My Precious!

Decades ago we bought 3 or 6 or 9 Australian grasses, knowing in future we should plant more plants demanding less water. But not knowing where to put them, they were left in plastic pots; while some tolerated us and even multiplied, many died after years of "just" surviving. I finally put them in the ground maybe 3 years ago where they'd get a lot of sun and some water, and other than being dug up by blackbirds, (I just reburied two this morning, and piled up soil around half a dozen,) I think it's safe to say they've thrived. It was the first time we noticed a few flowering, and, oh, what delicate, pretty flowers they are! Such a precious surprise. (Thanks for the pic, Ben.)

They are tiny. At first Ben wasn't sure what I was point at. 

Intersection

I love "Intersection" at the back of the ACC building on Halifax Street; it's easy to see if you approach it from Maitai River. It looks 3D, like artist Mariam Hansen nailed a giant silver brooch on the wall. 

But it's painted. It's a very understated mural, but I find it breath-taking every time I see it. 

Leaning

At Ben's work, a whole lot of garden work has been happening in preparation for spring. These succulents thrived in spite of foliage and such overhead, but nobody told them they don't have to lean so far for a little sunlight any more. 

NMIT, Alton Street.  

I don't Know What This Native Tree is Called

But the dark pink flowers are so cute.

Soot-black seedpods are so attractive. 

See, the same native tree.

My Fancy Car can Swim!

Hardy Street.

My Fancy Car has a Pool and a Waterslide?

Hardy Street.

My Fancy Car has a Garden

Hardy Street.

Girly

In principle, I don't like girly gifts for little girls. I'm more "giving a baby doll to a boy" kinda grownup. But a girl turns seven only once, and kids these days grow up fast, and who knows how much longer she'll think it's not too silly to wear a garland in her hair... 

Baby Kauri

I do believe this is a baby kauri tree, planted at Ben's work. It is about 50cm now, but given time, it may be a giant one day. 
 

Sky Between Trees

I like looking up at tall trees, so much so I don't really like tree cutters coming to make our property nice and tidy. 😁These guys were at Queen's Gardens, between Bridge and Hardy Streets. 

Would You Like Tomato Sauce with Your Fries? - Happy Father's Day

Found this Father's Day gift suggestion at Farmer's department store last month. Happy Father's Day to Kiwi and Aussie dads! 

Fav

I've always liked this one, "Torn Off" 2017, by David Carson. 

On the Other Hand

This label was almost underneath the flying glass bottles, but copper and stainless steel??

 Aha! There it is.  
 

Please Explain

I found this at the back of the Suter on Bridge Street, but couldn't find the name nor the artist. It was an interesting one, though; flying melted glass bottles, or a tiny circus act?? I shall look for label when I go back the next time.