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Concerns the build-up of candidates for October's election could split the vote of those challenging the status quo are unwarranted, University of Otago political studies lecturer Associate Prof Janine Hayward says.
First he was standing, then he announced his retirement, and then Clutha Mayor Juno Hayes yesterday said he had decided to stand for re-election after all.
Farmers' rates rises were the hot topic at a public forum for Waitaki mayoralty and Corriedale ward candidates held on Wednesday night at Five Forks.
Waitaki district councillor Rod Bidois has withdrawn his nomination for next month's local body elections.
If ever the voter "turnout" at local government elections is going to be high, it should be this year.
The season of candidates' meetings for the local government election is in full swing, with Opoho, Port Chalmers, Waikouaiti and Waitati all set to host meetings in the next week.
He's not your typical politician, and he's running an unconventional election campaign. He has no council experience and no money to fund his bid to be mayor. He doesn't even have a phone. Rachel Taylor quizzes Clutha District mayoral hopeful Barry Keith.
Rates, council spending and transparency were to the fore when five Dunedin City Council Mosgiel-Taieri Ward candidates pitched their policies at Outram last night.
The Otago Daily Times/Otago Chamber of Commerce's Dunedin mayoral candidates forum will be held at the Otago Museum's Hutton Theatre next Tuesday.
The top job in the Central Otago district has greater allure than a seat on the district council this year.
The last time there were several contenders for the Clutha district mayoralty was in 1998, on the retirement of Keith Fyall.
The election for the Queenstown Lakes District Council is shaping up to be one of the most critical in recent history, with three candidates standing for mayor and 20 candidates vying for 10 seats on the council.
Some major changes could occur on the Waitaki District Council in next month's election, with new contenders replacing some long-serving councillors and four candidates wanting to be mayor.
What do the candidates in the 2010 Queenstown Lakes District Council election stand for? The Otago Daily Times has given all nominees the opportunity to answer two questions.
What do the candidates in the 2010 Queenstown Lakes District Council election stand for? The Otago Daily Times has given all nominees the opportunity to answer two questions.
What do the candidates in the 2010 Waitaki District Council election stand for? The Otago Daily Times has given all nominees the opportunity to answer two questions.
What do the candidates in the 2010 Waitaki District Council election stand for? The Otago Daily Times has given all nominees the opportunity to answer two questions.
What do the candidates in the 2010 Central Otago District Council election stand for? The Otago Daily Times has given all nominees the opportunity to answer two questions.
What do the candidates in the 2010 Clutha District Council election stand for? The Otago Daily Times has given all nominees the opportunity to answer two questions.
