2025 Local Elections

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.

Candidates

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Carmen Houlahan

Dunedin city councillor

Carmen Houlahan

Dunedin city councillor

Why I'm standing

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Current role

Dunedin city councillor

Before politics

Journalist/promotions manager

Residence

St Leonards

Age

55

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Why I'm standing

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About me

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My priorities

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Current role

Dunedin city councillor

Before politics

Journalist/promotions manager

Residence

St Leonards

Age

55

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