Jules Radich
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Jules Radich’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 4 races — 2 elected 1 not elected 1 withdrawn
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Council - At LargeDunedin City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentFinal ElectedVote share • 4.2%2,916 votes
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MayorDunedin City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentFinal Not electedVote share • 7.2%4,174 votes
Offices held
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Council - At LargeDunedin City CouncilAffiliation: IndependentOct 2025 – Jan 2026
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MayorDunedin City CouncilAffiliation: Team DunedinOct 2022 – Oct 2025
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Council - At LargeDunedin City CouncilOct 2019 – Oct 2022
In the News
Four new mayors on rolling a grenade down the road for future generations
The Spinoff — January 15, 2026These mayors just won office for the first time. They’re already worried they’re going to end up lumping their children and grandchildren with a huge bill for broken infrastructure.
Daughter pays tribute to Jules Radich at packed funeral
Otago Daily Times — January 9, 2026Motorcycles parked outside First Church in Dunedin as mourners gather to farewell former city mayor Jules Radich today. Photo: Peter McIntosh The daughter of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has remembered her dad as "cool, compassionate and smart" at a packed funeral in Dunedin this afternoon.
Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich's funeral on Friday
Otago Daily Times — January 7, 2026Jules Radich. PHOTO: ODT FILES The funeral for former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich will be held on Friday at First Church of Otago.
Time, effort for city remembered
Otago Daily Times — January 5, 2026Jules Radich and his partner Pam Walker shortly after he was confirmed as mayor in 2022. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY He was no longer Dunedin’s mayor, but Jules Radich was poised to maintain some influence in shaping the city’s future.
Praise, appreciation for Radich
Otago Daily Times — January 5, 2026Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich speaks last year outside the new inpatient building. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Shocked colleagues of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich have paid tribute to his dedication for the city and collegial approach.
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