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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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0:18:56

Conversations with a Mayor 22-08-2024 Phil Nixon -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/08/21

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

en-nz

0:14:41

Conversations with a Mayor 08-08-2024 Māori Wards,...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/08/08

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en-nz

0:19:10

Conversations with a Mayor 01-08-2024 Neil Volzke -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/08/01

It's the turn of Neil Volzke, from Stratford District Council. We talk about the upcoming Chanuk Bair commemorations, the recently announced recipients of the local Citizens Awards are recognised, as well as recent Stratford-based sporting achievements. And find out about the Council's Public Forums - who can speak and what they can talk about.

en-nz

0:19:38

Conversations with a Mayor 25-07-2024 Phil Nixon -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/07/25

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en-nz

0:26:25

Conversations with a Mayor 18-07-2024 Neil Holdom -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/07/17

Neil Holdom is in to share his views on New Plymouth's latest happenings, such as the start of the coastal walkway extension, the trends in the latest community satisfaction survey, and commercial rubbish sorting and collection. And what is Neil's view on the wearing of g-string bikinis at the pool?

en-nz

0:12:46

Conversations with a Mayor 11-07-2024 Charlotte -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/07/11

Charlotte updates us on the freshwater community consultation and the family-friendly Revive Expo this Saturday.

en-nz

0:15:11

Conversations with a Mayor 04-07-2024 Stratford...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/07/04

Neil Volke is in to talk about a whole lot of Stratford-related topics, including last week's Puanga celebrations, the cost of vandalism, Tūtaki Youth, school holiday programmes, council fees and charges, and the new main street pedestrian crossings.

en-nz

0:11:35

Conversations with a Mayor 27-06-2024 Phiolo Nixon -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/06/26

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en-nz

0:22:34

Conversations with a Mayor 20-06-2024 Neil Holdom -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/06/19

Neil talks about the latest report about the Dow chemical plant, and the latest moves to get the contaminated whenua cleaned up. He also talks about the 'Planting out Place' project in the Long Term Plan, the Festival of Lights winter pop-up for Matariki and the Taranaki Regional Disaster Relief Fund.

en-nz

0:16:50

Conversations with a Mayor 13-06-2024 TRC and Fresh...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/06/12

"Freshwater" is the word on the lips of TRC Chair, Charlotte Littlewood, at the moment. TRC are developing a new Land and Freshwater Plan for Taranaki and are inviting consultaions on limits and targets for managing freshwater effectively for the whole community. Listen in to find out more about this and a little about biodiversity controls in the region.

en-nz

0:19:22

Conversations with a Mayor 06-06-2024 Neil Volzke on...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/06/05

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en-nz

0:16:32

Conversations with a Mayor 30-05-2024 South Taranaki...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/05/29

Mayor Phil Nixon brings us up to date with the various revitalisation projects that are in progress in Eltham, Waverly, Pātea, Ōpunake and Manaia

en-nz

0:28:2

Conversations with a Mayor 23-05-2024 Neil Holdom -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/05/23

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en-nz

0:17:25

Conversations with a Mayor 16-05-2024 Charlotte -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/05/16

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en-nz

0:15:14

Conversations with a Mayor 09-05-2024 Neil Volzke -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/05/08

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en-nz

0:16:52

Conversations with a Mayor 02-05-2024 Phil Nixon -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/05/01

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en-nz

0:28:48

Conversations with a Mayor 25-04-2024 Neil Holdom on...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/04/26

NPDC Mayor, Neil Holdom, shares his thoughts on proposed law changes by the coalition government: Māori wards, the Fast Track bill, and roading infrastructure maintenance. He talks about the new rating structure and shares some of the good things happening around town.

en-nz

0:20:31

Conversations with a Mayor 18-04-2024...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/04/18

TRC Chair, Charlotte Littlewood, on Biosecurity Taranaki, our first eBus, the impact of the government direction on Māori wards and the fast track legislation, and our rangatahi and After COP21.

en-nz

0:25:38

Conversations with a Mayor 11-04-2024 Neil Volzke -...

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/04/12

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en-nz

0:13:15

Conversations with a Mayor 04-04-2024 Phil Nixon - Roads

Conversations with a Mayor ·

2024/04/04

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en-nz

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