Mayor
Battling apathy over local government
7 Aug 2025
It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for this year's elections are up.
Beware of the zero rates rise promise
26 May 2025
Local councils have more effect on our daily lives than policies from the Beehive. But more than half of eligible voters fail to have their say on who represents them.
Dunedin ratepayers shocked by resignation of deputy mayor
12 Sep 2023
Dunedin ratepayers are shocked by the resignation of deputy mayor Sophie Barker, who says it was untenable to stay in the role. She says the breach of a confidential council meeting last month was the… Audio
