The laid-back but intimate atmosphere at Light House means your movie watching experience is more like snuggling up in your lounge with friends to watch a good movie. And they only have good movies, none of this bad movie stuff! The staff are ultra cool too and they have a good selection of snack foods to munch on while you enjoy the flicks. It really is a beacon of cinematic enjoyment.

Tucked away in a back alley, this unassuming cafe is a favourite spot to camp out on a rainy day and drink a pot of tea and read the paper. It dark and warm and the atmosphere always has a little buzz which makes it easier to concentrate on what you’re doing. Come a sunny day it’s good to pop outside too and enjoy the sun.

There is nothing better to do on a rainy day than eat yum cha. Regal is one of the best yum cha venues and on a rainy day you can sit by the steamy window and watch as the drizzle washes down Courtenay Place. With a wide selection of delciousness — from pan fried pork dumplings and custard buns — to the unusual — tripe and chicken feet — you will leave full as a bull.

There is something magical about the Southern Cross. It’s warm couches and open fires make it perfect for a rainy day. They’ve done a really good job of building a great staff culture where everyone is friendly and helpful. I love sitting outside in the garden bar when the weather is not so rainy with a refreshing soda pop. Brilliant!

Reading an actual book is such a novelty these days so getting into a building devoted to housing books is a great adventure for a rainy day. Hide away down one of the aisles and immerse yourself in anything from politics to pottery: it’s brilliant.

If you can get a seat in this bustling little restaurant you’re in for a delicious time.

Bahn mi: the greatest goddamn filled roll you’ll ever have.

Domo Sushi looks unassuming but it is the most authentic sushi you can get in Wellington and great value.

Hankering for a sunday roast, but it’s not Sunday and you don’t have an oven (or chicken)? Then head into Charcoal Chicken, good cheap wholesome food.

Whether you want a pie for lunch or a filled roll, the Cozy Cake Shop will fill your tummy on the cheap.

Comics. Cards. Action figures. Everything from X-Men to the goddamn Batman.

You can spend hours lost in this amazing book store and pick up anything from a physics text book to a bird watching manual.

Vinyl, and not the type you wear as pants. The musical kind has made a big resurgence and Slow Boat is the place to get old and new tunes on the stuff.

For all your essential geeky accouterments from velociraptor earrings to pantone mugs, something to tickle every geek's heart.

Miniatures. Roleplaying. Epic battles all happening on a tiny scale right there in the store.

I could sit here all day and eat cake and talk to Agnus. Both she, and the cakes, are amazing.

Chocolate everything and chocolate anything.

If you have not tried the hot chocolate here, you should. If I could order a bathtub of the stuff it would still not be enough.

Cronuts. They’re like donuts. But better. And with custard. And deliciousness. Sweet tooth was almost satiated with this delight.

Every type of New Zealand, British, or American candy is available here so you can load up on pop tarts, twizzlers, or jaffa cakes.

Bundy is the most amazing barber in Wellington, you will never be disappointed with a Bundy cut at Boar N Blade.

As well as a clothes store there is a remarkable array of men’s grooming products.

With all designer clothes, you also must have a designer beard! Get your beard oil here.

A huge selection of Men’s cologne and shavers.

This skincare is not just for the ladies.

For the best artisan products and freshest fish this is the place to go if you really know good food.

If you really care about what is going into your body this is the best place to shop for great fresh produce and fully organic products.

The freshest lettuces and the freshest loaves of bread, everything is fresh at Moore Wilsons

The place to get all your fresh vegetables straight from the source.

You don’t have to wait until every Sunday to get great fresh produce at Cuba Fruit Mart.