Dorothy, Toto and Tin Man played the Wicked Witch and Batman in central Wellington after the Sevens on Saturday night – but the games were drinking, not rugby.

The city was a riot of colour and (largely clean) fun at the conclusion of super Sevens weekend, reports KYLIE KLEIN-NIXON.

Bars, pubs and clubs don’t expect trouble from Sevens fans.

Buses will find Courtenay Pl easier to negotiate with crossing controls.

Notes with positive messages found in dozens of places.

Days of pedestrians ruling Wellington’s “golden mile” may be over.

Is alcohol essential for a good night out in the city?

They rocked, sauntered, ate, drank, shopped and sweated.