Photo: ODT filesA field of 14 candidates will contest the Dunedin City Council by-election to pursue the seat left open by the death of councillor and former mayor Jules Radich. Nominations closed yesterday and the list included three people who had not previously announced their candidacy - Angus Mackay, Ange McErlane and Gordon Dickson. Photo: suppliedMs McErlane pointed to her experience of having worked at the council and lately being on the West Harbour Community Board. If she were to win the council seat, a by-election would be triggered for the community board. The by-election field includes a series of former city councillors.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 02, 2026 15:52 UTC