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Airing time: Fridays at 9am, replayed at 9pm

Anne meets with new guests every Friday to give a voice and platform to those in our community.

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STEAM Lab Pt.1_Dr Anne Gaskett and Dr Greg Holwell

The first of three episodes highlighting the OMV STEAMLab stage at WOMAD 2025. Anne chats with two of this years speakers, husband and wife Dr Anne Gaskett abd Dr Greg Holwell, who share their passion for everything relating to the natural environment and ecology, particularly insects, fungi and orchids.

Duration: 00:58:33 | Date: 14 February, 2025

Jamie Allen - Taranaki Retreat

Jamie Allen shares the journey of the Taranaki Retreat, from the initial building challenges right through to today and the Waimanako Hub, right in the middle of town. We touch on the wrap-around support that is the basis of the kaupapa of the Retreat, as well as first approaches for help and the complex issues around those sleeping rough in the CBD. Finally we discuss funding and, in particular, the next fund-raising event for the Retreat that needs your support - the Annual Duck Race.

Duration: 01:02:54 | Date: 7 February, 2025

Well.I.Am Podcast_Designated Dating Location Premier

Paul Rangiwahia and Andrew Murray host Access Radio Taranaki's newest programmes, The Well.I.Am Podcast, based on Paul's 'Mental Health W.O.F'. They share their stories with Anne and chat about their show. Toni Marie Smith joins in at the end to promote the short film, Designated Dating Location, having its premier in Ngāmotu

Duration: 00:57:48 | Date: 30 January, 2025

Hayden Thorpe - Surfing for Mental Health

Hayden Thorpe is the founder of Restoke - a free programme that incorporates surfing, nature, good conversation, food and therapy. He and his team aim to change the way we deal with mental health on a social level, by teaching people to surf and teaching people to thrive through encouraging positive mental health

Duration: 00:57:13 | Date: 24 January, 2025

Meet the New Boss_Madeline - Ice Swimming Champion

Tracey Blake is the new Station Manager at ART. Anne takes this time to get to know a little more about her - her background and is in store for Access Radio Taranaki.
Then hear from Taranaki's latest world champion - Ice Swimmer, Madeline Hobo. Thanks to Robin Martin from RNZ, for sharing this interview with Madeline.

Duration: 00:59:58 | Date: 17 January, 2025

Kāren Hunter - Music and Astrology

Kāren Hunter, is a multi-talented veteran of the Aotearoa music industry. She is musician, astrologer and healer, and is bringing all of her talents to New Plymouth during the Festival of Lights. She shares her story and her music.

Duration: 01:00:33 | Date: 20 December, 2024

Inglewood Summer Fete

Gayleen Schreider and Graeme Sykes talk with Anne about the Inglewood community, St Andrews Church and it's need for earthquake strengthening, and the 6-day long summer fete they have organised to raise funds for the project. Featuring the music of Ōpunake singer songwriting duo, Moemoeā, who will be busking during the fete.

Duration: 00:59:51 | Date: 13 December, 2024

Introducing Steve Green, The Computer Chap

Steve Green has had a fascinating career in the computer industry. He has witnessed a myriad of changes and been at the forefront of many. He talks with Anne about his motivation for launching his new radio show, The Computer Chap Show, and shares his stories and philosophies.

Duration: 00:55:25 | Date: 6 December, 2024

Gary Sharpe's Discalculator & Andy Bassett's Surface Noise

You've heard of dyslexia but how about dyscalculia? Gary explains dyscalculia, how it can affect your life and the cool technology he's working on to help the numerically challenged. Andy Bassett also joins the show to talk about, and play tracks from his new EP, Surface Noise.

Duration: 1:01:56 | Date: 29 November, 2024

Lisa Rose - Voices Forever

Lisa is passionate about helping people to preserve their stories. Tune in as she chats with Anne about what inspired this business, and why she thinks stories are so important.

Duration: 52:41 | Date: 22 November, 2024

Elric Aublant - Sustainable Taranaki

Elric has just returned from an epic European cycle adventure. Hear all about Elric's ride and all the sustainable wonders he met along the way.

Duration: 58:38 | Date: 15 November, 2024

Tracey Blake - Bariatric Surgery

Tracey Blake shares openly about her struggle with weight control and her experience of having a gastric bypass.

Duration: 59:16 | Date: 8 November, 2024

Taranaki Singer Songwriters 'Actionman' Andre Nobbs

Andre Nobbs has been described as 'Actionman'. Listen to find out why, and hear him sing and play, as he talks with Anne to promote the upcoming local singer songwriter showcase event at the Speigeltent, 'Mountain Roots'.

Duration: 00:53:48 | Date: 1 November, 2024

Marcia Millard - Age Concern

Anne talks with Marcia Millard of Age Concern Taranaki about the Volunteer Visiting service and a whole lot more.

Duration: 59:33 | Date: 25 October, 2024

Taranaki Heritage Month - Rob Green

October is Taranaki Heritage Month and Rob Green, from Heritage Taranaki, is in to talk about some of the highlight events so far and other events, coming up, that are still to be enjoyed.

Duration: 00:57:48 | Date: 18 October, 2024

Aretha McAdam_Coastal Care Opunake

Ōpunake is showing the way when it comes to community and today's guest makes a huge contribution. Aretha McAdam is the Facilities Manager at Coastal Care Ōpunake - a community hub offering a large and diverse range of services. She talks with Anne about the latest developments at Coastal Care Ōpunake

Duration: 00:37:10 | Date: 11 October, 2024

Jane Roseman and Dominique Blatti on Connections and Collaborations

Anne is joined by Jane Roseman, of Val Deakin Theatre, and Dominique Blatti, of the band La Mer. Find out about the some of the people and inspirations behind their collaboration - a new show called 'Connections'.

Duration: 00:57:25 | Date: 27 September, 2024

Clarissa Casales - Endometriosis

Clarissa and her best friend Maria co-host a Spanish language show and ART - Una Lloradita, y a seguir. Clarissa talks with Anne about their show, their friendship and how she has learned to live with endometriosis. What is endometriosis and why is it so hard to get a diagnosis and treatment?

Duration: 01:00:13 | Date: 20 September, 2024