Posts by Grey Lynn 2030
Green Grannies
A few weeks ago on Radio NZ, Gareth Morgan spoke about that in a recession people like to ” run home to Mum” . I found this idea for Green Grannies on www.springwise.com and it struck a chord. Wouldn’t it be great to harness the skills of our older folk to get us through these…
Read MoreSt Columba Community Garden
The Grey Lynn Community Gardens are nestled in the Saint Columba Church grounds in the heart of Grey Lynn. It is a Living Community Trust Project that began in 2000. The Saint Columba Church and Community have provided a safe and highly supportive space for the Community Gardens to grow. The intention of this Garden…
Read MoreFuture Communities: Jan 2009
Come and hear Gary Marshall, Local Landscape Architect and Urban Designer speak about Inspirational, International City Designs –inspire the future of Grey Lynn Gary presented this talk at Waitakere City Conference – WICI (Waitakere – Inform, Challenge, Inspire), August 2008. The brief he was given was to ‘Present an Inspiring Account of the Future City’.…
Read MoreGrey Lynn EWaste Day
“Grey Lynn Waste Free-E-Day” is coming along nicely. Here is the latest agenda. A meeting was held on Tuesday 10th Feb. Below is the agenda. Invited Graeme Torkler, Computer Recycling.co.nz to meeting Asked for demonstrable evidence for compliance with the Basal Convention. Asked for evidence of where they are sending their goods – This should…
Read MoreWelcome to Grey Lynn 2030 – 2009
Welcome to the Grey Lynn 2030 blog. Grey Lynn 2030 formed a year or so again and is part of the Transition Town movement. Presently we have a few specialised groups who are focussing on: Urban Food Production – Garden Waste Transport Urban Design Well Park Stream Project with Westmere Primary Through this blog we…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Energy Group gets underway
The impact of raising energy costs is not going to go away. Creating an energy focus group within Grey Lynn 2030 will provide a space to discuss ideas, learn from experts, create and implement projects, be proactive and inspire our community to join in. First meeting to get an energy focus group underway. All Welcome Contact…
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