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792 days ago

A tribute to victims of the Kaikoura boating tragedy

Reporter Community News

Simon Woolf took these amazing pictures as a tribute to the five members of the Nature Photography Society of NZ, who died in the recent boating tragedy in Kaikoura.
In memory of Cathye Haddock, Susan Cade, Ruby Stewart, Peter Hockley and Maureen Pierre.

791 days ago

Queens Memorial

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

"I know of no single formula for success, but over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal, and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration, to work … View more"I know of no single formula for success, but over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal, and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration, to work together." - said during an address to the United Nations General Assembly

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791 days ago

Mental Health Awareness Week

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. We hope you and your family are taking time to Kōrero and create space for conversations about mental health and well-being. A little chat can go a long way!

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791 days ago

Local Body election canddiates meeting Tuesday 27th at 7pm

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Hello,

GBRAI have our popular and engaging Local Body Election candidates meeting this Tuesday the 27th of September at the earlier start time of 7pm SHARP - due to the number of standing candidates for the mayoralty and the two Southern Ward seats.

We would love to see you there and to … View more
Hello,

GBRAI have our popular and engaging Local Body Election candidates meeting this Tuesday the 27th of September at the earlier start time of 7pm SHARP - due to the number of standing candidates for the mayoralty and the two Southern Ward seats.

We would love to see you there and to exercise your democratic right to engage with cansdidates and vote!

See you at 7pm on Tuesday
Tuesday 27th September
Brooklyn Community Centre
18 Harrison Street, Brooklyn St Mathews Church at 7.00pm (note earlier start time)

The actual voting for the Local Body Election starts on Friday the 16th of September the STV voting actually concludes on Saturday the 8th of October. You certainly have time to consider your voting options. We strongly urge you to participate in your democratic duty and invite you to come to hear and consider the potential candidates who are standing for:
# Mayor
# and to be our two Southern Ward councilors.

We urge you to come along to the meeting to hear what those candidates who want to be our elected representatives think and what they intend to do. We look forward to seeing you.

Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Carl Savage - Secretary
027 2808634
brooklynresidentswellington@gmail.com

792 days ago

Weekend Sale

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,

We're launching “Weekend Sale" every Friday to Sunday.
There're promotions in our stores.

This weekend, some promotions as following:

HUP SENG Cream Crackers 428G,
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Dear Neighbours,

We're launching “Weekend Sale" every Friday to Sunday.
There're promotions in our stores.

This weekend, some promotions as following:

HUP SENG Cream Crackers 428G,
was $4.99, now $3.99
2 for $7, 3 for $10, 12 (one carton) for $36

Vamino Soy Milk 300ML,
was $1.99, now $1.89
6 for $11, 24 (one carton) for $40

CHIN-SU Chilli Sause 250G,
was $2.99, now $2.79
2 for $5, 8 for $18, 24 (one carton) for $48

Buy more, save more!

Please visit one of our stores:
123 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
3 Hillary Ct, Naenae, Lower Hutt

Cheers!

793 days ago

Get quake safe now, not later.

Earthquake Comission

If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones.

So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a … View more
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones.

So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney.

Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site. Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
Find out more

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794 days ago

For Waitangi Day

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Simple stripes create stunning results with these great craft ideas. Brighten up some old napkins (or plain new ones) with eye-catching designs inspired by traditional patterns using Resene paint. Plus paint your own height chart and Ti rakau.

Find out how to create your own.

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795 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for new potatoes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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795 days ago

Cute red kids chair

Emma from Island Bay

Perfect condition. No rips or stains or fading. From a pet free, smoke free and damp free home.

Measurements:
62cm tall x 50cm deep x 45cm wide
Seat 33cm deep x 36cm wide
Back 44cm tall x 36cm wide
Ground to seat 27cm

Pick up or might be able to deliver within reason.

Price: $20

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795 days ago

Amigos Talk: Kaibosh Food Rescue

Anita from Mount Victoria

Come along to hear how the team at Kaibosh rescue un-used food from cafes and supermarkets, and where this goes to
Friday 1.30pm-3pm
St Peter's Church Under Croft
211 Willis St Wellington
Followed by afternoon tea, all welcome

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807 days ago

Babysitter Available

Bena from Te Aro

Kia Ora!

My name is Bena, I’m 20 and live in Wellington city centre. I’m currently working full time and looking for some extra babysitting work on the side, after December I will no longer work full time so will be after more steady babysitting (works well for school holidays!).

I’ve been … View more
Kia Ora!

My name is Bena, I’m 20 and live in Wellington city centre. I’m currently working full time and looking for some extra babysitting work on the side, after December I will no longer work full time so will be after more steady babysitting (works well for school holidays!).

