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Following completion of the pedestrian crossing upgrade, Greenwoods Corner village now has a new traffic-light controlled crossing near 571 Manukau Road and is much better-connected.
The triangle-shaped layout of the Greenwoods Corner intersection is unique because of the angle that Pah Road and Manukau Road connect, with kerbside parking located inside the intersection. To improve the safety and accessibility of Greenwoods Corner village, the Albert-Eden Local Board allocated the sum of $547,000 towards the upgrade. Chairperson of the Albert-Eden Local Board, Kendyl Smith, stated that "to get to this point we’ve had robust conversations with all stakeholders, and initially it was proposed five parking spaces would have to go, however, after working closely with Auckland Transport and the community, we’ve retained four parking spaces, and added a new parking space into the layout, so the new design is not only safer, but we’re ensuring businesses can keep the parking spaces they require. It’s great to land on a final design that suits the different needs of Greenwoods Corner.” President of the Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association, Dominique Bonn, confirmed that the upgrades were a welcome addition to the area, stating "I’m pleased we’ve managed to land on a design that’s going to best-serve our community and the different users of Greenwoods Corner”.  On 26th May 2025 Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association (GCEBA) held its AGM and Annual Networking Event and, after five years of operation, the business association continues to go from strength to strength.
During the past financial year, the business association has: provided its members with free sustainability coaching; further strengthened its relationship with CPNZ; extensively consulted and represented its members in relation to proposed safety design changes by Auckland Transport; held the phenomenally successful Greenwoods Corner Spring Festival; installed Kiwiana Christmas stencils on participating member businesses; run the "Cracker of a Christmas" competition; held the Greenwoods Corner Go Green Eco Day 2025; and run the "Greenwoods Corner Climate Change Poster Competition" for pre-school and school aged children. With further events planned for the rest of the calendar year, there are plenty of reasons to keep coming back to the Corner. At the AGM, feedback was sought from members about Auckland Transport's proposed T3 lane changes and the extent to which they would impact local businesses. This enabled members to raise and discuss their concerns in an open forum, informing the committee as to the key issues to be addressed in its submission on the consultation. The business association would like to thank Greenwoods Kitchen for hosting the AGM and the Albert-Eden Local Board for its continued support of the business association and the local businesses it represents.  Public consultation is now live regarding Auckland Transport's proposed T3 transit lane changes in Epsom and Greenlane. Auckland Transport's proposal (as it most directly impacts Greenwoods Corner village and its businesses) relates to its proposed extension of the existing T3 transit lane operating hours in both directions on Manukau Road (Owens Road - Greenwoods Corner) and Pah Road (Greenwoods Corner - Trafalgar Street) along with a small section of Manukau Road heading away from Newmarket past Greenwoods Corner. Currently, the T3 transit lanes operate between 4 - 7pm. However, Auckland Transport proposes to extend the operational hours of the T3 lanes by one hour, starting an hour earlier (running from 3 - 7pm). Click here to read Auckland Transport's flyer for further information. We encourage all businesses and residents to provide their feedback to Auckland Transport by clicking the "Have Your Say" survey link: Keeping Epsom/Greenlane moving in the afternoon | Have your say | Auckland Transport Auckland Transport's public consultation will remain open until 1st June 2025. Congratulations to the four winners of our Greenwoods Corner Climate Change Poster Competition!
Under 5 - First Place - Louis and Sebastian Perriam Bold and bright art. Nice use of natural materials for your artwork. Love the fact that you are asking people to think about the future they want to have! Age 5-10 - First Place - Luciana Torres Connor Wonderful drawing to show both the problems of climate change and the solutions that can be taken at the local level. You give us hope, young eco-warrior! We all need to come together to keep Greenwoods Corner green. Age 11-13 - First Place - Mia Bhana Creative representation of sea creatures and human-nature interactions. Love that you have shared the message that WATER is at the center of climate change and that we all need to take better care of water. Best of the rest - First Place - Maxence Bonn-Fransman Wonderful repurposing of natural and surplus materials into compelling art. Love that you are sharing that understanding weather is key to understanding climate change. We will shortly be in contact with the parent or caregiver of each winner to arrange for the collection of prizes. A huge thank you to everyone who entered the competition. We were overwhelmed by the quality and thought-provoking nature of each poster! Please keep an eye out for the award-winning posters from each category which will be displayed in cafes throughout Greenwoods Corner. Entries were independently judged by Dr. Janani Mohanakrishnan from EcoPlay Challenge. Curious about creative ways to spark real action on sustainability? Her workshops and programs are shifting mindsets and making impact - reach out to see what she can do for your community or business. Thank you to all of those who attended the Greenwoods Corner Go Green Eco Day 2025!
