Sophie Barker
United KingdompoliticianFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sophie Barker emerged as the Mayor-elect of Dunedin City Council, although initial results indicated that the final outcome could change as additional votes were still being counted.
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The Dunedin mayor, Sophie Barker, said anticipation for the eclipse was being felt across the city.
Total solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city | New ZealandThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-23
United Kingdom· 2026-07-23Also mentioned
Ian Griffin
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker used food analogies to express her views on the rates cap.
National urges Labour to take stance on rates cap law changeThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-15
New Zealand· 2026-07-15
Dunedin’s Mayor Sophie Barker said after heavy rain warnings were issued.
Red heavy rain warning issued for coastal Dunedin and CluthaThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-05
New Zealand· 2026-07-05Also mentioned
Maddy Neal
Mayor Sophie Barker declined to comment on the specifics of the Code of Conduct investigation.
Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong faces Civic Centre limits over staff concernsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-17
New Zealand· 2026-02-17
Sophie Barker is the mayor of Dunedin and is mentioned in the context of local elections.
Local elections deliver New Zealand’s oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-25
New Zealand· 2025-10-25
Nisvett congratulated Sophie Barker on her victory.
Silly Hat Party, vampire and clown contenders among those to lose out in NZ local electionsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-13
New Zealand· 2025-10-13
Sophie Barker was called the Mayor-elect, but results could change.
Local elections 2025: Tight races and low turnout, who made it back and who was booted out?The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-11
New Zealand· 2025-10-11
