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Spectacular view of 100,000 people attending the #HandsOff march in NYC

So he wants to be seen getting chased by the media! Feeds the base, confirms the narrative.

Temp haiatus complete. Back soon, with something fun for Welly.

Some high school students standing out front of a school building.

What if there was a new public high school in Karori? Possibly co-ed and bi-lingual. The closest public high schools are WGC, Eastside, High and Col. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

What if Wellington city changed its name to the original Te Reo place name? #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

An indoor ski field on the hills by Tawa. Inside this long metal building is real snow and people skiing and snowboarding. Outside are the green windswept hills of the north wellibgton valley.

Imagine an indoor skinfield on Tawa hills. The only indoor ski field in NZ is in Auckland. Wellingtons one could provide another indoor activity, a wonter sports training centre and economic activity. It would even have the potential to be solar and wind powered. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

Yeah those birds are ugly and I might try to improve that. But also happy to work with someone who can sketch up some images for us, If you can recommend someone.

How do you make a picture of democracy? I have created a picture of people walking down a city street. Be cause it's about the people he tangata he tangata. And with the orange man in usa destroying that nations democracy, what better thing than establishing wellington as a bastion of democracy.

What if Wellington, New Zealand was a global model for Democracy. This city could become that model and show the world its possible. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

A large public plaza with a giant rainbows umbrella sculpture. People out enjoying the sun in Wellington. Today is sunny so I'm imagine this is an all year experience. We all know that most of the year beanies and puffers are clothing de jour.

Imagine if 'The Oaks' building was removed to create a large public square between Dixon St and Manners St. The Oaks is a really bad 80s building and needs replacing. We all love Arty Bees, but imagine a public space right there on Cuba St. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

Two oversized birds that sort of look like a kiwi and a takahe. But AI has got it wrong. The kiwi has a brown feathered body with a weird orange head, like a kid with ginger mullet. And the takahe isn't as fat as they usually are. This one has less purple than normal and more little white spotted feathers.

What if Wellington was a city wide bird refuge. With the predator free programme we could become a citynsize sanctuary. #LovePoneke #ArohaWellington

Motorway heading into Wellington with harbour in the background. Sculptures either side are representative of what could be.

What if State Highway 1 had a large sculpture marking the entrance to Wellington. In the past, there was a proposal for a giant hook sculpture, linking to the legend of Maui and Wellington harbor being the eye of the fish. #LovePoneke #ArohaWellington

Picture of white ferry boat in wellibgton Harbour. Have you heard of Nicky No Boats out current Minister of Finance? We need new ferry infrastructure and new boats to future proof the connection. Rail is pretty much critical to keep efficient transport of goods operational in this country. Rant over :)

Imagine a new enhanced and future proofed Ferry Terminal at Kaiwharawhara. Allowing more larger boats to operate and connecting seamlessly to public transport. A new override would allow easy pedesteian connections. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

A brunette woman waits to board a yellow tram on the wellington waterfront. This is a fully accessible tram connecting the interisland ferry, cruise ship terminal, stadium and wellington train station. One day the tram could continue all the way down the golden mile like they used to.

Imagine a waterfront tram or Light Rail connecting the 2km from the Inter-Island Ferry terminal to the central train station. It could also stop for cruise ship passengers and the customs over bridge for stadium users. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

An opera house or theatre style building at dusk. Lots of people outside lining up for a show and trying to get into the club.

Imagine if Courtenay Place was the premiere entertainment venue in New Zealand! The bones are there with a variety of facilities, good public transport connections, home to Royal NZ Ballet, NZ Symphony Orchestra and invested hospo entrepreneurs. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

Indoor at an Ice Rink. Almost 2000 seats for large events, 6 changing rooms for international Ice hockey tournaments. Upstairs mezzanine Cafe for families enjoying Ice time. In the picture an ice skater is smiling and putting on her skates. In the background the hockey players are training in yellow and black gear.

