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Conversations with a Mayor

Each week Access Radio Taranaki chats with the mayors of the region - Phil Nixon (STDC), Neil Holdom (NPDC) and Neil Volzke (SDC), and Charlotte Littlewood (TRC Chair).

Airing time: Thursday at 9am



Each week, Access Radio Taranaki meets with one of the four Mayors; Neil Holdom - New Plymouth Mayor, Neil Volzke - Stratford Mayor, Charlotte Littlewood - Taranaki Regional Council Chair, and Phil Nixon - Hāwera Mayor. Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

New Plymouth District Council

Stratford District Council

South Taranaki District Council

Taranaki Regional Council

 

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Neil Volzke - Wrapping up 2024

Stratford Mayor, Neil Volzke shares some of the recent Stratford Festivities, including a very successful Street Food Festival, the Christmas parade, and an accolade for the amazing Christmas Lights trail. More to come, with some exciting free family fun. Neil encourages Stratford residents to download the Antenno app for real-time notices and updates.

Duration: 15:50 | Date: 19 December, 2024

Phil Nixon_Library and 2025

Mayor Phil from South Taranaki District Council talks about the opening of the new library in Te Hāwera, and what the council is getting up to over summer and heading into 2025

Duration: 00:08:12 | Date: 12 December, 2024

Neil Holdom on Summer Events

Neil and Michelle reflect on all the exciting events being held over summer, including Festival of Lights, Te Matatini and WOMAD.

Duration: 25:42 | Date: 5 December, 2024

Charlotte Littlewood on Environmental Awards & Buses

Charlotte Littlewood joins Phill in the studio to talk about the Taranaki Regional Council's Environmental Award Winners and the developments for the bus network in December.

Duration: 14:53 | Date: 28 November, 2024

Neil Volzke on Stratford Press and Christmas Parade

Anne gets back on the mic with Neil to discuss the proposed closure of the Stratford Press and the upcoming Christmas parade.

Duration: 20:47 | Date: 21 November, 2024

Phil Nixon on Citizenship Ceremony, Annual Report and Library opening

This week Michelle talks with South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon about the new Citizens ceremony, the Council's Annual Report, the opening of the new library and upcoming events.

Duration: 12:59 | Date: 14 November, 2024

Neil Holdom on Guy Fawkes, Swimming Pools, and Roadworks

This morning Phill meets with New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom to discuss Guy Fawkes, the opening of the outdoor pool, and roadworks

Duration: 21:25 | Date: 7 November, 2001

Charlotte Littlewood on Public Transport, RMA Changes and Water Quality

Charlotte Littlewood joins Phill in the studio to discuss a new Public Transport committee, changes to the RMA and how to check the quality of your swimming spots this summer. Plus events coming up in the gardens and an update on the Yarrow Stadium development.

Duration: 11:42 | Date: 31 October, 2024

Neil Volzke on Local Water Done Well, Community Funds, Roading

Stratford Mayor, Neil Volzke joins us today to discuss Local Water Done Well, community funding, scarecrows, Stratford’s awesome bottle lid recycling challenge,, three new bylaws, and lots more besides.

Duration: 22:39 | Date: 24 October, 2024

Phil Nixon on Seabed Mining, MTFJ, and Scale Boat Regatta

Today Phill talks with South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon on Seabed Mining, Mayors Task Force For Jobs, the Scale Boat Regatta and more

Duration: 15:47 | Date: 17 October, 2024

Neil Holdom on Climate Protests, Fast tracks, and Playgrounds

Climate protests and NPDC’s position on gas exploration in Taranaki; any NPDC FastTrack projects included? And, playtime at Waitara’s new skatepark and Kāwaroa’s Destination Play.

Duration: 00:22:08 | Date: 10 October, 2024

Neil Volzke - On Roadworks, Youth Council, Scarecrow Season and more

Mayor of Stratford District, Neil Volzke, joins Michelle to discuss the current roadworks, the opportunity to be on the Stratford District Youth Council, Scarecrow Season, and the upcoming garden festivals

Duration: 22:59 | Date: 26 September, 2024

South Taranaki - Te Reo, Bin Rollout, and Maori Ward Vote

Mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, joins Anne to discuss the new rubbish bin rollout, the Māori Ward vote, and the importance of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori,

Duration: 17:18 | Date: 19 September, 2024

TRC - A Bit of Everything

Anne's guest is Charlotte Littlewood, Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council

Duration: 16:3 | Date: 12 September, 2024

Neil Holdom - Sleeping Rough, Driving Rough

Topics for today's kōrero with Mayor Neil Holdom: what NPDC is doing about the increasing numbers of people sleeping rough; preparing for the surge of visitors expected for Te Matatini; creating safer intersections

Duration: 00:26:00 | Date: 5 September, 2024

Phil Nixon - Pedestrian Mall & Waste Ed

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

Duration: 00:18:56 | Date: 22 August, 2024

Māori Wards, Water and Transport

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

Duration: 00:14:41 | Date: 8 August, 2024

Neil Volzke - Recognition

It's the turn of Neil Volzke, from Stratford District Council. We talk about the upcoming Chanuk Bair commemorations, the recently announced recipients of the local Citizens Awards are recognised, as well as recent Stratford-based sporting achievements. And find out about the Council's Public Forums - who can speak and what they can talk about.

Duration: 00:19:10 | Date: 1 August, 2024

Phil Nixon - Freedom Camping and Being Prepared

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

Duration: 00:19:38 | Date: 25 July, 2024