Greater Brooklyn Residents Association AGM on Wednesday
Want to find out what we've been involved in over the past year and be involved in the planning for the year ahead? Maybe you would like to join the discussion and pose a question to WCC or GWRC Councillors? Maybe even join the Committee?
Please join us for our AGM this Wednesday 19 June 7:30pm at St Matthew's, 96 Washington Ave.
This is also a great opportunity to hear from our guest speaker Russell Tregonning about better walking and cycling infrastructure and the proposed Rapid Mass Transit system (eg. Light Rail) in Wellington.
AGENDA:
• Apologies
• Minutes of last AGM and ratification
• Guest Speaker:
Dr Russell Tregonning of Fair Intelligent Transport (FIT) Wellington to discuss: ‘Walking, Cycling & Light Rail -- for the Health of Wellingtonian’s and the Planet’
• Chairpersons Report
• Financial statement
• Election of Executive
• Residents questions to Councillors
• General business (incl. “What would you like to see GBRAI do in the next year?”)
• Tea
All welcome. We would love to see you there!
Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated
C/O St Matthew's Church
96 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
e: brooklynresidentswellington@gmail.com
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.1% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.2% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.6% Keep it as is
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32.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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11% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Have you seen Colin?
Police are appealing for information to locate 14-year-old Colin, who has been reported missing in Titahi Bay.
He was last seen at around 6.15pm, Monday 4 November. He was wearing a khaki green sweatshirt and black-and-white striped basketball shorts, and riding an e-bike.
If you have seen Colin, or have any information that may assist in locating him please update us at 105 online or call 105, referencing file number 241104/1862.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.