Ben Assado
Kia ora, my name is Ben Assado, and thank you for taking the time to read about my candidacy for the upcoming Local Board elections. Since 2011, I have lived permanently on my bush block in the hills of Tryphena.…
Patrick Reynolds
I love our special part of the world. Tāmaki Makaurau is a place with a unique and valuable story, with such enormous promise. Founded on a remarkable gift between cultures; blessed with a stunning natural setting; small enough to fix,…
Mike Lee
I have been asked to stand again for the Waitematā & Gulf ward, Aotea Great Barrier, Waiheke, most of the Gulf Islands, and Auckland Central (Waitematā). I am the current ward councillor, a founding member of the Auckland Council in…
Gregory Heap
Barrier’s pivotal issues relate to the physical environment, with the island community committed to these, evidenced by their putting in many voluntary hours on pest control, planting thousands of native trees, fauna and flora, maintaining the edges of the wetlands…
Genevieve Sage
Kia ora to the residents of Aotea/ Great Barrier Island – the most unique of all the communities that sit within the diverse region that the Auckland Council serves. I’m Genevieve Sage, the current Chair of the Waitematā Local Board.…
Selena Renner
Independent Candidate for Waitematā Local Board & Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor
Izzy Fordham
Aotea Great Barrier Island has been my permanent home for over 35 years. I have spent the past 21 years representing and advocating for our island during which I have built strong, inclusive and collaborative relationships with our community and…
Rangitoto Still Smouldering After 600 Years
By Felix Walton, RNZ
Hunter Edwards Claims Victory in Auckland Bout
Hunter Edwards all smiles as his hand is raised after a unanimous decision win at Unbroken 4. Photo / CSN Watch
Barrier Considers Rules to Shut Out Crayfishers
Great Barrier is weighing new local protections that would stop boats from Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf shifting to Aotea to target crayfish, after the Government closed mainland waters in April. A ban running from Cape Rodney to Kawakawa Bay…