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|name = Dave Cull |
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|honorific-suffix = [[Justice of the Peace|JP]] |
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|order4 = 57th |
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|office4 = Mayor of Dunedin |
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|term_start4 = 27 October 2010 |
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|term_end4 = 18 October 2019 |
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|predecessor4 = [[Peter Chin]] |
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|successor4 = [[Aaron Hawkins (politician)|Aaron Hawkins]] |
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|birth_date = {{Birth date|1950|4|1|df=y}} |
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|birth_place = [[Invercargill]], New Zealand |
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|party = [[Greater Dunedin]] (2007–2016) |
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|spouse = Joan Wilson |
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|children = 2 |
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|residence = Portobello Road, [[Otago Peninsula]], [[Dunedin]] |
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|profession = writer, broadcaster |
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'''David Charles Cull''', [[Justice of the peace|JP]] (1 April 1950 – 27 April 2021) was the mayor of the city of [[Dunedin]] in New Zealand. He became the 57th [[Mayor of Dunedin]] in [[2010 Dunedin mayoral election|October 2010]] and was re-elected in both the [[2013 Dunedin mayoral election|2013 mayoralty race]] and [[2016 Dunedin mayoral election|2016 mayoral election]]. Before politics, he was a presenter for [[Television New Zealand]] and an author. |
'''David Charles Cull''', [[Justice of the peace|JP]] (1 April 1950 – 27 April 2021) was the mayor of the city of [[Dunedin]] in New Zealand. He became the 57th [[Mayor of Dunedin]] in [[2010 Dunedin mayoral election|October 2010]] and was re-elected in both the [[2013 Dunedin mayoral election|2013 mayoralty race]] and [[2016 Dunedin mayoral election|2016 mayoral election]]. Before politics, he was a presenter for [[Television New Zealand]] and an author. |
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==Death== |
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Cull was diagnosed with [[pancreatic cancer]] in October 2020. After undergoing chemotherapy treatment and spending several weeks in hospital, |
Cull was diagnosed with [[pancreatic cancer]] in October 2020. After undergoing chemotherapy treatment and spending several weeks in hospital, his death was announced on 27 April 2021, aged 71.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/otago/124957845/former-dunedin-mayor-dave-cull-dies |title=Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull dies |date=27 April 2021 |work=Stuff.co.nz |first=Liz |last=McDonald}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/former-dunedin-mayor-dave-cull-dies |title=Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull dies |date=27 April 2021 |work=Otago Daily Times}}</ref> |
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==Bibliography== |
==Bibliography== |
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Revision as of 02:58, 27 April 2021
Dave Cull | |
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 Dave Cull | |
| 57th Mayor of Dunedin | |
| In office 27 October 2010 – 18 October 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Chin |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Hawkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1950 Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Died | April 2021 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Greater Dunedin (2007–2016) |
| Spouse | Joan Wilson |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Portobello Road, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin |
| Profession | writer, broadcaster |
David Charles Cull, JP (1 April 1950 – 27 April 2021) was the mayor of the city of Dunedin in New Zealand. He became the 57th Mayor of Dunedin in October 2010 and was re-elected in both the 2013 mayoralty race and 2016 mayoral election. Before politics, he was a presenter for Television New Zealand and an author.
Early life and career before politics
Cull was born and grew up in Invercargill, where he attended Southland Boys' High School.[1] He obtained a BA and PG Dip in political science at the University of Otago.[2] He has worked as a television presenter for Television New Zealand, hosting lifestyle and home improvement shows including Home Front, and is a writer who has published several books.[3] He is married to Joan Wilson and they have two daughters.[4][5]
Political career
David Cull was elected to the Dunedin City Council in 2007.[2] During his time as a councillor, he opposed the new stadium, which has since become a financial drain on the council.[6] In the 2010 Dunedin mayoral election, he was one of seven candidates, one of whom was incumbent mayor Peter Chin. Cull stood as part of the Greater Dunedin group[7] and was successful.[8] He took office as mayor on 27 October 2010.[9]
Cull expressed support for a controversial planned waterfront hotel that at 28 storeys, would tower over much of the city.[10] In March 2014, Cull entered a memorandum of understanding with the developer on behalf of Dunedin City Council, but the agreement fell over and was terminated a month later, which meant the end of the project.[11]
In January 2013, Cull announced that he would seek re-election in that year's mayoral election.[12] On election day, he beat ex ACT MP Hilary Calvert, Councillor Lee Vandervis, and six other challengers.[13]
In July 2017, Cull was elected as the president of Local Government New Zealand.[14] He had previously served as the organisation's vice-president and chair of its metro committee.
In late May 2019, Cull announced he would not seek re-election at that year's mayoral election.[15][16] In mid August 2019, Cull announced that he would be contesting local body elections for the Southern District Health Board;[17] he was elected, and then appointed as the Board's Chair in December 2019.[18]
Death
Cull was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2020. After undergoing chemotherapy treatment and spending several weeks in hospital, his death was announced on 27 April 2021, aged 71.[19][20]
Bibliography
- Cull, Dave (1998). New Zealand Backyard DIY Projects. Hyndman Publishing.
- Cull, Dave (2000). You Can Paint It!: Techniques and Tips. Hyndman Publishing.
- Cull, Dave (2000). Kitchen Essentials. Hyndman Publishing.
- Cull, Dave; Jaquiery, Stephen (2007). Icebergs: The Antarctic Comes to Town. Dunedin: Longacre Press.
- Cull, Dave (2009). Big Weather South. Dunedin: Longacre Press.
References
- ^ "Mayor Dave Cull". Dunedin City Council. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Dave Cull". Elections2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
- ^ "Dave Cull". Television New Zealand. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Loughrey, David (7 September 2010). "Mayoral Profile: Dave Cull". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Figures reveal Cull's crushing victory". Otago Daily Times. 13 October 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Porteous, Debbie (24 January 2014). "Dunedin stadium a drain on council funds". The New Zealand Herald. Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Brown to rule Auckland, Wellington holds breath for winner". Otago Daily Times. 10 October 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
- ^ "Cull wins Dunedin mayoralty". Otago Daily Times. 9 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
- ^ "Gallery full as Cull sworn in". Otago Daily Times. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ "Mayor backs controversial hotel". 3 News NZ. 18 March 2013.
- ^ "Dunedin $100m waterfront hotel plans scrapped". The New Zealand Herald. Otago Daily Times. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Morris, Chris (5 January 2013). "Councillors reveal election year priorities". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Dunedin City Council Results". Dunedin City Council. 12 October 2013. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ David Loughrey. "Cull new head of LGNZ". Otago Daily Times.
- ^ McNeilly, Hamish (29 May 2019). "Long-serving Dunedin mayor Dave Cull to stand down". Stuff. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ Morris, Chris (28 May 2019). "Cull standing down". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ Houlahan, Mike (12 August 2019). "Cull shock entrant in SDHB race". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ Houlahan, Mike (13 October 2019). "Cull and Chambers top SDHB poll". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ McDonald, Liz (27 April 2021). "Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull dies". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull dies". Otago Daily Times. 27 April 2021.