Knitting for the NICU
As we've all noticed, it's been getting colder this winter. Winter is the time when the babies in Wellington's NICU need clothing the most, and they are always looking for donations. If you can knit, pick up your needles and knit a piece of clothing for a baby in need! Baby blankets are also needed, you can knit a full blanket (80cm x 80cm) or knit a 10x10cm Peggy square. I've linked some patterns down below, however, feel free to get your own off the internet. Both newborn and premature sizes are needed, and please note that the clothing must be made from 100% wool. This activity can count as a service for DoE or the SVA service award as well. Once you have knitted an item, please drop it off to 22 Grove Road, Kelburn, or post it there. If you have any questions, email me at projecttheraindrop@gmail.com Thank you for your help!
Patterns:
Singlet Pattern: reluctantknitter.co.nz...
Beanie Pattern: stitcheryprojects.com...
Cardigan Pattern: sowoolly.net...
Bootie Pattern: sowoolly.net...
Photo credits: "First day in NICU" by Jim B L.
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 7.00 p.m - next meeting of the Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc
You are cordially invited to the next meeting of the Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc
Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 7.00 p.m.
Brooklyn Community Centre, 18 Harrison Street
2024 2025 meeting dates - at Brooklyn Community Centre (RSA room)
# Wednesday 18th February 2026 # Wednesday 15th April 2026 # AGM Wednesday 17th June 2026
AGENDA
1. Apologies to date: Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter, Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Y. Saw, Nick R, Perry A, Nickie S, Vicki W, Mel T, Ian P, Ruth & Ken P
2. Review & approve the Minutes of last meeting (19th November 2025)
3. Finance
4. Correspondence (posted mail to be directed to Brooklyn Community Centre)
a. outwards:
b. Database email/FB/Neighbourly – all the above
c. inwards –
5. General Business
(a) Continuing review of the return of the land under the Community Centre back to “Open Spaces”
(b) Continuing review of the three landfills to the south of wide Brooklyn and the part of the sewage system operating there
(c) Half Cost path policy proposal- thrown out (for now)
(d) Brooklyn community matters – rezoning of land under BCA and Brooklyn School
(e) GBRAI Constitution update (as per the Incorporated Societies Act)
(f) Kingston mattes
(g) Other matters as they arise
Carl Savage
Secretary
Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc
Brooklyn Community Centre, Harrison Street
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