Great Barrier residents are worried about an increase of helicopters in their skies. 

There have been five helipad applications in the past five months – after none before.  

Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Chair, Izzy Fordham, told Heather du Plessis-Allan helicopters don't fit the fabric of their community. 

She says she is unsure why helipad applications are on the rise. 

“We’re kind of a bit of a different community over here, a little more alternative, and very environmental as well, and we’re off the grid.” 

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