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
Waitemata Community Recycling Centre Workshop –
Grey Lynn 2030, Mt Eden Village People and Pt Chev Transition Towns are supporting Warren Snow, from Envision NZ, in this exciting Resource Recovery project. A workshop is being held on Thursday 15th November at 7.00pm at the Fickling Centre, Three Kings for anyone interested in supporting the establishment of a local resource recovery facility A study…
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Faulder Ave Native Bush protection 2012
In October 2012, a 4000sq meter section tucked in behind Faulder Ave in Westmere was cleared of mature Kauri, Rimu Tanekaha and Pohutukawa. Locals are worried about the effect of increased surface water run-off not only from the the unwise removal of trees and vegetation but also from additional roofs, roads, driveways etc. should permission…
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Powering Auckland’s low carbon transformation
The Auckland Council is working on the Energy and Climate Change Mitigation Strategy to transform Auckland into a sustainable, low carbon and energy resilient city. The strategy is a response to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in Auckland. It will bring benefits and opportunities for our economy, enhance the environment and improve the liveability of our…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030’s submission on the Auckland Council’s LTP
Back in March we made a quick submission to the Auckland Council on the draft Long Term Plan We have previously commented on the Auckland Unleashed discussion document and submitted on the draft Auckland Plan. Our comments on those documents are relevant to the draft Long Term Plan and we asked for them to be taken into…
Read MoreGetting rubbish sorted: Grey Lynn 2030 waste submission
The Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away team are one of our most active groups who really know their stuff. They understand how waste can be avoided, minimised and “rubbish” turned into a valuable resource. They have done a great job drafting our submission to Auckland Council on the proposed Auckland-wide draft plan to deal with waste in Auckland…
Read MoreSerious about rubbish: Submission on the Waste Management and Minimisation plan
Grey Lynn 2030 has a very active Waste Away group who are excited about the opportunity for Auckland Council to take a whole new approach to rubbish – the valuable resource that currently ends up in our landfill in alarming quantities. Recommendations in the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan will streamline the different waste…
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Grey Lynn 2030’s submission draft Auckland Plan -2011
Submissions on the draft Auckland Plan close at 4pm on Monday 31 October. This plan will be the key document to shape Auckland over the next 30 years. Here is Grey Lynn 2030’s draft submission. Please use what you wish to have your say. You can use the online form or email theaucklandplan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Submission to…
Read MoreLocals fight to save Grey Lynn Post Office
Media Release from Grey Lynn 2030 and the Grey Lynn Business Association Subject: NZ Post closures 9 June 2011 Locals fight to save iconic Grey Lynn Post Office NZ Post was left in no doubt last night that Grey Lynners feel passionately about their Post Office (a Post Shop) and are willing to fight to…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030: Submission on the Auckland Plan document 2011
Submission on Auckland Unleashed, the Auckland Spatial Plan Discussion Document by Grey Lynn 2030: Transition Community About Grey Lynn 2030: Positive Vision, Practical Action Grey Lynn 2030 is a participatory community organisation that facilitates and supports local focus groups working towards a positive, connected, sustainable, resilient community through practical action. We take our terms of…
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