What's On in Grey Lynn and Auckland's Inner West

Our vibrant neighborhood offers countless opportunities to meet, work and play with locals. Explore volunteer roles aligned with your passions. Join a class at the Grey Lynn Community Centre or Tapac, our performing arts centre.

But first coffee - you are spoilt for choice for excellent coffee in the area.

Discover the social scene at local hubs like the Grey Lynn RSC, The Surrey Hotel, and Malt Bar and Frieda Margolis.

Play or watch some local sports at Western Springs Football Club and Ponsonby Rugby Club.

Plus, enjoy easy access to family-friendly destinations such as the Auckland Zoo, MOTAT, and the scenic Western Springs park.

 

Ecologicial Restoration Groups

Grey Lynn Community Centre

Grey Lynn RSC

 

Te Rimutahi - Ponsonby Park

 

Recent Events in the Inner West

Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Arch Hill, Westmere

 

Grey Lynn RSC: Anzac Day 2025

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Apr 24, 2025

Our Grey Lynn Returned Services Club, a stalwart of the community is buzzing with activity. Anzac Day is just a few days away. Very late, last Thursday night, after month’s of glorious summer weather, Auckland’s weather changed. A heavy thunderstorm was forecast as part of  Cyclone Tam. During the night a section of the roof,…

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ReUse Market Free Table

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Apr 22, 2025

You’ve got items gathering dust that could be a treasure for someone else? Fantastic! Our city centre ReUse market offers a simple and direct way for your pre-loved belongings to find a new home and continue their usefulness. We host a FREE table where local residents can generously give away items they no longer need…

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Te Rimutahi – Ponsonby’s new Civic Space

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Apr 22, 2025

After 12 years of advocacy work which began with a petition of over 1200 signatures calling for the retention of the entire site at 254 Ponsonby Road for the new civic space, followed by 10 years of work as the Community-Led Design Group (established by the Waitematā Local Board in 2015), the transformation of what…

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Clay Works 2025

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Apr 20, 2025

Clay Works 2025 It’ nearly Mothers Day which means the nicely timed Clay Works is back for another year. Two days of awesome pottery for sale.Emerging and established NZ potters from Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. The biggest pottery market in Aotearoa. Playground for the littlies. Something for everyone. 10am – 4pm both days Fundraiser for…

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Bike Valet Shifts at Auckland Writers Festival

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Apr 17, 2025

Bike Auckland – Auckland Writers’ Festival Bike Valet Shifts (May 17 & 18) Bike Auckland is looking for volunteers to help deliver the  Bike Valet Service at the Auckland Writers Festival. Volunteering at Bike Valet is a great way to meet  Bike Auckland crew, and connect with other keen cyclists using our Valet service. Valets…

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Celebrating the CycleWays: Grey Lynn to New Lynn

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Apr 8, 2025

Do you want to explore Grey Lynn and further afield using the cycleways? There are many safe new cycleways to get out west from Grey Lynn/Ponsonby. In April 2025, we did a social group ride to see how the routes link up, and can take you near and far by bike. We met other local…

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Predator Free Grey Lynn – Trapping Workshop

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Mar 17, 2025

Have you heard of Predator Free 2050? “Imagine an Aotearoa New Zealand where our native species are safe from extinction and thriving alongside us… That’s why Predator Free 2050 is working towards eradication of three of our most damaging predators (rats, stoats, and possums) – and even in the city we have a role to…

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Westmere Fest

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Nov 8, 2024

We always love jumping on the bike to pop over to out for eats, treats and meets – and Westmere Fest looks like a fab reason to do so this Sunday, 3 November! Especially when there are dedicated cycleways! From noon to 8pm,  music, al fresco dining, a chance to shop and catch up with…

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Between Tides Westmere

By Grey Lynn 2030 | Mar 31, 2016

  Between the tides happens annually. Best to stay up to date on the Facebook page.    

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