The Former Dunedin Mayor, Dave Cull, is being remembered as a unifying voice, who sought a middle way, - and as an advocate for Māori, young people, and other minorities.
Cull served as mayor for three terms from 2010 until 2019, and was elected President of Local Government New Zealand in 2017.
He stepped down at the last local body elections to run for the Southern DHB and to spend more time with his family.
The 71-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020.
Richard Thomson served as a city councillor when Cull was mayor.
He spoke to Susie Ferguson.
