At last! A momentous occasion has arisen for all Tolkien nerds and outdoorsy folks alike. Put on your crispiest capes, slip into those oversized hobbit feet, sharpen your Elvish swords, and get ready for an epic adventure! Wellington City Council warmly invites you to dig into your inner hobbit spirit and participate in the exciting 'Hobbit Hunt'. The first-of-its-kind extravaganza wasn't pulled together on a whimsy - it has taken many fortnights of meticulously planning, detailed map-making, and careful calculations based on the means of Very Hairy Hobbit Movement (official term!). The roads have been swept, the Shire has been manicured meticulously, and the neighboring trolls are notified - with extreme instructions not to eat any participants. Wellington, New Zealand, affectionately referred to as "Windy Welly," was re-discovered as the prime hobbit-laden land when researchers found hobbit footprints sprawled across the city, far from their usual hobbit holes of the Shire. Scientists believe that whilst hobbits are not known for their passion for travel, the allure of Wellington's high-quality craft beer and locally made artisan cheese must have been too beguiling for them to resist. This Hobbit Hunt is not just a search but a divine journey into the realm of quirky humor and fellowship bonding, specially designed for those seeking a break from regular humanly activities. Amid the hustle and bustle of city life, our compact - yet vivacious hobbits - will engage the participants in riveting rounds of riddles and provide entertaining trivia about hobbit culture. There will also be an 'Eat like a Hobbit' contest where pursuers taking part will consume second breakfasts, feasts and tea taken at hour-long intervals. For those who are still hungry, there’s lunch, dinner, supper, and any extra meals Hobbits seemingly consume. A prominent figure in this event, Sir Ian McKellen stated, "Hobbits remain elusive creatures, known to hide anywhere from the top of Mt. Victoria to the depths of Te Papa's basement, so participants will need to summon all their courage and wit. Though don’t quote me on that last location." The event is slated to end with a grand finale – a Gollum impersonation competition. Wannabe Gollums will wrestle each other (figuratively, of course) for the title of Gollum of the Year and an enviable precious - not The One Ring, but an exquisite golden trophy that’s easier to put on a shelf. However, this isn't all fun and games. Health and safety officers have issued stark warnings to participants. "Remember that hobbits are half our size, nearly invisible when they wish to be, have a keen sense of hearing, and throw a pretty mean punch if provoked. So make sure you approach them respectfully, but be prepared for anything." We wish the brave hobbit hunters all the luck. May your belly never know hunger, your feet never know soreness, and your luck never run out. Stay tuned for more updates, or even better - join the hunt!