I came to live on Aotea in 2006, having sailed to it many times in the 80s onboard the Spirit of Adventure. Initially, I was a co-owner of Great Barrier Lodge at Whangaparapara with Tony Christiansen and my wife Margaret.…
I’m Nikki Watts.I’ve proudly called Aotea home since 2002. I’ve raised five children here and balanced family life with running local businesses and volunteer roles. I’m standing for the local board because I believe decisions made should reflect and respond…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…