Local Body Election Interviews 2025 - The OI Podcast

Local Body Election Interviews 2025 - The OI Podcast

Welcome to the Local Elections 2025 OI Special, a podcast dedicated to helping you make an informed vote. Are you ready for the local body elections? Do you know the candidates? Join Dr. Barb from the Otago Institute for the Arts and Sciences as she sits down with all the Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council candidates. Each candidate answers the same set of questions, giving you a chance to compare their views and get to know them beyond the headlines. You can also dive deeper with our special background episodes, where we demystify the roles of the Mayor, Council, and Community Boards. Learn about Single Transferable Voting (STV) with Prof. Janine and get key voting information, including details on special and postal votes, with DCC CEO Sandy Graham. Postal votes open on September 9th and close on October 11th. Listen on OAR 105.4FM or wherever you get your podcasts. Make an informed vote! If you Rate them, Rank them!

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October 2, 2025 • 1 min
Hey folks out there, if you have enjoyed our OI Local Elections 2025 special with all the candidate interviews there, please pass it on. Word of mouth is our best tool. Get those people to get out there and get voting! Please consider subscribing to the main OI Podcast feed - Weekly interviews with people from the worlds of Arts, Sciences and Mātauranga Māori. Website: https://oar.org.nz/shows/the-oi-podcast/ RSS Feed: https://f...
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ORC - CALVERT, Hilary (Vision Otago) (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Hillary Calvert. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - COCKLE, James (The Radical Action Faction) (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate James Cockle. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - GARDNER, Chanel (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Chanel Gardner. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - GILLESPIE, Neil (Dunstan)

August 31, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Neil Gillespie. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - GLASSEY, Phil (Independent) (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Phil Glassey. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - HOLLYER, Matt (Dunstan)

August 31, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Matt Hollyer. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - HOPE (NEE KNOWLER), Carmen Felicity (Vision Otago) (Molyneux)

August 31, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Carmen Hope. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - KELLIHER, Gary (Vision Otago) (Dunstan)

August 31, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Gary Kelliher. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - KING, Alex (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Alex King. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - LEON DE LA BARRA, Sophia (Moeraki)

August 31, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Sophia Leon De La Barra. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - MALCOLM, Kevin (Moeraki)

August 31, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Kevin Malcolm. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - MCCALL, Lloyd (Molyneux)

August 31, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Lloyd Mccall. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - MEPHAM, Tim (Independent) (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Tim Mepham You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - NOONE, Andrew (Independent) (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Andrew Noone. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - PONT, Amie (Independent) (Dunstan)

August 31, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Amie Pont. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - RHODES, Nicky (Vision Otago) (Dunstan)

August 31, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Nicky Rhodes. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - ROBERTSON, Gretchen (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Gretchen Robertson. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - SOMERVILLE, Alan (Green Party) (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Alan Somerville. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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ORC - WEIR, Elliot (Dunedin)

August 31, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidate Elliot Weir. You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers.
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