Imagine a new Ice Rink and indoor Ice Arena for Ice Hockey, Ice Skating and Curling. Wellington is missing this type of facility and the land next to Kilbrine pools seems ideal. Sharing heating/cooling plant with a pool reduces costs for both buildings. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

Two female musicians singing in a library. The singer in green has just moved to wellington has just moved to Karori and is using this open mic night as a chance to make friends. The guitarist in purple beanie is an alcoholic and appreciates liquor free performace venues.

Imagine local libraries had live music on friday nights. Providing another space to socialize in your local area, with more opportunities for musicians. #LovePoneke #ArohaWellington

An aeriel image of a new park on land over top of State Highway 1. If the terrace tunnel was duplicated, this iukd be the final piece, essentially a big roof that forms a new park. Would be loved by uni students and office workers.

What if SH1 was capped between boulcott St and the Terrace Tunnel? The space could be used for a new urban park, bringing the greenbelt into the city and creating another link from Kelburn to the city. #ArohaWellington ##LovePoneke

A couple of young kids reaching up to a fruit tree on thier street. Now nit all fruit is going to grow in Wellington cause it gets cold and bloody windy. But we can find the right things to provide free food in our communities.

Imagine if all Wellington Streets had fruit trees planted on them. Giving access to free food for everyone. #LovePoneke #ArohaWellington

Map could include the 'secret' elevator connections from The Terrace to Lambton Quay.

Some government building with beehives in the forecourt. My AI app had the hardest time recreating the NZ government Beehive and kept putting in images of US government buildings. Makes me think AI is preferential to American cultural images!

What if the Beehive had actual beehives? Bees are important, even im urban environments and the Beehive seems like a logical place to have some.

Pedestrian walkway from porirua station to town centre. People love walking here cause they can stop at the churro van for sweet treats.

What if the Station rd bridge was widened to create a wide pedestrian link from Porirua Station to town centre. Attractive space to spend time. Including buskers, small retail and park on bridge above stream #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

Entrance to new underground station in churton park.

Imagine a new train station at Churton Park. Probably underground and close to twiglands. Better connections for northern suburbs to Porirua and Wellington. Altenative track into town also provides redundancy. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

A man with groceries waiting in Johnsonville for a train north to tawa. This would need a new tunnel from Johnsonville McDonald's to glenside about 3km long.

Imagine a high quality Public Transport connection from Johnsonville - Porirua. An option could be to extend the J-ville line in a tunnel under churton park and back to the main line at Glenside. Giving the northern Wellibgton suburbs better transport north and south #ArohaWellington ##LovePoneke

A young couple at Khandallah station as trains pass in both directions.

Imagine the Johnsonville Train line was double tracked enough to enable more frequent a regular schedule. A train every 15 min all day from Wellington station to Johnsonville, along NZs most scenic urban train route. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

The next 4 ideas are all linked. Although they can all be delivered individually, you will see that together, ideas 18-21 could be something special for the northern Wellibgton suburbs. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

A young woman sits at a table outside a Cafe, eating an award winning Wellington Cheese Scone.

In honour of Wellington Anniversary Day, what if we had an annual cheese Scone competition to settle all those arguments once and for all. #LovePoneke #ArohaWellington

A futuristic impression of Johnsonville Mall with two tower apartment buildings, indoor shopping and green park. We all know it's basically a zombie movie set right now and needs an update. The bones are there with the easy motorway access and PT interchange. Just need the Mall at the hub of everything to be developed.

What if Johnsonville Mall was redeveloped as a mixed use precinct, Apartment buildings, laneways style shopping mall, community facility and green space all adjacent a public transport interchange and library. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

Two people on mountain bikes at top of Makara Peak with gondola behind. Although the cycling is awesome both have a couple of regrets, the man wishes he had more than a banana as a snack and the woman wishes she's was riding with someone who has more endurance.

Imagine a gondola up Makara Peak, designed to carry people and Mountain Bikes. Adding to the world class mtb facilities and becoming a tourism generator. #ArohaWellington #LovePoneke

A Polynesian man with a beard, long hair and strong arms, singing into a microphone. He's actually a crack up comedian, but today, he is singing on a stage on the waterfront. Trying to break the ice and give his 14 year old daughter confidence to go busking.

Imagine if we had more stages in public parks and streets for buskers and impromptu performances
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