One of the things I love about Wellington

is that (in the central city at least) there's relatively little socio-economic divide across the suburbs. I like how you can't really tell how well-off somebody is based on where they live. It seems like something you can do relatively easily in places like Auckland.

Last night I realised that this is one of the few places in the world where I could be at a friend's party in a student flat, ten metres across the road from the Prime Minister's official residence.

Hah!

Just found an amusing fridge magnet in my kitchen:

"B READY

To be prepared for Y2K, make sure you have 3 days supply of the following items stored in your home:

Canned, non-perishable food
Water (3 litres per person per day)
BBQ or something to cook on
Personal medication
Torch, batteries
Matches, lighter
Radio, batteries
Toilet paper, plastic bags, bucket

B WISE
Y2K Readiness Commission
Emergency Management and Civil Defence"

I was seven at the time. In a couple of weeks it will be ten years since Y2K, wow!