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.

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 for permanent return of the Southerner passenger rail service between Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

    Collaborate with Otago Regional Council on an airport–city bus route, with possibility of additional services for students around peak semester travel times.

    Improve cycling and walking infrastructure including the Albany Street pedestrian and cycle link and the Tunnels Trail completion.

  • Establish a direct public bus service between the city centre, university and Dunedin Airport.

    Expand safe walking and cycling networks that connect neighbourhoods, the university and the central city.

    Work with ORC and central government to deliver reliable, affordable public transport across Dunedin.

  • Work with the Otago Regional Council to ensure a reliable public transport system.

    Encourage cycle and pedestrian spaces while balancing the needs of car access and business.

    Consider carefully the one-way system traffic given the hospital rebuild and ensure sufficient parking for staff and whānau.

  • Work with central government and Transport NZ to look at options for reducing congestion into and out of Mosgiel.

    Work with local businesses to establish appropriate infrastructure around the central city for parking and public transport.

  • Focus transport budgets on fixing potholes, resurfacing roads and upgrading key routes.

    Let people choose how they travel and stop social engineering through anti-car policies.

    Stop wasting money on cycleways, speed bumps and parking cuts that slow us all down.

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

  • Continue the amazing work already done on the walking and cycling networks in and around Dunedin.

    Promote passenger rail as an environmentally friendly mode of transport, both locally and interregionally.

    Work with regional council to provide public transport solutions that work for all users and advocate for longer bus hours as appropriate.

  • 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.

  • Complete cycling links which improve safety within reasonable cost projections.

    Make a parking plan for the city centre and new hospital a priority in time for its opening.

    Support rail transport locally and to cities north and south.

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

    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.

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

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

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

  • Make all connections needed to ensure a safe cycling network through the city and support bike trails north and south out of the city.

    Provide further opportunities for those with disabilities to move around the city with ease, including more mobility parks.

    Work with ORC to continue to improve public transport in the city to ensure real and affordable transport choice.

  • Advocate national government to assist the remapping of the cycleway on the one-way system to create more hospital and city parking.

    Conduct a full review of the new hospital's car parking availability.

    Investigate options for the return of inter-city passenger rail and urban commuter rail between Port Chalmers, Dunedin and Mosgiel.

  • Make public transport viable and affordable, develop bus hubs with car parks such as park and ride areas, and support train services.

    Provide more car parks, addressing the lack of parking planned, especially for elderly and disabled people who cannot walk far for hospital appointments.

    Provide staff car parks at the airport.

  • 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.

  • Invest in appropriate dedicated cycle and walking lanes and use the slow street system as cycle usage continues to increase.

    Invest in safe connections to the around-the-harbour shared path, arguably the world's best.

    Work with NZTA during the hospital rebuild to make sure cycling and walking access is a priority for staff and patients alike.

  • Connect the cycleways from Port Chalmers to Mosgiel to provide safe, sustainable and alternative means of transport.

    Ensure an integrated and seamless public transport system in and around the city, including an airport bus and a George Street bus.

    Wholeheartedly back the return of the Southerner and regional trains to Port Chalmers, Invercargill or Christchurch or further.

  • 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.

  • Eliminate cycle paths on urban public roads, which are underutilised and dangerous, especially at junctions.

    Eliminate Lime and any other kind of self-propelled scooter from public sidewalks and paths, whether stationary or moving. Do the same for bikes.

    Replace arrow signs painted on the road at junctions, which are useless, with arrow plates on the traffic lights or freestanding signs.

  • Stop spending any more on cycle tracks.

    Support intercity passenger train routes.

    Use smaller buses and consider trams.

  • Expand range of tracks and trails for recreational cyclists and walkers.

    Promote Gold Coast connection and expand the number of international flights.

    Work to improve public transport provision and usage with the on-demand service and a loop bus.

  • Ensure road safety for all traffic members through educating car drivers about other transport users.

    Establish shared car and bike schemes for Otepoti.

    Increase access to active transport modes through reducing speed and creating shared spaces to reduce traffic congestion.

  • Improve a safe and convenient network for active transport.

    Increase the number of reduced traffic streets and reduce speed limits around the city.

    Work with the ORC to develop a public transport strategy that covers the city in a way that supports reduced use of private vehicles.

  • Advocate for freight from the inland port development to be moved by rail to Port Otago to take the pressure off roads and reduce maintenance.

    Collaborate with ORC and national government to restore passenger rail as a viable public transport to raise revenue and reduce traffic.

    Diversify share path routes to make pedestrian and cycling commuting more viable for working residents and ensure safe routes for pedestrians.

  • Close cycleway gaps to ensure a completed and useful network and prioritise safety at crossings such as Portsmith Drive.

    Work to have the buses returned to DCC.

  • Advocate to central government for a return of a daily affordable Southerner train as a form of public transit.

    Investigate the viability of a city-owned carparking building in the central city.

    Prioritise communities and pedestrian safety in ongoing roading upgrades.

  • Create smart parking solutions, including better signage, payment options and short-stay parking to support local businesses.

    Expand safe walk-and-cycle infrastructure, including the Queenstown–Waihola shared path through to Dunedin.

  • Ensure young people can get around independently as a benchmark for other users by investing in public transport, walking and cycling.

    Explore options such as an electric bike loan scheme or on-demand bus service.

    Improve frequency, quality, safety and carbon footprint of public transport and investigate an electric city bus loop.

  • Cease all cycleways until Central Government subsidy is restored and then be very selective about any future ones.

    Remove cycleways on the one-way system and reroute via the university as the New Zealand Transport Agency considered this route unwise.

    Build a new two-three level parking structure on Dunedin City Council owned land adjacent to the railway station and reinstate many of the CBD carparks that were removed.

  • 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.

