Posts by Grey Lynn 2030
Ditch 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…
Read MoreBees in the City
Bees in the City Are you keen to support the urban bee population? How about having a beehive at home, apartment building or office? Expert Beekeeper: Queen Bee (!) Jessie Baker from Bees Up Top is going to teach you how to make this a reality. Jess will teach you: Why bees are so important…
Read MorePlanting bio-corridors on berms (grass verges)
In Auckland we are now all “responsible” for taking care of the berms adjacent to our properties with some exceptions. The details are on the Auckland Transport website. Many residents prefer to maintain “their” berms as they can do a much better job than the contractors. It is also an opportunity for neighbourly interactions. Back…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Waste Away
Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away (GLWA) are committed volunteers who take action to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill from our community. GLWA has worked on many community waste projects. In 2012 we did some projects for all of Waitemata and we are now using this as our name. Keep up with Waitemata…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Farmers Market: Getting Started
The Grey Lynn Farmers Market (GLFM) sprouted from a vision shared at the inaugural Grey Lynn 2030 meeting in October 2008. Vinnie Dickie, fueled by a passion for community and vibrant markets, provided the initial spark and drive. “Returning home to New Zealand after years of globetrotting, I yearned to share those experiences locally,” recalls…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Floods: Jan 2023
Grey Lynn was severely affected by the January 2023 floods. This photo in Dryden St/Hakanoa/Cockburn St – just down from the West Lynn shops, made the news. This was before we all realised the water was unsafe to be in. Opoutukeha, the stream and wetland that would become Grey Lynn Park and the Cox’s…
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