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Frankly Friday

Tracey Blake

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

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0:54:54

Elton John vs Billy Joel, Rhys Mathewson

Frankly Friday ·

2025/09/04

Today Tracey catches up with Cam who is half of the tribute show Elton John vs Billy Joel - ahead of their New Plymouth Show. We've tickets to giveaway to this great night out too! She also catches up with comedian Rhys Mathewson ahead of his 10th Rodeo as part of the Reimagine festival.

en-nz

0:52:27

Kijana Pene, Taranaki PPTA

Frankly Friday ·

2025/08/28

This Friday, Tracey catches up with Kijana Pene, who is the chair of the Taranaki PPTA following their recent strike and what the Governments offering truly means for teachers, she also awards our next Act of Awesome winner.

en-nz

0:43:44

Stratford Singers, Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief

Frankly Friday ·

2025/08/21

Tracey catches up with people in our community every Friday and today she chats with some of the organisers from the Stratford Singers show Hear the People Sing and some of the cast from Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

en-nz

0:59:43

Taranaki Health Foundation, River City Pro Wrestling,...

Frankly Friday ·

2025/08/14

Tracey talks with Grant Carter from the Taranaki Health Foundation about the new Neo Natal unit that is to open at Taranaki Base and how you can get involved with an upcoming fundraiser, she also chats with Mike from River City Pro Wrestling about their upcoming show and Shannon from Te Pokapu O Taranaki shares her story of courage about the new support hub for people affected by state care.

en-nz

0:59:46

Luke and Suzy

Frankly Friday ·

2025/08/07

Join Tracey every Friday to hear interesting and inspiring interviews with people in our community.

en-nz

0:50:33

Phenomenal Women & Val Deakin Dance Theatre

Frankly Friday ·

2025/07/31

Tracey chats with Lisa Rangi who is bringing Phenomenal Women to Hawera soon; a showcase of songs from those around the themes of hatched, matched and dispatched. She also chatted with Jane Roseman from the Val Deakin Dance Theatre earlier this week about their upcoming community dance performance and the Act of Awesome is back again - who will it go to today?

en-nz

0:54:50

Petra Bagust

Frankly Friday ·

2025/07/25

Petra Bagust joins Tracey on FF today to chat about her HOT MESS Show coming to Stratford in August. We chat about the signs on menopause and the myths around it and what you can expect from the show. Tracey also catches up with some of the cast from Hawera Repertory's Checkout Girls that opens tonight.

en-nz

0:59:59

Anthony Street

Frankly Friday ·

2025/07/18

In this episode Tracey chats with Illusionist Anthony Street before his New Plymouth show to hear about his love of illusion and how it all began.

en-nz

0:53:33

Life Education

Frankly Friday ·

2025/07/11

Today on Frankly Friday, Tracey chats with Karyn and Megan from Life Education Taranaki - to hear all about the work they do in the community, the history of this amazing community asset and their up and coming fundraiser - Business, Bridles and Brushstrokes.

en-nz

0:58:19

Chicago & All That Jazz

Frankly Friday ·

2025/07/03

Join Tracey every Friday to hear interesting and inspiring interviews with people in our community. This week she gives you the inside scoop on opening night of Chicago, produced by New Plymouth Operatic Society.

en-nz

0:54:54

Tyson Rosendaal & Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand

Frankly Friday ·

2025/06/26

Join Tracey as she chats to Tyson Rosendaal about the Step Up Challenge. Tyson is racing up the Sky Tower to raise vital funds and awareness for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

en-nz

1:0:20

EID Gala

Frankly Friday ·

2025/06/12

Join Tracey as she chats to Amna Haroon from the Pakistan Association of New Plymouth about the EID Gala later this month. Tracey also talks about opening night of the Right Royal Cabaret Festival.

en-nz

0:59:35

Elder Abuse

Frankly Friday ·

2025/06/05

Tracey talks with Sinead and Aimee from Age Concern Taranaki about Elder Abuse in our community and what you can do to help, how to recognise it, where to get advice, and about the forthcoming awareness week.

en-nz

0:54:39

Age Concern Taranaki

Frankly Friday ·

2025/05/29

Tracey chats with Bex and Andrea from Age Concern Taranaki to hear all about what they do to support seniors in our community.

en-nz

0:51:4

Acts of Awesome & The Right Royal Cabaret Festival

Frankly Friday ·

2025/05/16

Today we launched “Acts of Awesome” with Sentiments Flowers on Frankly Friday where we reward a local hero for helping someone out – not looking for those heroes in capes, but those everyday ones. Tracey also talks about the up and coming Right Royal Cabaret Festival and speaks with performers.

en-nz

1:4:48

Inglewood Book Sale, Taranaki Cabaret Festival &...

Frankly Friday ·

2025/05/09

Tracey chats to Inglewood Lions Club, artists from the Right Royal Cabaret Festival, and the team from Stratford on Stage.

en-nz

1:3:55

Seasons For Growth

Frankly Friday ·

2025/05/01

Host Tracey Blake speaks with Heather and Michelle from Seasons For Growth to hear more about how the organisation's mahi is helping our community.

en-nz

0:59:23

Frankly Friday 04-04-2025 Pride Week Taranaki

Frankly Friday ·

2025/04/03

Tracey talks with Chris Herlihy from Taranaki Pride Week to hear all about the festival running from 7th-13th April. Check out www.pridetaranaki.co.nz for more information on all of the events planned.

en-nz

1:3:17

Frankly Friday 28-03-2025 On The House

Frankly Friday ·

2025/03/28

Today Terry Hancock from On The House joins Tracey to talk about their organisation and the many people they support in our community to repurpose and distribute food to. They talk about who and how they assist them, the volunteers, sponsors, and their vision.

en-nz

0:54:24

Frankly Friday 14-03-2025 STEAM Lab Part 3 Frau Knotz...

Frankly Friday ·

2025/03/14

The final part of our series with OMV STEAM Lab presenters. Today Phill speaks with Frau Knotz and Liv Sisson.

en-nz

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