Local Government Waitemata
Transition Towns have a focus on Local Government. For Grey Lynn 2030, that means working with Auckland Council and Waitemata Local Board on community iniatitives that are important.
Pippa Coom, a founding member of Grey Lynn 2030 was elected to the Waitemata Local Board and then to Auckland Council. This fits with our vision as a Transition Town.
Auckland Council Emergency Management
Waitematā Local Board - Upcoming Meetings and Minutes
Local Government
Unitary Plans, Local Elections, the Supercity, submissions
Waitematā: Long Walk Home – Vision 2026
Resilient Grey Lynn – Summary of Application to Waitmata Local Board Improving emergency preparedness in Waitemata stemming from the experiences of the January 2023 floods. Here’s a breakdown of the key points and some potential considerations: Triggering Event: The January 2023 floods highlighted vulnerabilities in transportation and community preparedness. Identified Need: Our community recognises the…
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The Long Walk Home
Following the January 2023 floods, there’s been considerable discussion within the community regarding our needs and potential actions. On that estraordinary Friday night, many of us experienced difficulties getting home, or accommodated those who were stranded. For instance, individuals unable to return to Waiheke Island, reach the airport, or cross the Harbour Bridge. Students from…
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Waitematā: Emergency Readiness
Waitemata Emergency Readiness and Response Plans These are large documents. We suggest you print them out before you need them. Have a good read before an emergency. The first draft of this document has to contact Grey Lynn 2030 and the Grey Lynn Residents Group in an emergency. In case you have this copy –…
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Celebrating the CycleWays: Grey Lynn to New Lynn
Do you want to explore Grey Lynn and further afield using the cycleways? There are many safe new cycleways to get out west from Grey Lynn/Ponsonby. In April 2025, we did a social group ride to see how the routes link up, and can take you near and far by bike. We met other local…
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Container Deposit Scheme
March 2024 was a bad time for Waitemata Waste Away when the old-school refund scheme for bottles, cans and containers was put on the government “bonfire”. Apparently the government didn’t have time to vote on this bill as there were too many others with priority before the election. Designed to slash the amount of waste…
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Sanctuary 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 MoreWant to be added to Auckland Council’s weed ‘ no spray’ list’?
The Auckland Council’s “no-spray register” allows property owners to opt out of having their street frontage sprayed with herbicides. To join the list, residents need to prove they live at the address and agree to take responsibility for controlling weeds in their street frontage, kerb, and channel area. Auckland Council provides an online form for…
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Planting bio-corridors on berms (grass verges)
In Auckland we are now all “responsible” for taking care of the berms adjacent to our properties with some exceptions. The details are on the Auckland Transport website. Many residents prefer to maintain “their” berms as they can do a much better job than the contractors. It is also an opportunity for neighbourly interactions. Back…
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Submissions on Product Stewardship 2019
As part of Grey Lynn 2030’s push to get the community to make submissions on the Government’s Priority Product Stewardship Consultation Document, we created a video highlighting the issues which has gained over 5500 views. The video explained the concept of Product Stewardship in easily accessible language and reminded people of the submission deadline of…
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