Local Government
Transtion Network and Local Government
Transition Communities are community-led initiatives focused on building local resilience and creating low-carbon, sustainable communities. we often involve engaging with local government to implement changes and address issues like energy transport and waste.. Transition Communities aim to shift away from reliance on fossil fuels and towards a more self-sufficient and sustainable future. Transition Communities have…
Read MoreAuckland Council Elections – Key Dates 2025
Auckland Council Elections Key Dates 2025 Check you are enrolled to vote 1 September 2024 – 1 August 2025 Consider being a candidate 1 September 2024 – 1 July 2025 Candidate nominations open 4 July 2025 Candidate nominations close (12 noon) 1 August 2025 Candidates announced 8 August 2025 Final electoral roll certified by Electoral Officer 5 September 2025 Voting papers sent to enrolled voters 9 September – 22 September 2025 Voting opens 9 September – 11 October 2025 Voting closes…
Read MoreUpdate 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…
Read MoreSustainable City Showcase
Have you ever wondered what a sustainable city could look like? From 17-19 October, Come and join us to experience this at the Sustainable City Showcase at the Cloud on Auckland’s Queens Wharf. Explore a humming Friday Night Market, be inspired by new ideas and ways to live more sustainably at workshops and seminars, and discover cutting-edge…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Meet the Candidates meeting – 2013
Meet the candidates standing for the Waitemata & Gulf Ward and the Waitemata Local Board Thursday 19th September Grey Lynn RSC, 1 Frances Street Organised by the Grey Lynn Residents Association Candidate profiles available here on the Auckland Council elections website voteauckland.co.nz
Read MoreGuide to providing feedback on the draft Unitary Plan
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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