Posts Tagged ‘Grey Lynn’
Mike Howie and Freida Margolis
Mike Howie is the owner of Freida Margolis, a laid-back neighborhood bar located at 440 Richmond Road in Grey Lynn, Auckland. He established the bar in 2012 in the former butcher shop called “West Lynn Organic Meats,” the sign of which still hangs outside. Freida Margolis is known for its eclectic and unpretentious atmosphere, offering…
Read MoreGrey Lynn RSC: Anzac Day 2025
Our Grey Lynn Returned Services Club, a stalwart of the community is buzzing with activity. Anzac Day is just a few days away. Very late, last Thursday night, after month’s of glorious summer weather, Auckland’s weather changed. A heavy thunderstorm was forecast as part of Cyclone Tam. During the night a section of the roof,…
Read MoreGet Off Gas: Future Proof Your Home
Future-Proof Your Home: Transition from Gas to Electric Is your home ready for the future of New Zealand energy? Gas bills are rising, and a shift towards sustainable, electric solutions is inevitable. Learn from Mark Yates, a visionary in New Zealand’s energy sector. From pioneering EV charging to founding Ecotricity, he’s at the forefront…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Toy Library
The Open Toy Box, often also called “the Grey Lynn Toy Library” was set up in 1995 by a group of parents. The Toy Library is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status and are a part of the Toy Library Federation of New Zealand. Our library is managed and staffed by our members, who work as volunteers, and by our paid librarians who…
Read MoreDay 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…
Read MoreRebekah Hay – Hakanoa Ginger Beer
Our suburb has drink named after it. Here’s a little more the story of Rebekah Hay the founder of Hakanoa Ginger Beer. Rebekah Hay’s journey to founding Hakanoa Ginger Beer is a story of rediscovering a lost art and a passion for authentic flavors. It begins with a childhood memory, a taste of ginger beer made…
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