2022

Otago Regional Council

Dunedin Constituency
The Otago Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Six councillors will be elected from the Dunedin constituency. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Otago Regional Council election.

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Bryan Scott

Bryan Scott

Mathew Kiore

Mathew Kiore

Elliot Weir

Elliot Weir

Geoff Lyell

Geoff Lyell

Gretchen Robertson

Gretchen Robertson

Alan Somerville

Alan Somerville

Tim Mepham

Tim Mepham

James Cockle

James Cockle

Ross Davies

Ross Davies

Bill Southworth

Bill Southworth

Jenn (Slime) Shulzitski

Jenn (Slime) Shulzitski

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Andrew Noone

Andrew Noone

Malcolm Budd

Malcolm Budd

Watson Pita

Watson Pita

James Cockle

Independent

James Cockle

Independent

Why I'm standing

I have a strong belief we can live in a way which restores nature and it's ability to provide for us, which ensures we all have enough to thrive and live fulfilling lives. However, I can see that without making big changes to the way we currently do things, we will continue to destroy our life support system and increase the gap between rich and poor. We have years not decades to turn things round.

About me

I am good at working with other people, even when we strongly disagree and I have a good sense of humour.

My priorities
  1. Free and frequent public transport.
  2. Eliminate waste and heal the soil.
  3. Restore our rivers, waterways, groundwater and sea.
Before politics

Software Developer

Residence

Dunedin central

Age

45

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Why I'm standing

I have a strong belief we can live in a way which restores nature and it's ability to provide for us, which ensures we all have enough to thrive and live fulfilling lives. However, I can see that without making big changes to the way we currently do things, we will continue to destroy our life support system and increase the gap between rich and poor. We have years not decades to turn things round.

About me

I am good at working with other people, even when we strongly disagree and I have a good sense of humour.

My priorities
  1. Free and frequent public transport.
  2. Eliminate waste and heal the soil.
  3. Restore our rivers, waterways, groundwater and sea.
Before politics

Software Developer

Residence

Dunedin central

Age

45

Connect via

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