Podcast with Mayor of Wellington Andrew Little

In this Leaders Talk Podcast, we were honoured to meet with Wellington Mayor Andrew Little to talk about community, culture, justice, and the values that shape a city people love to live in. From his journey as a lawyer, trade union secretary, and former President of the Victoria University Students’ Association, to his roles as Health Minister and now Mayor of Wellington, Andrew Little reflects on a life driven by public service and a deep belief in fairness and justice. We explore what justice really means — and why, in the end, it comes down to people being treated fairly. Andrew shares how leaders make tough decisions, why it’s important to never panic, and how allowing communities to “own” decisions helps create trust and long-lasting outcomes. We also talk about the rhythm of Wellington — the arts, public spaces, walkability, and the everyday things that make the city pleasant to live in. From the International Festival of the Arts to the reopening of the Wellington Town Hall with state-of-the-art recording facilities, culture emerges as a vital part of civic life. At its heart, this podcast is about Aroha — care for people, community, and place — and what it means to lead with integrity. 🔔 Subscribe to The Voice of Aroha Channel! 👉 Follow us on social media for more! https://www.facebook.com/voiceofaroha/ https://www.instagram.com/voiceofaroha/ https://www.youtube.com/@voiceofaroha https://www.tiktok.com/@voiceofaroha https://www.linkedin.com/company/voiceofaroha/ #voiceofaroha #leaderstalk #WellingtonMayor #LeadersTalkPodcast #WellingtonNZ #NZPolitics #Leadership #PublicService #Justice #Community #Culture #LocalGovernment #NZPodcast