In this episode, host Jack Marshall sits down with Mayor Rehette Stoltz, discussing his candidacy and vision for Gisborne.

Stoltz talks about her re-election campaign, the challenges our region faces, and her big idea: boosting water infrastructure to drive economic growth.

She shares why investing in water is critical for creating higher-paying jobs and how collaboration between local stakeholders can help Tairāwhiti reach its potential. We also kōrero about community engagement and why younger voters need to be part of the conversation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Mayor Richard Stoltz

05:56 Challenges and Opportunities in Leadership

10:57 Championing Water Infrastructure for Economic Growth

15:42 Collaborative Efforts for Water Management

20:34 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

25:23 Pop-quiz

Keywords

Gisborne, water infrastructure, economic growth, local government, community engagement, mayoral candidates, resilience, youth council, environmental sustainability, voter turnout