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APRIL 2020 319 BROOKLYN TATTLER what’s happening in your community
IN THIS ISSUE from the on Anzac Day have been cancelled
countrywide. This includes our
COMMUNITY
From the Community Centre 2-4 Wellington Student Volunteer Army
service here at the Brooklyn
Requests for assistance can be made at
Friends of Central Park 5 Community Centre. We were
CENTRE
https://www.vuwsa.org.nz/sva
Health and Wellbeing 6-7 initially hoping to still be able to
Local Interview - Chris King 8-9 Got symptoms or have health hold the wreath laying ceremony at
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CENTRE questions? the Brooklyn War Memorial but due
History 10
PHONE 384 6799 Call your GP before you visit. Or call to the nationwide lock-down this is
Library 11 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 no longer possible. We will still be
What’s On 12-13 Hello and welcome to the April observing a minute’s silence in the
COVID-19 webpage This is being
Residents’ Association 14 edition of the Brooklyn Tattler. For morning in remembrance of all those
updated regularly so keep checking
Friends of Owhiro Stream 15 the first time since the Tattler began who sacrificed so much for us all.
in for up-to-date information. Learn
Cats Protection Wellington 16 nearly 30 years ago, the Tattler this
the simple steps you can take to unite Fire Safety Make sure you stay fire
month is a purely digital edition
Resource Centre News 16 against the virus and slow its spread, safe during the lock-down period.
as we are unable to print, due to
Vogelmorn Precinct 17 see what help is available, and get the Fire and Emergency is urging New
the current Covid-19 emergency.
Moriah Kindergarten 18-19 latest advice and updates at covid19. Zealanders to think about fire safety
These are certainly strange and
govt.nz as they self-isolate to prevent the
Community Groups 20-21 unprecedented times we are living in,
spread of COVID-19.
and we hope you are coping well in Not sure who to talk to?
these trying days. If you’re not sure what assistance Parks and Recreation All playgrounds
may be available, or you don’t know are currently closed. Within the
Brooklyn Community Centre Phone Tree
who to contact for help, phone the various parks, open spaces and
We have set up a phone tree so if
Government Helpline on 0800 779 facilities that are closed, drinking
you or someone you know would
997 (8am – 1am, 7 days a week). fountains, park benches etc. are
appreciate a regular phone call,
not explicitly closed but WCC is
please email Euan at coordinator@ Financial Donations If you are
This month’s cover photo was taken advising people to follow the MoH
brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz or wanting to help and are in a position
on 25 April 2019 and shows Eva Key guidelines when going outdoors.
call 021 0902 1340. Please also call/ to help financially, donations are
from the Salvation Army playing Specifically:
email Euan if you are able to be on our always welcomed by our social service
the last post during the Brooklyn
roster of callers. organisations. You can donate online via • Stay local
wreath laying ceremony at the WW1
memorial on Sugarloaf Hill. bank transfer at:
There is plenty of other support out • Stick with those they are self-
Photo credit: Euan Harris there including the following: • Wellington City Mission: isolating with
https://wellingtoncitymission.org.
May 2020 copy due no later than 5pm Emergency food services • Stay two metres away from others
nz/want-to-help/donate/
Tuesday 21 April Contact the Wellington City Mission
• Avoid touching surfaces (like
Email your contribution to on 0800 245 0900. • Kaibosh same as City Mission:
handrails)
tattler@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz https://www.kaibosh.org.nz/
Age concern Call 04 499 6648 or email
donatefunds/ • Wash hands thoroughly when they
Brooklyn Tattler is published by the info@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
get home
Brooklyn Community Association Inc. • Kiwi Community Assistance:
Psychosocial Support If you need
18 Harrison Street, Brooklyn. Association https://www.kca.org.nz/help-us/ • Avoid unnecessary risks – the
members accept no liability for the to talk to someone you can free-
donate-funds medical professionals have enough
contents which have been prepared in call New Zealand’s new national
going on
good faith. Printed by Pivotal. mental health & addictions helpline Anzac Day
number 1737 For the first time in its history, the continued on page 4...
annual RSA commemorations held
2 APRIL 2020 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER APRIL 2020 3
UPDATE UPDATE
Libraries Tikoisolomone from the Home of and Employment clearing old
All libraries are currently closed but Compassion, who spoke about the life man’s beard, passionfruit vine, and
library customers can access a range of of Suzanne Aubert; and Mel Beirne from blackberry from the slope below
online resources at wcl.govt.nz/elibrary. the Brooklyn Food Group, who gave a Brooklyn Road. The passionfruit
This includes e-books, newspapers, talk on the history of the Community vine was vast, climbing up and across
movies, and online courses. Any items Orchard. During the lockdown period the crowns of three trees. Gardening
currently on loan will be automatically we are keeping in touch with our Friday here is not for the faint-hearted! The
renewed and WCC will waive any Circle members by telephone and we MBIE crew worked hard all day and
overdues related to the closures. Please look forward to meeting again at the did a fantastic job.