We have received lots of positive feedback about the event and all of the wonderful people and organisations involved. A big thank you must go to each of our event partners the Albert-Eden Climate Action Network, the Albert-Eden Puketapapa Eco Festival, Mobile Bicycle Services, the Albert-Eden Local Board, CCET and The Compost Collective. Thanks also to Melo Yelo E-Bikes for bringing along some amazing e-bikes for us all to try out. The winners of the Childrens' Climate Change Poster Competition will be announced shortly, so please check back again soon to view some of the truly amazing entries we received from our young eco-warriors!  The Greenwoods Corner Safety Improvement Works are about to get underway!
By way of a brief project construction overview, according to Auckland Transport's finalised "Staging Plan" as updated by the "Road Works Notice" for the project:
Please click here for a copy of Auckland Transport's Staging Plan or click here for a copy of Auckland Transport's Road Works Notice.  On Saturday, 5th April 2025 we will be celebrating Greenwoods Corner Go Green Eco Day! Be part of the 2025 Albert-Eden & Puketapapa Eco Festival. Bring your bikes to Greenwoods Corner at 8:00am and join our local cycling group for an early morning bike ride (click here for details). Between 9:00am and 12:00 noon come along to our free Bike Kitchen Pop-Up with Mobile Bicycle Services for a health check. While your bike is getting a once-over, try an E-Bike with the Albert Eden Climate Action Network E-Bike expert and Melo Yelo E-Bikes, have a chat with the Chinese Conservation Education Trust and the Compost Collective and of course check out event day specials in our local shops! In the weeks leading up to our Go Green Eco Day, there will be a kids climate change poster competition (see below for details) with four prizes to be won. Final entries will be accepted until close of business on 5th April 2025 and all entries will need to be handed into one of four participating local cafes and bakeries (Autumn, Coffee and Tea Lovers Epsom, Greenwoods Kitchen and The General Epsom). Kindly supported by the Albert-Eden Puketapapa Eco Festival, the Albert-Eden Local Board, the Albert-Eden Climate Action Network, Mobile Bicycle Services, Melo Yelo E-Bikes, the Chinese Conservation Education Trust and the Compost Collective.   We’re thrilled to share the incredible journey of the Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand EcoPlay Challenge! Over ten weeks, their dedicated team embraced sustainability, making impactful changes that benefit both our planet and our community.
Here are some highlights:
Their efforts resulted in a significant reduction of our carbon footprint by 95kg CO2, equivalent to the emissions from a one-way flight from Auckland to Wellington! But they’re not stopping here. They’re planning more sustainable actions, including transitioning to electric vehicles, responsible event planning, and expanding our gardens with community help. Special thanks to Albert-Eden Local Board, and both Detlev Jackson and Daylyn Braganza from Auckland Council for their support!  We are thrilled to share the incredible journey of Caring 4 Smiles, a dental practice dedicated to sustainability and protecting our planet!
Under the leadership of Dr. Loyola Correa, Caring 4 Smiles has made significant strides in reducing their environmental impact through the EcoPlay Challenge. Here are some highlights: 1. Going Paperless: Eliminated printed invoices and receipts, saving time and reducing waste. 2. Saving Water: Installed low-flow controllers and added water conservation reminders. 3. Recycling Dental Metals: Collecting and recycling gold, silver, and amalgams to reduce emissions and prevent pollution. 4. Promoting Energy Awareness: Encouraging mindful energy use among staff. 5. Managing Waste and Donations: Proper disposal of steripouches and donating unused equipment to clinics in the Pacific Islands. Over 10 weeks, they reduced their carbon emissions by 338 kg CO₂, equivalent to driving from Auckland to Timaru and back! Caring 4 Smiles proves that sustainability is not just achievable but essential for a thriving business, healthier patients, and a better world. Special thanks to Albert-Eden Local Board, and both Detlev Jackson and Daylyn Braganza from Auckland Council for their support! Let's make 2025 the year of sustainable change!   The above is a summary of the article published by Our Auckland, click here or visit their website to read a full copy of the article.
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