Help us catch Grafton pests
Grafton has a chance to significantly reduce pests such as mice and rats. This will protect our birds, plants, reptiles and native insects as well as keep our homes free of vermin. We can do this by installing pest traps through-out Grafton using distance and trapping guidelines prepared by the Department of Conservation. The good […]
Help shape Waitematā’s future
The Waitematā Local Board is starting work on the Local Board Plan, the document that will guide their work over the next three years, and it wants to talk with you about your priorities for Waitematā! See them at these upcoming local events: Uptown Sounds, Basque Park, Sat 15 Feb, 2-6pm and Myers Park Medley […]
Introduction to predator trapping
Ever seen a rat in Grafton? Keen to see fewer of them? Come along to a free short workshop run by DOC rangers for our community: Grafton predator free workshop 10am – 12.30, Saturday 14 March 2020 Rats and other pests threaten the survival of many native species such as wētā, snails, lizards and birds. […]
Park West building tour
You are cordially invited to take a tour of the new Park West facility. “Once Hawkins have handed over stage 2, I’d like to invite you on a neighbours’ tour of the building, taking in the public areas and the stage 2 upper floors. These are offices, and are identical to Stage 1, so we […]
Grafton Christmas Picnic
Come one, come all to a casual Christmassy celebration at Outhwaite Park on December 7th. BYO drinks, salads and nibbles; sausage sizzle provided. (even some vegie sausages!) 5 pm to whenever…..
Grafton moved to Ōrākei Ward
The Local Government Commission has upheld Auckland Council’s proposed changes to electoral ward boundaries affecting which ward Grafton voters will belong to for voting in the October local government elections.
Waitangi Day – Hobson Commemeration
Cr Mike Lee invites you to join in an informal gathering at Governor Hobson’s grave this year at 10am on Waitangi Day. Captain William Hobson (26 September 1792 – 10 September 1842) was a British Royal Navy officer who served as the first Governor of New Zealand. He was a co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi. […]
Music in Parks – this Sunday 13 Jan
Auckland Council’s Music in Parks programme is coming to Grafton this Sunday, January 13 at the Auckland Domain Band Rotunda from 1pm-4pm. “A World Music Celebration” features artists Niko Ne Zna, Majit Singh – Takadimi, Auckland City Morris, and Caribbeanz Steelband. Put a picnic together and savour the sounds from around the world! Feature photo […]
GRA Christmas Picnic – Saturday Dec 15, 4-6 pm.
‘Tis the season for making merry! We know how hectic the lead up to Christmas can be, which is why we are keeping this low key. Mark your calendar and join us on Saturday, December 15 between 4-6pm in Outhwaite Park. We would dearly love to see you. There will be a sausage sizzle and […]
Have your say on Grafton’s future
GRA is in the long process of consulting with individuals and groups within the Grafton community. It’s called the Vision Grafton project. The purpose is to arrive at a ‘ community vision’; a statement about how we view and what we value as residents and regulars of Grafton. It’s for Auckland Council reference in their […]