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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jordan Walker05:19 Jordan's Journey and Background09:35 The Importance of Family and Whakapapa10:01 Jordan's Political Ideas and Priorities12:12 Establishing a Rangatahi Democracy Fund18:40 Engaging Youth in Local Governance26:17 Navigating Politics and Compromise31:14 Timeline for Implementation and Closing ThoughtsKeywordselection, youth engagement, local government, democracy, Māori representation, community, politics, arts, sustainability, Tairāwhiti

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