John Gillon
New ZealandpoliticianMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%John Gillon is the Chair of the Kaipātiki Local Board in Auckland, New Zealand. He is involved in local governance and community issues, advocating for the needs of his constituents. Recently, he was in the news due to his comments regarding a burst water main that led to the formation of a sinkhole in Beach Haven, highlighting the impact on local infrastructure and the community.
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John Gillon opposed Mayor Brown's rates hike and emphasized the role of councillors in representing their wards.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown grilled by unhappy councillors following demotionsNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
Councillor John Gillon also lost a separate proposed amendment regarding planning rules.
Auckland planning future: Councillors vote for ‘hybrid’ model with high rises in inner city hubsNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
John Gillon proposed an amendment to reduce the rates rise, which was debated among councillors.
Auckland councillors should know there’s no HR department in the court of public opinion - Tom DillaneNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
John Gillon is a North Shore councillor who raised concerns about the motion regarding extra concerts.
Auckland Council backs more Eden Park concerts ‘in principle’ after debateNew Zealand· 2025-11-27
John Gillon has a long history in local and national politics and is focused on community issues.
New Auckland councillor Victoria Short reflects on journey from teenage pregnancy and surviving domestic violence to politicsNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
John Gillon replaced outgoing councillor Chris Darby and has been chair of the Kaipātiki Local Board for eight years.
Auckland election upset as Victoria Short breaks once-unshakeable Albany allianceNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
John Gillon campaigned to undo many of Wayne Brown's achievements and beat Brown's candidate Danielle Grant.
Local elections 2025: What will Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown do now?New Zealand· 2025-10-12
John Gillon, Kaipātiki Local Board chairman, expressed disappointment over the theft of the life-saving device.
Former All Blacks doctor John ‘Doc’ Mayhew’s donated defibrillator stolen from shopfrontNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
John Gillon from the Kaipātiki board said the golf club proposal needs to be looked at.
A happy outcome for Takapuna golf?New Zealand· 2025-04-04
John Gillon, Chair of the Kaipātiki Local Board, said the burst water main caused a sinkhole.
Burst water main leads to sinkhole opening up on road in Auckland’s Beach HavenNew Zealand· 2025-03-20