Mayor of Dunedin

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Dunedin City Council mayoral election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Support the Dunedin City Council waste minimisation plan, over and above the provision of waste management and minimisation facilities and services.

    Support the Halo Project pest programmes, to further protect places of significance like the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.

    Adopt the Kai Tahu ki te Otago natural management plan to holistically manage biodiversity from the mountains to the sea.

  • Increase regulation, monitoring and enforcement at Tomahawk Lagoon and Kaikorai Stream.

    More publicity and support for predator-free initiatives including householder incentives.

    Launch four plastic recycling projects in sequence. Investigate incineration more closely.

  • Dunedin has a reputation for being the wildlife capital of NZ. Our actions need to be sustainable to protect it for future generations.

    Clean drinking water is something every resident in our city should expect and receive. We need to continue to upgrade our infrastructure.

    Waste is a major issue for all cities. I think we need to look for innovative solutions to create business opportunities from this problem.

  • Continue action on 2030 zero carbon emissions goal.

    Continue work with St Clair – St Kilda coastal plan to ensure future of South Dunedin.

    Continue delivering on environment strategy.

  • Continue to support the Predator Free 2050 project.

    Drive waste minimisation by resourcing community scale waste diversion opportunities, to sit alongside the new kerbside recycling service.

    Build more green spaces into our urban environments.

  • Lower the level of fluoride and other chemicals in the water supply.

    Maintain water sovereignty. Oppose the Three Waters, the centralisation of our water infrastructure.

    Take down 5G towers, as they increase obesity and cancer rates among those living within one km of them.

  • Protect our infrastructure from being taken out of local control.

    Enhance water quality options for areas of our city that are not on reticulated supply.

    Engage more with Forest and Bird and other groups to support the work they do.

  • I am absolutely opposed to the Three Waters and I consider it corporate theft. Councils need to maintain control of these assets.

    NZ imports ~70% of its food and beverages. This is where most of the waste is. To minimise this we need to encourage local food production.

  • Commit to delivering 2020 Waste Minimisation Strategy, work with community and businesses to deliver better outcomes.

    Increase funding for biodiversity and nature projects to create a "Green Eden" and be a world leader in environmental stewardship.

    Deliver the current environment strategy to focus on strategic outcomes. Restart the partnership group to ensure focus on objectives.

  • Support the Dunedin City Council waste minimisation plan, over and above the provision of waste management and minimisation facilities and services.

    Support the Halo Project pest programmes, to further protect places of significance like the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.

    Adopt the Kai Tahu ki te Otago natural management plan to holistically manage biodiversity from the mountains to the sea.

  • Increase regulation, monitoring and enforcement at Tomahawk Lagoon and Kaikorai Stream.

    More publicity and support for predator-free initiatives including householder incentives.

    Launch four plastic recycling projects in sequence. Investigate incineration more closely.

  • Dunedin has a reputation for being the wildlife capital of NZ. Our actions need to be sustainable to protect it for future generations.

    Clean drinking water is something every resident in our city should expect and receive. We need to continue to upgrade our infrastructure.

    Waste is a major issue for all cities. I think we need to look for innovative solutions to create business opportunities from this problem.

  • Continue action on 2030 zero carbon emissions goal.

    Continue work with St Clair – St Kilda coastal plan to ensure future of South Dunedin.

    Continue delivering on environment strategy.

  • Continue to support the Predator Free 2050 project.

    Drive waste minimisation by resourcing community scale waste diversion opportunities, to sit alongside the new kerbside recycling service.

    Build more green spaces into our urban environments.

  • Lower the level of fluoride and other chemicals in the water supply.

    Maintain water sovereignty. Oppose the Three Waters, the centralisation of our water infrastructure.

    Take down 5G towers, as they increase obesity and cancer rates among those living within one km of them.

  • Protect our infrastructure from being taken out of local control.

    Enhance water quality options for areas of our city that are not on reticulated supply.

    Engage more with Forest and Bird and other groups to support the work they do.

  • I am absolutely opposed to the Three Waters and I consider it corporate theft. Councils need to maintain control of these assets.

    NZ imports ~70% of its food and beverages. This is where most of the waste is. To minimise this we need to encourage local food production.

  • Commit to delivering 2020 Waste Minimisation Strategy, work with community and businesses to deliver better outcomes.

    Increase funding for biodiversity and nature projects to create a "Green Eden" and be a world leader in environmental stewardship.

    Deliver the current environment strategy to focus on strategic outcomes. Restart the partnership group to ensure focus on objectives.