Sophie Barker provisionally elected Dunedin mayor by narrow margin

Saturday 11 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 11 Oct 2025, 9:39pm

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Sophie Barker has been provisionally elected as Dunedin's mayor following a close election. Incumbent Jules Radich was unsuccessful in his bid for a second term, with Barker and Andrew Simms leading the count.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSat 11 Oct 2025, 3:15pm

   Barker claims Dunedin mayoralty by close margin (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 11 Oct 2025, 9:39pm

   Dunedin mayoralty on knife-edge with slim margin between two frontrunners (opens in new tab)