Eskdale Reserve Network
Eskdale Reserve Network
View a map of the recently upgraded tracks through this network of 9 reserves!
New Playgrounds!
New Playgrounds!
We're upgrading playgrounds around Kaipātiki, including this toddler playground at Jean Sampson Reserve!
Sign the Chip Seal Petition
Sign the Chip Seal Petition
Tell Auckland Transport to stop downgrading our roads!
Bush Track Closures
Bush Track Closures
Some Kaipātiki tracks are temporarily closed to help prevent kauri dieback disease.

Welcome to JohnGillon.co.nz

Last term, together with my fellow Shore Action team members, we increased the Local Board's environmental budget, began a programme of installing shadesails over playgrounds, upgraded a number of playgrounds and bush tracks, saved Frank Larking's playboat, pre-emptively closed tracks to protect our bush from kauri dieback disease, brought back Movies in Parks screenings, saved the Highbury Norfolk Pine, fought against parkland sales, secured funding to replace the Birkenhead War Memorial Park grandstand, opened workshops to the public, ended ratepayer-funded meals, requested Auckland Transport create a clearway on Onewa Road, pushed back on the governing body's encroachment into local board matters, and much more.


Note: Views on this page are my own, and not necessarily the view of the Kaipātiki Local Board, Auckland Council or Shore Action.

Re-elect John Gillon to your Kaipātiki Local Board

 

As Chair of the Kaipātiki Local Board, I’ve led a cohesive, stable and strong board.

I’ve opened workshops to the public, held Council and AT to account, axed ratepayer-funded meals, and challenged Council’s crazy proposals (including downgrading roads to loose chipseal, Onewa Road cameras, freedom-camping on all roads, selling parkland).

Our Shore Action team has delivered huge investment in the environment, pest-free initiatives, bush track upgrades. We’ve modernised playgrounds, installed shadesails, rebuilt facilities. We’ve supported sports clubs, community groups, the arts.

I support progressing the clearway on Onewa Road, new playgrounds and basketball courts, upgrading bush tracks, improving public transport, vibrant town centres, keeping developers within zoning rules, increasing Council transparency.

I’m positive and passionate about our community. I have 15 years governance experience on various boards, and am admin of three Facebook community groups connecting 50,000+ members of the Kaipātiki community.
As an elected member of the Kaipātiki Local Board, I'm working hard to ensure that your views are heard, local projects are progressed, council is held to account, and that you are kept informed of Kaipātiki issues, projects and events.

Please support the Shore Action Team.

Welcome to JohnGillon.co.nz !

 

"Thankyou everyone! At the 2022 election, the Shore Action team took a clean sweep of all 8 seats of the Kaipātiki Local Board! This is an historic achievement and the first time a team has won all seats on a North Shore council body since the 1980s. I am proud to have been re-elected by the team as Chair of the Local Board."

As Chair of the Kaipātiki Local Board, I’ve led a cohesive, stable and strong board.
I’ve opened workshops to the public, held Council and Auckland Transport to account, axed ratepayer-funded meals, and challenged Council’s crazy proposals (including downgrading roads to loose chip-seal, Onewa Road cameras, freedom-camping on all roads, selling parkland).
Our Shore Action team has delivered huge investment in the environment, pest-free initiatives, bush track upgrades. We’ve modernised playgrounds, installed shade sails, rebuilt facilities. We’ve supported sports clubs, community groups, the arts.
I support progressing the clearway on Onewa Road, new playgrounds and basketball courts, upgrading bush tracks, improving public transport, vibrant town centres, keeping developers within zoning rules, increasing Council transparency.
I’m positive and passionate about our community. I have 15 years governance experience on various boards, and am admin of three Facebook community groups connecting 50,000+ members of the Kaipātiki community.
As an elected member of the Kaipātiki Local Board, I'm working hard to ensure that your views are heard, local projects are progressed, council is held to account, and that you are kept informed of Kaipātiki issues, projects and events.

 More about John

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The Shore Action team has led a cohesive, stable and strong Kaipātiki Local Board and made huge progress for our area. This election we are standing a strong team of 8 candidates prepared to take action to deliver for our local communities. #8TicksShoreAction

Latest News

Keep up to date with Kaipātiki issues, projects and events:

Rangatira Road – Road Resurfacing

Work has been underway this week to dig up and reseal Rangatira Road around the Island Bay Road intersection with […]

Have Your Say: Onepoto Domain Playground

The wooden playgrounds at Onepoto Domain needs a refresh, so we’re doing some initial consultation to find out what sort […]

Do you support weekly or fortnightly general rubbish collections?

Auckland Council is now consulting on the Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, which includes a change from weekly to […]

Have your say on the proposed cuts to investment on the North Shore!

Auckland Council is proposing a massive change to the funding formula for local boards, and the Kaipātiki Local Board and […]

Have your say on the future of North Harbour Stadium

You only have until the end of Thursday to have your say on the future of North Harbour Stadium!Auckland Council […]

You’re invited

Please join the Shore Action team to help us celebrate the end of the election! When: 6:30pm Saturday 8th OctoberWhere: […]

Industrial Pollution Prevention

Over the last few years, the Kaipātiki Local Board has been funding an “Industrial Pollution Prevention” programme to help prevent […]

Great weather for campaigning

A great sunny spring day for campaigning in Kaipātiki – our Shore Action candidates are out and about handing out […]

Sneak Peek: The Shore Action Post

A sneak-peek at our Shore Action Post newspaper that will be hitting all letterboxes in the Kaipātiki Local Board area […]

Shepherds Park fallen tree

The Shepherds Park eucalyptus trees near the playground that came down with the storm on Monday night and have been […]

Kauri Dieback in Kaipātiki

The disease has been confirmed at Kauri Park and Muriel Fisher Reserve

Featured Videos

News clips and council presentations.

Kaipātiki Local Board Area

The Kaipātiki area is the western North Shore of Auckland - south of Sunset Road and west of the motorway. It includes the suburbs of Bayview, Beach Haven, Birkdale, Birkenhead, Birkenhead Point, Chatswood, Glenfield, Hillcrest, Northcote, Northcote Point, Sunnybrae, Totara Vale, Wairau Valley and Windy Ridge.

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