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 four 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.

Carol Gunn - 2025

"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

Car boot market, March 2018

Transport

Walking, Cycling, Safer Speeds

Bike Grey Lynn Logo

Resilient Grey Lynn

Emergency Readiness and Resilience

Resilient City

Nature

Ecological Restoration, Gardening

Wellpark Reserve Planting Day

Electrify Grey Lynn

Helping to electrify homes and transport.

 

Electrify Grey Lynn Square Logo

Waste

Recycling, Upcycling, ReUse, Waste Away

Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away Logo

Our Book

After our first decade we produced a book on what we have done. We are fast approaching the end of our second decade.

GL2030 covers OFC

Community 

Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Westmere

Arts in Grey Lynn

Local Govt

Updates, Submissions for Waitematā

Grey Lynn Local Gov

Art

Community Music, Art, Books, Craft

The People's Choir

Community Events

Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Westmere

Events

Meet Some Locals

Community Volunteers

A Stitch in Time - Web

About Us

History of Grey Lynn 2030.

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Community News Updates

Save the 6 pohutukawas on Great North Rd

July 1, 2014

Proposals to widen Great North Road on the approach to the St Lukes overbridge and motorway interchange threaten 6 mature…

Plastic Bay Free Day Grey Lynn 31 July

June 30, 2014

As part of Plastic Free July Grey Lynn 2030 waste away is asking local retailers to go plastic bag free…

The Park Workshop

May 2, 2014

The Park  Workshops Learn to create your own ‘pollen painting’ through hands-on design. Extend your knowledge about ecology and the…

Making Auckland Plastic-Bag Free

April 24, 2014

There is growing public opposition to single-use plastic bags and many cities and countries around the world are introducing bans…

Cooperative Business ‘Co-opoly’ Game Night

April 3, 2014

You are invited to  Cooperative Business ‘Co-opoly’ Game Night  Friday 11th April, Freemans Bay Community Centre,  Main Hall, 52 Hepburn…

Grey Lynn Street Party Neighbours Day

March 27, 2014

On Saturday 29th Of March 12-3pm Surrey crescent will be full of funk, soul and good times. In celebration of…