Auckland Councillor Victoria Short’s Journey to Politics

Victoria Short, at 34, reflects on her unexpected journey to becoming an Auckland councillor, a path she couldn’t have imagined at 18 when she was pregnant. Sharing her life story for the first time, she revealed her upbringing in a large family with a diverse background, including a father from the UK and a mother from Kiribati. Short’s experience of being asked to leave Long Bay College due to poor grades and attendance marked a significant turning point in her life. Alongside her, four other newly-elected councillors, each with unique backgrounds, aim to bring diverse perspectives to Auckland’s governance.

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