Why New Zealand’s most popular mayor believes local leadership begins with listening

The Press January 31, 2026

I had the pleasure of meeting the extraordinarily affable Dan Gordon some years ago, when he was the MC for a concert I took part in at the newly restored Rangiora Town Hall.

Recently, on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, Dan and I met up again, this time sitting outside enjoying Dan’s Rangiora garden, while his robot lawnmower discreetly whirred around the lawn.

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