Half Day Trapping Workshops
Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation ave joined up to offer trapping workshops between April and June.
Late night roadworks, Park Road
Auckland Transport is in the middle of two different sets of roadworks on Park Road, both of which are taking place after hours. Both require concrete cutting into all hours of the night.
The Art of Remembrance
Join celebrated opera singer, mezzo soprano Kristin Darragh and the Off Broadway Big Band for The Art of Remembrance 2019. This special evening of remembrance has become an Auckland tradition. Set in the grounds of the historic St David’s Memorial Church in Grafton, the programme includes WWI-period music and song led by Kristin Darragh and […]
Grafton Rd parking restrictions – Have your say!
I’ll cut to the chase by cutting and pasting Auckland Transport’s consultation letter. Please leave comments below to add to GRA’s submission, and of course, make your own submission! We (AT) are proposing to introduce a clearway operating between 4-6pm on weekdays on Grafton Road in Grafton. This is expected to improve access to, and […]
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. […]
Have your say on Freedom Camping in Grafton
There are only two weeks left to have your say on Freedom Camping in Grafton and throughout Auckland. (Submissions close 18 February). The fish hook is that unless it is specifically prohibited in the vehicle bylaw, freedom camping is permitted on land controlled or managed by the council. On a positive note, Outhwaite Park is […]
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 […]
Parnell Festival of Roses – 25th Anniversary
Join in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Parnell Festival of Roses on 18 November at the Parnell Rose Gardens. A quarter of a century is quite a milestone. It’s amazing to think Fairy Clare (pictured above) was at the first festival, and 25 years later is still weaving her magic. There is an incredible […]
Free heritage seminar on repairs and maintenance
Grafton is choc full of heritage buildings, and they need lots of attention. Heritage New Zealand is hosting a repairs and maintenance seminar on Tues, 20 November at 6pm. Bookings are essential, so do RSVP. You can download the invite image as a pdf here.