Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community

Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested in applying for funding from the ARC’s EIF. The fund supports projects that improve and care for the region’s natural, cultural and physical environments and heritage.

The Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) 2009 funding round is now open so it is time to start preparing your application form. This year you can apply online. To find out more go to the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) website EIF page here. The fund provides financial support and advice to individuals and groups with projects that make a difference to the Auckland region’s natural, cultural and physical environments and heritage.

To help with the preparation of your application we have a range of resources you can use, these include:

2009 EIF GUIDELINES BOOKLET – Please read to ensure your project is eligible and meets all the requirements. The EIF Guidelines booklet details all funding criteria, funding outcomes and priority areas. Download the EIF guidelines booklet here to guide you through the application process.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM – You can now apply online. Click here to register for the 2009 funding round and complete the online application form. This new form allows you to save your information online and return to the form at a later date. Avoid the last minute rush and get your application underway early. Please note all applications must be submitted before 5pm Wednesday 1 July 2009.

INFORMATION WORKSHOPS – We are running a series of EIF information workshops in May 2009. These workshops will run for about 1.5 hours. They are an opportunity for applicants to talk to an ARC Project Officer and to receive help to complete the EIF application form.

FUNDING GUIDE - Provides information on other funding sources for community groups and individuals who are working to support, sustain and improve the Auckland region’s environment and heritage. Click here to view the ARC Environmental and Heritage Funders Guide 2009.

Ensure you plan ahead and allow plenty of time to prepare your funding application.  Please note applications close 5pm, Wednesday 1 July 2009.

If you have any questions or if you would like advice from a Project Officer prior to completing the application form or would like to register for an information workshop please email me.

Kind regards,

Courtney Gallen
Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) Co-ordinator
Partnerships & Community Programmes
Auckland Regional Council
Ph: 09 366 2000 x8255

courtney.gallen@arc.govt.nz

When:  Sunday 3rd May, 2009 – 10am-12noon

Where:  Oakley Creek Walkway – Privet Forest upstream from the Wairaka Wetland Boardwalk

Access through Unitec – below the organic gardens and shadehouses or via the walkway – Gt North Road, Waterview entrance.
Families welcome – bring a spade, garden gloves and wear sturdy shoes.  Refreshments provided.
Contact Wendy – 09-815-3101 or David Bowden – 379-202

Wendy John
Friends of Oakley Creek – Te Auaunga
09-815-3101
www.oakleycreek.org.nz

By JANIE SMITH – Auckland City Harbour News

Photo: JASON OXENHAM

NEW DIGS: Grey Lynn community constable Natalie Lyons is now based at the Grey Lynn Community Centre.

Grey Lynn residents wanting to have a chat with their community constable can find her in a more central spot.

Constable Natalie Lyons recently moved to an office at the Grey Lynn Community Centre on Richmond Rd to be more accessible to the public.

She was previously based in a shopping complex on Surrey Cres and says people found the office difficult to find.

“It makes sense for a community constable to be based in a community centre. This is really good, a lot of people come through the centre.”

Being on a main road the centre attracts a lot of foot traffic and people know where it is, says Ms Lyons.

Recent problems facing the area include a spate of burglaries and thefts from cars.

Ms Lyons says she is trying to get Neighbourhood Support groups set up to encourage people to look out for one other.

She has been the Grey Lynn community constable for three years and loves the job.

It allows her to do proactive work rather than reactive and she can get to know the community instead of just passing through.

Ms Lyons will be at the office until July when she will go on maternity leave and a replacement will be arranged.

The office is open from 9am to noon on weekdays except Wednesdays when it is open from 2pm.

Ms Lyons can be contacted on 360-0796.

EcoMatters Environment Trust is pleased to announce we are setting up a bio-diesel co-operative and is now calling for expressions of interest.

We have secured a high quality bio-diesel derived from locally sourced waste oils. The oils have been put through a system in such a way that they are readily usable in almost all diesel engines without conversion. It burns so cleanly that you can’t see or smell a thing coming out of the tail pipe!

We are still in negotiations as to price but the worst case scenario would see it at 10c per litre above the price of normal diesel.

We will be selling the fuel at cost and will only charge a small joining fee to cover the cost of setup. Initially we will be supplying the diesel in 20 litre containers which can be taken away. You will be provided with a hose for refueling and will then have the pleasure to around away carbon free! Eventually we are looking like to have a pump on site but this will depend on the amount of support we receive.

So if you have a diesel vehicle, here is your chance to power it on a waste product and snub the fuel companies. Please let people you know who may be interested about this iniative.

Regards,

Aaryn Barlow
Sustainable Projects Manager
EcoMatters Environment Trust

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