keep items at home until our libraries Community Centre when everything
Some activities cost money, such as
reopen. If you have any questions please returns to normal.
clearing well-established invasive
contact Wellington City Libraries by
Stay Safe, be kind to each other, and weeds and maintaining the elven-
calling 04 801 4040 during office hours
please keep to the Government’s like bridges along the Moturoa
or email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz
directives so we all get through this stream. Where the Council falls
Rubbish/recycling collection together. We look forward to seeing short, Upstream Friends fundraise to
WCC have advised that kerbside you and resuming our normal activities meet some of the outstanding costs.
recycling is postponed but rubbish here at the Community Centre as soon Recently, we were stoked to receive
collection will continue. Purchasing, as we can. friends of a grant from the Hugo Charitable
orders and deliveries of recycling bags,
wheelie bins and wheelie bin clips, and
Kia Kaha CENTRAL PARK Trust. Thank you Hugo Trustees!
We look forward to welcoming
green crates are unavailable. Yellow Julie, Euan, Olly, Phillip, Adam, BCA
you to one of our working bees
council rubbish bags can be bought Childcare Supervisors, and BCA Committee
Thank You when everything settles down. Any
at supermarkets. There is no shortage
questions, contact Lynne or keep up
CARPET
of stock in NZ, and bags are being A lot of effort goes into keeping to date with our Facebook page.
delivered to supermarkets within 48
hours of them being ordered. If you CONTACT US Central Park fit for wildlife, human
and otherwise. To our volunteers and Next Working Bees to be advised.
lAyER
are holding on to your recycling, please funders, a big thank you. Central Park Meet 10am – 12.30pm on the last
ensure it is really clean – especially if it Hall Hire and General Enquiries: couldn’t continue to be a green haven Sunday of the month (at the Jetty in
has contained food. If you can’t get it coordinator@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz in the city without your support. Central Park)
clean, we recommend that you put this Childcare Programmes:
in your rubbish. WCC recommend you childcare@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz Wellington City Council does its ANDInstallation of new or
put milk bottles in your rubbish bin. bit, as do the volunteers of Upstream second hand carpets.
Accounts: Friends, many of whom don’t even 10amRelays,
– 12pm on the second
repairs and
Paper and cardboard can be stockpiled accounts@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz Thursdaymaintenance.
of the month
safely. Stockpile glass bottles, but live in the neighbourhood. Beyond
Manager: these groups are all the other official (at the Playground).
ensure that they are rinsed. All materials can be
manager@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz and unofficial volunteers. The local Check https://www.meetup.com/
Friday Circle Group supplied.
Tattler: school kids who collect rubbish with upstream/ for confirmation of
Since our last Tattler, we have welcomed tattler@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz or without the school, passers-by Free quotes
meeting place.
a couple of new members to the Friday committing random acts of gardening,
Circle and listened to some interesting Market: Call John at
Check https://www.facebook.com/
and businesses who choose to do their
guest speakers, including Chris Rabey, market@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz
community work in the park.
Atkinson Flooring
UpstreamArtTrail/ on
for current status
our local historian; Perry Aspros, Main Office: 04 384 6799 0274at426 915
Contact Lynne
president of the Greater Brooklyn The photo shows a group from the or 04 381Everyone
2216welcome!
Childcare Office: 04 385 0089 all.whites@xtra.co.nz
Residents Association; Sister Josefa Ministry of Business Innovation
4 APRIL 2020 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER APRIL 2020 5
HEALTH AND WELLBEING UPDATE
MENTAL HEALTH Stick to routines where possible
Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time,
eat at regular times, shower, change your clothes,
Katie Underwood
It’s normal to feel distressed and to experience THE QUIET ACHIEVER
“Would you
symptoms of stress related to COVID-19, have regular e-meetings with colleagues or virtual
Licensed Residential Sales Consultant | Leaders Real Estate City Limited (REA Act 2008)
especially if you or your friends and family coffee dates with friends and do your chores.
have possibly been exposed to the virus. We Meditating and exercising can help you to relax like to know
are in uncertain and unprecedented times, and and have a positive impact on your thoughts.
how much your
everyone will respond differently. Right now Try not to increase unhealthy habits like comfort
eating, drinking or smoking. house is worth?
many people are feeling worried, anxious or
scared. So as well as looking after our physical It would be
Check-in on other people who might need help
health we also need look after our mental health. my pleasure to
Reaching out to those who may be feeling alone
or concerned can benefit both you and the offer you a free
Keeping connected
person receiving support. appraisal.
