Member of Parliament Nicola Grigg joins Andy Rowe for a candid conversation about motherhood, politics, public pressure and representing one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions.
From the reality of mum guilt and juggling life with a toddler, to handling social media abuse, imposter syndrome, Parliament, the National Party and the rapid growth of Selwyn, this is a really honest look at what life in politics is actually like behind the scenes.
Nicola also opens up about her path into politics, her family’s deep political history, the pressure of public service, and why respectful debate matters more than ever.
This episode was recorded at Red Nine Studios in Christchurch.
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Chapters
01:45 What a usual week looks like
03:18 Parenting, guilt and being part of the same tribe
04:46 Why Nicola admires Jacinda Ardern as a mother
05:39 Why she chose the National Party
07:49 Her family’s remarkable political history
09:10 From journalism to working in Parliament
10:33 Working for Bill English and finding her place
12:00 Becoming an MP and the class of 2020
13:02 Politics, friendships and respectful debate
16:07 Social media abuse and public life
18:49 Listening to opposition voters
19:08 Why New Zealand politics sits in the middle
20:47 Her maiden speech and imposter syndrome
25:39 Why Selwyn matters to New Zealand’s economy
30:00 Advice for young businesses in New Zealand
33:50 Final thoughts and a funny pool story
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