Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community

It now is two years since we last had a tree planting session at
Wellpark Reserve. This is the reserve in between Larchwood, Maxwell
Ave and Wellpark Ave.

Auckland City Council have kindly provided more trees and now need
some willing workers to plant them this Sunday. Please come along rain
or shine – last time it went ahead in torrential rain! Please bring
the kids and get them involved. There is lots of rubbish needing to be
picked up.

ACC is kindly providing the trees and a bbq for the workers.

Bring a spade, gloves, sturdy footwear and clothing.

Wellpark Tree Planting
Sunday 8th August
10.00 am

More information here

Wellpark Reserve can be accessed from Maxwell Ave, Larchwood Ave, Wellpark Ave.

Join other locals for a morning of tree planting on the banks of Edgars Creek inside Wellpark Reserve.

A very special screening with an introduction by the film’s director Simon Marler!

Saturday, 31st July at 7pm, Grey Lynn Community Centre

$2 entry

New Zealand 2007 / 80min. English, Te Reo Maori with English subtitles.

Director Simon Marler / Producer Simon Marler, Mairi Gunn, Karen Browne

How do you resuscitate the land?
This is a question Simon Marler’s beautiful documentary, Restoring the Mauri of Lake Omapere poses.
Mauri, meaning life spirit, is contained within all objects; trees, rocks, rivers, lakes, us too? Marler takes us back through the history of Lake Omapere, a small Northland Lake effected by colonialism, deforestation, farming, modern agriculture and the resource management policies of government. Through that history Marler shows us the impact we as a people have had on the environment and also the spirit or Mauri of places effected by human behaviour such as Omapere. It also serves as a timely reminder to consider the way in which current conventional agricultural practices and environmental policies are impacting on habitats, natural waterways, living systems and communities as a whole. The issues explored in this film are really a microcosm for much wider systemic trends and problems that are being faced in regions nationwide and around the world. Marler does a good job of showing the multi layered consequences of not exercising greater attention and awareness in the way we treat the environment.

Certainly it’s a thoughtful documentary and artfully produced, one of the questions being posed is whether the voluntary management being undertaken and developed by Lake Ompere’s Trustees, its Kaitiakitanga; meaning guardians for sky, sea and land, will be enough to breathe life back into the lake’s still waters? It’s a poignant thought that also raises the issue of indigenous people and local communities having a greater say in how their natural habitats are managed and whether that can offer greater care and preservation of our natural resources.

Trailer: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/restoring-the-mauri-of-lake-omapere-2007

We are taking steps towards 10th October when Aucklanders and citizens around the world will be showing we are ready for climate solutions through actions in our community.

Come along to be part of the conversation, start a work party or join an action.

Details:
Wednesday 28th July
7:15pm for a 7:30pm start, 8:45pm finish.
Garden room, Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Free entry

We will be watching the inspirational film ‘Carving the future’ [25 mins] which tells a story through the eyes of four young New Zealanders taking local action and leading the change in different communities in New Zealand. There will then be the opportunity to share and explore ideas for local action for the 10/10/10 Global Work Party (for more info see www.350.org).

An action could be something you are already working on that you would like to get more people involved with, it could be an idea you have, or you may have energy to support others. (check out the almost 1200 events already registered globally here including the Big Bike Fix Up in Auckland)

In attending, you are being asked to put aside what you think someone else ought to be doing, and be open to discussing with others what your potential contribution or ‘ingredient’, for a local event or to enable wider action, might be.

This event is co-hosted by EcoMatters Environment Trust (contact: Carl Chenery) and Grey Lynn 2030 (contact: Pippa Coom)

Grey Lynn 2030 July Meeting: Grey Lynn Business Association Kick Off

Grey Lynn 2030 are looking to establish a Grey Lynn Business Association.

We want to hear your ideas on how this could best work for local business people.
Come along for an evening of networking and to share ideas.

Wednesday 14 July
7.30pm
Grey Lynn Community Centre

When: Saturday 3rd July at 7pm
Where: Grey Lynn Community Centre on Richmond Road
Tickets at the door just $2

Showing: ‘The Yes Men Fix The World’

Described here by Kail from the Green Screen team:
“the sequel to the ‘The Yes Men’ and if you’ve seen that then you’ll have a bit of a clue re the flavour. It’s a smart, funny, provocative satire that will have your eye’s bugging with disbelief & if you’re not broadly smiling or gasping at the audacious mischief designed to prick consciences everywhere it will be because you’ll be laughing out loud at the inspired hi-jinks of these adorable yet formidable pranksters. Practical jokers par excellence they challenge the conventions (literally) of the rapacious exploitation of multinational corporates & expose the character, culture & behaviour of global big business. A tongue in cheek farcical mockery & infotainment at it’s finest. Check out the link to the trailer on youtube below for a preview glimpse of this shockingly absurd reality comedy.”

Hope to see you there!

The Yes Men Fix the World

Come and celebrate!
Saturday June 26
5.30pm to approx 9pm
St Columba.
92 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn (we will begin in the hall).

A time to recognise that we have passed the shortest day and are now turning toward the light and waiting expectantly for the lengthening of the days.

We will acknowledge the rise of Matariki in our southern skies signalling the New Year and the time for planting.

This is a community event – children are welcome

• Acknowledging the seasons
• Making and lighting lanterns
• Music from local bands and musicians, including Sam Benge, Ukuladies and Batucada.
• DJ and dancing
• Pot luck dinner – bring food to share. Homemade soup, salads and bread provided, plus tea and coffee

For any enquiries please contact Caroline Banks: 360 1528, 021 203 2835, carolinebanks@xtra.co.nz