Grafton’s parking scheme is now in effect
Live enforcement of Grafton’s parking scheme begins today. If you missed the original deadline, applications have now re-opened, and will remain open as long as there are permits left to issue. You can apply at at.govt.nz if you are in the zone: Even if you have off street parking and do not require a permit, you […]
Grafton parking scheme delayed
Grafton’s new parking scheme, set to go into effect on July 2nd, has been delayed by a couple of weeks. Technical issues getting the new meters installed has delayed implementation. First thing – don’t use your coupons until August 2nd! There is a 3 week warning period after the scheme kicks off, where tickets are […]
Boundary changes proposed for Waitematā and Gulf
Auckland Council has to review it’s representation arrangements in advance of the 2019 elections. Our ward Waitematā and Gulf has grown so fast that it is well in excess of the Local Government Act’s 10% rule. In plain english, it means that either we need to change the number of councilors, or we need to […]
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 […]
Outhwaite playground renewal needs your input!
Please come along to our April 9th meeting and have your say about the renewal of the Outhwaite Park playground. As many of you already know, the Outhwaite Park playground has been scheduled for renewal. It was agreed in Council that the design would need to be agreed with the local board. The renewal was […]
Neighbour’s Day picnic – March 25th
In honour of Neighbour’s Day, Grafton is holding it’s Third Annual Neighbour’s Day Picnic in Outhwaite Park on Sunday the 25th of March, from 11.00am until 2.00pm. We’d love to see you there – more details about the event will follow shortly!
Governor William Hobson commemoration
The Friends of Symonds Street Cemetery (FSSC) invite you to an event on Sunday 11 February 2018 at 1pm to commemorate the burial of Governor William Hobson 175 years ago and his importance in the history of Auckland – Tāmaki Makaurau. The event will be in two parts: Firstly, a short ceremony at the grave of Captain William Hobson […]
GRA Christmas picnic 2017
Come one, come all to the GRA Christmas party, to be held in Outhwaite Park at 55 Carlton Gore Road on the 2nd of December. All the festive details are as follows: When:- Saturday, December 2nd from 11.00 am – 2.00 pm Where:- Outhwaite Park What:- Bring a picnic to share, your own drink and […]
Invitation – Auckland University’s plans for 55 Park Rd
You are cordially invited to a presentation of the plans for the proposed new building at 55 Park Road by representatives of the University of Auckland Property Services, followed by refreshments. Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Ground Floor Seminar Room 024, Building 503, 85 Park Road