In 2012 there was much interest in the Auckland Council Unitary Plan. Grey Lynn 2030 formed GLUE - Grey Lynn Urban Environment Group (clever name). GLUEs focus was urban environment and design.
At the same time another group formed with the main focus of heritage preservation.
Eventually the people in the groups joined forces and the Grey Lynn Residence Association became a single commuity voice.
About Grey Lynn Residents Association (GLRA)
Established in 2013, the Grey Lynn Residents Association (GLRA) initially focused on heritage preservation and providing community input into the Auckland Council Unitary Plan.
In 2025, the GLRA committee, eight dedicated members, who meet bi-monthly at the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club.
Each committee member brings unique skills, interests, and local knowledge to their specific focus areas, ensuring representation for our Grey Lynn community.
2025 We owe significant gratitude to David Batten and Brandon Wilcox, who spearheaded the community-led vision for the revitalisation of Great North Road, spanning from Ponsonby Road to Surrey Crescent shops. This transformative project is now underway, with progress updates available through Auckland Transport’s website.
Auckland Transport (AT) is delivering walking, cycling and bus improvements along Great North Road, from Ponsonby Road to near Crummer Road, ending before Grey Lynn village. The changes make the street safer for all users, especially those walking or cycling.
Follow Auckland Transport's progress here.
Current Committee Members
- Brandon Wilcox, Chair:
- Transport, streets, and roading infrastructure.
- Liaison with Auckland Transport (AT).
- Focus on Williamson Ave to Great North Road
- Dan Salmon:
- Environmental issues concerning creeks, streams, and the harbour.
- David Batten:
- Transport, streets, and roading infrastructure.
- Liaison with Auckland Transport (AT).
- Focus on Arch Hill
- Joanna Hurst:
- Parks and reserves, particularly Grey Lynn Park.
- Liaison with Auckland Council Parks & Reserves department.
- John Dymond:
- Auckland Unitary Plan and the built environment.
- Built heritage preservation.
- Nicola Legat:
- Parks and reserves, particularly Grey Lynn Park.
- Liaison with Auckland Council Parks & Reserves department.
- Peter Bell:
- Grey Lynn Park.
- Culture and Community.
- Tania Mace:
- Auckland Unitary Plan submissions.
- Built heritage advocacy.
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Updates and Projects
What the Grey Lynn Lynn Residents Group gets up to
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
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…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Residents Association Begins
Media Release from Grey Lynn Residents Association Residents of Auckland suburb Grey Lynn met yesterday to form a Grey Lynn Residents Association in part motivated by the Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan “Many local residents were horrified to see the draft Unitary Plan’s re-zoning development proposed for Grey Lynn, but there was no central organisation to turn…
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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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Plan for Grey Lynn Village
What does the future hold for the Surrey Crescent/ Great North Road shopping precinct? We already have an iconic flavour in the area, but how can we improve it in the coming years? Auckland Council is currently developing the Unitary Plan (the resource management plan to manage land use development that brings together all the current District Plans) so this…
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Grey Lynn Urban Environment ( GLUE)
We had a terrific turnout at our call for interest in the forming of Urban Environment Group We have clearly tapped into an issue that people in the area are concerned about. The meeting was reported the next day on National Radio’s Morning Report which is a first for Grey Lynn 2030. Grey Lynn 2030…
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Urban Design Group for Grey Lynn
Grey Lynn 2030 is calling a public meeting with the intention of forming an Urban Design Group. We want to gather people together to discuss the realities of intensification of our area and also the protection of heritage buildings. Part of this trend is historic villas are being removed to make way for new…
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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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