  • Advocate for permanent return of the Southerner passenger rail service between Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

    Collaborate with Otago Regional Council on an airport–city bus route, with possibility of additional services for students around peak semester travel times.

    Improve cycling and walking infrastructure including the Albany Street pedestrian and cycle link and the Tunnels Trail completion.

  • Establish a direct public bus service between the city centre, university and Dunedin Airport.

    Expand safe walking and cycling networks that connect neighbourhoods, the university and the central city.

    Work with ORC and central government to deliver reliable, affordable public transport across Dunedin.

  • Work with the Otago Regional Council to ensure a reliable public transport system.

    Encourage cycle and pedestrian spaces while balancing the needs of car access and business.

    Consider carefully the one-way system traffic given the hospital rebuild and ensure sufficient parking for staff and whānau.

  • Work with central government and Transport NZ to look at options for reducing congestion into and out of Mosgiel.

    Work with local businesses to establish appropriate infrastructure around the central city for parking and public transport.

  • Focus transport budgets on fixing potholes, resurfacing roads and upgrading key routes.

    Let people choose how they travel and stop social engineering through anti-car policies.

    Stop wasting money on cycleways, speed bumps and parking cuts that slow us all down.

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

  • Continue the amazing work already done on the walking and cycling networks in and around Dunedin.

    Promote passenger rail as an environmentally friendly mode of transport, both locally and interregionally.

    Work with regional council to provide public transport solutions that work for all users and advocate for longer bus hours as appropriate.

  • 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.

  • Complete cycling links which improve safety within reasonable cost projections.

    Make a parking plan for the city centre and new hospital a priority in time for its opening.

    Support rail transport locally and to cities north and south.

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

    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.

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

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

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

  • Make all connections needed to ensure a safe cycling network through the city and support bike trails north and south out of the city.

    Provide further opportunities for those with disabilities to move around the city with ease, including more mobility parks.

    Work with ORC to continue to improve public transport in the city to ensure real and affordable transport choice.

  • Advocate national government to assist the remapping of the cycleway on the one-way system to create more hospital and city parking.

    Conduct a full review of the new hospital's car parking availability.

    Investigate options for the return of inter-city passenger rail and urban commuter rail between Port Chalmers, Dunedin and Mosgiel.

  • Make public transport viable and affordable, develop bus hubs with car parks such as park and ride areas, and support train services.

    Provide more car parks, addressing the lack of parking planned, especially for elderly and disabled people who cannot walk far for hospital appointments.

    Provide staff car parks at the airport.

  • 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.

  • Invest in appropriate dedicated cycle and walking lanes and use the slow street system as cycle usage continues to increase.

    Invest in safe connections to the around-the-harbour shared path, arguably the world's best.

    Work with NZTA during the hospital rebuild to make sure cycling and walking access is a priority for staff and patients alike.

  • Connect the cycleways from Port Chalmers to Mosgiel to provide safe, sustainable and alternative means of transport.

    Ensure an integrated and seamless public transport system in and around the city, including an airport bus and a George Street bus.

    Wholeheartedly back the return of the Southerner and regional trains to Port Chalmers, Invercargill or Christchurch or further.

  • 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.

  • Eliminate cycle paths on urban public roads, which are underutilised and dangerous, especially at junctions.

    Eliminate Lime and any other kind of self-propelled scooter from public sidewalks and paths, whether stationary or moving. Do the same for bikes.

    Replace arrow signs painted on the road at junctions, which are useless, with arrow plates on the traffic lights or freestanding signs.

  • Stop spending any more on cycle tracks.

    Support intercity passenger train routes.

    Use smaller buses and consider trams.

  • Expand range of tracks and trails for recreational cyclists and walkers.

    Promote Gold Coast connection and expand the number of international flights.

    Work to improve public transport provision and usage with the on-demand service and a loop bus.

  • Ensure road safety for all traffic members through educating car drivers about other transport users.

    Establish shared car and bike schemes for Otepoti.

    Increase access to active transport modes through reducing speed and creating shared spaces to reduce traffic congestion.

  • Improve a safe and convenient network for active transport.

    Increase the number of reduced traffic streets and reduce speed limits around the city.

    Work with the ORC to develop a public transport strategy that covers the city in a way that supports reduced use of private vehicles.

  • Advocate for freight from the inland port development to be moved by rail to Port Otago to take the pressure off roads and reduce maintenance.

    Collaborate with ORC and national government to restore passenger rail as a viable public transport to raise revenue and reduce traffic.

    Diversify share path routes to make pedestrian and cycling commuting more viable for working residents and ensure safe routes for pedestrians.

  • Close cycleway gaps to ensure a completed and useful network and prioritise safety at crossings such as Portsmith Drive.

    Work to have the buses returned to DCC.

  • Advocate to central government for a return of a daily affordable Southerner train as a form of public transit.

    Investigate the viability of a city-owned carparking building in the central city.

    Prioritise communities and pedestrian safety in ongoing roading upgrades.

  • Create smart parking solutions, including better signage, payment options and short-stay parking to support local businesses.

    Expand safe walk-and-cycle infrastructure, including the Queenstown–Waihola shared path through to Dunedin.

  • Ensure young people can get around independently as a benchmark for other users by investing in public transport, walking and cycling.

    Explore options such as an electric bike loan scheme or on-demand bus service.

    Improve frequency, quality, safety and carbon footprint of public transport and investigate an electric city bus loop.

  • Cease all cycleways until Central Government subsidy is restored and then be very selective about any future ones.

    Remove cycleways on the one-way system and reroute via the university as the New Zealand Transport Agency considered this route unwise.

    Build a new two-three level parking structure on Dunedin City Council owned land adjacent to the railway station and reinstate many of the CBD carparks that were removed.

  • 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.