Posts by Grey Lynn 2030
Winter Work: Grey Lynn Weeding, Planting, Bird Counting
Late Autumn and early winter, is the perfect time for planting and weeding. Consequently there are working local bees in the next few weeks. The best time to plant native plants in Auckland is generally during the cooler months, from May to early Spring This allows plants to establish their roots before the hotter, drier…
Read MoreAuckland Abandoning Safer Speeds
As cities across the world adopt safer speeds, Auckland is alone in abandoning them An international road safety expert based in Auckland condemns the city’s move to raise speed limits across over a thousand residential streets, town centres, and major public transport hubs. “No other city in the world is ignoring the evidence and changing…
Read MoreWellpark Reserve – Native Tree Planting
We have a winter native tree planting event at Wellpark Reserve 9am – 11.30am, Saturday 14th June. Can you help? We’ll be adding some new plant species to the already beautiful inner city forested area, to increase plant diversity and provide a wider range of food sources for native birds and other wildlife. Plants provided by…
Read MoreMyles Thomas: Better Public Media Trust
For decades, Grey Lynn local, Myles Thomas has been a consistent and compelling voice in the ongoing conversation about the future of media in Aotearoa. As the founder of the Better Public Media Trust (formerly the Coalition for Better Broadcasting Trust), Myles has tirelessly championed the cause of a robust, independent, and well-funded public broadcasting…
Read MoreParty on the Path – Pt Chevalier Rd – Meola Rd – Garnet Rd
Let’s celebrate our new cycle/walking/scootering path. When: Saturday 7 June, 11am – 3pm Where: Anywhere along Pt Chevalier Road – Meola Road – Garnet Road Party on the Path is your invitation to ramble, ride, or roll along the upgraded route between Pt Chev and Westmere. It’s a free-flowing, family-friendly, follow-your-nose kind of day, with…
Read MoreWaitematā Civil Defence Emergency Hubs
The nationwide annual test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system took on Sunday 25 May 2025. An alert was sent to everybody – you would have heard it if you have a “capable phone”. The test of the Emergency Mobile Alert allows Civil Defence to evaluate the system, cell towers, and remind us whether our…
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