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.
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Grey Lynn Business Association
Community Updates
Why is the Grey Lynn RSC not an RSA?
The Grey Lynn Returned Services Club (RSC) occupies a building with a rich history. In 1902, the building housed the Grey Lynn School, known then as Richmond Hall, before a new school was built in Surrey Crescent. Following its time as a school, the Richmond Hall transitioned into a picture theatre and later served as…
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Stewart Forsyth – Pollinator Paths and Predator Free Grey Lynn
Stewart Forsyth stands as a driving force behind Predator Free Grey Lynn. As the local community trapping coordinator, he is deeply involved in the ongoing mission to rid the Grey Lynn and Arch Hill areas of introduced predators like rats and possums. At its heart, Predator Free Grey Lynn aims to safeguard and enrich native…
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Alex Bonham – Grey Lynn Local, Waitemata Local Board Member
Alex Bonham: A Voice for Grey Lynn’s Vibrant Community Grey Lynn, with its leafy streets, bustling cafes, and strong sense of community, is our special corner of Auckland. At the heart of advocating for this unique inner-city suburb is Alex Bonham, a dedicated member of the Waitematā Local Board. Alex Bonham’s connection to Grey Lynn…
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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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Great North Road Update Progress
Project background – Auckland Transport Great North Road is a major Auckland corridor, carrying large numbers of people in and out of the City Centre. The area is changing, with more residential apartments being built. Around the project’s section of Great North Road, the population is expected to grow approximately 24% by 2031. Improved access…
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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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Project Uplift: Drop Off Point at the ReUse Market
Project Uplift is a New Zealand-based charity that collects new and gently used bras and distributes them to women in need, primarily in the Pacific Islands but also within New Zealand and other parts of the world. We are big fans of the work of Project Uplift and are aware unitl now there has been…
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How to improve the Waste Management in your Apartment Building?
Living in an apartment building, block of flats, a group of town houses – offers a built in community. It also presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing waste – a different ballgame altogether compared to standalone houses. The concentration of multiple households, reliance on shared disposal facilities, and the diverse habits of…
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Pippa Coom – Transport Community Advocate
Pippa has been integral to Grey Lynn 2030. A founding Grey Lynn 2030 Trustee and former Auckland Councillor, Pippa Coom is a long- time local who continues to be inspired by the group’s positive vision and practical action. Your motivation for getting involved ? In December 2008 I read about a community meeting in the…
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