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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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Phil Nixon - Funding, Youth and Awards

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Duration: 00:19:32 | Date: 1 June, 2023

Neil Holdom Talks Weather and Stuff

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Duration: 00:30:18 | Date: 25 May, 2023

Wild Ginger and More

TRC Chair, Charlotte Littlewood, brings us up to date on a whole range of topics, from the fight against the noxious wild ginger weed, through the stadium rebuild, to data collection, waterways and the RMA changes

Duration: 00:26:26 | Date: 18 May, 2023

Citizens Awards and Gambling Venues

Covered by Stratford District Council mayor, Neil Volzke this week: Nominations for citizen and youth citizen awards, events that are planned for Youth Week, review of the Gambling Venues plan soon to be open for public consultation and more thoughts around the changes to 3 Waters.

Duration: 00:23:45 | Date: 11 May, 2023

Phil Nixon - Coronation, Skateboards & Antenno App

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Duration: 00:18:12 | Date: 4 May, 2023

Neil Holdom Accessing Change

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Duration: 00:30:25 | Date: 27 April, 2023

It's All About the Environment

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Duration: 00:18:33 | Date: 20 April, 2023

Roundabout Town

Stratford's mayor, Neil Volzke on ceremonies (citizenship and ANZAC Day), the Shakespeare Festival, shade in public paces, housing and Stratford's roundabouts

Duration: 00:29:50 | Date: 13 April, 2023

South Taranaki - Community

Local government is all about community: community meetings, community activities, community feedback

Duration: 00:17:53 | Date: 6 April, 2023

Rates and Housing

Rates and housing: Neil Holdom is in to talk about the connection between your property's QV and the rates, why the rates are increasing by 12.5%, and homelessness in the CBD.

Duration: 00:25:09 | Date: 30 March, 2023

TRC Consultation

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Duration: 00:24:17 | Date: 23 March, 2023

Roads, Rubbish and Percy Thompson

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga with Stratford mayor, Neil Volzke.

Duration: 00:21:32 | Date: 16 March, 2023

A Bit of Everything in STDC

Mayor Phil pays tribute to Chester Borrows and talks about some of the happenings around South Taranaki, such as the bi-election results, how Sth Taranaki is supporting Wairoa post-Gabrielle, the importance of creativity in the community, the census and the Speed Management Review.

Duration: 00:18:59 | Date: 9 March, 2023

Neil Holdom and Community

New Plymouth Mayor, Neil Holdom explains how NPSC are supporting in the wake of cyclone Gabrielle. We also hear about community development and the return of WOMAD.

Duration: 00:29:45 | Date: 2 March, 2023

Charlotte Littlewood

Charlotte gives us an overview of the role of the TRC, and explains a little about the current focus of the council. Freshwater reform, biodiversity, improved public transport, and climate change. In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, what lessons can we learn for future-proofing our region?”
- Freshwater reform
- Biodiversity/ predator free
- Public transport/ climate change.

Duration: 00:31:40 | Date: 23 February, 2023

Stratford Events and Youth Council

Stratford mayor, Neil Volzke talks about spending Government money and upcoming events. And just what is the Youth Council, how does it work and what do they do?

Duration: 00:18:57 | Date: 16 February, 2023

Busy Times in South Taranaki

STDC Mayor, Phil Nixon, gives a rundown on some of the cool things coming up over the next wee while around the rohe

Duration: 00:14:48 | Date: 9 February, 2023

Water, Water Everywhere

We talk about the floods in Auckland and how the infrastructure works (or doesn't in this case), the water meters being installed around the motu and what impact they'll have on the New Plymouth home owner. Hear, also, about NPDC's newly appointed CEO and the success of the Festival of Lights.

Duration: 00:32:31 | Date: 2 February, 2023

Taranaki Regional Council Charlotte Littlewood

The Taranaki Regional Council is the fourth of our region's councils. Anne talks with TRC Chair, Charlotte Littlewood, about how all four council fit and work together, and about the responsibilities and projects of the TRC in this 'once-over-lightly', 'getting-to-know-you' episode.

Duration: 00:22:29 | Date: 26 January, 2023

Summer Holidays with Mayor Phil

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Duration: 00:11:00 | Date: 12 January, 2023