Posts by Grey Lynn 2030
Garden thug smothering the garden – STAMP
Did you know your garden is about to be smothered by the garden thug pictured? Araujia sericifera is commonly known as Moth Vine, kapok vine, and wild choko vine and is a fast-growing garden pest. It can also harm butterflies – including Monarchs – when their feeding parts become gummed up with the vine’s milky…
Read MoreWestmere Fest
We always love jumping on the bike to pop over to out for eats, treats and meets – and Westmere Fest looks like a fab reason to do so this Sunday, 3 November! Especially when there are dedicated cycleways! From noon to 8pm, music, al fresco dining, a chance to shop and catch up with…
Read MoreWhy 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 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…
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