Nicollette Brasell

Nicollette Brasell is a former councillor in Waipawa, New Zealand, who gained attention for her outspoken views on the town's duck mascot, Pawa. In 2004, she expressed relief that the controversial duck was being moved from public view, indicating that many residents did not want to be known as 'the duck people.' Her comments highlight the mixed feelings within the community regarding Pawa's place in Waipawa's identity.