Aaron Hawkins Jules Radich The 2022 Dunedin mayoral election between 16 September and 8 October 2022 was part of the 2022 New Zealand local elections.

Voters preferred former city councillor Jules Radich to the incumbent Aaron Hawkins.

The Mayor's role is 'to provide leadership to the other elected members of the territorial authority, be a leader in the community and perform civic duties'.

[2] Ballots were accepted until midday on 8 October by post or by dropping off completed voting papers.

[3] The mayoral election was combined with elections for the Dunedin City Council, Community Boards, and the Otago Regional Council.