”
We’re all in this together, and while we might not
be able to be physically in touch right now, it’s Seek accurate information from
important to stay connected in other ways. New legitimate sources
Zealand is known for its manaakitanga and now You may find it useful to limit your media intake. Contact me on:
more than ever we need to remember the power Get the facts from covid19.govt.nz to help
m: 027 248 2061
t: 04 894 3717
of kindness and uniting together. distinguish facts from rumours. Seek information e: katie.underwood
@raywhite.com
Top ways to look after your mental wellbeing updates at specific times once or twice a day.
While there are things that we can’t control at Don’t be afraid to seek further
the moment, there are things you can do to professional support
boost your mental wellbeing and that of your For support with anxiety, distress or mental
loved ones: wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 to talk with a
Stay connected trained counsellor for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days
This is important for our wellbeing, and helps to a week.
make us feel safer, less stressed and less anxious. Continue existing mental health treatment
We can support each other to get through this. if possible
While we are limiting social contact to contain Notice if your symptoms are getting worse. Talk to
the spread of COVID-19, there are still lots of your GP, counsellor, case worker or mental health
ways we can connect. team about how they can continue supporting
Acknowledge your feelings you. Can your appointments take place over the
It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, phone, via email, text or video chat? What tips do
stressed, anxious, worried or scared in the current they have to help you get through? Who can you
situation. Allow yourself time to notice and call if you need help urgently?
express what you’re feeling. This could be by
writing thoughts and feelings down in a journal, Find the latest health information
talking to others, doing something creative or The Ministry of Health updates their webpage
practising meditation. Talk with people you trust regularly. Get more detailed health advice at A
about your concerns and how you’re feeling. health.govt.nz/coronavirus P
Reach out to others. E
Reprinted from the NZ Govt. Welfare Factsheet W
6 APRIL 2020 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER APRIL 2020 7
LOCAL INTERVIEW LOCAL INTERVIEW
I left the Navy in April 1946 and returned to
OUT & ABOUT IN my law firm. During 1947 I married an ex-
WREN (Women’s Royal Navy Service) and in
BROOKLYN 1957 we decided to emigrate to New Zealand
for what we hoped would be a better life and
This month 98 year old Vogeltown resident education for our two boys. I am sure we have
Chris King, one of our last WW2 veterans, been vindicated in our hopes, with successful
reflects on his life and remembers his former careers for the two boys and their younger
Navy shipmates. brother, who was born in 1965. I enjoyed a
I was born in England in October 1922 and new career and lifestyle with a farm machinery
after school was employed at a local law firm. firm in Rangiora, North Canterbury, and later
In 1939 my family moved to Christchurch with my own orchard in Loburn, and finally
on England’s South Coast where I joined with the Forest Research Institute. When
the local Home Guard. I also had my own my wife passed away in 1987 I decided to
dinghy and spent many weekends sailing move closer to my son in Wellington where
on Christchurch Harbour and out to sea. I became involved with the Russian Convoy
I was a keen Sea Scout. During 1941 I Club NZ, as its President, and as an active
volunteered for the Royal Navy and was Peace Group member, helping to make New
accepted for the Communications Branch. Zealand nuclear-free. I also travelled to
My first ship was the HMS Bluebell, a Moscow and Armenia at the invitation of the
flower class corvette, and our main job was Russian Government.
escorting merchant ship convoys in the Now with a wonderful family including
Atlantic and Mediterranean. Later, we were grandchildren and great grandchildren I can
involved in the Russian Convoy Campaign look back on what I believe has mostly been
which Winston Churchill described as, “the good life” in a country where I now have so
“The worst journey in the world.” We were many friends. Successive Russian Ambassadors
subjected to almost continuous air attacks in New Zealand and their Embassy staff have
and unimaginable rough seas before arriving all been so friendly. Veterans of the Russian
off the coast of Murmansk or Archangel. convoys have been awarded many Russian
In 1943 we sailed straight from Murmansk campaign medals over the years including the
down to the Mediterranean and assisted with prestigious Ushakov medal for bravery. The
North African and Sicily landings. I left the French Government also recognised those who
little ship in Gibraltar and returned to the took part in the Normandy invasion of 1944.
UK for an Officers’ training course. HMS Each year on 9 May to commemorate the
Bluebell went back onto the Russian run end of WW2, the Russian Convoy Club has
and in February 1945 was torpedoed and a wreath-laying ceremony on the Wellington
sunk of Murmansk with only one survivor waterfront at the site of a plaque erected by the
from the crew of ninety. I joined a Landing Russian Government and the Wellington City
Ship Dock (LSD) for the Normandy and Council. During the ceremony those wartime
Southern France invasion and then – at war’s years come back to me so vividly, as I remember
end – joined a Free French frigate which my former shipmates who did not return. “At
went to Hamburg and Bremerhaven to ‘show the going down of the sun and in the morning,
the flag’ to the defeated Germans. we will remember them”.
