Dunedin City Council – Kaunihera-a-rohe o Otepoti

Ōtepoti Pathways Strategy feedback

Last updated: 14 Sep 2026 9:34am

Council is seeking feedback on the draft Ōtepoti Pathways Strategy before deciding whether to adopt the final strategy.

The strategy sets a long-term direction for improving walking, wheeling and cycling across Ōtepoti Dunedin.

Before the strategy is finalised, we want to know:

  • Have we got the direction right?
  • Have we missed anything important?
  • What should Council consider before adopting the strategy?

Feedback closes: 5pm on  Friday 16 October 2026

Your submission

You may answer as many or as few questions as you want.

Overall, do you support the vision and goals of the draft Ōtepoti Pathways Strategy?

The vision and goals of the Ōtepoti Pathways Strategy
(500 words maximum)
This could include: Opportunities, Challenges, User groups, Destinations, Community needs, Emerging trends. (500 words maximum)
What barriers make it difficult for you or others to walk more often? Select up to three
(200 words maximum)
What barriers make it difficult for you or others to wheel or cycle more often? Select up to three
(200 words maximum)
What opportunities should the strategy place greater emphasis on? Select all that apply
(200 words maximum)
(500 words maximum)
Would you like to make any comments on anything Council should consider before adopting the final strategy? *(required)
(500 words maximum)
(You can load up to 2 files by using the ‘Add more’ button. Each file must be a maximum size of 10MB. Files may only be of .doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg or .pdf type.)

Your details

(if applicable)

(e.g. As a manager representing the company/business, as a property owner or resident, as a visitor to the area, etc)
(please type in a valid email address - eg name@name.co.nz, name.name@name.org etc)

About you

The Council is also asking for your age group and ethnicity. This information will be used to help us understand where we get our feedback from and help us plan for the future.

Which best describes you? Select all that apply
Age group
Gender
Ethnicity:


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Privacy statement

The provision of your personal information is optional, however, should you provide this information please note your name and organisation may be included in papers for the public and media. Information you have provided will only be used for the purpose of the Draft Ōtepoti Pathways Strategy. The Council is also asking for your age (in age bands), ethnicity and locality. This information will be used to help us understand where we get our feedback from and help us plan future engagements.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI)

To help summarise and identify common themes across consultation responses, the Dunedin City Council may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the analysis process. All feedback will be reviewed by Council staff, and decisions will not be made by AI.

The Council will collect, use and store your information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. A copy of the Council’s Privacy Policy can be found on the Council website www.dunedin.govt.nz/privacy-policy. If you would like a copy of the personal information we hold about you, or to have the information corrected, please contact us at dcc@dcc.govt.nz or 03 477 4000.

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