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.
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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
14-11-2024 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
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Duration: 00:18:56 | Date: 22 August, 2024
Māori Wards, Water and Transport
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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
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Duration: 00:19:38 | Date: 25 July, 2024
Neil Holdom - Coastal Walkway, Survey & Rubbish
Neil Holdom is in to share his views on New Plymouth's latest happenings, such as the start of the coastal walkway extension, the trends in the latest community satisfaction survey, and commercial rubbish sorting and collection. And what is Neil's view on the wearing of g-string bikinis at the pool?
Duration: 00:26:25 | Date: 18 July, 2024