Dunedin’s Channel 39 gave Mayoral candidates the chance to debate issues. Check out the programme – it’s featuring via the ODT website, Channel 39 on your TV – or online here https://www.odt.co.nz/features/channel-39/local-body-2022-meet-mayors-dunedin-show
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Mosgiel Candidates Evening
Here’s my 2.5 minutes spiel – thanks Mosgiel Rotary for organising! Kia ora. Im Sophie Barker and I’d be honoured to be your next Mayor. My questions for you are. What’s your vision for your city? What kind of leader do you want? I believe we all want the same thing – New Zealand’s most …
The Mish, Hamish McNeilly Candidate Profiles Aug 22
Keep up to date with coverage from local reporter Hamish McNeilly and “The Mish”. Here’s my answers to Hamish’s questions: Occupation: City councillor, business director, penguin volunteer Political affiliation: Independent For more information check out her website. Tell us about yourself, and why you want be mayor of Dunedin. Grew up at Larnach Castle, helping save …
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Facing up to a 90 minute live interview
What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I was fortunate to be interviewed by Pat Brittenden and streamed live on Dunedin News. It was a 90 minute interview, a great way for some in-depth questions to be answered. However time flew! Heres the link if you want to check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiQccZit2nA&t=49s
Dunedin Community Builders Q&A
Which communities will you speak for and about at the council table? Once elected, Councillor’s role is to speak for and advocate for all communities.Looking around the current Council table it is obvious that Council is not fully representative of all communities, so its our responsibility to ensure all voices are heard, especially those whose …
Otago University Speed Dating
Council candidates for DCC and ORC were invited by OUSA for a speed dating event at the Main Common Room. Fantastic to meet a number of students, not that many – my daughter told me we looked intimidating and I get that!!. Mostly they were concerned about issues of local theatre network, standard of housing, …
OUSA Mayoral Debate 23 August
Thanks to OUSA (Otago University Students Association) for hosting a Mayoral debate yesterday. It was an illuminating experience. I also felt a bit too comfortable I think – given that I made most of my lifelong friendships in the vicinity of the Main Common Room, including meeting fellow Councillor Jim O’Malley while he was a …
Sophie Barker Mayor of Dunedin 