Previous Events
We've been running community events since we started in 2008.
For the last ten years we have been using our Facebook pages to list and promote our events.
Richard Heinberg: Life after Growth New Zealand tour
Richard Heinberg’s quest for a more resilient, sustainable, and healthy future comes to New Zealand thanks to the Post Carbon Institute, Grey Lynn 2030 and the Sustainable Business Network. These are the kinds of issues Richard will be addressing on his tour down under: We all take economic growth for granted – until it falters. But…
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Community fruit tree planting day
Love Grey Lynn Park? Here is an opportunity to take part in a planting day to start a community orchard. This project was originally proposed by Grey Lynn 2030. Saturday 15 September 10am – midday Meet at the corner of Baildon Road and Schofield street This is a fun planting event for all ages and…
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Jam on Toast : Jam with the Community
A day of celebration and festivities for families and Grey Lynn locals to enjoy and be a part of at their community centre. The event kicks off at 12.30pm on Saturday 6th October with loads of FREE family friendly activities – Singing Pirate ‘Captain Festus McBoyle’, Storytelling with ‘Phineas Phrog’, creative time for wee ones with…
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Community Solutions
Hot on the heels of Nicole Foss.. A public talk with Laurence Boomert showing how we can Revitalise, Reconnect & Make Resilient our community using the best working models available. Come find out how we can: use Cooperatives & Community Currencies create employment by answering social needs strengthen and future-proof our local businesses create healthier,…
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Hakanoa Ginger Cooking Class
Local entrepreneur and talented cook Rebekah Hay from Hakanoa Handmade will be teaching a gourmet cooking class all based around ginger this Sunday 22nd July at the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market The class will cover an entrée, main and a pudding, all using ginger as a key ingredient. Avocado rice paper rolls with spicy ginger…
Read MoreReclaiming Grey Lynn’s resources presentation with Warren Snow
Auckland Council has just signed off on a new Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for the Auckland region that has the potential to dramatically reduce the waste going to landfill and transform current unsustainable waste practices. There are exciting opportunities in the Plan for community-led initiatives to turn our waste into valuable resources, develop new upcycling skills…
Read MoreKermadec fundraiser
Western Springs College student and local, Isabella Lenihan-Ikin has been selected to go to the Kermadec Islands in August for an expedition with 29 other youth from around New Zealand to mark the 10th anniversary of Sir Peter Blake’s death. She is holding a Kermadec fundraiser that educates people about the Kermadecs and their significance in a global…
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A new era for Grey Lynn 2030 – 2012
Grey Lynn 2030 becomes a Trust Nearly four years ago I spotted a small notice in the local paper asking “Do you want to be part of creating a positive future for Grey Lynn? – come along to a public meeting”. I found this an intriguing invitation at atime when I had decided to make…
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Grey Lynn 2030: Working Bee
The volunteering by the community just gets better every time and I am always grateful for the hard work and effort they put in at the most recent GREY LYNN WORKING BEE tidy up held on Sunday 10th June 2012. Keep a lookout for the new blue Lobelias and white daisies going in the Urban…
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