was unsuccessful, being defeated by the two incumbent councillors. Publishing Gillon's published works include: United to Protect: An Historical Account of the Auckland Fire Brigade, 1848–1985 Where There's Smoke, an exposé of insurance evasion in relation to The Fire Service He has also contributed chapters to other works, including: New Zealand Government and Politics, chapters with Ray Miller on the role of an MP The Baubles of Office: The New Zealand General Election of 2005, a chapter on The Progressives Personal Gillon and his family have been long-term residents of the North Shore. Gillon also performs community work and previously a trustee of the Birkenhead Licensing Trust, Northart, Birkenhead-Northcote Glenfield Community Trust and other community organisations. His daughter, Paula, is also active in Auckland local body politics; having been elected in 2001 to the North Shore City Council two weeks after reaching the required age of eighteen. Paula currently serves on the Kaipatiki Local Board and the Birkenhead Licensing Trust. Grant Gillon's eldest son,John, serves as Chair of the Kaipatiki Local Board. Gillon has a master's degree in Public Policy and a PhD in Public Policy. References 1954 births Living people Alliance (New Zealand political party) MPs Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives Leaders of political parties in New Zealand New Zealand Democratic Party for Social Credit politicians Jim Anderton's Progressive Party politicians New Zealand list MPs New Zealand farmers North Shore City Councillors Auckland University of Technology faculty Unsuccessful candidates in the 1993 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 2002 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 2005 New Zealand general election 21st-century New Zealand politicians