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Community View Sidelined in Northcote

Friday, 7 March 2014, 3:51 pm | Grant Gillon

Council secretly pushing for SHA in Northcote Central since mid-2013. • Local residents submissions on Unitary Plan to be sidelined by SHA process. • Individual Local Board member lobbied for SHA in Northcote without backing of Board. More >>

Absolute Betrayal of Bayswater and Belmont Communities

Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 3:27 pm | Grant Gillon

“Yesterday the communities of Bayswater and Belmont and environs have been betrayed by those elected to represent their interests” said an outraged Grant Gillon today. More >>

Northcote, Highbury Local Shopping Centres Ready for Sale

Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 4:35 pm | Grant Gillon

“Council owned property at both the Northcote and Highbury town centres are apparently been readied for sale after the election” said a concerned Grant Gillon today. More >>

What’s the Real Plan in Resource Management Deal?

Friday, 28 September 2012, 4:19 pm | Grant Gillon

Dr. Grant Gillon, Member Kaipatiki Board What’s the Real Plan in Resource Management Deal? More >>

Another Body Blow to Local Board’s Budget

Friday, 31 August 2012, 2:41 pm | Grant Gillon

“Kaipatiki is being subjected to more dramatic cuts just a few weeks after the Board was successful in regaining some lost transport budget." said Kaipatiki Local Board member Grant Gillon today. More >>

Auckland Transport Back Tracks on Board Projects

Friday, 3 August 2012, 2:23 pm | Grant Gillon

“The latest transport budget allocation to Kaipatiki Local Board will be welcomed by our community." said Kaipatiki Local Board member Grant Gillon today. “It shows that the Auckland Council has listened to our community’s concerns.” More >>

Follow the Money in Auckland Planning

Friday, 13 July 2012, 4:08 pm | Grant Gillon

“I was shocked to discover that millions of dollars allocated to protect North Shore heritage evaporated during the transition to amalgamation” said Grant Gillon today. More >>

Heritage Concerns Continue in Auckland Planning

Friday, 29 June 2012, 4:17 pm | Grant Gillon

“Local residents are in shock at the latest proposals from Auckland Council again threatening local heritage." said Kaipatiki Local Board member Grant Gillon today. “I am fielding many calls from concerned and furious residents that have noticed ... More >>

Grant Gillon Welcomes Rejection Of High-Rise Plans

Friday, 18 May 2012, 9:23 am | Grant Gillon

“I am delighted that the Kaipatiki Local Board has listened to the community and rejected proceeding on the proposed plan change for Highbury" said Kaipatiki Local Board member Grant Gillon today. More >>

Kaipatiki Community Big Loser in Auckland Plan

Thursday, 17 May 2012, 1:23 pm | Grant Gillon

“I am still in shock at the Auckland Council’s proposals to fund the Kaipatiki Local Board at the lowest level out of all 21 Boards" said Kaipatiki Local Board member Grant Gillon today. More >>

Kaipatiki Set to Lose Millions from Park Budget.

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 2:34 pm | Grant Gillon

“I am outraged that plans seem to be in process to extract Millions of dollars from Kaipatiki Local Board's park acquisition budget and spend it in another Board's area" said Kaipatiki Local Board member today. More >>

Anti-Heritage Attitude Alive and Well on the Shore

Friday, 29 July 2011, 9:44 am | Grant Gillon

“This week will go down in history that the tide turned against heritage on the North Shore...a dark time for local communities." Kaipatiki Local Board elected member Dr. Grant Gillon said today. More >>

Officials Keep Local Board at Bay

Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 12:02 pm | Grant Gillon

“I am appalled that Council officials seem prepared to determine what the Local Boards can or cannot even discuss at meetings" Kaipatiki Local Board elected member Dr. Grant Gillon said today. More >>

Conservation Approved for Devonport Bear Garden

Thursday, 7 October 2010, 11:51 am | Grant Gillon

“I am delighted that Council has agreed to assist owners in conserving the historic Bear Garden Wall in Devonport” said North Shore City councillor and Chair of the Strategy and Finance Committee, Grant Gillon. More >>

Civil Defence Proposals a Disaster In The Making!

Sunday, 15 August 2010, 11:49 am | Grant Gillon

"Secret proposals leaked today reveal that the Auckland Transition Agency is proposing to close North Shore’s Civil Defence Operations Centre on East Coast Road," said Grant Gillon. More >>

Watercare must come clean over water plans!

Friday, 13 August 2010, 2:47 pm | Grant Gillon

“North Shore and other residents across the region have a right to know what plans Watercare has to increase their water costs.” North Shore City councillor and Strategy and Finance Committee Chairman Dr. Grant Gillon said today. More >>

Watercare must come clean over water plans!

Friday, 13 August 2010, 2:47 pm | Grant Gillon

“North Shore and other residents across the region have a right to know what plans Watercare has to increase their water costs.” North Shore City councillor and Strategy and Finance Committee Chairman Dr. Grant Gillon said today. More >>

Democrat Leader stands aside at Democrat Conf.

Monday, 14 October 2002, 9:43 am | Grant Gillon

The Democrats at their Annual Conference have decided not to apply for membership, as a party, of the Progressives: 34 votes to 25. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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