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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Advocate to central government for the return of passenger rail and investigate commuter rail options.

    Advocate to Otago Regional Council for increased frequency and reliable bus services, free inner city loop bus and more electric buses.

    Invest in a multi-modal transport network with integrated affordable and safe options for people to get around and decrease emissions.

  • Get the buses back from the Otago Regional Council as the Dunedin City Council is the logical manager and understands locals' needs better.

    Prioritise fixing the gaps in the cycle system to get people safely cycling and decrease pressure on roads and parks.

    Redo the 2013 transport strategy to bring it to the 2025 world by creating a masterplan to deliver better outcomes and get the city flowing.

  • Advocate for the return of the Southerner passenger train between Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch.

    Complete the Albany Street Connection with the goal of establishing a continuous cycle route between the harbour mouth and Mosgiel.

    Work with the Otago Regional Council to establish an airport-to-city bus route and increase the frequency of buses on existing routes.

  • Create a new Dunedin city centre affordable car park space to allow workers and shoppers to find car parks easily.

    Get rid of the Otago Regional Council and have Dunedin City Council invest in Port Chalmers to create an improved inland port suitable for larger cargo ships.

    Reduce the use of road cones around the city, stop doing curve extensions and stop spending 300,000 dollars on speed bumps.

  • Disincentivise driving within the city alongside improving public transport.

    Stop actively supporting international tourism due to its effects on the climate.

    Work with central government to bring back passenger rail.

  • Connect Dunedin to the network of Otago trails, including the tunnel and Taieri Trail, to bring many low-carbon, high-value visitors to Dunedin.

    Ensure all transport infrastructure spending is equitable and delivers the best outcome for the most people by listening to communities.

    Pause central city cycleways and shared paths until the hospital is built and future demand is ascertained and revive the central city loop bus.

  • Continue the great work on pedestrian and cycle paths between Port Chalmers and Portobello.

    Expand public transport routes and frequency to underserved areas and take back the bus service and get it sorted.

    Improve road maintenance to reduce hazards and extend lifespan.

  • Review all recent changes to city centre parking to ensure support for local businesses and improve access for everyone.

  • Bring back commuter passenger rail between Dunedin and Mosgiel as well as the Southerner between Invercargill and Christchurch.

    Support funding to connect the Central Otago rail trail to Dunedin so visitors can stay and enjoy the city.

    Lobby ORC to improve bus services to be more frequent and more accessible.

    Lobby Otago Regional Council to improve its bus services with more frequent and more accessible buses.

  • Ban cars should there be another crash, in line with University of Otago bicycle policy.

    Create walking bus lanes on every major street.

    Push for more air and cruise ship traffic to ensure the climate is warm enough to grow our own chocolate.

  • Advocate to central government for the return of passenger rail and investigate commuter rail options.

    Advocate to Otago Regional Council for increased frequency and reliable bus services, free inner city loop bus and more electric buses.

    Invest in a multi-modal transport network with integrated affordable and safe options for people to get around and decrease emissions.

  • Get the buses back from the Otago Regional Council as the Dunedin City Council is the logical manager and understands locals' needs better.

    Prioritise fixing the gaps in the cycle system to get people safely cycling and decrease pressure on roads and parks.

    Redo the 2013 transport strategy to bring it to the 2025 world by creating a masterplan to deliver better outcomes and get the city flowing.

  • Advocate for the return of the Southerner passenger train between Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch.

    Complete the Albany Street Connection with the goal of establishing a continuous cycle route between the harbour mouth and Mosgiel.

    Work with the Otago Regional Council to establish an airport-to-city bus route and increase the frequency of buses on existing routes.

  • Create a new Dunedin city centre affordable car park space to allow workers and shoppers to find car parks easily.

    Get rid of the Otago Regional Council and have Dunedin City Council invest in Port Chalmers to create an improved inland port suitable for larger cargo ships.

    Reduce the use of road cones around the city, stop doing curve extensions and stop spending 300,000 dollars on speed bumps.

  • Disincentivise driving within the city alongside improving public transport.

    Stop actively supporting international tourism due to its effects on the climate.

    Work with central government to bring back passenger rail.

  • Connect Dunedin to the network of Otago trails, including the tunnel and Taieri Trail, to bring many low-carbon, high-value visitors to Dunedin.

    Ensure all transport infrastructure spending is equitable and delivers the best outcome for the most people by listening to communities.

    Pause central city cycleways and shared paths until the hospital is built and future demand is ascertained and revive the central city loop bus.

  • Continue the great work on pedestrian and cycle paths between Port Chalmers and Portobello.

    Expand public transport routes and frequency to underserved areas and take back the bus service and get it sorted.

    Improve road maintenance to reduce hazards and extend lifespan.

  • Review all recent changes to city centre parking to ensure support for local businesses and improve access for everyone.

  • Bring back commuter passenger rail between Dunedin and Mosgiel as well as the Southerner between Invercargill and Christchurch.

    Support funding to connect the Central Otago rail trail to Dunedin so visitors can stay and enjoy the city.

    Lobby ORC to improve bus services to be more frequent and more accessible.

    Lobby Otago Regional Council to improve its bus services with more frequent and more accessible buses.

  • Ban cars should there be another crash, in line with University of Otago bicycle policy.

    Create walking bus lanes on every major street.

    Push for more air and cruise ship traffic to ensure the climate is warm enough to grow our own chocolate.