Campaigns
Bike Grey Lynn fully supports Safer Speeds
Bike Grey Lynn is fully supports the campaign for Safer Speeds “As locals we know our neighbourhoods and our streets best. We’re asking the Minister of Transport Chris Bishop to make it easier to consider local views before raising speed limits where we live, work, shop and go to school,” says Marie Guerreiro, Executive Director…
Read MoreSanctuary Gardens threatened with destruction
Media Release – 10 December 2024 Charitable society vs Crown legal case has implications for property rights in NZ A community-based charitable society Sanctuary Gardens,is taking the Crown to court to protect a caveat on land the Crown is trying to develop despite agreeing to its protection. This issue has major implications for property rights…
Read MorePublic meeting: the Bunnings decision
Message from the Arch Hill Residents By now most people will know that the Commissioners have granted Bunnings the right to build the big box that no one (except Bunnings) wanted, and although they said it is with concessions, you have to read many of the 16 pages before you find that the ONLY concession…
Read MoreFaulder Ave Native Bush protection 2012
In October 2012, a 4000sq meter section tucked in behind Faulder Ave in Westmere was cleared of mature Kauri, Rimu Tanekaha and Pohutukawa. Locals are worried about the effect of increased surface water run-off not only from the the unwise removal of trees and vegetation but also from additional roofs, roads, driveways etc. should permission…
Read MoreLocals fight to save Grey Lynn Post Office
Locals fight to save iconic Grey Lynn Post Office NZ Post was left in no doubt last night that Grey Lynners feel passionately about their Post Office (a Post Shop) and are willing to fight to save the services it provides and the historic building. At a public meeting hosted by community group Grey Lynn…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030 Submission Mining
As a transition community we are strongly opposed removal of any conservation land from Schedule 4 protection to enable exploration or mining to take place. We do not therefore support the government’s proposal to remove the following areas from Schedule 4: The Inangahua sector of Paparoa National Park The Otahu Ecological Area in the…
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