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
Doug Hall
Why I'm standing
I am running because I want to see Dunedin's future built on practical solutions, common sense, and long-term planning. I believe the council should focus on delivering core services well, listening to its residents, and making decisions that work for everyone. I care deeply about our city and want to ensure it remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
About me
I bring real-world problem-solving skills from running a local business and working closely with people from all walks of life. I listen carefully, act decisively, and believe in fair, transparent decision-making. My experience has taught me the value of communication, accountability, and following through on commitments to the community.
My priorities
- Get up to date with maintenance on essential services to ensure reliability and safety.
- Upgrade ageing infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing and changing city.
- Improve road maintenance to reduce hazards and keep transport networks safe and reliable.
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