Mike Howie and Freida Margolis

Mike Howie is the owner of Freida Margolis, a laid-back neighborhood bar located at 440 Richmond Road in Grey Lynn, Auckland. He established the bar in 2012 in the former butcher shop called “West Lynn Organic Meats,” the sign of which still hangs outside. Freida Margolis is known for its eclectic and unpretentious atmosphere, offering…

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Grey Lynn RSC: Anzac Day 2025

Our Grey Lynn Returned Services Club, a stalwart of the community is buzzing with activity. Anzac Day is just a few days away. Very late, last Thursday night, after month’s of glorious summer weather, Auckland’s weather changed. A heavy thunderstorm was forecast as part of  Cyclone Tam. During the night a section of the roof,…

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Clay Works 2025

Clay Works 2025 It’s nearly Mothers Day which means the nicely timed Clay Works is back for another year. Two days of awesome pottery for sale. Emerging and established NZ potters from Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. The biggest pottery market in Aotearoa. Playground for the littlies. Something for everyone. 10am – 4pm both days  …

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Westmere 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…

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Bees in the City

Bees in the City Are you keen to support the urban bee population? How about having a beehive at home, apartment building or office? Expert Beekeeper: Queen Bee (!) Jessie Baker from Bees Up Top is going to teach you how to make this a reality. Jess will teach you: Why bees are so important…

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Fun at the Grey Lynn Park Festival

Grey Lynn 2030 participated in the annual Grey Lynn Park Festival on 23 November, where we had a fun time talking to visitors about their visions of sustainable living in Grey Lynn. Pictured: Nina Campbell, Tracey McKeown (in the background) from Grey Lynn 2030, Leo Gedye from Permaculture in New Zealand and Suzanne Kendrick, the founder of…

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