One of the themes of this year's local body elections was the preponderance of young candidates - prospective councillors in their 20s, and some even in their teens.
Former Victoria University Students' Association president Tamatha Paul, 22, was one of those elected to council in Wellington's Lambton ward, and Hamilton's Louise Hutt - who's 26 - could also still make it, as the vote count for Hamilton West is still ongoing.
Tamatha and Louise join Jesse to talk local politics, youth engagement, and what they hope to bring to the table.
Photo: Supplied / Tamatha Paul
