In this episode of Now That’s an Idea, councillor Rob Telfer about his first term on the Tairāwhiti council and why he’s standing again.
Rob’s idea: shifting council culture. Rob wants to move away from fear and box-ticking towards a council that communicates openly, manages risk wisely, and backs opportunities for growth.
He shares his perspective on:
-The role of irrigation projects in driving economic development
-Representing rural voices and keeping them at the decision-making table
-Making council more accessible and responsive to the community
Music by Lenny Lawns
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Rob Telford
04:37 Understanding Council Dynamics
09:40 Culture Change in Local Government
14:57 Irrigation and Economic Growth
17:30 Closing Thoughts and Candidate Pitch
18:45 Pop Quiz
Keywords
Rob Telford, Tairawhiti, council, local government, economic development, irrigation, culture change, communication, decision making, community engagement
