Waitemata Local Board Involvement
We have much involvement with the Local Board. Submissions, presentations on local concerns. We endorse candidates for the Local Board elections.
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…
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Auckland 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…
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Hakanoa Recovery: 33 Cockburn St
What’s happening to 33 Cockburn Street? To date (fall 2025) HRG had worked alongside the Auckland Council Recovery Office in an effort to have local input into the process of ‘redeveloping’ the affected areas in a way supported by the community. As a result of an HRG led initiative data was collected and assessed to…
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The Long Walk Home
Following the January 2023 floods, there’s been considerable discussion within the community regarding our needs and potential actions. On that estraordinary Friday night, many of us experienced difficulties getting home, or accommodated those who were stranded. For instance, individuals unable to return to Waiheke Island, reach the airport, or cross the Harbour Bridge. Students from…
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Waitemata: Emergency Readiness
Waitemata Emergency Readiness and Response Plans These are large documents. We suggest you print them out before you need them. Have a good read before an emergency. The first draft of this document has to contact Grey Lynn 2030 and the Grey Lynn Residents Group in an emergency. In case you have this copy –…
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The Park Workshop
The Park Workshops Learn to create your own ‘pollen painting’ through hands-on design. Extend your knowledge about ecology and the interconnection between plants, bees, humans and natural systems using contemporary art and design tools. The workshop begins with a presentation from artist’s Sarah Smuts-Kennedy and Taarati Taiaroa and embarks on an active time for participants to…
Read MorePublic meeting: the Bunnings decision
Message from the Arch Hill Residents By now most people will know that the Commissioners have granted Bunnings the right to build the big box that no one (except Bunnings) wanted, and although they said it is with concessions, you have to read many of the 16 pages before you find that the ONLY concession…
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Campertown at the Grey Lynn Park Festival
Residents, tent lovers and hut builders You are invited to help make a giant tent sculpture with the community for the Grey Lynn Park Festival. Bring you tent and add it to this wild and playful canvas city. Part monster, part urban design project. Date: 29th and 30th November Time: All day/evening Location: Grey Lynn…
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
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