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Women in Local Government shares candid stories from Waitaha women in council roles — why they stood, what they faced, and why more wāhine are needed.
Current city councillor, Sara Templeton for Mayor shares her journey from being elected to the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board in 2013, the highs and lows of public service and the challenges she sees for women in politics. For more on Sara's vision for Ōtautahi visit: https://www.saratempleton.nz/
Marie Pollisco is the current Community Board member for the Halswell Ward and chairperson of the Waipuna Hornby-Halswell-Riccarton Community Board. In this interview with Louise, Marie discuses the practicalities of running for office, her decision to run again this October and the delicate balance of advocating for her community with decision making responsibilities.
In this episode Louise chats with Vicky Southworth who was elected as a councillor to Environment Canterbury in 2019 and re-elected for a second term in 2022. Vicky discusses her decision to run for the Christchurch South-Ōwhanga constituency after seeing a need for women to put themselves forward for leadership positions.
