Posts by Grey Lynn 2030
Waste Away Event
Thank you to all the community who supported the Grey Lynn 2030: Waste Away group through the E-Waste Action day held at the Woolworths Grey Lynn carpark on Saturday 21st March. The event was a great success. An estimated 12-16 tonnes of e-Waste was collected! Lynn Green says, “We are so happy with the way…
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Group powers up for e-waste day WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: Grey Lynn 2030 members Kim Maree and Lynn Green are organising an e-waste action day that will see old computer equipment collected for recycling rather than being dumped in landfills. Computer equipment can be dropped off at the Woolworths carpark on Richmond Rd between…
Read MoreWorkshop: Square foot gardening
From Transition Towns – Kingsland Workshop: Square foot gardening, with Ken Clark from Waiheke This is a unique chance to learn from one of New Zealand’s most successful square foot gardeners, Ken Clark. We are very happy that Ken is coming to Auckland for a one day workshop to share his knowledge. Square foot gardening…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030 Vision and Mission Statements
In this month’s Grey Lynn 2030 meeting we want to form a Vision and Mission Statement for our group. The Steering Group believe we need this to keep our community group on course. We need something to refer to when choosing films, speakers, supporting our focus groups. What is a Vision Statement? – The big…
Read MoreE-Waste Action Day
Do you have computer equipment that you want to get rid of? Electronic waste (E-Waste) can seriously harm the environment, wildlife and human health when dumped on the side of the road and in landfills. E-Waste Action Day is a drive-through drop-off recycling event that gives you the opportunity to recycle your old computers and…
Read MoreHave a coffee for Oxfam- May 15th
While we here in Grey Lynn, Ponsonby and Westmere, live in the heart of coffee culture, millions of coffee growers in the developing world are struggling to earn a living. You can make a difference while having your coffee and learn more about Fair Trade. Oxfam run this event and this is what they sent…
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