Waitemata Local Board
Grey Lynn 2030 News July 2011
The vision for our community – Presentation and discussion on the draft Waitemata Local Board Plan Wednesday 13 July 7.30pm Grey Lynn Community Centre The meeting will be an opportunity to find out what is in the plan that sets the vision, projects and initiatives for our community for the next 3 years and beyond…
Read MoreIntergrated Solutions for Grey Lynn: Workshop with APW
Auckland Permaculture Workshop (APW) members Gary Marshall, Rilke de Vos and Finn Mackesy ran a workshop at the August Grey Lynn 2030 meeting. APW is a collaborative design, research and education initiative set up to explore and create innovative permaculture solutions for the Auckland bioregion. The intention of the workshop was to expose Grey Lynn…
Read MoreAction for Tree Protection in Urban Areas
Clause 52 of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2009, banning general tree protection in urban areas. ACTION IS NEEDED NOW – IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO START WRITING NOW (if you haven’t already) and please pass this on to others who might be also be interested. It is expected that the government…
Read MoreDavid Engwicht and Grey Lynn 2030
Mental Speed Bumps – the smarter way to tame traffic David Engwicht, artist, write, street philosopher, story teller, was in Auckland last week at the invitation of the council’s urban design group inspiring people to re-think their presumptions about traffic calming and their relationship with vehicles. David was given an enthusiastic reception by the 70…
Read MoreARC Environmental Iniatitives Fund – Applications Open
Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested in applying for funding from the ARC’s EIF. The fund supports projects that improve and care for the region’s natural, cultural and physical environments and heritage. The Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) 2009 funding round is now open so it is time to start preparing your application form. This year you can apply…
Read MoreCommunity Liason and Planning Group Minutes
1: LTCCP. The council released its Long Term Council Community Plan (the “ten-year plan”) last week. Perhaps you have had a chance to browse it, but if you haven’t, here it is! We have the chance to submit to the plan electronically by clicking the “have your say” link at the top of the LTCCP…
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