Posts by Grey Lynn 2030
The ReCreators
Grey Lynn 2030 is very excited about the launch of “The Re-Creators”, a social enterprise combining waste minimisation with income and employment opportunities for local upcyclers. Ger Tew is the founder of the initiative and was inspired by the Grey Lynn 2030 Trash to Trade competition and the Re-Purpose Recovery Centre project in 2018, among…
Read MoreSew Grey Lynn”- January 2019 update
Over 100 “BYO Bags Grey Lynn” have been sewn by our team with more than 70 donated so far to help businesses in the West Lynn and Richmond Rd retail areas become Plastic Bag Free! More bags were given away at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market on 1st July 2018 for the worldwide Plastic Bag…
Read MoreSaint Columba – Community Garden
St Columba Anglican Church and community Centre in Grey Lynn shares its beautiful facilities and grounds with the community. Since June 2017, St Columba has provided a hot lunch every Friday for people from the local community. Food is donated, supported by volunteers. The free meals are supplemented by Food rescue sources such as Kiwi…
Read More“It’s time we talked about plastic” – The Kiwi Bottle Drive
Grey Lynn 2030 wants a cash for trash bottle deposit system because we will get more than 750 million more drink bottles and cans recycled every year, these would otherwise be taking up space in landfills. We’ve signed the open letter and the petition and encourage you to do the same! Get involved at: bit.ly/signBDpetition…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030 at the Grey Lynn Library
Grey Lynn 2030 Transition Community has been active for the past ten years, contributing to the development of the vibrant, environmentally conscious and diverse suburb Grey Lynn is today. Grey Lynn Library has always supported Grey Lynn 2030’s activities and kindly put on this fantastic display. Have a look when you are there next.
Read MoreTim Minchin’s “Canvas Bags” – flash-mob
August 2013: Do you Remember that time in a supermarket in Auckland with the Grey Lynn Community Choir? This video was uploaded to YouTube by Philip Griffin in 2013 and has more than 5800 views. Philip states “If anyone wants to do this flash-mob at a supermarket somewhere in the world, email me on philipgriffin@gmail.com…
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