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Podcast: Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald
Episode: Sara Templeton: Christchurch Mayoral Candidate talks campaign, rates, transport
Description: Christchurch mayoralty hopeful Sara Templeton says her Green values wouldn't define her leadership of the city. The three-term city councillor and former Green Party member has been challenged on her alignment and the fact Green mayors like Tory Whanau and Aaron Hawkins have been in office just one term. Templeton told John MacDonald the focus should be on Christchurch, which needs someone with strong environmental credentials, governance skills, and passion for community. She says they tend to be framed as “Green values”, but she has a strong track record in those areas, and people w...