24/12/2020: Have a Merry Christmas/Festive season and please stay safe...
On behalf of the Greater Brooklyn Residents association we warmly wish you all a safe, relaxing and happy Christmas and festive time. And that you stay safe as we want to engage with you in 2021. Especially in the water and especially around our southern coast.
And we are well looked after by our emergency services - in particular the Police Marine section active today rescuing a kayaker off the south coast...
"Maritime rescue at Red Rocks "
A person was rescued today today by the Police Maritime Unit on board the Lady Elizabeth IV after being swept out to sea in a kayak by wind and a strong current.
They had launched their kayak at Red Rocks and intended on fishing close to shore, however shortly after their kayak capsized a few hundred metres offshore.
They were swept further out to sea by strong local currents before they managed to get back on the kayak.
When they tried to paddle back to shore, the 25-knot offshore wind prevented them making any headway.
They then capsized again but managed to deploy the anchor to stop them being swept further out to sea.
They lost their handheld VHF during the capsize and crawled onto the upturned kayak.
Their cell phone was protected by a waterproof bag, but they were unable to call for help as there was no coverage in the area.
To top it off their life jacket had promptly deflated.
Luckily a keen-eyed person on top of the hills noticed them struggling in the water and called Police.
A mayday was broadcast and the Bluebridge ferry ‘Straitsman’ helped Police by stopping mid journey to assist with locating the person.
They were pulled from the water by Police at about 3pm.
Senior Constable Kyle Smith of the Wellington Maritime Unit says things could have easily ended differently.
“Although the man had enough equipment for his undertaking, a number of things went wrong leaving it up to chance that he was rescued today.
“Police would like to remind people not to underestimate the weather forecast, check your equipment is working and always let someone know what your plans are.”
ENDS
Issued by the Police Media Centre
You can also view this release, including any additional images, on the NZ Police app or at: www.police.govt.nz...
Noho ora mai,
New Zealand Police
Karori Jigsaw Puzzle Library
The Karori Jigsaw Puzzle Library operates out of the Community Centre. Free to borrow, Thursdays is open day 11:30-1pm. Donations are also welcome. Browse through the attached catalogues if you can't make it and pickup can be arranged at other times.
...and a thanks to Tings, a local manufacturing retail wet-bags business for the shelving to put them all on.
Mental Health Awareness Week - support a community organisation
Today, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand encourages you to tautoko a community organisation. It’s no secret that the pandemic, rising costs and extreme weather events have made things tough for our organisations over the past few years. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website which will help you do to do this! Check out this small selection and head to our website to find more and to register your interest:
www.volunteerwellington.nz...
Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?
Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.
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27.7% I love it!
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32.2% Only in designated areas
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40.2% No, it should be outdoors only.
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