Biggest spenders elected
The five biggest spenders vying for a seat at Dunedin's council table were elected — and the top two spent nearly $100,000 between them.
Local Body Elections
Big spenders in Dunedin election revealed
Big spenders in Dunedin election revealed
The five biggest spenders vying for a seat at Dunedin's council table have been revealed, with deputy mayor Christine Garey topping the list.
Councils are not there yet
Councils are not there yet
There is still some way to go before local government representation reflects our communities. Suggestions of a "youthquake" or "womanquake" after the recent elections may have over-egged the pudding.
Garey deputy, appointments made
Garey deputy, appointments made
"The city is in safe hands," says Dunedin's new deputy mayor, Christine Garey, as she prepares to take up the mantle of leadership.
Christine Garey appointed deputy mayor
Christine Garey appointed deputy mayor
Councillor Christine Garey has been appointed Dunedin's new deputy mayor.
One vote separates QLDC hopefuls; coin toss possible
One vote separates QLDC hopefuls; coin toss possible
When they say "every vote counts" they are not joking.
Hawkins extends margin in final results
Hawkins extends margin in final results
Dunedin Mayor-elect Aaron Hawkins has extended his winning margin again following the release of final election results this afternoon.
Final twist in Queenstown nailbiter
Final twist in Queenstown nailbiter
The nailbiting race for Queenstown's final council seat has taken another turn this afternoon.
Portobello teacher joins class of 2019
Portobello teacher joins class of 2019
Portobello School teacher Cheryl Neill is set to join the Otago Peninsula Community Board class of 2019-22.
Freshly elected members keen to get cracking
Freshly elected members keen to get cracking
Now that the dust from the local body elections has settled, West Harbour Community Board's two new members are keen to get stuck in to the issues.
Familiar face ready for Coast board seat
Familiar face ready for Coast board seat
After taking a break, a two-term Waikouaiti Coast Community Board member is making a return.
Moyle refreshed and energetic ahead of tenure
Moyle refreshed and energetic ahead of tenure
Green Island businessman and community stalwart John Moyle has returned to the Saddle Hill Community Board, after a three-year hiatus.
Board members determined to see improvements
Board members determined to see improvements
A community board member returning after a three-year gap wants to ensure Mosgiel gets its "fair share of the pie''.
Rail trail proponent now on board
Rail trail proponent now on board
A driving force behind the Otago Central Rail Trail is set to saddle up on the Strath Taieri Community Board for the first time.
No plans to stop hitching
No plans to stop hitching
Dunedin's next mayor has no plans to give up hitchhiking to work, despite his new job.
Not such a simple decision
Not such a simple decision
Appointing a chairman or chairwoman for the Otago Regional Council may not be as simple as in past terms. Reporter Jono Edwards speculates wildly on who its next leader might be.
Garey tipped as deputy
Garey tipped as deputy
Dunedin city councillor Christine Garey is saying little as others pick her as the frontrunner to become deputy mayor.
Final term likely for O'Malley
Final term likely for O'Malley
Dunedin city councillor Jim O'Malley says he is likely to walk away at the end of the next term, after missing out on the mayoralty and facing a difficult three years ahead.
Queenstown deputy role in mayor's hands
Queenstown deputy role in mayor's hands
A question mark hangs over whether or not Calum MacLeod will remain deputy mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District.
Chambers returns to interrupted SDHB role
Chambers returns to interrupted SDHB role
In 2015, before he was suddenly interrupted, John Chambers was a member of the Southern District Health Board.