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Conversations with a Mayor

Think local politics is boring? Think again. Every Thursday, journalist Taryn Utiger sits down with the mayors and council chairs shaping life in Taranaki and digs into what’s really going on. She asks the questions you really want answered about rates, local issues, hot topics, and the future of our towns, then flips into some fun stuff like hidden gems and who secretly makes the best coffee in the region. It’s smart, unfiltered kōrero with the people running your patch: Max Brough, Craig

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0:21:6

Craig Williamson and Stadium Taranaki

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2025/05/14

After a massive five-year project, the upgrade and redevelopment of Stadium Taranaki is complete. Taranaki Regional Council chair Craig Williamsom talks to Taryn about the stadium, the local contractors who worked on the project, and what the state-of-the-art facility means for the rohe.

en-nz

0:28:45

Neil Holdom - Successful Summer Events, Rough...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2025/04/22

Host Taryn chats with Neil Holdom, Mayor of the NPDC, about successful events held over summer in New Plymouth. They also talk about plans for the rough sleepers, ANZAC Day, and the importance of the event in our community.

en-nz

0:16:40

Craig Williamson

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2025/04/17

Today Taryn speaks with Craig Williamson, Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council, about his first two months in the role and his love of surfing.

en-nz

0:17:55

Conversations with a Mayor 10-04-2025 Neil Volzke

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2025/04/10

Today Taryn speaks with Stratford District Mayor, Neil Volzke. They discuss the cost of living crisis, ANZAC Day, developments in the CBD, and Neil's favourite place in the district.

en-nz

0:14:6

Conversations with a Mayor 03-04-2025 Phil Nixon

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2025/04/03

Today Tracey chats with Mayor of the South Taranaki District, Phil Nixon. They discuss drought, water reform, local body elections, rates increases, Kaponga Library, plus, the school holiday programme for children of the South Taranaki District.

en-nz

0:22:44

Conversations with a Mayor 12-03-2025 Neil Volzke on...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2025/03/13

Tracey speaks with Stratford District Council Mayor Neil Volzke on the upcoming Water reform, the completion of SH43 sealing, the Stratford Youth Council Colour Run, Parking by-laws and the upcoming local body elections.

en-nz

0:15:4

Conversations with a Mayor 06-03-2025 Phil Nixon on...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2025/03/05

Phill talks to South Taranaki mayor Phil Nixon about drought, and the part councils play in protecting the water supply

en-nz

0:27:9

Conversations with a Mayor 27-02-2025 Neil Holdom on...

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2025/02/25

Mayor Neil Holdom joins us, fresh from Te Matatini. This world-class event is being hosted this week at Brooklands Park, Ngāmotu

en-nz

0:26:44

Conversations with a Mayor 13-02-2025 Neil Volzke

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2025/02/13

Stratford mayor, Neil Volzke, joins us to discuss water, the Youth Council, Whangamomona Republic Day, and LOTS of bottle tops.

en-nz

0:15:32

Conversations with a Mayor 06-02-2025 2025 with Phil...

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2025/02/07

Phil Nixon of STDC talks about what's coming up in the district for 2025, including Te W'anake-The Foundry, Waitangi Day and upcoming events

en-nz

0:15:51

Conversations with a Mayor 19-12-2024 Neil Volzke -...

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2024/12/17

Stratford Mayor, Neil Volzke shares some of the recent Stratford Festivities, including a very successful Street Food Festival, the Christmas parade, and an accolade for the amazing Christmas Lights trail. More to come, with some exciting free family fun. Neil encourages Stratford residents to download the Antenno app for real-time notices and updates.

en-nz

0:8:13

Conversations with a Mayor 12-12-2024 Phil...

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2024/12/11

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

en-nz

0:25:42

Conversations with a Mayor 05-12-2024 Neil Holdom on...

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2024/12/04

Neil and Michelle reflect on all the exciting events being held over summer, including Festival of Lights, Te Matatini and WOMAD.

en-nz

0:14:53

Conversations with a Mayor 28-11-2024 Charlotte...

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2024/11/28

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.

en-nz

0:20:48

Conversations with a Mayor 21-11-2024 Neil Volzke on...

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2024/11/20

Anne gets back on the mic with Neil to discuss the proposed closure of the Stratford Press and the upcoming Christmas parade.

en-nz

0:13:0

Conversations with a Mayor 14-11-2024 Phil Nixon on...

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2024/11/15

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.

en-nz

0:23:54

Conversations with a Mayor 07-11-2024 Neil Holdem on...

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2024/11/05

This morning Phill meets with New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdem to discuss Guy Fawkes, the opening of the outdoor pool, and roadworks

en-nz

0:11:42

Conversations with a Mayor 31-10-2024 Charlotte...

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2024/10/30

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.

en-nz

0:22:39

Conversations with a Mayor 24-10-2024 Neil Volzke on...

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2024/10/23

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.

en-nz

0:15:47

Conversations with a Mayor 17-10-2024 Phil Nixon on...

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2024/10/15

Today Phill talks with South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon on Seabed Mining, Mayors Task Force For Jobs, the Scale Boat Regatta and more

en-nz

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