Chris King as a 23 year old sailor in the Royal Navy. Photo supplied.
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HISTORY UPDATE
WARTIME Mud and grass tussock was on the drive
by the Fire Station so a nearby contractor from the of titles and genres to choose from for both
adults and children. There is a maximum
ACTIVITIES IN covered it with gravel, with a fence on
either side, just high enough to sit upon. LIBRARY of 6 downloads per person per month and
parents can also set boundaries/restrictions for
BROOKLYN The volunteers would practice outside the
station most days, and inside if it was a
wet day.
younger viewers. Beamafilm; focuses of NZ and
Australian content but not exclusively. There are
fewer titles but offer unlimited viewing.
Living in Brooklyn in the 1930s there were
E-reading
three people named Ashton Fitchett. The During the war, the Plunket Rooms were
Libby, BorrowBox, and Overdrive are available
first of these was Ashton Buddle, the dairy beside the Methodist Church in Cleveland
for eReading and listening. Bridget Williams
farmer, who was our late doctor’s uncle. Street. The Plunket nurse also happened
books has a broad range of New Zealand
The second was Ashton Buddle’s son who to be the village gossip, and had first-hand
literature covering Social Issues and History
was also Ashton, but family members knowledge of activities going on. Midway
including Treaty of Waitangi. There is also a
referred to him as Attie. Attie was Dr through 1942 three American marines, who
dedicated Kids eReading Room, Story Box
Fitchett’s cousin and a brother of Joyce were scouts down at Central Park, arrived
Library and for teens there is a Teens eReading
O’Leary. Doctor Ashton Fitchett made up at the Johns’ house in Jefferson Street. They
Kia ora Room. RBdigital has over 200 magazine titles
the trio. Attie worked for Len Lange, who were invited in, enjoyed a chat in the dining
We are experiencing exceptional times to browse or you can browse Wellington’s
had married into the Fitchetts, as a builder room, and then sat down for a roast dinner.
currently. We hope everyone is safe and well. history with Wellington City Recollect
until he was manpowered to his father’s The same three made return visits, with
farm after the outbreak of war. None of the family warmly welcoming them. The There are challenges for us all to face in this Music
them enlisted as they were providing a vital Marines were amazed at Kasha, the family ever-changing environment. Naxos Music Library and Naxos Jazz
service at home. sheepdog as they had never seen a dog like Unfortunately all of the Wellington Libraries Library have over 486,000 tracks from
that before. Kasha proved her weight in gold children’s holiday programmes have been 36,000 CDs encompassing many genres.
After the outbreak of World War Two,
one day in 1942. On the fourth of August cancelled, however we are getting together an
New Zealand swung in behind Britain Learning
Dorothy Johns was making her bed when online storytime. Any updates will be available
and sent troops overseas. At the same Mango languages can help you learn any
she heard a loud thump. She opened the on our website and social media sites.
time, plans for Home Defence were of the 70 languages on its data base. Lynda.
front door to find Kasha growling. Kasha
made. One of the organisations that were So now is perhaps a good time to check out com has over 3500 online courses delivered
got up onto her hind legs, placed her front
created was the Emergency Precautions our other online services. via video. A great time to brush up on some
paws on Dorothy’s shoulders, and pushed
Scheme, or EPS as it became known. Len skills from Business, IT, Martketing to CAD
her down to the floor. Library Online services and how you can
Lange was a member of the Wellington and 3D Animation. Road to IELTS for our
Volunteer Fire Police and a First World Right at that moment a big earthquake utilise these at home new Kiwis who need to sit English language
War veteran, so he headed the Brooklyn hit the house causing a lot of damage and You can access the services using your tests this website provides preparation and
EPS team of volunteer men who met destruction. library card number and the last 4 digits tests to help you get up to speed with English
regularly at the Brooklyn Fire Station of the phone number we have stored on as a second language. There are also many
Chris Rabey our system. If you are unsure on this
in Cleveland Street. Instruction was more blogs and services available online for
given in dealing with emergencies which number feel free to call and check with us. both adults and children so get online and
might arise if New Zealand was hit with Anzac Day If you don’t have a library card you can starting exploring. We welcome Laura to the
incendiary bombs, and the resulting fires. 2020 now join online by going to wcl.govt.nz Brooklyn team. She will be working Monday-
The Chief Fire Officer at the Brooklyn All services are available via our website: Wednesday and Saturday while Sue fills the
Station was Mr Bruce. Fortunately they Saturday wcl.govt.nz/downloads/ Mon-Fri position with Wednesday off.
were never called upon to put their 25 April Movies Keep safe
knowledge into practice, but the Brooklyn
EPS was ready if the need arose.
We will Streaming: we have two services to stream
Nga Mihi
movies. Kanopy; the service has a large number
remember
Heather, Sue and the crew.
