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.

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 our safe speeds around our schools

May 9, 2025

  Auckland Transport is working towards implementing the government’s “Kafkaesque” speed rule with wide spread reversals of safe speeds across…

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Grey Lynn Park – Understanding the 2023 Flood and the Aftermath

May 9, 2025

The Night Grey Lynn Park Became a Lake Auckland Anniversary weekend January 2023, Grey Lynn Park experienced the worst flooding…

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Waitematā Local Board 2025/2026 Annual Plan

May 8, 2025

In 2025/2026 Waitemata Local Board plans to invest $7.1 million in capital spend to renew and develop assets (resources WLB…

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Auckland Council Annual Plan 2025/2026

May 8, 2025

The proposed  Auckland Council Annual Plan 2025/2026 received 13,000 pieces of feedback from Aucklanders. This plan is for the next…

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Francis St Reserve, Grey Lynn

May 8, 2025

  Francis Street Reserve is a local park located in the Grey Lynn suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Situated at…

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Waitemata Local Board: Ecological Restoration Overview

May 8, 2025

Some of our local parks, Jaggers Bush, Western Springs Park and Wellpark Reserve (opposite Westmere School) are at the highest…

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