22-04-2026 - Sophie Barker - Women in Politics

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.