Dinsdale

Dinsdale is a Māori ward councillor and a consultant and researcher based in Te Puke. She is actively involved in local governance through her role as a member of the council’s combined Tāngata Whenua Forum and as the iwi representative for SmartGrowth in the Western Bay region. Recently, she was in the news due to her disappointment over the outcome of a poll that resulted in the removal of the Māori ward, reflecting her commitment to ensuring the voices of her communities, iwi, and hapū are heard in local governance.