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.

Candidates

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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

Elliot Weir

Otago Regional Councillor

Elliot Weir

Otago Regional Councillor

Why I'm standing

From unfinished business with public transport improvements and the land and water regional plan, to new plans, strategies and government legislation on the horizon, I feel like there's still work for me to do on council so I'm keen to go another round.

About me

I have the ecological background to make evidence-based decisions, the experience on council to get things done, and the connections to communities whose voices are not always heard around the council table.

My priorities
  1. Invest in more frequent and reliable buses that start earlier, finish later and remain affordable.
  2. Implement robust environmental planning that protects biodiversity above short-term private profit.
  3. Provide meaningful support to community groups and organisations to restore habitat and biodiversity.
Current role

Otago Regional Councillor

Residence

South Dunedin

Age

24

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Why I'm standing

From unfinished business with public transport improvements and the land and water regional plan, to new plans, strategies and government legislation on the horizon, I feel like there's still work for me to do on council so I'm keen to go another round.

About me

I have the ecological background to make evidence-based decisions, the experience on council to get things done, and the connections to communities whose voices are not always heard around the council table.

My priorities
  1. Invest in more frequent and reliable buses that start earlier, finish later and remain affordable.
  2. Implement robust environmental planning that protects biodiversity above short-term private profit.
  3. Provide meaningful support to community groups and organisations to restore habitat and biodiversity.
Current role

Otago Regional Councillor

Residence

South Dunedin

Age

24

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