10 APRIL 2020 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER APRIL 2020 11
The Brooklyn Community Centre is closed and all activities suspended
THURSDAY
Fierce Tiger Tai Chi Chuan School.
until further notice to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Our staff are still Beginners welcome. Contact Ferne
6:30 - 7:30 PM TAI CHI McKenzie on 389 1433
available by phone or online. Please contact Euan Harris on 021 0902
or ferne.david@xtra.co.nz
1340 or at coordinator@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz
MONDAY WEEKDAYS
Contact Liz 027 503 0211 or
9 AM PILATES lizbirkett.yoga.pilates@gmail.com
BEFORE SCHOOL CHILDCARE
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Phone Adam Hendry 385 0089 or
childcare@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz Meets last Friday of month for
HOLIDAY LA LECHE coffee and breastfeeding and
10 AM
FRIDAY
LEAGUE parenting talks. Contact
wellington@lalecheleague.org.nz
Contact Liz 027 503 0211 or
9 AM PILATES lizbirkett.yoga.pilates@gmail.com FRIDAY Seniors Social Group, meets weekly
11 AM - 2 PM for light lunch and activities. Contact
During school terms. Contact CIRCLE Euan Harris, details at bottom of page
6 - 7:30 PM BROWNIES Margaret 389 3028 or email
marrexj@gmail.com
TIERRA SPANISH Connecting with Spanish speaking
5:30 - 6:30 PM LANGUAGE CLUB children. Email Maribel
at tierralanguage@gmail.com
Open to all ages and ability. Tables, bats
TABLE and balls provided. Inquiries Philip on
TUESDAY
9 AM - 12 PM TENNIS 934 7445 or email: codwgpdl@gmail.com.
Pre-school fun class 3 - 4 years
9am to 9:30am. Ballet & Jazz class
ST JOHN During school terms. Carol 0274 321 DANCE CLASS 5 - 8 years 9:30am to 10am.
6:30 PM - 8 PM 204 or Aleshia 027 322 5522.
9 - 10 AM FOR CHILDREN Email: info@db4dance.co.nz
CADETS Email: aleshia.mcnicholl@stjohn.org.nz
SATURDAY
or view online at www.db4dance.co.nz
With Jenn, a certified yoga instructor.
PORSE During school terms. 10:30 AM VINYASA All levels welcome. $5 drop in. BYO
9 - 11:30 AM PLAYSCHOOL Contact Kirsty on 801 6814 ext. 3 or
email: kirsty.faulknor@porse.co.nz
YOGA mat. Email: jetbluenz5@gmail.com
12 - 4 PM QUARTERLY
Brooklyn Market 20 June 2020 from
WEDNESDAY
FAMILY FIT Beginners Karate (5+ years). Contact MARKETS
12pm to 4pm. Contact 384 6799 or
5:30 - 6:15 PM Sensei Patricia 027 297 6049. market@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz
KARATE
Cardio & Core strength workout (12+ years). Tamil Christian worship and service.
7:30 - 8:30 PM GET FIT FAST EKKALLAM Contact Robert tec.wgtn@gmail.com
Contact Sensei Patricia 027 297 6049. 10 AM - 12 PM
SUNDAY CHURCH or 027 858 9916
Open to all ages and ability. Tables, bats
TABLE and balls provided. Inquiries Philip on Preschool Karate (4-5 years) 4:30-5
8 PM FAMILY FIT pm or Beginners Karate (5+ years)
TENNIS 934 7445 or email: codwgpdl@gmail.com. 4:30 - 5:15 PM 4:30 - 5:15 pm. Contact Sensei
KARATE Patricia 027 297 6049.
THURSDAY
CRAFTY Fortnightly crafters social group. Contact 6:45 - 7:15 PM GET FIT FAST Cardio & Core strength workout (12+ years).
10 AM - 1 PM Contact Sensei Patricia 027 297 6049.
CONNECTIONS Louise email: louisebrockway.nz@gmail.com
Cardio & Core strength workout (12+ years). To book Brooklyn Community Centre for classes, groups or events contact
6:30 - 7:00 PM GET FIT FAST Contact Sensei Patricia 027 297 6049. Euan Harris on 384 6799 or coordinator@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz
UPDATE UPDATE
Monthly update on issues
and projects involving our
community
NEXT MEETING –
7.30pm POSTPONED to Tues 16 June 2020 St Matthew’s Church, 96
Washington Ave.
