Marie Pollisco is the current chair of her local Community Board. In this interview with Louise from the NCWNZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Branch, Marie discusses the practicalities of running for office, her decision to run again in October 2025, and the delicate balance of advocating for her community with decision-making responsibilities.

Peri Zee is running for Mayor of Upper Hutt in the October local elections. Laura and Harita spoke with her about her campaign and vision for the future. 

Andrew Little, running for mayor, and Afnan Al-Rubayee, running for council, join Harita and Haley to share their campaigns, visions for Wellington, and the priorities they want to focus on for the community.

Laura and Haley talk with the inspiring Dame Carolyn Henwood — retired District and Youth Court judge, trailblazer in youth justice reform, founding member of Wellington’s Circa Theatre, and champion of creative change through the Henwood Trust.

Harita dive into a brilliant conversation with Tamara Buckland—founder of The Wild Ones, a free, bold community for disruptors and changemakers. Tune in as Tamara shares her fresh take on leadership, mental health, and how to lead with guts and creativity.

In this episode, Louise from the NCWNZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Branch 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 after seeing a need for women to put themselves forward for leadership positions. 

Harita and Eleonora sit down with Wellington-based comedian Meaghan Fisher for laughs, stories, and a peek into her journey to the Raw Comedy Fest semifinals.

Aisling interviews Isabell Zitzelsberger from Wild Chix who is building a community where women have a safe space to learn and step out of the comfort zones to explore and experience traditionally male outdoor pursuits such as hunting, fishing and sailing.  

Aisling interviews Gemma Rose a Breathwork Facilitator who specialises in helping others break free from limiting beliefs and survival states in the nervous system to create a life they love.

Aisling and Laura interview Kate Fenwick also know as Waste Ed Kate, a self proclaimed bin-fluncer who helps Kiwi's reduce, reuse, and rethink the way we live.