Local body elections are just around the corner with nominations for the Dunedin City Council recently closed.

There are eight candidates competing for the mayoralty and 34 for seats on the council.

It's been a challenging time for the DCC, with calls to tighten the organisation's belt on new spending and make increasing budget cuts.

So this week's 39 Dunedin News Word on the Street team asked if you are happy with the direction taken by our city leaders - or if you'd like to see some changes.