Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. 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 election.
Dunedin City Council candidates
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Peter Barron
Mandy Mayhem-Bullock
Veronica Jackman
Bill Acklin
Chris McBride
Lynnette Scott
Marie Laufiso
Carmen Houlahan
Cherry Lucas
David Benson-Pope
Christine Garey
Vick Veera
Kevin Gilbert
Pamela Taylor
Joy Davis
Sophie Barker
Robyn McLean
Richard Knights
Rob Waide
Chriss Hamilton
Randal Scott
Cheryl May Neill
Doug Hall Jr
Jules Radich
Tracey Pita
Jett Groshinski
Rachel Elder
Richard Seager
David Smith
Brent Weatherall
Bruce Mitchell
Marita Johnson
Michael Lee
Callum Steele
Jim O'Malley
Andrew Whiley
Malcolm Moncrief-Spittle
Nathan Gordon
Lee Vandervis
Steve Walker
Peter Barron
Why I'm standing
Democracy relies upon people like myself being prepared to stand for elected office and upon you and all citizens voting. I believe in public service. I am very concerned by the attempts by some groups such as anti-vax and anti-mandate to question and destroy our liberal democracy. The price of democracy is participation – that is why I am standing for election.
About me
I am proudly multicutural and multilingual. My politics are liberal and I support the Greens, Labour and Te Pati Māori. I was involved in student politics and protest movements against the Vietnam War, Aramoana, Springbok tour and Bastion Point. I was an elected DHB board member. I have owned and managed number of local businesses including pharmacies and the Huntsman Steakhouse. I have governance and management experience. Personal ethics and integrity are my core values.
My priorities
- Ensure generational investment in infrastructure to build a city for future generations.
- Honour and implement Te Tiriti o Waitangi including co-governance with Mana Whenua and Maata Waka.
- A public transport system that is frequent, flexible and serves the whole city.
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