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 […]
Should Grafton care about the City Centre MasterPlan refresh?
The short answer is YES! Every change to the CBD proper has direct flow on effects in Grafton. When the Southern Motorway was built 50+ years ago, it cut Grafton in half. When the CBD liquor bans went into effect ~15 years ago, many of the problems were exported to Grafton. When Auckland Transport’s Central […]
Meet the Candidates Wed 18 Sept at Jubilee Hall
Jubilee Hall 254 Parnell Rd. Doors open at 6.45pm – formal presentations begin at 7.00pm Many of you will have seen the candidates for the upcoming Local Council 2019 elections profiled in the latest issue of The Hobson. We are very pleased to give you the opportunity to see them in action at a public […]
Footpath and parking closures
We’ve received the following from Pete Maher, Property Services Dear neighbours, I am writing to inform you of work taking place on Park Rd and Seafield View Rd, to complete perimeter works and footpath reinstatement. Unfortunately this has been delayed while I was off work sick, and the work has already commenced. My apologies for […]
Auckland’s Climate Action Framework
Auckland has developed a climate action In June 2019 Auckland declared a climate emergency to signal commitment to putting climate change at the front and centre of decision making. What does that really mean? Auckland’s climate is changing, and we need a plan that coordinates our actions to reduce emissions and increases our resilience to climate change. […]