1989 Dunedin mayoral election

New Zealand mayoral election January 2019 January 2019 1989 Dunedin mayoral election New Zealand Flag of Dunedin.svg Presidential no 1986 Dunedin mayoral election 1986 1992 Dunedin mayoral election 1992 14 October 1989 53,100 no 150x150px Richard Walls Independent 17,983 33.86 150x150px Ian McKeeking Independent 10,556 19.87 100px Michael Haggitt Citizens' 6495ED 8,243 15.52 150x150px David Benson-Pope Labour 6,381 12.01 Mayor Cliff Skeggs Richard Walls The 1989 Dunedin mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1989, elections were held for the Mayor of Dunedin plus other local government positions including twelve city councillors. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method. Background Mayor Cliff Skeggs chose not to seek re-election and a record nine candidates sought to replace him. There were divisions on both sides of local politics in Dunedin. Councillor David Benson-Pope stood as the official Labour candidate, with Labour's candidate from the previous election Steve Alexander also standing. The Citizens' Association had divisions regarding their nominee. Michael Haggitt was chosen as their nominee over councillors Richard Walls and Ian McKeeking. Walls and McKeeking were overlooked due to their affiliations to the National Party. Both stood as independent candidates regardless.Otago Daily Times Ann-Marie Johnson 5 Walls Questions Selection Criteria 5 October 1989 Results The following table shows the results for the election: 1989 Dunedin mayoral electionOtago Daily Times 6 Election Special 16 October 1989 Independent politician Richard Walls 17,983 33.86 Independent politician Ian McKeeking 10,556 19.87 Citizens' #6495ED Michael Haggitt 8,243 15.52 New Zealand Labour Party David Benson-Pope 6,381 12.01 Independent politician Elizabeth Hanan 5,568 10.48 Independent Labour Steve Alexander 2,616 4.92 -22.60 Independent politician Paul Brooks 704 1.32 McGillicuddy Serious Party Warren Gumbley 510 0.96 Independent politician Gregor Campbell 242 0.45 297 0.55 -0.14 7,427 13.98 53,100 References Category:Mayoral elections in Dunedin Dunedin Category:Politics of Dunedin Category:1980s in Dunedin Category:October 1989 in Oceania