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.
Connect with GLRA
Updates and Projects
What the Grey Lynn Lynn Residents Group gets up to
Auckland Governance/Supercity in the Press
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As a member of Grey Lynn 2030 I would like to submit a submisssion on the following: Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill Grey Lynn 2030’s submission 1. Structure of the Submission This submission sets out: what Grey Lynn 2030 is and does; why Grey Lynn 2030 strongly opposes the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill (the…
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The University of Auckland’’s Political Studies Department is hosting a free public workshop presented by Rob Thomas to assist people interested in making submissions to the Select Committee on Auckland’s Governance. This is a non-partisan community event to encourage community participation in the decision making process. At the workshop we will: * Discuss a brief…
Read MoreGL2030 verbal presentation on ACC Draft 10-year plan 2009-2019
Grey Lynn 2030 have been given the opportunity to give a verbal presentation to the Auckland City Council on 10 year plan for 2009 – 2019. (This certainly makes you see why calling ourselves Grey Lynn 2030 is not that far away as far as the council works) Hearings are on from 2 – 5…
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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