The Dunedin City Council is encouraging people to step up and become a candidate in the upcoming by-election. The by-election is required to fill the councillor position left vacant by the unexpected death of Cr Jules Radich on January 5. Council deputy electoral officer Robyn Dillon said, in a statement, people with an interest in the future of Dunedin should consider putting themselves forward for election. To stand, candidates must be enrolled to vote and a New Zealand citizen by the close of the nomination period. Nomination papers and information about the by-election is available on the council website www.dunedin.govt.nz/elections.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 25, 2026 16:02 UTC