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

Watercare – Help shape our water future- community input

May 7, 2025

Let’s shape Auckland’s water future together. Watercare is developing a 70-year strategy to secure safe, reliable, and affordable water services…

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Te RimuTahi – Social Dancing

May 6, 2025

Our new Ponsonby Civic Space, Te Rimutahi with its large covered wooden floor is perfect for dancing.  Imagine people dancing…

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 Dear Reader, you will be charmed

May 5, 2025

Tucked into the West Lynn shops of Grey Lynn, our local bookshop, Dear Reader, is  happy haven for readers. Owned…

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All the Leaves are Brown

May 5, 2025

Autumn is the perfect time to gather leaves and leave them to create a leaf compost. Gather the leaves from…

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Te Rimutahi – History of Ponsonby’s new Civic Space

May 3, 2025

Te Rimutahi is the Māori name for the ridge that Ponsonby Road follows.The street has always been an important transport…

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Predator Free Grey Lynn – Trapping Workshop

May 2, 2025

Have you heard of Predator Free 2050? “Imagine an Aotearoa New Zealand where our native species are safe from extinction…

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