Coping with
COVID-19: Please
Ministry of Health: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/
diseases-and-conditions/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov friends of
only use reliable
information from
Employment NZ website https://www.employment.govt.nz/
leave-and-holidays/other-types-of-leave/coronavirus-workplace/
OWHIRO STREAM
credible sources
Government economic response package: Well, who would have thought the world could slow it down. There are some who are not entirely
Need help? • https://www.beehive.govt.nz/feature/covid-19-economic- change so drastically and so quickly. These sorts of happy with the engineers’ work, but it looks as if
response-package emergencies are normally something that happens it is rather late to change things now. Perhaps we
far away overseas, in darkest Africa or the darker should be glad it is not being piped into a culvert, to
• Work and Income employer support: https://www.
parts of American cities. And now, here is Covid-19, thoroughly keep it under control...
workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/covid-19-
right on our doorstep. Instead of being isolated at
support.html#null Janet Campbell
the bottom of the world, we are joined with the rest
• Wellington Student Army: https://www.facebook.com/WellySVA/ of humanity in this crisis. For some of us, life will be for Friends of Owhiro Stream
Brooklyn doctors, To the local doctors, nurses, pharmacy staff & all health professionals inconvenient; for others, there will be real hardship.
nurses & pharmacy – THANK YOU for your efforts to keep us well and informed in this For FOOS - possibly no planting or working bees
COVID-19 crisis. We hugely value your efforts. Stay well! this year, though working in the open air, keeping
your distance, might possibly be okay? Our last
Harrison St community Deputy Mayor Sarah Freeman, Councillors and WCC
working bee was held in lovely weather, making for
housing rebuild representatives attended our March meeting. Heated discussion
a very pleasant day, and was attended by a number
and opposition over WCC proposal for 9x4 bedroom units.
of enthusiastic and hard working Green Party
GBRAI advocate mix of 1, 2 and 4 bedroom units.
members, including James Shaw, who arrived in
WCC Landfill Community meetings held by WCC confirming that having considered time for morning tea. Just joking, we do appreciate
alternatives, WCC will seek 20 year extension to running landfill. that he gave his time to support and talk with us,
WCC/WW water Numerous and serious sewage & water pipe issues citywide, Brooklyn and to be made aware of the issues we are facing in
and sewage & Kingston have (mostly) had minimal disruption but reveal Council trying to keep to the integrity of the stream.
underinvestment in infrastructure as a big risk for Wellington.
Those of you who venture down Ohiro Rd will not
Kingston/ We continue to try and get changes to both Brooklyn and Kingston bus have failed to notice the earthworks on the stream
Brooklyn hubs hubs, and clarity from WCC, GWRC, Metlink and bus providers. bank. This is major work to preserve the road and
Prince of Wales water Construction planned to commence in September 2020. We footpath from erosion by diverting the stream,
reservoir expect large trucks bringing rock to the landfills, but are trying to building a gabion wall, and putting the stream
find alternative sites to use the 30,000m2 excavated rock and dirt. back - sort of. The stream will now be forced to
run straight (read faster), without little meanders to
Email us at brooklynresidentswellington@gmail.com
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CATS PROTECTION WELLINGTON UPDATE
It took months of perseverance, but eventually
our talented cat whisperers were able to gain VOGELMORN We have initiated a phone tree to keep in
contact with members of our community
his trust, and he is now incredibly loyal and
affectionate to those people. He loves being
held and takes a huge interest in everything
PRECINCT who may be feeling vulnerable or isolated.
Trained volunteers will keep in touch
with people on an opt-in basis. You can
they do. join the list and/or be a volunteer via the
Vogelmorn website at www.vogelmorn.nz
CC will be best suited as an only pet in a
female-only household, with someone who If you know people who are hungry- the
wants a very close companion and is home a Wellington City Mission has become the
lot. He has a lot of energy and needs access to largest food bank in the region - please
CC - A LEGGY,
a safe outdoor area. encourage anyone looking for food to call
vogelmornbc@gmail.com 0800 2450900.
NOTE on COVID-19: The CPW shelter is
LOYAL LAD currently closed to visitors, so we will not be
adopting or fostering out any of our current
https://vogelmorn.nz/
Wow. It seems like only yesterday that
Would you like to be part of our online
offering? If you use or plan to use
After CC’s owner passed away, he was rescued cats until the lockdown is over. Vogelmorn as a place to teach, or run
our Seeds to Feeds community event
from a room where he had lived with four classes or workshops, let us know about
However, you can visit pivoted from ‘come-and-eat-together’
other cats for years. As a result of that life, any events you are running online - we
catsprotectionwellington.org.nz, or follow us to ‘pick-up-and-head-home’. From
he was very frightened of people when he will help you promote them. This is in
on Facebook/cpwgtn to see daily pictures and reading and talking to people in other
first came to us, and he took comfort instead addition to our own events including our
videos of our amazing cats. countries who are further along than we
snuggling up with other shy, gentle cats. online board games nights. Keep checking
are, we know the sense of community
the website to find out which events will
is very important for mental wellbeing.
be streamed.
intention to hold a series of General We’d love to help people stay connected
Meetings and AGM in April and May. and foster the sense of community and Contact Jana at vogelmornbc@gmail.com and
belonging that we know is so precious check our website vogelmorn.nz for updates.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MEMBERS: to you. Right now two things seem
APRIL/MAY MEETINGS POSTPONED Kia kaha and stay well!
important - food and human contact.
Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 we
have decided in the interests of the health
and safety of our members to defer both
meetings until a later date.
In these uncertain times this seems an
brooklynresourcecentre@gmail.com appropriate and responsible action to take. We
will be in touch with all members shortly to
UPDATE ON TRANSITION:
advise that the meetings have been postponed.
We have made progress on the best way to We will also notify you of the rescheduled
structure our organisation to enable us to meeting dates sometime in the future.
distribute funds in the local community
We appreciate your understanding in these
and are now in a position to discuss this
difficult and changing times and hope that
outcome with members and vote on the
you and your families remain safe and well.
future of our organisation. Members
will have recently received notice of our The BRC Society Inc.
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MORIAH KINDERGARTEN UPDATE
YOUR LOCAL kaitiaki (guardians). As teachers we
support them to feel empowered to take
ENVIROSCHOOL action, no matter how small it may seem,
to look after their environment. Our
wider Moriah whānau are a big part of
Moriah Kindergarten is now in its this and for the third year in a row our
fourth year as an Enviroschool. children led a beach clean-up as part of
Through this programme we look Seaweek 2020. Teachers and families
at creating sustainable communities met on a beautiful Sunday morning and
through learning about zero waste, together filled several bags with plastic
living landscapes, energy, and precious and other rubbish that would otherwise
water. Our small urban courtyard have ended up in the ocean.
is now home to a worm farm and
compost bin, the products of which We hope to build on these actions as
are fed back into our ever-expanding we further develop our programme,
flower and edible garden spaces. showcasing small changes for a
sustainable future, both for our
Our tamariki are well versed in reducing, kindergarten, and the wider community.
reusing and recycling their waste,
helping to empty recycling bins, and Chandra Littlewood, teacher at Moriah
feeding food scraps to our worms daily. Kindergarten
As a centre we have committed to
creating a plastic free environment and
are gradually replacing toys and play
materials with more sustainable, locally
sourced natural ones. We make our own
bees wax wraps and ‘hoki mai peke’
returning bags from recycled fabrics, to
help reduce the reliance on and use of Visit us at
plastic bags. www.tvf.org.nz
We also enjoy exploring our local The Vogelmorn Foundation has
environment, encouraging our tamariki commenced distributing funds to
to discover what is special about our local organisations and individuals.
local natural spaces and how we respect
and look after these taonga. We regularly
visit Central Park, exploring the forest
areas and collecting natural materials
for play. We always take an extra bag for
any rubbish, making sure it goes into the For more information or to apply for
right bins back at kindy and not into the funding please visit our website.
Applications MUST be made online.
drains or streams. The children are often
first to spot any plastic bottles, wrappers
PO Box 14-330, Kilbirnie
or cans hidden along the way! Wellington, 6022
admin@tvf.org.nz
Our tamariki are passionate about being
18 APRIL 2020 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER APRIL 2020 19COMMUNITY GROUPS COMMUNITY GROUPS
BROOKLYN BROWNIES, BROOKLYN LOCAL HISTORY Boyes 972 9904 or THE KUNG FU SCHOOL SCRABBLE WELLINGTON
GUIDES AND PIPPINS GROUP gillianmay68@gmail.com Learn Shaolin Kung Fu for Club nights every
brooklyn.brownies@gmail.com Due to Covid-19 concerns, self defense and functional Wednesday from 7pm in
BROOKLYN SMALLBORE
Pippins meetings are suspended fitness. Wellington Swords the cafe area upstairs at the
RIFLE CLUB Ages 14+
Kathryn Lawrie 802 5049 until further notice. Please Club Building, 2 Tanera former Vogelmorn Bowling
Sundays 6.30pm-8pm mid-
Brownies contact Sharon Macintyre Crescent, Brooklyn. Club, 93 Mornington Road.
March to early October at
Margaret Jones 389 3028 027 634 4455 or 388 8088 Contact Rob Young on 021 All abilities welcome! First
the Royal Tiger Range, 131
Brooklyn Guides sharonmacintyre42@gmail. 408 521 or night free, otherwise $5/
Russell Terrace, Newtown.
Kathryn Lawrie 802 5049 com or Chris Rabey 384 wellington@shaolinkungfu.co.nz night. Contact Nick Ascroft
To join contact Dianne
9293 ships.pubs@gmail. www.shaolinkungfu.co.nz for more information. Email:
BROOKLYN FOOD GROUP Grain on 0274 449 641
Local food and com for more information. d.grain@xtra.co.nz BROOKLYN JUNIOR CRICKET ST JOHN PENGUIN AND nick_ascroft@hotmail.com
community. Working Bees BROOKLYN MAINLY MUSIC www.bsrc.org.nz CLUB At the old Wellington YOUTH DIVISION or phone/text 022 675 1399.
held weekly on Monday Fun affordable 30 minutes, Bowling Club, Tanera Penguin Program 6-8 yrs.
