Positive Vision, Practical Action
A driving force for environmental action in Grey Lynn for nearly two decades. We've been nurturing a resilient and sustainable community through Grey Lynn 2030.
Now, with 2030 just five years on the horizon, our work is more critical than ever. We are actively adapting to the challenges of climate change while taking tangible local steps to lower our emissions.
The heart of our community-led work exists within Waitematā, the inner-west Auckland neighbourhoods of Grey Lynn, Westmere, Arch Hill, and Ponsonby.
Grey Lynn 2030 was established in 2008 as our local response to the international Transition Town movement.
Grey Lynn Community Volunteers
Our community is built on the generosity of individuals who volunteer their time and talents.
We're highlighting the kind people who make the Inner West an excellent place to live.
Join us in celebrating Carol Gunn, a generous volunteer whose dedication makes a real difference in our community.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
Focus Groups
Powered by keen volunteers and guided by Positive Vision, Practical Action, our initiatives are locally tackling environmental mitigation and now the critical challenges of climate change adaptation through our many Focus Groups.
Discover our focus groups and see how you can contribute. Get in touch to join us
Community Markets
Grey Lynn Car Boot Market, ReUse Market, Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Transport
Walking, Cycling, Safer Speeds

Resilient Grey Lynn
Emergency Readiness and Resilience

Nature
Ecological Restoration, Gardening

Electrify Grey Lynn
Helping to electrify homes and transport.

Waste
Recycling, Upcycling, ReUse, Waste Away

Community
Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Westmere

Local Govt
Updates, Submissions for Waitematā

Art
Community Music, Art, Books, Craft

Community Events
Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Westmere

Meet Some Locals
Community Volunteers

About Us
History of Grey Lynn 2030.

Community News Updates
Container Deposit Scheme
March 2024 was a bad time for Waitemata Waste Away when the old-school refund scheme for bottles, cans and containers…
Read moreGrey Lynn 2030 : Our first Repair Cafe
Grey Lynn 2030 held its first Repair Cafe on Saturday 18th Feb 2017 at the St Columba Hall on Surrey…
Read moreWellpark Reserve Community Weeding Bee Saturday 18 Jan
Wellpark Streamers have a community weeding bee at Wellpark Reserve this Saturday 18 January and we need volunteers. Can you…
Read moreDay of Transition – Resilience
Transitioners have more than 15 years of experience in community-led change. At times, it was joyful and fun, at times…
Read moreSanctuary Gardens threatened with destruction
Media Release – 10 December 2024 Charitable society vs Crown legal case has implications for property rights in NZ A…
Read moreGarden thug smothering the garden – STAMP
Did you know your garden is about to be smothered by the garden thug pictured? Araujia sericifera is commonly known…
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