Our Community
The Grey Lynn community is a well-connected one. Many people volunteer to create our vibrant local community.
We have places that locals gather - Grey Lynn Car Boot Market, Grey Lynn Farmer's Market, the Grey Lynn RSC.
Interested in community matters? - join Grey Lynn Residents Association , the Grey Lynn Business Association
And of course you can always join us, Grey Lynn 2030 for projects with an environmental focus.
Meet some Locals
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Community Updates
ReUse Market – Project Uplift
ReUse Market and Project Uplift In May, 2025 had our first collection of bras at the ReUse market. Thanks so much to the many women who dropped off bras they no longer wear. We were thrilled at the response! We filled our drop off container to the brim. We’ll do this each month so please…
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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…
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Myles 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…
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Grant Hewison – Musician, Lawyer and Climate Activist
Grant Hewison is the Chair of Grey Lynn 2030. Grant is a Grey Lynn based (of course!) lawyer with expertise in local government and resource management law. He also appears in the Waitangi Tribunal and supports communities who are challenging alcohol licences. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Law) degree. He is involved with many…
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Rebekah Hay – Hakanoa Ginger Beer
Our suburb has drink named after it. Hakanoa Handmade Drinks was born in Hakanoa Stree in 2009. Here’s a little more the story of Rebekah Hay the founder of Hakanoa Ginger Beer. This story begins with the classic ginger beer that was brewed in homes all over NZ. When Rebekah Hay was a child…
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Grey Lynn Festival: Save the Date 22 November 2025
November 2025 and spring currently feels a long time away Nevertheless Grey Lynn Park Festival team is nin full swing planning another festival. Save the Date: SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2025 The Festival team are looking at introducing new and exciting elements into the festival this year in an effort to keep it varied and interesting.…
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Western Springs Lakeside Park – Top Track
Have you visited the Western Springs Top Track? It’s not surprising if you haven’t as it’s a bit hard to find. West View Rd. Then look for this sign. Native Trees- Planting Programme In 2021, after removal of dangerous pines 7800 native trees were planted – mahoe, karamu, kanuka and cabbage tree. This was…
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Electrify Grey Lynn: We’re in Hot Water!
Brrrr! Don’t get caught in a cold shower. If your hot water heater is nearing the end of its life, now’s the time to explore a future-proof solution to heat your hot water. Did you know water heating accounts for roughly 30% of a home’s energy use? For those looking to move away from gas,…
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Save our safe speeds around our schools
Auckland Transport is working towards implementing the government’s “Kafkaesque” speed rule with wide spread reversals of safe speeds across Auckland planned to be in place by 1 July. The current safe speeds around schools are working to reduce death and serious injuries and encourage more children to walk, scoot or bike to school. In…
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