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…
[Read more…]Paid Parking Coming to Grey Lynn – and Why We Support It
12 August 2020 by
Auckland Transport (AT) wants to introduce paid parking on high-demand streets in Grey Lynn and Arch Hill business fringe areas. Here’s why we support it…
[Read more…]Grey Lynn News – August 2020 – News, Sightings & More!
1 August 2020 by
Welcome to Grey Lynn News for August 2020. Grey Lynn Park developments, Plan Change 26, street trees, a leopard seal sighting near Coxs Bay! And more…
[Read more…]Grey Lynn Park playground and other developments
1 August 2020 by
What’s happening with Grey Lynn Park playground and other developments? Our park was a haven for us during lockdown and we’re keen to see it thriving.
[Read more…]Plan Change 26 – which rules apply in Special Character areas?
1 August 2020 by
We submitted on proposed Plan Change 26 and by the time you read this, we will also have attended the hearing. So, what’s Plan Change 26 all about?
[Read more…]Covid-19 Online Shopping for Locals
7 April 2020 by
Want to support local businesses during the lockdown? Here’s a handy guide to local food suppliers offering Covid-19 online shopping or open to walk-ins…
[Read more…]PSA: Grey Lynn Park rules & etiquette during lockdown
5 April 2020 by
Following Police visits to Grey Lynn Park yesterday, here’s a public service announcement regarding what you can and can’t do in the park during lockdown…
[Read more…]Adopt your Street: Covid-19 & Community
24 March 2020 by
Here’s how Grey Lynn residents can look outward during this uncertain time of Covid-19 lockdown and ensure everyone in our community is being looked after.
[Read more…]AK HAVE Your SAY
29 February 2020 by
By Nicola Legat
Auckland Council and our local board are asking Aucklanders how they would like their rates spent in their neighbourhoods over the next year.
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