Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board
The Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of five members. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board election.
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Gregory John Heap
Why I'm standing
I first owned land on the Barrier in 1982, when I barged a dismantled church to Tryphena for our Little Goat property and fell in love with this place, the peace, the people and the untouched natural environment. I remember those times with great clarity and want to help Aotea retain that place of magic, beauty and wonder.
About me
I have always been involved in community organisations, eg Grey Lynn Community Board, sports, arts and school. My professional life included working on Auckland Council strategies in the Unitary Plan including infrastructure, resilience, flood protection and density. I held senior roles in the Auckland Theatre Company, Unitec and in RMA urban design land development projects meeting council's Auckland Plan aspirations.
My priorities
- Protect the character of this special place, build a bold future and advocate for the gulf.
- Ensure the future of Aotea is aligned with the aspirations of Aotea's residents.
- Ensure the health and beauty of the island is free from contaminants and damage.
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