'I am not leaving': The Wellington locals bucking the downbeat mood

Wellington is still a “wonderful” place with lots to be “positive” about, according to the long-time retailers weathering an economic downturn with a mix of optimism and loyal customers. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 12 September 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. ['I am not leaving': The Wellington locals bucking the downbeat mood]( Wellington is still a “wonderful” place with lots to be “positive” about, according to the long-time retailers weathering an economic downturn with a mix of optimism and loyal customers. How much do you value news? If strong independent media in NZ matters to you, support our work today. [I'd like to contribute →]( [Paddy Gower meets namesake Pāteriki and learns his big dream/gets a lesson]( The students attending a speech competition in Auckland had all sorts of dreams - from becoming the UFC champion, a barber, a historian, or a family lawyer. Others wanted to hear Paddy swear. [Viewers siding with Harris after Trump debate as sprint to election day begins]( 60% over viewers believe Harris won the debate. [‘Things just went downhill:’ Auckland man fighting for life after flu-like symptoms]( Neeraj Ramachandran, a fit and healthy 36-year-old man, developed a sore throat and mild fever that turned out to be a rare and life-threatening condition. 📺 Watch [ThreeNews]( tonight at 6pm for more on these stories and today's biggest news. ThreeNews is made by Stuff and available on ThreeNow and Three. EDITORS' PICKS   [Stuff morning quiz: Sep 12]( Which cricketer called their bat "Excalibur"? [Ainslie claims INEOS have defied the doubters and can win the America’s Cup]( British skipper Sir Ben Ainslie explains why there is more to come from their team after upsetting Luna Rossa to lead the challengers in Barcelona. [Chapman-Taylor cottage 'steeped in history' is for sale]( Like a cottage from a fairytale, this Remuera home is one of the best examples of the architect’s work. [Watch: The single punch that landed Kiwi fighter a UFC contract]( A brutal one punch knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series has delivered New Zealand and City Kickboxing a new UFC contender. [Why this ad]( NZ NEWS [Council chief rebuts ‘misleading’ claim of cost blowout]( [Hawke’s Bay Regional Council must lift its game, flood review finds]( [Second mpox case confirmed]( WORLD [US announces $1 billion NZD in aid for Ukraine's energy grid and more]( [What to know about Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris]( [Israeli airstrike hits UN school in Gaza, killing at least 14 people]( SPORT [Curious case of lost and found trophy]( [Watch: All Whites snatch dramatic late draw against USA]( [In an exclusive interview, Grant Dalton reveals what Team NZ will do if they win the America's Cup]( LIFESTYLE [Dave Grohl announces new baby - but not with his wife]( [Why it will cost more for Kiwis to visit the UK next year]( [Vacant land known as 'the gravel pit' to become huge housing development]( [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=6zpg6m5zoxv9) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=xlfryfzwz07p) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=gixcck2ocmlo) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on 0800 339 000.