Tell Me Moir

2 - Sophie Barker - Women in Politics

Tell Me Moir

Show Notes

Passionate Dunedinite, Sophie Barker spent her childhood growing up in Dunedin's Larnach Castle. She studied and worked in marketing and tourism before being elected as a councillor to the Dunedin City Council in 2019 and Mayor in 2025. Sophie Barker is here today to reveal a bit about what goes on behind the scenes and under the robes.

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

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