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His Worship
Dave Cull
QSO JPDave Cull 57th Mayor of Dunedin Incumbent Assumed office
27 October 2010[1]Preceded by Peter Chin Personal details Born 1 April 1950
Invercargill, New ZealandPolitical 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]
References
- ^ "Gallery full as Cull sworn in". Otago Daily Times. 27 October 2010. http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/133492/gallery-full-cull-sworn. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ "Cull wins Dunedin mayoralty". Otago Daily Times. 9 October 2010. http://www.odt.co.nz/elections-2010/dunedin-city-council/130812/cull-wins-dunedin-mayoralty. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
- ^ a b "Dave Cull". Elections2010. http://www.elections2010.co.nz/2010/candidates/dave-cull. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
- ^ "Brown to rule Auckland, Wellington holds breath for winner". Otago Daily Times. 10 October 2010. http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/130828/brown-rule-auckland-wellington-holds-breath-winner. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
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Political offices Preceded by
Peter ChinMayor of Dunedin
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