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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Cyndee Elder
Building Kotahitaka
Paul Williams
Sue Todd
Independent
Lianna Macfarlane
Independent
Lee Vandervis
Independent
Sophie Barker
Independent - working for you
Jen Olsen
The Radical Action Faction
Marie Laufiso
Building Kotahitaka
Cherry Lucas
Independent
Karl Hart
Lily Warring
Green Party
Anthony Kenny
ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.
Marian Poole
Mickey Treadwell
Green Party
Doug Hall
Andrew Simms
Future Dunedin
Conrad Stedman
Future Dunedin
Pamela Taylor
Independent
Jo Galer
Future Dunedin
Rebecca (Bex) Twemlow
Future Dunedin
Christine Garey
Independent
Jett Groshinski
Labour
Brent Weatherall
David Milne
Independent
Russell Lund
Independent
Benedict Ong
Lachlan Akers
Robert Hamlin
Independent
Lync Aronson
Independent-Fully Funded City Council
Jarrod Hodson
Future Dunedin
Richard Knights
Independent
Steve Walker
Labour
Rose Finnie
Green Party
Carmen Houlahan
Independent
Evelyn Robertson
Independent
Andrew Whiley
Independent
Amy Taylor
Future Dunedin
Bill Acklin
Independent
Jules Radich
Independent
Tony Bennett
Anna Knight
Building Kotahitaka
Daniel Rooney
Rachel Brazil
Future Dunedin
Bruce Ranga
Future Dunedin
Marita Johnson
Independent
Mandy Mayhem
Paul Pope
Independent
Heike Cebulla-Elder
John Chambers
Your Health Candidate
Jim O'Malley
Independent
Hugh O'Neill
Independent
Sarah Davie-Nitis
Independent
Andrew Sutton
Future Dunedin
Kevin Gilbert
Independent
Carmen Houlahan
Why I'm standing
I believe our city has huge potential. I recognise we are a city of firsts and were once the powerhouse of the country. I think we can achieve this again particularly in the tech sector with weightless exports, more jobs and an economic boost for a better future for your children and mine.
About me
I am open, honest and fair with two terms of experience on council. I am a former journalist and have not been afraid to ask hard questions and push for transparency. I hold a masters in business entrepreneurship which helps me to see problems as opportunities. I am a member of the Institute of Directors and Dunedin Rotary. I am married to Mike and have two teenage children. I answer only to the people of Dunedin.
My priorities
- Put pressure on government to build Dunedin's hospital to the design that was promised.
- Keep spending focused and disciplined, keeping rates sustainable while still investing.
- Support the arts sector to build a professional theatre to ensure the city is vibrant and liveable.
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