Future Dunedin

Andrew is a results-driven leader with a strong record in business growth, financial management and community advocacy. As Chair of the Mosgiel Taieri Community Board, he has prioritised responsible spending and practical solutions. With deep experience in economic development, he knows how to balance budgets and create opportunities. As Future Dunedin’s Mayoral candidate, Andrew is committed to financial transparency, accountability and leadership that delivers real outcomes for Dunedin’s people.

Bex is a dedicated advocate for women, youth, communities and businesses, committed to driving meaningful change. As a Director of Business South and former Vice President of the Otago Chamber, she has a deep understanding of governance and economic growth. Passionate about empowering people, she believes the Council should serve the community, not the other way around. With a future-focused approach, she works to remove barriers, foster opportunities and ensure decisions lead to real outcomes. Her leadership is driven by compassion, integrity and a desire to see Dunedin thrive for everyone who calls it home.

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Bruce is a seasoned executive with over 30 years’ experience across government, business and community sectors. A former CEO of one of Australia’s most remote local government communities, the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, he managed $1.8 billion in assets and led major service delivery for 15 Indigenous communities; experience Ōtepoti Dunedin needs. Bruce has strong commercial acumen gained from senior roles in finance, logistics and consumer goods.

Making Ōtepoti Dunedin home 35 years ago, he actively contributes locally as a member of the Te Pae Oranga Iwi Community Panel, supporting restorative justice, and serves as an Elder with Te Pae Oraka. Committed to community wellbeing and sustainable development, Bruce offers proven leadership with integrity and transparency.

Rachel is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience specialising in employment law, governance, advocacy and dispute resolution. Throughout her extensive career, she has represented and advised both individuals and organisations, providing strategic counsel and promoting equitable workplace practices.

Rachel has served on numerous boards/committees including Hospice NZ, Hospice Otago, Te Whare Pounamu Women’s Refuge, the Night Shelter, Work Opportunities Trust, the Otago SPCA, Disability Information Services, all demonstrating her commitment to community service and social justice.

A dedicated champion of fairness, fiscal responsibility, and accountability, Rachel actively advocates for transparent governance, effective community engagement and robust support for local businesses. Her deep-rooted passion for South Dunedin drives her commitment to tackling pressing local issues such as infrastructure resilience, climate change adaptation and social equity. Rachel is determined to collaborate with community stakeholders, policy-makers and businesses to implement practical, sustainable solutions that enhance quality of life and ensure the ongoing vitality of the wider Dunedin Community.

Jarrod is a dedicated community leader who has lived in Dunedin for over 30 years. A member of the West Harbour Community Board, he advocates for safer walkways, road improvements, and better maintenance of public spaces. As Commercial Manager at Bridgeman Street Panelbeaters and a former NZ Army territorial soldier, he brings leadership, discipline and service to everything he does. A passionate train enthusiast, he enjoys maintaining his garden railway and spending time with family. Jarrod is focused on improving city infrastructure, ensuring financial responsibility, and fostering strong community engagement for a more sustainable and well-managed Dunedin.

A former Dunedin City Councillor, Conrad has experience in public service, business and real estate. From police work to business ownership, he understands leadership, governance and financial management. Passionate about smart growth, he supports responsible decision-making and stronger community engagement.

Andrew brings the grit and practicality of rural Otago straight into Dunedin’s council chambers. Raised on an Otago farm and educated in Oamaru, Andrew spent decades farming before pivoting to education, earning his degree from Otago University. For 13 years, he's shaped young minds at both Trinity Catholic and Taieri Colleges.

A committed family man of four, Andrew and his wife Toni recently moved from their North Taieri lifestyle block to Mosgiel. Deeply involved in community sports and governance, including roles as President of Taieri Cricket Club and Chairperson of School Boards, he understands accountability and wise resource management.

Andrew’s priority as a Councillor is clear: ensuring responsible, strategic spending to build a sustainable, vibrant future for Dunedin.

Jo is a proud Dunedin local who has passionately championed the city's built heritage for many years. To Jo, Dunedin brims with untapped potential. Beyond its stunning landscapes, the city's heritage charm is central to its identity and appeal to visitors. Yet, preserving and revitalising these unique streetscapes depends critically on council attitudes, strategic planning and practical building policies. By supporting rather than impeding historic building owners to rejuvenate their properties, she believes Dunedin can experience an economic revival similar to cities like Hobart.

An accomplished journalist with extensive governance and advocacy experience, Jo currently leads the Southern Heritage Trust and sits on the Dunedin Heritage Fund committee. She was also the first woman President of the Otago University Rugby Football Club. Coming from a family with deep roots in championing Dunedin over the decades,Jo currently works in a Communications managerial role for the Otago Regional Council. Prior to this, she worked for over a decade using her media skills to raise the national and international public profile of the University of Otago's research and innovation.

Amy is a passionate disability advocate, experienced community connector and committed local leader. Since moving to Dunedin in 2010, she has contributed to the community through extensive volunteer work with organisations including the Dunedin Bedding Bank, Meals on Wheels, Girl Guides, Plunket and the Otago Deaf Society.

She works as a Community Connector for the Disabled Persons Assembly, supporting greater inclusion and accessibility across the city, and holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Otago. Her analytical thinking, lived experience and deep understanding of community needs inform her approach to local decision-making.

Amy believes Council must prioritise financial transparency, smart spending and practical solutions. She is particularly focused on improving accessibility, supporting Dunedin’s disabled and elderly populations, and ensuring housing and homelessness are addressed with compassion and urgency.

She brings both heart and expertise – and believes Council must work with and for all its people.