Posts Tagged ‘Grey Lynn’
Uplift Project – ReUse of Bras
Share your Pre-loved bras with Pacific sisters who literally need your support Since 2013, a bright pink bin has been located at the reuse depot at the weekly Grey Lynn Farmers Market for collecting unwanted but useable bras. This waste initiative was established in July 2013 by Grey Lynn Waste Away and has received a…
Read MoreGet Off Gas: Future Proof Your Home
Future-Proof Your Home: Transition from Gas to Electric Is your home ready for the future of New Zealand energy? Gas bills are rising, and a shift towards sustainable, electric solutions is inevitable. Learn from Mark Yates, a visionary in New Zealand’s energy sector. From pioneering EV charging to founding Ecotricity, he’s at the forefront…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Toy Library
The Open Toy Box, often also called “the Grey Lynn Toy Library” was set up in 1995 by a group of parents. The Toy Library is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status and are a part of the Toy Library Federation of New Zealand. Our library is managed and staffed by our members, who work as volunteers, and by our paid librarians who…
Read MoreDay of Transition – Resilience
Transitioners have more than 15 years of experience in community-led change. At times, it was joyful and fun, at times it was hard going. It was always an opportunity to learn and grow. To celebrate and amplify this wealth of knowledge and experience, we are thrilled to attend the Day of Transition Practise in April 2025 We…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Floods: Jan 2023
Grey Lynn was severely affected by the January 2023 floods. This photo in Dryden St/Hakanoa/Cockburn St – just down from the West Lynn shops, made the news. This was before we all realised the water was unsafe to be in. Opoutukeha, the stream and wetland that would become Grey Lynn Park and the Cox’s…
Read MoreCovid Lockdown Photography Challenge
During the first Covid 19 lockdown, Grey Lynn 2030 ran the “COVID-19 Lockdown Photography Challenge – Grey Lynn” Lockdown was something new to everyone. We wanted to create an opportunity that would allow people in our area to document this difficult, unusual and unique time. We invited people to take photos of their COVID-19 lockdown…
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