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 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!

Episodes

ELDER, Cyndee (Building Kotahitaka)

August 17, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Cyndee Elder. 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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HOULAHAN, Carmen (Independent)

August 17, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Carmen Houlahan. 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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FINNIE, Rose (Green Party)

August 17, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Rose Finnie. 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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NISBETT, Flynn (Nisvett) (Aotearoa New Zealand Silly Hat Party)

August 17, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Flynn Nisvett. Note: this episode has some minor edits to comply with broadcasting and election standards. 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 P...
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HODSON, Jarrod (Future Dunedin)

August 17, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Jarrod Hodson. 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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RANGA, Bruce (Future Dunedin)

August 17, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Bruce Ranga. 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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DAVIE-NITIS, Sarah (Independent)

August 17, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Sarah Davie-Nitis. 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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KENNY, Anthony (ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.)

August 17, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Anthony Kenny. 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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BRAZIL, Rachel (Future Dunedin)

August 17, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Rachel Brazil. 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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TREADWELL, Mickey (Green Party)

August 17, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Mickey Treadwell. 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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JOHNSON, Marita (Independent)

August 17, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Marita Johnson. 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. You can support the production of The OI Podcas...
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WHILEY, Andrew (Independent)

August 17, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Andrew Whiley. 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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HAMLIN, Robert (Independent)

August 17, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Robert Hamlin. 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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CHAMBERS, John (Your Health Candidate)

August 17, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate John Chambers. 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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OLSEN, Jen (The Radical Action Faction)

August 17, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Jen Olsen. 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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LUCAS, Cherry (Independent)

August 17, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Cherry Lucas. 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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BENNETT, Tony

August 17, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Tony Bennett. 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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CEBULLA-ELDER, Heike

August 17, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Heike Cebulla-Elder. 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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STEDMAN, Conrad (Future Dunedin)

August 17, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Conrad Stedman. 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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KNIGHT, Anna (Building Kotahitaka)

August 17, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode, we hear from Dunedin City Council candidate Anna Knight. 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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