Greater Dunedin
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Greater Dunedin is a local body
ticket
in Dunedin
, New Zealand
. The ticket was formed in 2007 and contested the 2010 Dunedin local elections
.
, Kate Wilson and Chris Staynes. They along with six other Greater Dunedin candidates ran for council in 2010. Dave Cull was elected mayor
.
Dave Cull voted against the construction of the new Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza as did Wilson with Staynes supporting it. Since then all three councilors have objected to the stadium. Cull is undecided on whether or not Carisbrook
should be kept as a future sporting venue.
Local government
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Ticket (election)
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in Dunedin
Dunedin
Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. It is considered to be one of the four main urban centres of New Zealand for historic, cultural, and geographic reasons. Dunedin was the largest city by territorial land area until...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
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. The ticket was formed in 2007 and contested the 2010 Dunedin local elections
Dunedin local elections, 2010
The Dunedin local elections, 2010 were part of the New Zealand local elections, 2010, to elect members to sub-national councils and boards. The Dunedin elections are used to elect the Mayor of Dunedin and to elect councilors to the Dunedin City Council...
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Councillors
Prior to the 2010 election there were three Greater Dunedin Councillors: Dave CullDave Cull
David Charles "Dave" Cull, QSO JP is the mayor of the city of Dunedin in New Zealand. He became the 57th Mayor of Dunedin in October 2010.-Early life and career before politics:...
, Kate Wilson and Chris Staynes. They along with six other Greater Dunedin candidates ran for council in 2010. Dave Cull was elected mayor
Dunedin mayoral election, 2010
The Dunedin mayoral election, 2010 occurred on Saturday, 9 October 2010 and was conducted under the Single Transferable Voting system.The candidates for mayor included Peter Chin, the incumbent who contested for a third consecutive term. He faced six other candidates...
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Policies
- Fiscal responsibility
- Environmentally friendly
- Economic development
- Reduce compliance costs
- Preserving heritage infrastructure
Dave Cull voted against the construction of the new Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza as did Wilson with Staynes supporting it. Since then all three councilors have objected to the stadium. Cull is undecided on whether or not Carisbrook
Carisbrook
Carisbrook was a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand. The city's main domestic and international rugby union venue, it has also been used for other sports such as cricket, football, rugby league and motocross. Carisbrook has also hosted a Joe Cocker concert and frequently hosted pre-game...
should be kept as a future sporting venue.