# Workshop: Engaging Local Councilors on Cycling in Ōtepoti, Dunedin **URL:** \ **Category:** Events\ **Tags:** event, dcc, workshop\ **Created:** [5 June 2025 02:44 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827 "2025-06-05T02:44:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/devoniakruimer/32/804_2.png) [@devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/u/devoniakruimer)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2025 02:44 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/1 "2025-06-05T02:44:58Z")
> **Workshop for Local Election Egagement @Yours** > > **Starts:** 17 June 2025 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland)\ > **Ends:** 17 June 2025 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland) Hi everyone, We are excited to announce a workshop for all those interested in engaging with our local counselors standing for the upcoming election. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together and create talking/action points to better understand their views on cycling in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. **Event Details:** 📅 **Date:** 17th of June 🕒 **Time:** 18.30-20.30 📍 **Location:** Yours, Moray Place If you are passionate about cycling and want to make a difference, please join us! Looking forward to seeing you there! ---
**Author:** ![walkersteve](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/walkersteve/32/1220_2.png) [@walkersteve](https://spokes.nz/u/walkersteve)\ **Post date:** [10 June 2025 03:34 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/2 "2025-06-10T03:34:24Z")
Being a current City Councillor and MAD cyclist am I allowed to attend this? ---
**Author:** ![frstep](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/frstep/32/152_2.png) [@frstep](https://spokes.nz/u/frstep)\ **Post date:** [10 June 2025 03:51 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/3 "2025-06-10T03:51:38Z")
I should think on both counts you’d be a very valuable addition 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/devoniakruimer/32/804_2.png) [@devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/u/devoniakruimer)\ **Post date:** [10 June 2025 04:16 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/4 "2025-06-10T04:16:53Z")
I agree! Looking forward to the conversations ---
**Author:** ![Elliot](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/elliot/32/1167_2.png) [@Elliot](https://spokes.nz/u/Elliot)\ **Post date:** [10 June 2025 04:20 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/5 "2025-06-10T04:20:28Z")
Kia ora! Is this mostly aimed at DCC or also ORC? ---
**Author:** ![devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/devoniakruimer/32/804_2.png) [@devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/u/devoniakruimer)\ **Post date:** [10 June 2025 07:57 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/6 "2025-06-10T07:57:44Z")
Kia ora Elliot, very interested to cover the regional council part of the elections too! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![walkersteve](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/walkersteve/32/1220_2.png) [@walkersteve](https://spokes.nz/u/walkersteve)\ **Post date:** [10 June 2025 12:50 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/7 "2025-06-10T12:50:43Z")
Awesome, see you on the 17th. **Steve Walker JP** (Dunedin City Councillor) 027 850 5603 [walkersteve4@gmail.com](mailto:walkersateve4@gmail.com) ---
**Author:** ![Elliot](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/elliot/32/1167_2.png) [@Elliot](https://spokes.nz/u/Elliot)\ **Post date:** [14 June 2025 02:36 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/8 "2025-06-14T02:36:07Z")
Thanks Devonia, I have another hui that evening (7-9pm) otherwise I would love to attend, but always happy to meet and chat about the regional council picture! DCC side of things is more crucial for cycling but always worth thinking about both:) ---
**Author:** ![NathanK](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/nathank/32/2002_2.png) [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Post date:** [16 June 2025 04:18 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/9 "2025-06-16T04:18:29Z")
Looking forward to seeing you all there tomorrow evening. @frstep - what is the best way to collect $$ from people? Basically Koha I think. I could try to set up something via the website / Stripe, or perhaps direct transfer to the SPOKES account (hence avoiding unnecessary fees)? ---
**Author:** ![frstep](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/frstep/32/152_2.png) [@frstep](https://spokes.nz/u/frstep)\ **Post date:** [16 June 2025 04:43 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/10 "2025-06-16T04:43:00Z")
I’d be happy to take cash and transfer in. ---
**Author:** ![NathanK](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/nathank/32/2002_2.png) [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Post date:** [17 June 2025 00:46 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/11 "2025-06-17T00:46:19Z")
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**Author:** ![frstep](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/frstep/32/152_2.png) [@frstep](https://spokes.nz/u/frstep)\ **Post date:** [17 June 2025 00:48 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/12 "2025-06-17T00:48:10Z")
