Update on the fight to save Arch Hill

At a community meeting this evening residents reaffirmed their determination to continue their fight against the Big box Bunnings development on the corner of Kings Street and Great North Road. Arch Hill residents have lodged an appeal to the Environment Court to over turn the decision of Hearing Commissioners to grant the Bunnings application.   As part of…

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Guide to providing feedback on the draft Unitary Plan

GreyLynn2030

Auckland Council is currently seeking feedback on the draft Unitary Plan – the key tool to implement the Auckland Plan. It is the planning rule book that will eventually replace the current district plans. Last year Grey Lynn 2030 called a public meeting to discuss how to best protect the special character of Grey Lynn…

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Unitary Plan in Grey Lynn

 Information session hosted by the Grey Lynn Business Association On 15 March, Auckland Council unveiled its draft Unitary Plan – the planning rule book which will shape Auckland’s development over the next 30 years. An extra million people in Auckland is projected by 2040. Population density has to be increased to accommodate this growth without…

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Grey Lynn Plan Submission available

Members of the Grey Lynn Business Association have been hard at work on a submission to Auckland Council’s unitary plan that concerns the fate of the Surrey Crescent/Great North Road precinct. After a suite of public meetings and hours of consultuation with local businesses and residents about what they want to see in the Surrey…

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Savalivali Grey Lynn’s Heritage Walk

Grey Lynn’s contribution to the Auckland Heritage Festival Literally meaning “to go for a walk” in Samoan the Savalivali  will have lots of colour, history, fun and learning about what makes Grey Lynn a special place with beautiful people.   Guides Reverend Mua  Strickson-Pua (of Grey Lynn RSC Anzac Day fame – and beyond!) and local historian…

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Grey Lynn 2030’s submission draft Auckland Plan -2011

Submissions on the draft Auckland Plan close at 4pm on Monday 31 October. This plan will be the key document to shape Auckland over the next 30 years.  Here is Grey Lynn 2030’s draft submission. Please use what you wish to have your say. You can use the online form or email theaucklandplan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Submission to…

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