I’ve been babysitting on and off since I was 13, though not for the last couple of years as I’ve been working more.

I am very comfortable with kids and have experience looking after ages 2+ years old.
Currently my availability is:
Tuesday to Saturday - after 6pm
Sunday and Monday - all day
After December/start of 2023 - all days available

As I live in Wellington city centre so can easily travel to most suburbs in Welly!

Happy to provide references if you would like.

Please message me if this sounds like what you’re looking for :))

796 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week is an award winning, architecturally designed home, with luxury contemporary interiors -sitting right in the heart of Mt Vic. For sale through Nicholas Reeve from Ray White, read more about it on page 3 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed … View more
Our House of the Week is an award winning, architecturally designed home, with luxury contemporary interiors -sitting right in the heart of Mt Vic. For sale through Nicholas Reeve from Ray White, read more about it on page 3 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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797 days ago

Would you like to host an international student?

Di from Mount Victoria

Wellington High School is now welcoming back international students. Students will be coming for one term through to a year and those sitting NCEA will be here for 2-3 years.

We are excited to invite contact from families who are interested in hosting. We are looking for inclusive, caring and … View more
Wellington High School is now welcoming back international students. Students will be coming for one term through to a year and those sitting NCEA will be here for 2-3 years.

We are excited to invite contact from families who are interested in hosting. We are looking for inclusive, caring and supportive families willing to share their Kiwi life with a student.

Open up the world for your family and be a part of enriching and transforming lives.

Our current homestay fee is $315.00 p/w, increasing to $320.00 in 2023.

Please contact our Homestay Manger for more information.
Di Jordan
homestay@whs.school.nz
021 020 63860

797 days ago

World Car Free Day!!

Alex from Island Bay

Thursday 22 September is World Car Free Day!

Ditch your car and travel in any other way - or work from home. Let's clear the air, and our streets!
genless.govt.nz...

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797 days ago

Tuesday the 20th of September GBRAI regular meeting

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Hello,

We invite you to tomorrow - Tuesday the 20th - regular community meeting at the Brooklyn Community Centre at 7.30pm. (our Local Candidates meeting is next Tuesday the 27th at 7pm).

Please and attached our Agenda. Draft July minutyes will be available at the meeting.

We seek your … View more
Hello,

We invite you to tomorrow - Tuesday the 20th - regular community meeting at the Brooklyn Community Centre at 7.30pm. (our Local Candidates meeting is next Tuesday the 27th at 7pm).

Please and attached our Agenda. Draft July minutyes will be available at the meeting.

We seek your continued support and come and hear matters relating to where you live and their impacts such as: proposed huge housing density intensification, WCC intention to move the sewage sludge dewatering plant - at a cost - to Moa Point, council owned landfill extensions, the unfortunate rise of reported crime in wider Brooklyn and other matters of local concern and matters to be resolved.

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 next meeting of the Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc

Tuesday 20th September 2022 at 7.30 p.m.

Brooklyn Community Centre, RSA Room, 18 Harrison Street
2022-2023 meeting dates - at Brooklyn Community Centre (RSA room)

# Tuesday 20th September 2022
# Tuesday 27th September – Local body Election candidates meeting
# Tuesday 15th November 2022 # Christmas Drinks December 2022
# Tuesday 14th February 2023 # Tuesday 21st March 2023
# Tuesday 16th May 2023 # AGM 20th June 2023

AGENDA
1. Apologies to date: Alex Gray, Matthew Underwood, Perry Aspros, GWRC Roger Blakely
2. Review & approve the Minutes of last meeting (19 July 2022)
3. Finance
4. Correspondence (posted mail to be directed to Brooklyn Community Centre)
a. outwards: engagement with mayoral & southern ward candidates; Landfill extension and sewage sludge dewatering plant proposals; WCC Draft district Plan; Harrison St social housing and turn around area WCC & GWRC trying to get clarity about T&T works
b. Database email/FB/Neighbourly – all of the above
c. inwards – updates on POW reservoir; Ohiro Road/Todman St/Cleveland St intersection WCC officers
5. General Business
(a) Landfills (C & D closed new operator likely; extension of T and T and “Piggy Back option of WCC for the Southern Landfill)
(b) Harrison St turning area update
(c) Ohiro Road/Todman St/Cleveland St intersection traffic update and road works throughout wider Brooklyn
(d) Prince of Wales water reservoir - update
(e) local body election candidates meeting 27 September 2022
(f) civil defence container in central Brooklyn – update
(g) District Plan - submission
(h) Other business

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