Dave Cull

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Dave Cull
QSO JP
Dave Cull
57th Mayor of Dunedin
Incumbent
Assumed office
27 October 2010[1]
Preceded by Peter Chin
Personal details
Born 1 April 1950
Invercargill, New Zealand
Political party Greater Dunedin
Spouse(s) Joan Wilson
Children two daughters
Residence Portobello Road, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin
Profession writer, broadcaster

David Charles "Dave" Cull, QSO JP (born 1 April 1950 in Invercargill) is the mayor of the city of Dunedin in New Zealand. He became the 57th Mayor of Dunedin in October 2010[2] and was re-elected in the 2013 mayoralty race.

Early life and career before politics

Cull grew up in Invercargill. He obtained a BA and PG Dip in Political science at the University of Otago.[3] He has worked as a television presenter, hosting lifestyle and home improvement shows including Home Front, and is a writer who has published several books.

Political career

He was elected as councillor to Dunedin City Council in 2007.[3] In the 2010 Dunedin mayoral election, he was one of seven candidates, one of whom was incumbent mayor Peter Chin. Cull stood as part of the Greater Dunedin group.[4]

Cull has expressed support for a controversial planned waterfront hotel that at 28 storeys, would tower over much of the city.[5] In January 2013, Cull announced that he will seek re-election in that year's mayoral election.[6] On election day, he beat ex ACT MP Hilary Calvert, Councillor Lee Vandervis, and six other challengers.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Gallery full as Cull sworn in". Otago Daily Times. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2010. 
  2. ↑ "Cull wins Dunedin mayoralty". Otago Daily Times. 9 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dave Cull". Elections2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010. 
  4. ↑ "Brown to rule Auckland, Wellington holds breath for winner". Otago Daily Times. 10 October 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010. 
  5. ↑ "Mayor backs controversial hotel". 3 News NZ. March 18, 2013. 
  6. ↑ Morris, Chris (5 January 2013). "Councillors reveal election year priorities". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 24 May 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Dunedin City Council Results". Dunedin City Council. 12 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013. 

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Political offices
Preceded by
Peter Chin		 Mayor of Dunedin
2010–present 		Incumbent


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