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Good news for parents! We will restart our regular Tuesday morning playgroup starting on February 4th at 9.00 am. This is for pre-school children from 0 to 5yrs, with special emphasis on the 0-2 year olds.
We operate as a drop-in playgroup so you can come at whatever time suits your child. A … View moreGood news for parents! We will restart our regular Tuesday morning playgroup starting on February 4th at 9.00 am. This is for pre-school children from 0 to 5yrs, with special emphasis on the 0-2 year olds.
We operate as a drop-in playgroup so you can come at whatever time suits your child. A great chance to meet other parents and caregivers over a coffee and some delicious nibbles. Depending on numbers we could have a music session around 10.30. We ask for a Koha to cover the refreshments, and hall operating expenses.
Note: our next SPACE course for new parents and their babies starts the following day 5th February.
Playgroup and SPACE meet in the hall at St Hilda's church, 311 the Parade
I have a colourful rug free for pick-up from Brooklyn.
Size is 230 x 160
Condition is good. Would look as-new after a wash.
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.
Here is a small selection of the roles we have listed under ‘Practical Help’ on our website. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community, meet new people and have fun!
If these roles don’t suit, we have hundreds more available on our website.
✅ Event … View moreHere is a small selection of the roles we have listed under ‘Practical Help’ on our website. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community, meet new people and have fun!
If these roles don’t suit, we have hundreds more available on our website.
✅ Event Coordinator (ID# 8827) - The Southend Business Group (SEBG) is seeking an organised and enthusiastic volunteer to help plan their Fun Run course, manage registrations and coordinate event-day activities.
✅ Shift Supervisor (ID# 8850) - The Free Store is looking for a shift supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of specific spaces, including the kitchen/dishes, trolley collections, and container sorting/hand-out areas.
✅ Sales Assistant (ID# 8841) - Vinnies in Brooklyn is looking for a senior sales assistant to support the manager and assistant manager.
✅ Market Bookings Manager (ID# 8851) - Hataitai Community House are looking for a reliable and organized Market Bookings Manager for their quarterly market in Wellington.
I have a Brabantia 30l Microwave Oven with grill free to pick-up from Brooklyn.
Model number is BBK1147
Dimensions: 262mm H x 452mm W x 345mm
The turntable stopped working, so the microwave heat is not well distributed on longer cooking cycles, but re-heats food and cold teas and melts butter … View moreI have a Brabantia 30l Microwave Oven with grill free to pick-up from Brooklyn.
Model number is BBK1147
Dimensions: 262mm H x 452mm W x 345mm
The turntable stopped working, so the microwave heat is not well distributed on longer cooking cycles, but re-heats food and cold teas and melts butter for baking :).
The grill and oven works fine.
Maybe still useful for a student kitchen!
Manual can be downloaded here www.manualslib.com...
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so … View moreMark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!
We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.
Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.
His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.
Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'
The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!
It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).
There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.
But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN
So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
MUST PICK UP FROM TE ARO- 99kg VERY HEAVY!!!
We have very easy drive on access, it has to be lifted off the carpet out of the house and down 3 steps. You will maybe need 3 strong adults. Once you’re out it has wheels.
I have the combination to give too.
More info:
www.grupp.com.sg...
GBRAI have seen/been informed of blocks of lights throughout wider Brooklyn. We have made enquiries with Wellington Electricity (WCC service provider). Please see correspondence between W/E & GBRAI...
...long story short: trees affecting lighting systems and old hardware
From: Brooklyn … View moreGBRAI have seen/been informed of blocks of lights throughout wider Brooklyn. We have made enquiries with Wellington Electricity (WCC service provider). Please see correspondence between W/E & GBRAI...
...long story short: trees affecting lighting systems and old hardware
From: Brooklyn Wellington <brooklynresidentswellington@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 29 January 2025 10:42 am
CustomerService@welectricity.co.nz>
Subject: [9522] 29/01/2025: Street light outages across Brooklyn, Wellington
Good morning Wellington Electricity,
We (GBRAI) are aware that across the city, there have been blocks of street lights where there have been outages. Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc specifically advocates for residents in the Brooklyn to Kingston area of south Wellington.
For the last two weeks, we have had street lights out in various areas (currently Reuben Avenue, parts of Ohiro Road and there are several other streets that I need to get more information on). When will these be fixed and operating normally?
We have our own email database, Facebook and Neighbourly pages and would like to convey to citizens and residents the actions Wellington Electricity is taking to get these outages resolved. We would appreciate confirmation of this email and an update / updates on sorting these outages and how they are going to be resolved and the timeframe please.
As Brooklyn is a hilly area with substantial native bush and trees on many streets, when the street lights go out, parts of the streets resemble the bottom of a coal mine (very dark) so there are safety issues simply walking on the streets as well as - for some citizens - concerns over their personal safety.
Your comments will be appreciated
Yours sincerely,
Carl Savage
Secretary
027 2808934
for and on behalf of
*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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CustomerService
30 Jan 2025
Hi Carl,
Thank you for your patience while we investigated this.
Wellington Electricity owns and operates the electricity network that supplies power to streetlights, which are owned and operated by local Councils. Streetlights in the Brooklyn area are the responsibility of Wellington City Council (WCC), and any faults need to be raised with them. They can then check whether the fault is with the streetlight itself, or with the network power supply to the light. If a network fault is confirmed, Council will ask Wellington Electricity to attend.
In this instance, we can confirm our contractors have been investigating faults which have occurred recently in several streets in Brooklyn with faulty streetlights. They’ve identified two primary causes for these faults.
Firstly, there are trees and branches in the area which have been impacting the power supply lines. They’re on council land so WCC will need to arrange for them to be trimmed.
Secondly, there are a number of overhead power supply lines which need to be replaced. The trees and branches will need to be trimmed back before we can replace those lines.
We understand the importance of working streetlights for your community and take your safety concerns very seriously. Although we’re unable to provide an exact timeframe, our team is working with WCC on a plan to resolve the issue as quickly and as safely as possible. In the meantime, we’ve made some temporary changes to increase the number of lights which remain working in the area.
We appreciate your patience as we work with WCC to restore your streetlights and apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Customer Experience Specialist
Wellington Electricity
W www.welectricity.co.nz...
85 The Esplanade, Petone, PO Box 31049, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand
Are you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in … View moreAre you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability by helping them improve their swimming skills.
✅ Gym Buddy (ID# 8467) - As a gym buddy, you will be responsible for ensuring that the individual feels comfortable, motivated, and encouraged to achieve their fitness goals.
✅ Walking Companions (ID# 8459) - Age Concern Wellington Region Trust are committed to promoting the rights, wellbeing and quality of life for older people by providing a good listening ear.
✅ Unit Team Leader (ID# 8607) - Unlock your leadership skills and join our passionate and supportive team in a well-established, long-standing organisation of inspiring girls and young women.
Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
… View moreOur daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩
It’s simple to turn wood scraps into a work of art with the range of beach inspired Resene Colorwood wash hues. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Does anyone know where I can buy door handles that look like this, or thereabouts? They don't have to be white, silver or black would work too. They're around 325mm long. I've searched high and low with no luck, potentially I'm not using the correct terminology.
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.
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