Return the Rangatahi Voice to Council

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Now That's an Idea

Jack

20 episodes

3 days ago

Now That’s an Idea is a place where we stop grumbling and start scheming. Each edition pitches one way to make something better, usually with insights from someone who actually knows their stuff, occasionally from my own crackpot imagination. Why? 1. There are many problems Humans have a remarkable tendency to notice what’s wrong with the world. And we’re good at spotting problems. If food tastes bad, we complain. If traffic is slow, we grumble. But that’s only half the conversation: what are the solutions? 2. We need better answers It’s too easy to follow the path well walked. We live in a ever changing world with a flood of ideas, knowledge and answers. This blog is a chance to dive deep into ideas that are worth digging into. Each month I’ll wrangle a interviews and find folk with a ideas worth sharing. Join me in this mild attempt to make the world ever so slightly better. One idea at a time. Jack

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Return the Rangatahi Voice to Council - Jordan Walker #9

Now That's an Idea

37 minutes 33 seconds

2 months ago

Return the Rangatahi Voice to Council - Jordan Walker #9

In this episode of Now That’s an Idea, we talk with Jordan Walker, a candidate for the General Ward in Tairāwhiti. They share their personal journey of reconnecting with their whakapapa and family, and their vision for youth engagement in local government.

Jordan’s idea? Putting money towards a rangatahi democracy fund to empower young voices and ensure rangatahi have a real say in decision-making. They also advocate for reinstating the Youth Council, promoting sustainability, and strengthening Māori representation in governance.

From navigating the challenges of local politics to reimagining youth involvement, Jordan’s kōrero highlights the urgency and opportunity to build a council that listens to its young people.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jordan Walker

05:19 Jordan's Journey and Background

09:35 The Importance of Family and Whakapapa

10:01 Jordan's Political Ideas and Priorities

12:12 Establishing a Rangatahi Democracy Fund

18:40 Engaging Youth in Local Governance

26:17 Navigating Politics and Compromise

31:14 Timeline for Implementation and Closing Thoughts

Keywords

election, youth engagement, local government, democracy, Māori representation, community, politics, arts, sustainability, Tairāwhiti