Auckland Council
Auckland Council is the overarching regional government for the entire Auckland area. Our Local board, Waitematā Local Board focusses on local issues and needs within our specific geographical area. The Board members are elected representatives. Grey Lynn 2030 engage's with Auckland Council on issues that we care about.
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Submissions and presentations
Great North Rd Upgrade Update
Auckland Transport are moving to the next works areas (Stage 3) on Great North Road, between: Nixon Street and Mackelvie Street Auckland Transport will be installing new drainage, ducting, streetlighting, footpaths, tree pits and upgrading intersections in these locations from 20 May 2025 to early July 2025. Please remember: The top of some side…
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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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Watercare – Help shape our water future- community input
Let’s shape Auckland’s water future together. Watercare is developing a 70-year strategy to secure safe, reliable, and affordable water services for generations to come. This collaborative effort will address the realities of a growing population, aging infrastructure, and the increasing pressures of climate change. Because the decisions we make today will resonate for decades, Watercare…
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Grey Lynn Bike Hub: New Ebike Trial Loan Scheme
Have you been looking for a sustainable, fast, efficent and healthy way to get around the inner west? – ebikes are the answer A new ebike trial/loan scheme aimed at encouraging the uptake of electric bikes for commuting and everyday travel has come to Grey Lynn. This initiative aligns with Auckland Council’s broader goals of…
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Edgars Creek – Auckland Council Stormwater Upgrade – Grey Lynn and Coxs Bay
Did you notice Wellpark Ave closed for almost a year? Works at the bottom of Francis St? It’s all part of stormwater improvements to Edgars Creek which runs Stanmore St down to Fife St where it runs out to sea. So what has Auckland Council Stormwater team been doing? We reached out to Auckalnd Councilwith…
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Grey Lynn 2030: Response to Strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation
From 15 April to 13 May 2025 the government is inviting submissions on options to strengthen New Zealand’s overarching emergency management legislation and inform the design of a new Emergency Management Bill. Our community group, Grey Lynn 2030, appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the discussion document Strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation. We…
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Auckland Council Elections – Key Dates 2025
To da Auckland Council Elections Key Dates 2025 Check you are enrolled to vote 1 September 2024 – 1 August 2025 Consider being a candidate 1 September 2024 – 1 July 2025 Candidate nominations open 4 July 2025 Candidate nominations close (12 noon) 1 August 2025 Candidates announced 8 August 2025 Final electoral roll certified by Electoral Officer 5 September 2025 Voting papers sent to enrolled voters 9 September – 22 September 2025 Voting opens 9 September – 11 October 2025…
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Hakanoa Recovery Group – 33 Cockburn St
What’s happening to 33 Cockburn Street? To date (March 2025) Hakanoa Recovery Group (HRG) had worked alongside the Auckland Council Recovery Office in an effort to have local input into the process of ‘redeveloping’ the affected areas in a way supported by the community. As a result of an HRG- led initiative data was collected…
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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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