I first owned land on the Barrier in 1982, when I barged a dismantled church to Tryphena for our Little Goat property and fell in love with this place, the peace, the people, the untouched natural environment. In 2018, with the help of many talented locals, we built our permanent home in Kaitoke Lane, to where our six adult children often return and head for the surf! Since moving from architecture, I’m building a jam business based on sustainability principles, and now working with Aotea businesses to make the enterprise part of the island’s offering. I have always been involved in community organizations, e.g. Grey Lynn Community Board, and my professional experience included working on Auckland Council strategies in the Unitary Plan: infrastructure, resilience, flood protection and density. I am committed to a bold future for Aotea, advocating for the Gulf, and protecting the character of this special place. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-heap-232453363/