Grey Lynn isn’t just a place. It’s a mindset. Creative, curated, and constantly evolving.
Independent, expressive, and full of character, it’s one of Auckland’s most distinctive inner-city neighbourhoods. The Grey Lynn Business Association exists to support and amplify that energy along with a dynamic and successful business community.
Backed by local businesses, Grey Lynn is now officially a Business Improvement District (BID). This unlocks new investment, a stronger collective voice, and the ability to shape what comes next.
What Being a BID Means
A Business Improvement District is a partnership between local businesses and Auckland Council, funded through a targeted rate and reinvested back into the area, to ensure a sense of place and promote our business precincts.
BID Boundary & Membership Eligibility
Business membership for the Grey Lynn Business Association (GLBA) is complimentary for eligible businesses located within the Grey Lynn BID boundary.
The BID is funded through an Auckland Council targeted rate applied to commercial properties within the area. If your business is located within the boundary and contributes to the BID through commercial rates, or where the targeted rate is passed on through your business rent, you may be eligible to join at no additional membership cost.
Use the map below to check whether your business is located within the Grey Lynn BID area.
Our BID Boundary
Interested in becoming an Associate Member?
Some businesses may be connected to Grey Lynn but sit either outside the official BID boundary, or inside the boundary but may not contribute to the BID targeted rate as they operate from a residential location. GLBA is exploring an Associate Membership option for businesses in this position.
To express your interest, please email us and we’ll let you know when Associate Membership becomes available.
Our Focus
With BID status, we now invest directly back into Grey Lynn to:
- Bring more people into the area through marketing and promotion
- Create experiences through events, activations, and placemaking
- Advocate for local businesses with council and key stakeholders
- Strengthen the business community through, connection, skills development, and support
Everything we do is shaped by local businesses, for local businesses. We are building a more connected, vibrant, and resilient Grey Lynn. A place where businesses thrive and people want to spend time.
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Leadership
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works to keep Grey Lynn moving forward. Led by a Management Team and Board who bring local insight, business experience, and a shared commitment to supporting he businesses and character of the area.
Together, they shape direction, drive delivery, and represent the interests of the Grey Lynn member businesses. What-is-more the GLBA are committed to celebrating the unique history, culture, values and aspirations of our wider Grey Lynn community, a unique community so many love.
Management Team
Grace Mitchell
Board
Robin McDonnell
Mike Collis
Josephine Dias-Kawhe
Liz Mitchell
Julie Stevens
Jason Su
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