Pyjamas Appeal
I'm appealing for pajama donations for my non-profit organization, The Raindrop Project. The Raindrop Project is a non-profit initiative that delivers care packages to those in hospital settings who are going through a traumatic time. This November we are delivering packages to those in the Lower North Island's RRAIS unit, the adolescent mental health unit. Many of the children in this unit don't have their own pajamas. Wearing hospital clothes can lead to them feeling more isolated and out of control when they are in an environment with little they can control. A donation of pajamas will help them hugely in getting through a tough time. Your donation could be the light that shows them that people still care and that there's a life waiting for them out there. If you have pajamas that are new/unopened, or if you would be able to go out and buy a pair, that would be hugely appreciated. We are looking for sizes that would fit 12 - 17 year olds. I am happy to come and pick them up, just send me a text at 020 4184 9123 or email me at projecttheraindrop@gmail.com . Alternatively, if you can't find the time to go out and donate through this link: givealittle.co.nz...
A $5 donation buys a pair of pajamas for a kid. Any amount is appreciated though, thank you so much. Your actions will make a huge difference to these kids.
Thanks,
Lucia (Tracey's Daughter)
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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... 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
SISTERS OF ST PETER CLAVER MISSION FAIR
Come along to the annual Mission Fair!
There will rapid raffles and stalls including toys, plants, jewellery, cakes, jams, etc.
Proceeds go to purchase five plastic water tanks in Kibuye-Bondo, Kenya and construction of toilets for Nseng-Long parish and village in Cameroon.
Date: Saturday, 21 February
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Location: The Convent grounds (1 Mersey Street, Island Bay)
Thank you.
For more information, contact the Sisters on (04) 383-8401.
We hope to see you there!
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