And being Yours, there will be food available to buy 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/devoniakruimer/32/804_2.png) [@devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/u/devoniakruimer)\ **Post date:** [17 June 2025 01:15 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/13 "2025-06-17T01:15:02Z")
Kia ora Spokes members and friends, a reminder that tonight (17/06) we have a workshop at Yours (43 Moray place) to talk about the upcoming local elections from 18:30 until 20:30. If you are interested, add yourself to our event on the website, and looking forward to seeing you there! ---
**Author:** ![mjenks](https://spokes.nz/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/aca169/32.png) [@mjenks](https://spokes.nz/u/mjenks)\ **Post date:** [17 June 2025 04:12 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/14 "2025-06-17T04:12:10Z")
My apologies, sounds like an interesting meeting. I will be at the sustainable tarras meeting at the Otago Museum opposing the planned open cast goldmine in Tarras. It starts at 1900 ☹ ---
**Author:** ![bobthecoder](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/bobthecoder/32/745_2.png) [@bobthecoder](https://spokes.nz/u/bobthecoder)\ **Post date:** [17 June 2025 13:44 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/15 "2025-06-17T13:44:39Z")
As i was unable to attend, can someone provide a summary of which candidates attended and a brief outline of those espousing bike friendliness. ---
**Author:** ![Robyn](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/robyn/32/1026_2.png) [@Robyn](https://spokes.nz/u/Robyn)\ **Post date:** [17 June 2025 20:18 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/16 "2025-06-17T20:18:22Z")
Rather than a meet the candidates event this was us talking about ways to get involved with the election process to try to get better decisions for cycling. Steve Walker attended more as a cyclist than a candidate, though it was fascinating to hear him talk about council decision making processes, which we will take on board when dealing with whatever council we get. At this stage we decided to continue with the practice of putting questions to candidates (we’ll know who they are after nominations close on August 1). Broad outlines were discussed and we’ll have a wiki to continue developing the Qs. Other potential actions include attending meet the candidates events, leterwriting and particularly engaging in discussion with other electors. Also signing at least 5 new people up to cycling regularly before the next meeting (was that the 30 June? A bit early to try to avoid some people being unavailable) We talked about potential rewards for doing so. On my way home I realized that a pair of heated cycling gloves each might be apt. Disclaimer- all the above from my memories of the meeting, in no way an official record and very much addressing Rob’s Q, not representing all the other thoughts and opinions expressed on other matters. ---
**Author:** ![Christopher](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/christopher/32/314_2.png) [@Christopher](https://spokes.nz/u/Christopher)\ **Post date:** [14 July 2025 22:04 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/17 "2025-07-14T22:04:51Z")
This is a great initiative! Keep going! It would be good to track things i.e. did the candidates who supported cycling get elected? ---
**Author:** ![Christopher](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/christopher/32/314_2.png) [@Christopher](https://spokes.nz/u/Christopher)\ **Post date:** [4 August 2025 22:16 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/18 "2025-08-04T22:16:16Z")
Has there been any further work here? Carol Green from Bike Te Atatu in Auckland has shared a Google Forms doc that they used in the last election. She’s happy for people to ‘steal’ and adapt. > **[Henderson-Massey Local Board candidates bicycle survey 2019](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmT5UBPb06QT1SYMjsEGBZnMkFqPfIr3BQnF-ObC_wk1Drg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawL-EGFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCeXA0Sk9FWlplR3cwMzFPAR6j7mjKapbykoVU1ajZwobNfI7GdZz5WC_RzkCYi3T5M1YohSM2TB-GQaPjsQ_aem_T744c7C_R29vg2UBlMr5yw)** > > Bike Te Atatū, Bike Henderson and Bike Massey are cycling advocacy groups that sit within the Henderson-Massey Local Board. Between us we have over 885 members in our Facebook groups, as well as 665 social media followers and mailing list... ---
**Author:** ![NathanK](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/nathank/32/2002_2.png) [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Post date:** [6 August 2025 02:08 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/workshop-engaging-local-councilors-on-cycling-in-otepoti-dunedin/827/19 "2025-08-06T02:08:35Z")
That is very helpful, thanks Chris! Clever to do it as an online survey. Yes, we’ve been chatting about it and iterating our questions in our #Members Only section. Will update here soon.