BROOKLYN TABLE TENNIS VOGELMORN TENNIS CLUB
evenings from 5:30pm for parents or care givers Crescent, Brooklyn. More Karen 389 4060
9am-12pm Tuesdays and Welcomes players of
to 7pm at the Brooklyn to enjoy with their pre- details online at Youth Division 8-18 yrs.
8pm Wednesdays at all ages and abilities. Join
Orchard, end of Harrison St. schooler(s). Morning Tea www.bjcc.co.nz Carol 0274 321 204
Brooklyn Community our social, family-friendly
thebrooklynfoodgroup@ provided. www.stjohn.org.nz
Centre. We welcome new FRIENDS OF OWHIRO club. Club days, competitive
gmail.com or Wellington Reformed members of all ages and STREAM Working bees TURBINE TALKERS play, professional coaching.
www.facebook.com/ Church 34 Harrison St. ability. Tables, bats and on the second Saturday TOASTMASTERS CLUB
BrooklynFoodGroupNZ Rachel 022 407 9652 vogelmorntennisclub.com
balls provided. Phone of the month 10am- Your local chapter of
call in, or email
BROOKLYN GARDEN CLUB Philip on 934 7445. 12:30pm. Contact Toastmasters International.
BROOKLYN NORTHERN UNITED secretary1vtc@gmail.com
Meets 1st Wednesday Martin on 389 8995 or Tuesdays 7:15pm-9:15pm
JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB BROOKLYN TOY LIBRARY
7:30pm from March to email: owhirostream@ fortnightly in WELLINGTON SWORDS
Email enquiries to A wide range of toys for
October at St Matthew’s gmail.com St Matthew’s Church lounge. CLUB By the Tanera
info@bnujfc.co.nz children aged 0-7 years John 029 771 3171,
Church. New members Park bowling greens off
or visit us online at available to hire. We PREDATOR FREE BROOKLYN Sylvie 022 197 3610
and visitors welcome. Tanera Crescent. Contact
www.sporty.co.nz/ are based at Capital Hello Kaka, goodbye turbine@toastmasters.org.nz
Contact Ruth Jeffery on Vicci Lamb - Head
brooklynnujfc Montessori School, rats! We’re looking for http://6879.toastmastersclubs.org
027 430 0964 or email: Coach. Phone 970 7496
Camrose Grove, Kingston. volunteers to host traps
ruthjeffery2@gmail.com BROOKLYN PLAYGROUP UPSTREAM – FRIENDS OF or email: bishop.lamb@
Visit brooklyntoylibrary.org. on their properties. If
Fun group for parents & CENTRAL PARK Working pistingaround.com
BROOKLYN GECKOS nz for opening times and you’d like to help email
HOCKEY FOR KIDS caregivers with preschool predatorfreebrooklyn@ Bees from 10am-12:30pm EVERY GIRLS’ & BOYS’
how to join.
Years 1-6 and new children. Meets Tuesdays gmail.com on the last Sunday of the RALLY Thursdays during
entrants. Fridays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30am month. Contact Lynne school terms from 7pm-
4-5:15pm at the Brooklyn during the school term at the RATA PLAYGROUP Calm
and nurturing place for White at all.whites@xtra. 8:30pm at Ridgeway
Bowling Club astro turf Korean Church - 184 Ohiro BROOKLYN WALKERS co.nz Come along for great Christian Youth Centre, 117
at Tanera Park, Meet Monday mornings babies and toddlers 0-3
Road. Turn up on the day. conversations, meet new The Ridgeway, Mornington
8 Tanera Crescent. (except public holidays) years to explore, learn and
BROOKLYN SCOUTS socialise with a parent or people, delicious morning for ages 8 - 12. Contact
Just turn up on outside Brooklyn Library.
Scout Hall, Harrison St. family member. Morning tea and contribute to the Evan Tyler 027 274 2631 or
practice day http:// Phone Susannah 384
Scouting is for boys and sessions available at Capital care of Central Park. We also evanandrebecca@gmail.com
brooklyngeckoshockey. 7412 or Clare 384 9054.
weebly.com. Come and girls who love adventure. Montessori, Camrose Grove, have a working bee from
Keas 5-7 yrs, Cubs 7-11yrs, All walks are postponed Kingston. 10am-12pm on the second
join us for free
until further notice to montessori.school.nz/playgroup Thursday of the month.
hockey training. Scouts 11-14yrs, Venturers
help stop the spread of or email Contact Celia Murphy at
14-18yrs. Contact Gillian
Covid-19. rata@montessori.school.nz celia.r.murphy@gmail.com
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