Resilience
Grey Lynn 2030 and the Transition Town movement prioritise community resilience. We've witnessed this resilience firsthand through events like the devastating Auckland floods of January 2023, the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and the localised fruit fly outbreak in Grey Lynn.
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Resilient Communities
In 2008 our resiliency was focussed around seed saving. In 2025 we our community needs to be focussed on adaptation skills and resilience to our changing climate.
Edgars Creek – Watercare Upgrade in Grey Lynn and Coxs Bay
Did you notice Wellpark Ave closed for almost a year? Works at the bottom of Francis St? It’s all part of stormwater improvements to Edgars Creek which runs Stanmore St down to Fife St where it runs out to sea. So what has Watercare been doing? We reached out to Watercare with the following questions.…
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Grey Lynn 2030: Response to Strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation
From 15 April to 13 May 2025 the government is inviting submissions on options to strengthen New Zealand’s overarching emergency management legislation and inform the design of a new Emergency Management Bill. Our community group, Grey Lynn 2030, appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the discussion document Strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation. We…
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Hakanoa Recovery: 33 Cockburn St
What’s happening to 33 Cockburn Street? To date (March 2025) Hakanoa Recovery Group (HRG) had worked alongside the Auckland Council Recovery Office in an effort to have local input into the process of ‘redeveloping’ the affected areas in a way supported by the community. As a result of an HRG- led initiative data was collected…
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Waitematā: Long Walk Home – Vision 2026
Resilient Grey Lynn – Summary of Application to Waitmata Local Board Improving emergency preparedness in Waitemata stemming from the experiences of the January 2023 floods. Here’s a breakdown of the key points and some potential considerations: Triggering Event: The January 2023 floods highlighted vulnerabilities in transportation and community preparedness. Identified Need: Our community recognises the…
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The Long Walk Home
Following the January 2023 floods, there’s been considerable discussion within the community regarding our needs and potential actions. On that estraordinary Friday night, many of us experienced difficulties getting home, or accommodated those who were stranded. For instance, individuals unable to return to Waiheke Island, reach the airport, or cross the Harbour Bridge. Students from…
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Waitematā: Emergency Readiness
Waitemata Emergency Readiness and Response Plans These are large documents. We suggest you print them out before you need them. Have a good read before an emergency. The first draft of this document has to contact Grey Lynn 2030 and the Grey Lynn Residents Group in an emergency. In case you have this copy –…
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Resilient Grey Lynn?
Are we ready for another emergency in Grey Lynn? No we are not. 15 other communities have had significant help from Auckland Council. Waitemata has so far received no practical support. If there was another emergency, resident are unable to see any changes that have been made in our area, in more than 2 years…
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Day of Transition – Resilience
Transitioners have more than 15 years of experience in community-led change. At times, it was joyful and fun, at times it was hard going. It was always an opportunity to learn and grow. To celebrate and amplify this wealth of knowledge and experience, we are thrilled to attend the Day of Transition Practise in April 2025 We…
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Resilient Grey Lynn
A year, after the January 2023 floods, a group of locals met to discuss what makes a Resilient Community. This is the foundation of Resilient Grey Lynn A resilient community is one that possesses the capacity to: Prepare for: Anticipate potential hazards or disruptions, whether they be natural disasters, economic downturns, or social challenges. Adapt…
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