When first elected in 2017, Chlöe Swarbrick became the youngest Member of Parliament in New Zealand for over 40 years. She is now MP for Auckland Central and is the Green Party spokesperson on a broad range of topics including Mental Health, Sensible Drug Law Reform, Small Business, Broadcasting and Youth.
In this episode of 'Cultured Conversations', filmed in January 2021, Chlöe speaks with Auckland Art Gallery Director Kirsten Lacy about how those in power can meaningfully share that power under Te Tiriti and reflects on her drive to be a politician who works with and for people.
‘Cultured Conversations’ is a digital series produced by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Exploring issues and ideas from the cultural sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, this series is hosted by Gallery Director, Kirsten Lacy, and invites exceptional leaders from arts, philanthropy, economics and politics to discuss topical issues facing the sector today.
Rich with diverse voices and inspirational ideas, ‘Cultured Conversations’ gives us all the chance to hear from proven leaders engaged in the issues that face our cultural communities.
Explore more episodes of 'Cultured Conversations' in our playlist.
