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Conversations with a Mayor

Every few weeks Anne Dawson chats with the mayors of the region - Phil Nixon (STDC), Neil Holdom (NPDC), and Neil Volzke (SDC).

Airing time: Thursday at 9am



Every week Anne will meet 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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Charlotte - New Government

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

Duration: 00:20:21 | Date: 30 November, 2023

Looking Back and Looking Forward

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

Duration: 00:21:29 | Date: 23 November, 2023

Phil Nixon - Christmas is Coming

Today Mayor Phil and Michelle talk about the recent Taranaki Garden Festival, and Arts Trail, and the many events in South Taranaki in the lead up to Christmas

Duration: 18:52 | Date: 16 November, 2023

Neil Volzke - Waste Expo, Stratford High Jubilee, Scarecrows & Speed Management

Today we talk about the Waste Wise expo, the speed management plan, the Scarecrow Trail, Antenno App, and the renaming of the Pembroke Road.

Duration: 00:18:04 | Date: 26 October, 2023

Having Your Say

The elections are done - what impact will they have on local government? Does anyone really listen to comments and submissions? Cool things happening in Te Hāwera’s King Edward Park.

Duration: 00:20:07 | Date: 19 October, 2023

TRC-The Year in Review

Charlotte looks back at her first year as Chair of TRC, and it’s Spring, which means pests are on the rise.

Duration: 00:16:07 | Date: 5 October, 2023

Neil Volzke - Elections and Scarecrows

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

Duration: 00:20:14 | Date: 27 September, 2023

Phil Nixon_Kiwi

Phil shares the story behind the race horse, Kiwi, and talks about the STDC’s role in creating the bronze statue of Kiwi that has just been unveiled in Waverley. Also in the show: new deadlines for citizen award and Youth to Work nominations, invitations for feedback on zero waste proposals, and other good things that are coming up around the region.

Duration: 00:16:21 | Date: 21 September, 2023

Neil Holdom - Let's Park That

Car parks in New Plymouth are one of the issues of the moment for NPDC. Mayor Neil Holdom shares his thoughts and council plans on the subject. Then - summer’s coming and that means outdoor concerts and events at the Bowl and Pukekura Park.

Duration: 00:31:18 | Date: 14 September, 2023

Charlotte Littlewood - Focus on Environment

TRC are on the hunt for environmental heroes. Charlotte talks about what an environmental hero is. Find out, also, about the Coastal Plan that has just been signed off, and about the cool things happening through Taranaki Enviroschools with help from Mitre 10.

Duration: 00:17:12 | Date: 7 September, 2023

Neil Volzke - Have your say on Food Waste and Transport Options

Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke joins us to share the goings-on. Find out how you can have your say on alternative transport, and food waste management. We also hear about the sinking lid on gaming machines, and a recent "meet the candidate" session.

Duration: 25.5 | Date: 30 August, 2023

Phil Nixon - Awards and Events

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

Duration: 00:19:32 | Date: 24 August, 2023

Neil Holdom - Referendums and Consultation

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

Duration: 00:23:37 | Date: 17 August, 2023

Retirement Villages

The government is proposing changes to retirement villages and how they operate. Have your say on what should be covered by retirement law.

Duration: 00:28:55 | Date: 10 August, 2023

Charlotte - Roads and Rail

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

Duration: 00:15:59 | Date: 10 August, 2023

Neil Volzke - Potholes and Local Govt Conference

Stratford's mayor, Neil Voltzke shares the latest celebrations and news from Stratford District Council, including the recent meeting with all Taranaki mayors to launch Neil Holdom's petition about roading, funding and potholes, and his thoughts on the Local Government Conference, which he attended last week.

Duration: 00:22:16 | Date: 3 August, 2023

Phil Nixon and the All Blacks

South Taranaki's Phil Nixon shares the news of an exciting gift for the district from the All Blacks

Duration: 00:19:37 | Date: 27 July, 2023

TRC - From Possums to Plastic

Charlotte Littlewood, from Taranaki Regional Council, shares what's been happening around the region, everything from possum trapping, Yarrow Stadioum and bus concessions through to plastic-free July and recycling.

Duration: 00:18:20 | Date: 13 July, 2023