Dave Cull

Dave Cull
His Worship
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]

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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 who was incumbent mayor Peter Chin. Cull stood as part of the Greater Dunedin group.[4]

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