Welcome to the Punch and Judas Show

When you look at how the electorate's No 1 choice for mayor was overtaken at the last minute by transferred votes, and from whom those crucial votes came, it's hard to avoid cynicism at best, suspicion of ethically dodgy-as practice by ODT + Cull is another viewpoint option.


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Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Cull backs Garey, Hawkins

By Chris Morris

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/cull-backs-garey-hawkins

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"Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has thrown his support behind two of the candidates vying to succeed him, but now faces criticism from those on the outer.
Mr Cull said yesterday he supported two incumbent city councillors - Aaron Hawkins and Christine Garey - in the mayoral race, although he would not pick between the pair.
Cr Hawkins thanked Mr Cull for his support, while Cr Garey said she was also ''humbled by the confidence Mayor Cull has shown in me''....."

Friday, 18 October 2019

Christine Garey appointed deputy mayor

By Elena McPhee 

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/christine-garey-appointed-deputy-mayor

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Christine Garey

Councillor Christine Garey  has been appointed Dunedin's new deputy mayor. Mayor-elect Aaron Hawkins announced the appointment, and committee chair positions for the Dunedin City Council this afternoon.

Runner-up in the mayoral elections Lee Vandervis will not be heading up any committees on the new council.....

 "Well, that's a surprise!" said nobody who was awake during Cull's reign as mayor.