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TheEagleEye
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‎01-23-2019 09:09 AM

‎01-23-2019 09:09 AM - last edited on ‎04-20-2022 12:41 PM by

The Backbencher Gastropub

The Backbencher Gastropub is an historic pub directly over the road from the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. It is often visited by New Zealand Politicians.

One of the main attractions inside are the puppets, mainly of Politicians, but there are also some of Sportsman.

See Google Maps here https://goo.gl/maps/iKhR6SMb3cL2. Some of my photos here https://photos.app.goo.gl/WNH7qbb1PxShHkLfA

Here is puppet of our current Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.

Jacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern

I'm a New Zealander (Kiwi) and currently live in Tauranga. I've previously lived in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Czech Republic, and England, for a 15 year period. I've travelled to 6 continents and been to 57 countries.
The Backbencher Gastropub Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand
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BorrisS
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‎01-23-2019 09:41 AM

‎01-23-2019 09:41 AM

Re: The Backbencher Gastropub

Hello @TheEagleEye,

 

This looks really interesting, thank you for sharing it with us. I've seen the link that you posted leading to the other photos and it reminded me a lot the puppets of a French TV show called les Guignols. 🙂

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TheEagleEye
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‎01-23-2019 09:00 PM

‎01-23-2019 09:00 PM

Re: The Backbencher Gastropub

Yes @BorrisS the puppets do look similar to Les Guignols. The puppets at Backbenchers are made by Weta Workshop in Wellington.

I'm a New Zealander (Kiwi) and currently live in Tauranga. I've previously lived in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Czech Republic, and England, for a 15 year period. I've travelled to 6 continents and been to 57 countries.
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