
21. You also got a school visit from the mayor every year.
22. You'd make a yearly visit to Te Papa.
23. And your first port of call for a sausage sizzle was always the local Warehouse.
