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From Dystopia to Utopia - A conversation with Amber Guette

Podcast: Civic Punks
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Duration seconds: 1099
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I recently had the chance to spend a couple of days with one of my favourite Civic Punks, the author and public servant Amber Guette in Wellington, New Zealand. We talked about what public service means to her and what inspired her to write her well-known book: Dear Minister - Letters From a Public Servant. She also gave a sneak peek into her next book that she is currently writing.You can learn more about the book here: https://www.dearminister.net/