Dunedin councillor resigns as committee chair over hostile work environment

Friday 15 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 15 Aug 2025, 5:17pm

In this story Dunedin City Council, Jules Radich

Councillor Jim O'Malley has resigned as chair of the hearings committee, stating he does not feel safe. O'Malley claims he has been targeted by chief executive Sandy Graham, who has responded to the allegations.

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1. RNZFri 15 Aug 2025, 4:02pm

   Dunedin councillor Jim O'Malley quits as committee chair over hostile work environment (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 15 Aug 2025, 5:17pm

   Jim O'Malley claims he's been targeted by council boss (opens in new tab)