Aro Valley, Wellington

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

912 days ago

Tough times for Mary Potter Hospice

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk. You would have seen an article in your local paper on Mary Potter Hospice. It is a really tough time for charities at the moment and hospices, like Mary Potter, are struggling.
Is it right that they have to rely on people like Kāpiti real estate agent Doug Palmer​ to raise … View more
Hi Neighbourly folk. You would have seen an article in your local paper on Mary Potter Hospice. It is a really tough time for charities at the moment and hospices, like Mary Potter, are struggling.
Is it right that they have to rely on people like Kāpiti real estate agent Doug Palmer​ to raise funds? He has been raising money for Mary Potter for about 20 years.
During that time, he estimates he has helped raise about $75,000, raffling fish caught in a fishing contest.

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912 days ago

Odd questions people from overseas ask about NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View more
Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.

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912 days ago

Free ringbinders, suit A5 paper

Graeme from Aro Valley

They are approx 225mm high and 240mm high and come as a pair.

Pickup from Aro Valley.

Free

912 days ago

Zealandia needs our support

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

This is a very worthwhile Wellington cause. We wholeheartedly support this and encourage you to do so as well...visitzealandia.com...

912 days ago

Brilliant boards

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured… View moreTransform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured lines or a paint-brush riot – anything goes!

Find out how to create your own.

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912 days ago

Over dealing with SLOW internet?!

The Team from NZ Compare

Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing … View more
Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing your favourite video games, Hyperfibre is going to give you the smoothest experience possible.

Feel the need for speed? Hyperfibre has launched on Broadband Compare. Go check it out now and see if it's right for you!

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913 days ago

Tuesday 29th is the next meeting of the Brooklyn residents assocaition

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Hello,

You are cordially invited to the next meeting of GBRAI, this Tuesday the 29th, at the RSA Room of the Brooklyn Community Centre at 7.30pm. Please and attached our:

# Agenda
# Draft minutes from February 2022 to follow in next day or so

We seek your continued support and come and … View more
Hello,

You are cordially invited to the next meeting of GBRAI, this Tuesday the 29th, at the RSA Room of the Brooklyn Community Centre at 7.30pm. Please and attached our:

# Agenda
# Draft minutes from February 2022 to follow in next day or so

We seek your continued support and come and hear matters relating to where you live and their impacts such as: council owned landfill extension, infill housing projects, issues relating to hoons and Tanera Park and the disruptions to residential recycling collections (ongoing) amongst others.

Yours sincerely,
Carl Savage
Secretary
*Greater Brooklyn Residents Association* *Incorporated (GBRAI)*
P: Brooklyn Community Centre, 18 Harrison Street, Brooklyn, Wellington, 6021
E: brooklynresidentswellington@gmail.com
F: *www.facebook.com/brooklynresidentswellington
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NOTICE: OF RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION MEETING

You are all invited to the next Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc meeting

Tuesday 29th March 2022 at 7.30 p.m.
Venue: at the Brooklyn Community Centre, RSA Room, Harrison Street

2022 dates - at Brooklyn community centre (RSA room)
Tuesday29th March 2022, Tuesday 17th May 2022 & Tuesday 21st June is the AGM

AGENDA
1. Apologies to date:
2. Review & approve the Minutes of last meeting (8 February 2022)
3. Correspondence (posted mail to be directed to Brooklyn Community Centre)
a. outward: POW water reservoir updates
b. outwards: WCC & GWRC trying to get clarity about T&T works
c. outwards: WCC requesting more/continued notification to residents about any road works to reduce residents disruption
d. outwards: WCC FF & officers – seeking clarity on CD pad requirements
e. FB/Neighbourly – recycling not collected; hold if you can
4. Matters arising from minutes
5. Finance
6. Business
(a) landfill resource consent (WCC landfill) - update
(b) Tanera park – hoons and new gate
(c) recycling disruption and dumping
(d) Ohiro Road/Todman St/Cleveland St intersection traffic resolution
(e) Prince of Wales water reservoir - update
(f) WCC southern landfill extension – options
(g) local body election meeting 27 September 2022
(h) civil defence container in central Brooklyn – update
(i) Ohiro Road/Todman St/Cleveland St intersection traffic update
(j) Kingston matters -bus hub’s unsafe safety changes
(k) Other business

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22 Agenda Tuesday 8th February Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc.docx Download View

913 days ago

Gib board

Mary from Aro Valley

Desperate for one sheet of gib to complete a project. Even half a sheet will do. Name your price within reason.

