Have your say on the Waitematā Local Board Plan
Submissions open Monday July 13 on the draft Waitematā Local Board Plan. This is the high level plan that indicates what the Local Board will focus on, advocate for and ultimately fund. There is a lot to unpack in the document, but one thing that popped out is that there is further commitment to upgrade […]
Grafton Parking Permits require renewal
Time is running out to renew your residential parking permit and have it processed before the new term starts. The Grafton annual permit cycle runs from the 16/07/2020 to 15/07/2021. All residents and businesses, even those who already have a current permit, need to submit a new application with an up-to-date proof of residence for […]
A conservation plan for Outhwaite Hall
A masters student at Auckland University is currently undertaking a Conservation Plan for Outhwaite Park Hall. What are some memories you have of this park? What role does this place play in your community? Does this place hold any social/cultural significance for you personally? Would it matter if it wasn’t here anymore / was replaced? […]
Covid-19 Update
Official advice is subject to change, and we’ll try and keep this page up to date. Know the Covid-19 symptoms: a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath. Know to stay home if unwell with Covid-19 symptoms Phone HealthLine first 0800 358 5453 or your surgery – do not present in person until instructed. You […]
Review of council-controlled organisations (CCOs)
Auckland Council has appointed an independent panel to review how well the CCOs are working. You’ll be able to have your say from 21 February – 22 March 2020. You’ll find all the details available here. The panel’s role is to identify what is working well, what is not working, and how we can improve. It will […]
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…..
24 hours left to vote!
You have literally 24 hours left to vote in this year’s local elections. The last day to send your voting papers in the post was Tuesday 8 October. If you missed the date, you can still drop them in a ballot box until midday on Saturday 12 October 2019 at any Auckland Council library or service centre during opening hours. You […]