12 Sep 2023

Dunedin councillor speaks about deputy mayor resignation

From Midday Report, 12:14 pm on 12 September 2023

Dunedin's deputy mayor Sophie Barker has resigned, saying the breach of a confidential council meeting was the final straw.

Just days ago, she and senior city councillor Jim O'Malley filed a complaint about Mayor Jules Radich, for minimising a racist outburst by community board chairman Barry Williams.

Barker will continue on as a councillor.

Radich has accepted her resignation and RNZ has contacted the Mayor for comment.

Sophie Barker was not available for an interview today, but councillor Jim O'Malley spoke to Charlie Dreaver.