NZ Local Elections 2025

Otago Regional Council

Dunstan 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). four councillors will be elected from the Dunstan  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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Neil Gillespie

Neil Gillespie

Matt Hollyer

Matt Hollyer

Amie Pont

Amie Pont

Independent

Nicky Rhodes

Nicky Rhodes

Vision Otago

Ben Farrell

Ben Farrell

Michael Laws

Michael Laws

Vision Otago

Gary Kelliher

Gary Kelliher

Vision Otago

Matt Hollyer

Matt Hollyer

Why I'm standing

There are wonderful people across this glorious region and they deserve council leadership that is effective, practical and community-focused to ensure an Otago that thrives: environmentally, socially and economically.

About me

A council functions through collective decision making. I am a collaborative thinker and seek positive outcomes that bring unity. Being an active member of the community over the past 28 years I have a wide network across business, conservation and sporting sectors so can bring a perspective to decision making that is relevant to the community.

My priorities
  1. Act for the long-lasting health of biodiversity at scale throughout the region.
  2. Improve communication and relevance about the impact council and people can make together.
  3. Collaborate with manawhenua and with communities to optimise positive impacts on our environment.
Residence

Queenstown

Age

51

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Why I'm standing

There are wonderful people across this glorious region and they deserve council leadership that is effective, practical and community-focused to ensure an Otago that thrives: environmentally, socially and economically.

About me

A council functions through collective decision making. I am a collaborative thinker and seek positive outcomes that bring unity. Being an active member of the community over the past 28 years I have a wide network across business, conservation and sporting sectors so can bring a perspective to decision making that is relevant to the community.

My priorities
  1. Act for the long-lasting health of biodiversity at scale throughout the region.
  2. Improve communication and relevance about the impact council and people can make together.
  3. Collaborate with manawhenua and with communities to optimise positive impacts on our environment.
Residence

Queenstown

Age

51

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