Central Otago councillor-elect resigns following allegations of financial misconduct

Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 15 Oct 2025, 5:40pm

Dave McKenzie has resigned from his newly elected Central Otago councillor position in the Vincent ward. He cited the pressure of online accusations and destructive misinformation affecting his family as the reason for stepping down. His resignation will result in a by-election.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 15 Oct 2025, 2:00pm

   Councillor at centre of online storm quits days after being elected (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 15 Oct 2025, 2:36pm

   Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct, Dave McKenzie, resigns (opens in new tab)

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3. 1News via RNZWed 15 Oct 2025, 5:40pm

   Otago councillor resigns after financial misconduct allegations (opens in new tab)