NZ Local Elections 2025

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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Ben Assado

Ben Assado

Independent

Christopher Morton Ollivier

Christopher Morton Ollivier

Fenella Christian

Fenella Christian

Izzy Fordham

Izzy Fordham

Independent

Neil Sanderson

Neil Sanderson

Gregory John Heap

Gregory John Heap

Nikki Watts

Nikki Watts

Independent

Ryan Daly

Ryan Daly

Neil Sanderson

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Member

Neil Sanderson

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Member

Why I'm standing

The Barrier is my home and I want to continue to represent our island, keep our community identity alive and strive to see our island prosper.

About me

I have served this community on the local board for the past three years and have gained experience in the role. I grew up here on the island and have been supporting our island's youth for the past eight years. I am a calm, dependable and value teamwork and harmony.

My priorities
  1. Support the island's community groups, which provide vital services to the island.
  2. Support the island's education by promoting lifelong learning from the youngest to the eldest.
  3. Preserve the island's unique character.
Current role

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Member

Residence

Claris, Great Barrier Island

Age

36

Why I'm standing

The Barrier is my home and I want to continue to represent our island, keep our community identity alive and strive to see our island prosper.

About me

I have served this community on the local board for the past three years and have gained experience in the role. I grew up here on the island and have been supporting our island's youth for the past eight years. I am a calm, dependable and value teamwork and harmony.

My priorities
  1. Support the island's community groups, which provide vital services to the island.
  2. Support the island's education by promoting lifelong learning from the youngest to the eldest.
  3. Preserve the island's unique character.
Current role

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Member

Residence

Claris, Great Barrier Island

Age

36

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