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

Project Uplift: Drop Off Point at the ReUse Market

April 23, 2025

Project Uplift is a New Zealand-based charity that collects new and gently used bras and distributes them to women in…

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How to improve the Waste Management in your Apartment Building?

April 23, 2025

Living in an apartment building, block of flats, a group of town houses –  offers a built in community. It…

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ReUse Market Free Table

April 22, 2025

You’ve got items gathering dust that could be a treasure for someone else? Fantastic! Our city centre ReUse market offers…

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Waitematā Local Board annual plan 2025/2026

April 22, 2025

Submission have now closed for the Waitemata Local Board 2025/26 Annual Plan. Here’s what the WLB elected members have asked…

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Pippa Coom – Transport Community Advocate

April 22, 2025

Pippa has been integral to Grey Lynn 2030. A founding Grey Lynn 2030 Trustee and former Auckland Councillor, Pippa Coom…

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Grey Lynn Farmers Market in 2025

April 22, 2025

  Grey Lynn Farmers Market: A Community Gem On Sunday mornings, Grey Lynn Farmers Market transforms the Grey Lynn Community…

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