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?
We were disappointed to see that the Council’s property arm Panuku is proposing to sell the reserve at 36 Cooper Street, Arch Hill.
[Read more…]Take your pick: two revamped Grey Lynn playgrounds worth a visit
Building work is now complete on the playgrounds of two of our favourite local parks.
[Read more…]New GLRA Committee Elected
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
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!
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
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
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!
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…]Our tree is dead – long live the tree!
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…]Grey Lynn News – September 2020 – News, Sightings & More!
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
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
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
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
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 Park playground and other developments
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…]Covid-19 Online Shopping for Locals
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…]Adopt your Street: Covid-19 & Community
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
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.
[Read more…]Predator Free Grey Lynn
Getting rid of rats and bringing back the birds to Grey Lynn.
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