Each candidate was also asked which issue should be top of mind for anybody yet to vote.
Cr Lee Vandervis suggested focusing on what might be done about big issues: Dunedin City Council "unsustainable rates and debt increases and the useless Otago Regional Council."
Cr Sophie Barker said even voting for just one person would be having a say.
"I know people have been a bit confused by the number of candidates, so vote for those you know and trust to represent you around the council table."
Value-for-money rates were top of mind, but people also needed to consider "who can make Dunedin the best place to live for them and their families".
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said a few votes could decide who would have a place at the council table
— "the vital thing we need is more jobs and higher incomes, which will raise everyone’s standard of living."
Cr Carmen Houlahan said this election was about "choosing steady, experienced leadership that will keep Dunedin moving forward".
Cr Mandy Mayhem said progressive and left-leaning candidates would do their best to put people first.
Mickey Treadwell’s advice was "think of the most vulnerable person you know: vote with their best interests in mind".
Doug Hall said affordability was key and Ruthven Allimrac said feeling overwhelmed about the state of local politics was valid, "but that inaction supports the status quo that is hurting our communities".
