10th September - next meeting of the GBRAI
Hello,
We invite you to our next meeting of the Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc - Wednesday the 10th of September at the Brooklyn Community Centre in Harrison Street.at 7.00pm.
We have moved this meeting to the 10th due to the two Local Body Election meetings on the 23d and 25th. Please find attached our Agenda and our meeting minutes from July 2025.
Yours sincerely,
Carl Savage
Secretary
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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You are cordially invited to the first meeting of 2025 of the
Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc
Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 7.00 p.m.
Brooklyn Community Centre, 18 Harrison Street
2025 / 2026 meeting dates - at Brooklyn Community Centre (RSA room)
# Tuesday 23rd September 2025 - Local Body election “Meet the candidates” evening for Mayoral and Southern Ward candidates
# Thursday 25th September - Local Body election “Meet the candidates” evening for the Southern Ward candidates, Maori Ward candidates and candidates for the GWRC
# Wednesday 19th November 2025
# Christmas catchup? # Wednesday 18th February 2026 # Wednesday 15th April 2026 # AGM Wednesday 17th June 2026
AGENDA
1. Apologies to date:
2. Review & approve the Minutes of last meeting (23rd July 2025)
3. Finance -
4. Correspondence (posted mail to be directed to Brooklyn Community Centre)
a. outwards:
b. Database email/FB/Neighbourly – all of the above
c. inwards – Community Liaison Group Community Advisory Group updates: new Resource Consent for one year to extend sewage sludge dumping at SLEPO
5. General Business
(a) Local Body Election meetings next week
(b) GBRAI Constitution
(c) Brooklyn Community Centre funding challenges
(d) Other matters arising
Carl Savage (Secretary) Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc brooklynresidentswellington@gmail.com
Brooklyn Community Centre, Harrison Street
GBRAI acknowledge the support of WCC through its funding, via the Social and Recreational Fund, which greatly assists GBRAI activities and projects
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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43.9% I avoid spending money on coffee
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47.2% I still indulge at my local cafe
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8.9% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
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