The September Meeting and the 2026 AGM were both held on 21 September, but were minuted separately. The meeting started with September meeting business, adjourned for the AGM at 8.09pm and resumed at 8.40pm

September meeting

Cr Laurie Foon introduced a local resident who shared her experience of being assaulted in Newtown. The meeting agreed that violence in our community is not the norm and not wanted in our community, it is unacceptable and the general public should respond to support individuals if matters arise like this.

Cr Nureddin Abdurahman reflected on his own personal experience of an assault on his young daughter at a local supermarket. 
Cr Nureddin went on to list key activities of Council last week.

Carol Comber gave an update about Mt Cook Mobilised.

Brief mentions of other matters:

Vania Szymkowiak (WREMO) announced a Community Response update of details needed for Anna at Newtown Community Centre. 

Meet the Candidates meeting to be on 13 October at the Salvation Army.

Wellington City Council Flood Response Report
Andrew Wilson attended a meeting to discuss this report.

2026 Annual General Meeting
The minutes of the 2025 AGM were approved.

This was followed by the Election of Officers, which resulted in current officers being re-elected unopposed – see the full minutes for details.

Jane Patterson had been an Executive member since 2015, holding the roles of Treasurer and Vice President at different times. She is now the Chair of the Newtown Community Centre Trust and chose not to stand again for the Association Executive. She was thanked for her many years of service. 

President Merio Marsters presented her report, which had been circulated and was taken as read. It was accepted  with acclamation.

Treasurer Sam Somers presented his report and the Annual Accounts. These were also accepted with acclamation.

The AGM came to a close at 8.40pm.