Pushing for a Perspective Shift

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Now That's an Idea

Jack

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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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Pushing for a Perspective Shift - Rawinia Parata #4

Now That's an Idea

20 minutes 1 second

2 months ago

Pushing for a Perspective Shift - Rawinia Parata #4

In this episode of Now That’s an Idea, we sit down with Rauhinia Parata, a current councillor running for re-election in the Māori Ward. Rauhinia shares her experiences in local governance, the challenges of working across ward boundaries, and her commitment to strong community representation.

Rawinia's idea: a perspective shift on council. That means supporting more housing, businesses and forestry, and creating more recreational spaces for whānau across Tairāwhiti.

The kōrero also explores the value of Māori wards in council, the realities of decision-making, and why Rawinia believes voter engagement is key to shaping the region’s future.

OVERVIEW

00:00 Introduction to Rawinia Parata

03:13 Experience as a Māori Ward Councillor

06:06 Building Relationships in Council

08:46 Vision for the Future: Housing and Community

11:13 Championing Parks and Recreation

13:55 Improving the Consenting Process

16:39 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

19:51 Pop Quiz

Keywords

Māori Ward, Rauhinia Parata, Gisborne District Council, community representation, local government, housing issues, forestry industry, council dynamics, voting, public service