Posts by Grey Lynn 2030
Why Entrust needs New Leadership?
Conor Sharp – Greater Auckland blog Why Entrust needs New Leadership What if I told you that if you pay for electricity in Auckland’s Isthmus, South Auckland, East Auckland, or Waiheke Island, you have a say in how a $3.76b company is run? What if I told you that one group has been in control…
Read MoreRebekah Hay – Hakanoa Ginger Beer
Our suburb has drink named after it. Here’s a little more the story of Rebekah Hay the founder of Hakanoa Ginger Beer. Rebekah Hay’s journey to founding Hakanoa Ginger Beer is a story of rediscovering a lost art and a passion for authentic flavors. It begins with a childhood memory, a taste of ginger beer made…
Read MoreWant to be added to Auckland Council’s weed ‘ no spray’ list’?
The Auckland Council’s “no-spray register” allows property owners to opt out of having their street frontage sprayed with herbicides. To join the list, residents need to prove they live at the address and agree to take responsibility for controlling weeds in their street frontage, kerb, and channel area. Auckland Council provides an online form for…
Read MorePollinator Paths – Winter Planting
Pollinator paths are networks of connected green spaces designed to provide safe passage, refuge, and resources for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other insects. These paths, often created by linking parks, gardens, and other urban vegetation, help these creatures navigate fragmented landscapes and find food and shelter. Essentially, they act as “stepping stones” between larger habitat patches,…
Read MoreResilient Grey Lynn
A year, after the January 2023 floods, a group of locals met to discuss what makes a Resilient Community. This is the foundation of Resilient Grey Lynn A resilient community is one that possesses the capacity to: Prepare for: Anticipate potential hazards or disruptions, whether they be natural disasters, economic downturns, or social challenges. Adapt…
Read MoreDitch the Car?
Is owning a car still worth it? With the many transport alternatives available in Auckland, could you manage without a car? Do you really need two cars? Is it now possible to be car-free? With parking issues and travel times, can your car be spending more time at home? Come along and ponder these questions…
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