In this episode of Now That’s an Idea, we sit down with Sam Gibson — maybe better known as Sam the Trap Man — to talk about his candidacy for local council in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti. Sam shares his background in conservation and community work, and why listening to constituents is central to his approach. Sam's idea: we need for greater resilience in the face of environmental challenges, including more targeted native forest and cutting red tape for farmers. Our kōrero also touches on funding for biodiversity initiatives and the high costs of road maintenance caused by heavy industry. Keywords:Sam Gibson, sam the trap man, local governance, environmental resilience, community involvement, biodiversity, council elections, Gisborne, New Zealand, road infrastructure, public engagement

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