Mayor of Dunedin
Mandy Mayhem-Bullock
Community board elected member and executive committee LGNZ
Mandy Mayhem-Bullock
Community board elected member and executive committee LGNZ
Why I'm standing
I am passionate about a beautiful Ōtepoti for all, inclusive and accessible. I find great satisfaction in local community initiatives and development. Communication and engagement are my strengths. I coordinate the North Coast Voluntary Community Emergency Response group working with Civil Defence. I am passionate about resilience for our communities. My governance background gives me a good understanding of how council works. I look forward to serving the people of Dunedin.
About me
Born and raised in the Dunedin area. Currently the Chair of Keep Dunedin Beautiful and Deputy Chair of Keep New Zealand Beautiful. I have served six years as an elected member of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board, elected zone representative for community board LGNZ, I sit on a Otago Advisory committee for FENZ, office bearer on many committees, events coordinator, and marriage celebrant. I am also a carer, supporting people in their homes (aged to disabled).
My priorities
- Wellbeing focus – government reforms will change the way council operates, opportunity to focus on wellbeing.
- DCC taking a strategic approach, considering social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing.
- Strengthen resilience in our communities – risk reduction and readiness focus. Supporting vulnerable.
Current role
Community board elected member and executive committee LGNZ
Before politics
Celebrant and event coordinator
Residence
Waitati, Dunedin
Age
49
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Why I'm standing
I am passionate about a beautiful Ōtepoti for all, inclusive and accessible. I find great satisfaction in local community initiatives and development. Communication and engagement are my strengths. I coordinate the North Coast Voluntary Community Emergency Response group working with Civil Defence. I am passionate about resilience for our communities. My governance background gives me a good understanding of how council works. I look forward to serving the people of Dunedin.
About me
Born and raised in the Dunedin area. Currently the Chair of Keep Dunedin Beautiful and Deputy Chair of Keep New Zealand Beautiful. I have served six years as an elected member of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board, elected zone representative for community board LGNZ, I sit on a Otago Advisory committee for FENZ, office bearer on many committees, events coordinator, and marriage celebrant. I am also a carer, supporting people in their homes (aged to disabled).
My priorities
- Wellbeing focus – government reforms will change the way council operates, opportunity to focus on wellbeing.
- DCC taking a strategic approach, considering social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing.
- Strengthen resilience in our communities – risk reduction and readiness focus. Supporting vulnerable.
Current role
Community board elected member and executive committee LGNZ
Before politics
Celebrant and event coordinator
Residence
Waitati, Dunedin
Age
49
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