Christchurch mayoralty hopeful Sara Templeton says her Green values wouldn't define her leadership of the city. 

The three-term city councillor and former Green Party member has been challenged on her alignment and the fact Green mayors like Tory Whanau and Aaron Hawkins have been in office just one term. 

Templeton told John MacDonald the focus should be on Christchurch, which needs someone with strong environmental credentials, governance skills, and passion for community.   

She says they tend to be framed as “Green values”, but she has a strong track record in those areas, and people will be voting based on that track record and her vision for the future. 

Templeton is putting everything on the line in her bid.

The third-term councillor is running against incumbent Phil Mauger and isn't seeking re-election in Heathcote as back-up.

Templeton told MacDonald it's been a privilege to serve in Heathcote but she believes she can serve the city better as Mayor.

She says standing for both roles would signal a lack of confidence in winning the mayoralty, so it’s all or nothing.

The former Green Party member says she has no interest in national politics and will find another way to serve the city if she misses out.

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Christchurch mayoralty hopeful Sara Templeton says her Green values wouldn't define her leadership of the city.&nbsp;
The three-term city councillor and former Green Party member has been challenged on her alignment and the fact Green mayors like Tory Whanau and Aaron Hawkins have been in office just one term.&nbsp;
Templeton told John MacDonald the focus should be on Christchurch, which needs someone with strong environmental credentials, governance skills, and passion for community. &nbsp;&nbsp;
She says they tend to be framed as “Green values”, but she has a strong track record in those areas, and people will be voting based on that track record and her vision for the future.&nbsp;
Templeton is putting everything on the line in her bid.
The third-term councillor is running against incumbent Phil Mauger and isn't seeking re-election in Heathcote as back-up.
Templeton told MacDonald it's been a privilege to serve in Heathcote but she believes she can serve the city better as Mayor.
She says standing for both roles would signal a lack of confidence in winning the mayoralty, so it’s all or nothing.
The former Green Party member says she has no interest in national politics and will find another way to serve the city if she misses out.
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