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.
Park West building update October ’18
This update courtesy of Pete from the University’s Project Services. Dear Neighbours, Since my last update on 10 August, we have really turned the corner on weather and seen some good progress on site. It looks as though we may be in for a long hot summer, which is probably good news for most of […]
Proposed boundary changes cut Grafton in half, just like the motorway did in 1957
Submissions close next week on Consultation on electoral boundaries and representation, and Grafton is set to be cut right down the middle. Before I try to explain the complexities, please consider coming along to our Grafton Residents Association meeting on Monday 10 September at 7 pm in the small conference room of the Liberal Catholic […]
Park West building update August ’18
This update courtesy of Pete from the University’s Project Services. Dear Neighbours, After a long spell of wet weather, we are finally seeing some clear days in August, which I hope you are all enjoying. On site, it means that we are making good progress “getting out of the dirt”. Excavation is proceeding along Park […]
Park Road bus lane and Grafton cycle way feature in AT’s July board meeting
The long mooted eastbound bus lane for Park Road made an appearance in Auckland Transport CEO Shane Ellison’s Business Report in July: Inner Link (Park Road): Proposed eastbound bus lane design is in progress. Initial consultation with key stakeholders is under way. There is a risk that construction of this project will be delayed until […]