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How to survive the Sevens: a guide for non-attendees

by Hadyn on January 31, 2008 in Events, Food & Drink

The "police" walking around the concourse

  • First off stay the hell away from the following areas: the Stadium, Courtenay Place from 6pm onwards, any of the Waterfront bars (especially the Loaded Hog and Dockside).
  • Town will be filled with drunken people and people looking to take advantage of the drunks, so watch out if you decide to go out drinking as well
  • If you are someone who wants to take advantage of the drunks, by all means, head to Courtenay Place
  • If you don’t mind hanging out with drunks in costume and want to go out on the town, head out early or expect to wait in looooong lines
  • If you want to drink but shudder at the idea of the Sevens hordes try bars like Motel or Hawthorn Lounge (who screen patrons) or Havana (because it’s a long way from the stadium)
  • If you are walking the next morning, watch out for puke
  • If you require a policeman, a fireman, a doctor/nurse, or a construction worker; ensure they are the genuine article first
  • If you hook up in one of the bars, ensure that the person is actually of the gender that you prefer (Sevens is a time for masquerade)

Hadyn Green

Hadyn Green was New Zealand’s first rugby podcaster. Since then he has moved on to… um… podcasting about rugby AND other sport. Hadyn is easily recognisable by his hate of idiots.

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