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.

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.

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

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

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.