Community Notice of event this weekend. Find out more about mayoral candidate Efeso Collins – both his policies and Efeso the person.
[Read more…]GLRA submission on Government’s new housing rules
16 June 2022 by
Last month Auckland Council sought feedback on their preliminary response to Government’s new housing rules. We submitted on your behalf…
[Read more…]Now Is the Time to Make Your Voice Heard on the Future of Grey Lynn
9 May 2022 by
Most of you will have heard by now about Auckland Council’s planning maps which show the potential for a radically reshaped city. The Council is asking for feedback on this from residents, and this blog sets out to explain to Grey Lynn residents how you can submit your views.
[Read more…]Where Have All The Awnings Gone?
5 May 2022 by
The April “Apartment Special” issue of Ponsonby News set us thinking… How do the featured developments compare to the published findings of the Community-led Vision for Great North Road?
[Read more…]Love your local park
17 July 2021 by
Great things happen when Grey Lynn-ers get together. The transformation of Hakanoa and Wellpark Reserves are two recent examples – join us at Grey Lynn Community Centre on Wednesday 28 July to hear how they did it and get your favourite green space next on the list.
[Read more…]Home Street welcomes Matariki
11 July 2021 by
More than 100 children, parents, grandparents and residents braved a chilly but perfectly clear evening to celebrate the start of Matariki at the recently regenerated Home Street Reserve in Arch Hill.
[Read more…]Change on the horizon as Council drops plan
11 July 2021 by
Expert backs bold vision for Grey Lynn’s Great North Road
30 May 2021 by
A senior University of Auckland architecture lecturer has lent his voice to the call for Auckland Transport (AT) to listen to the community before rushing through any changes to Great North Road.
[Read more…]Grey Lynn Primary traffic-calming trial
30 May 2021 by
Auckland Transport is about to begin a trial to reduce speed and improve the safety of students of Grey Lynn Primary School on Surrey Crescent.
[Read more…]Cooper Street reserve on the chopping block?
29 May 2021 by
We were disappointed to see that the Council’s property arm Panuku is proposing to sell the reserve at 36 Cooper Street, Arch Hill.
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New GLRA Committee Elected
13 December 2020 by
Grey Lynn Residents Association is set for a big year of activity in 2021 and the new GLRA committee is ready for action.
[Read more…]Committee’s report for AGM: 7 December 2020
7 December 2020 by
It has been another purposeful year for the committee of the Grey Lynn Residents’ Association, complicated by Covid and its impact on our families and businesses, but we have kept busy throughout.
[Read more…]Grey Lynn News – November 2020 – Parking Tickets & More!
15 November 2020 by
Residents ticketed for parking in own driveways; new loo worth a view; rediscovering Bullock Track; and more in Grey Lynn News this month…
[Read more…]Rediscovering Bullock Track Bush
15 November 2020 by
Bullock Track Bush is rich with native specimens. Some may even pre-date human arrival. Find out about Forest & Bird’s restoration project…
[Read more…]Locals transform Hakanoa Reserve
15 November 2020 by
Around Grey Lynn are pockets of green on public land tended by residents. We profile Hakanoa Reserve bee gardens and other green initiatives.
[Read more…]Grey Lynn News – Keeping Up with the Cohaus & More!
4 October 2020 by
Welcome to Grey Lynn News for Oct 2020: Keeping up with the Cohaus. Beating the water shortage. Get biking & get free stuff! And more…
[Read more…]Keeping up with the Cohaus
4 October 2020 by
Grey Lynn’s big Cohaus shared-living development on Surrey Crescent is on track for completion as planned despite Covid-19 delays.
[Read more…]Our tree is dead – long live the tree!
4 October 2020 by
The historic and iconic tree outside the Army building on Great North Road has overlooked the Grey Lynn ridge for 150 years. Not any more.
[Read more…]Auckland Water Shortage: How to Beat the Drought
4 October 2020 by
So, it’s official. Another Auckland water shortage faces us this summer and already a ban on watering our gardens is in place. What to do?
[Read more…]Grey Lynn News – September 2020 – News, Sightings & More!
6 September 2020 by
Welcome to Grey Lynn News for September 2020: Rallying under lockdown. Jacinda Ardern visits our market. Your guide to action. And more!
[Read more…]Home Street Reserve on track for renewal despite budget cuts
6 September 2020 by
A rejuvenation of Home Street Reserve has been on Council’s capital works budget since 2014. We kept the pressure up and now it’s happening!
[Read more…]Predator-Free Grey Lynn wants your help to protect native birds
6 September 2020 by
Predator-Free Grey Lynn has expanded its trapping area and now has West Lynn rodents in its sights. Get a free rat trap and help our native birds.
[Read more…]Kia kaha Grey Lynn – rallying under another lockdown shutdown
6 September 2020 by
We’re proud of the way our community rallied under the lockdown shutdown, and the people and places that helped us adapt. Our highlights…
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