NZ Local Elections 2025

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 12 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). five councillors will be elected from the Dunedin  constituency. 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 Otago Regional Council election.

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Tim Mepham

Tim Mepham

Independent

Andrew Noone

Andrew Noone

Independent

Elliot Weir

Elliot Weir

Chanel Gardner

Chanel Gardner

Alan Somerville

Alan Somerville

Green Party

Phil Glassey

Phil Glassey

Independent

James Cockle

James Cockle

The Radical Action Faction

Alex King

Alex King

Gretchen Robertson

Gretchen Robertson

Hilary Calvert

Hilary Calvert

Vision Otago

Alex King

Alex King

Why I'm standing

I was concerned by international events; wars, polarisation and rejection of science. While our politics is not as bad, we face some of the same pressures and I wanted to stand up for good governance.

About me

I have represented the community before as a board member at Logan Park High School and at the Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School. I have strong financial governance skills and have served on the boards of a credit union and a property development company. I have served the community through the Bus Users Support Group Otago and the Transition Valley group in North East Valley.

My priorities
  1. Prepare for shocks from the ailing international economy and the end of economic growth.
  2. Ensure the wellbeing of all people in Otago and the health of ecosystems.
  3. Reduce inequality between residents.
Residence

Mornington

Age

56

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Why I'm standing

I was concerned by international events; wars, polarisation and rejection of science. While our politics is not as bad, we face some of the same pressures and I wanted to stand up for good governance.

About me

I have represented the community before as a board member at Logan Park High School and at the Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School. I have strong financial governance skills and have served on the boards of a credit union and a property development company. I have served the community through the Bus Users Support Group Otago and the Transition Valley group in North East Valley.

My priorities
  1. Prepare for shocks from the ailing international economy and the end of economic growth.
  2. Ensure the wellbeing of all people in Otago and the health of ecosystems.
  3. Reduce inequality between residents.
Residence

Mornington

Age

56

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