Price: $50

913 days ago

Northland Toy Library!

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Kids getting bored of their toys? Pop down to the Northland Toy Library on Saturday mornings 9:30-11:45am in St Annes Hall (cnr Randwick and Northland Rd) and pick out something new to play with.

We have a variety of toys- outdoor, ride on, costume, puzzles, board games, role play, infant toys … View more
Kids getting bored of their toys? Pop down to the Northland Toy Library on Saturday mornings 9:30-11:45am in St Annes Hall (cnr Randwick and Northland Rd) and pick out something new to play with.

We have a variety of toys- outdoor, ride on, costume, puzzles, board games, role play, infant toys and more. Check out our range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...

You can even reserve toys using the website.

Not a member? Then join us either through our website or in person. An annual full membership starts from $75 and we offer a discount for community services cardholders. We also have Grandparent membership $50 for 10 trips. There's no extra charge to hire the toys.

See you on Saturday!

917 days ago

Extreme temperatures test housing materials!

Climate Insights

More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our … View more
More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!

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914 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who knows who these four young men are and the significance of the photo?

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922 days ago

Recycling - hold onto it if you can (15/03/2022)

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Recycling this week: store it if you can. This Wednesday is meant to be recycling of plastic, paper/cardboard, metal for wider Brooklyn. All of Wellington is affected and its likely full and comprehensive recycling will not recommence for at least several weeks. Maybe more. We have approached WCC … View moreRecycling this week: store it if you can. This Wednesday is meant to be recycling of plastic, paper/cardboard, metal for wider Brooklyn. All of Wellington is affected and its likely full and comprehensive recycling will not recommence for at least several weeks. Maybe more. We have approached WCC WasteOps and they say recycling crews are still knocked over due to COVID. Over 25% of drivers and nearly 40% of the sorters in the Seaview recycling site. So if you can, please stockpile your recycling for a fortnight. Or take it down to sort at landfill recycling transfer station please. Otherwise what is put out and collected will be dumped in the landfill as they simply cannot store it to process it. We understand about 50% of Wellingtons recycling is being land filled (according to a news report on TV tonight). We appreciate this is frustrating as Wellington does try its best to recycle.

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914 days ago

A gift from us

Rita Angus Retirement Village

When you book an in-person appointment you can be reassured that we have all Covid-safe protocols in place. If you prefer, we can arrange an online appointment. Contact us today to book a time that suits you.

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915 days ago

Be in to win a Weta Workshop Tour Pass for $5!

Kirsty from Karori

Fundraising for CanBead, a small local charity. Please email me by Friday 25th March for details of how to pay online. Kirsty@caninspire.org.nz

Huge thanks to Weta Workshop Tours for supporting us with this family pass, worth $129. Valid until until end of June, for 2 adults and 2 children, but … View more
Fundraising for CanBead, a small local charity. Please email me by Friday 25th March for details of how to pay online. Kirsty@caninspire.org.nz

Huge thanks to Weta Workshop Tours for supporting us with this family pass, worth $129. Valid until until end of June, for 2 adults and 2 children, but of course 2 adults could use it without any children!

CanBead runs therapeutic jewellery making workshops for groups of people experiencing illness, trauma or loss, with host agencies such as the Cancer Society, MS Society, Grandparents raising Grandchildren, Eating Disorders Services, Brain Injury Association, Wellington Women’s House and many more.

We welcome donations of old/ broken/ ugly/ unwanted jewellery which we break down to repurpose in our workshops.

Please see our website or CanBead Wellington Facebook page for more information, or contact me.
www.caninspire.org.nz...

Thank you 😊

914 days ago

World Maths Day

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!

World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.

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