Frankly Friday

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Frankly Friday: Emotional Intelligence and Local...

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2026/09/28

What role does emotional intelligence play around the council table, and how important is it when you’re elected to represent your community? 🎙️ This week on Frankly Friday, thanks to Centre City New Plymouth, Tracey catches up with NPDC Councillor Sam Bennett to discuss his recent opinion piece on emotional intelligence and what he believes this means for councillors, the Mayor and leadership at NPDC. They talk communication, self-awareness, relationships, managing differences of opinion and the

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Frankly Friday: Rocking the Frock for Ovarian Cancer

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2026/09/24

This week on Frankly Friday, Tracey is joined by Jill Nicholls and Eileen Middleton from Soroptimist International New Plymouth as they get ready to frock up for a fantastic cause this Frocktober!Frocktober is a national fundraising and awareness campaign supporting the fight against ovarian cancer, and the New Plymouth Soroptimists are getting behind it as part of their Heal the Teal campaign. 💙 Tracey chats with Jill and Eileen about the wonderful mahi Soroptimist International is doing for

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Frankly Friday: Keeping it Sustainable!

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2026/09/17

What does a more sustainable Taranaki look like — and what can we learn from the people already making it happen? 🌱🏡This week on Frankly Friday, Tracey catches up with Jen Hammonds from Sustainable Taranaki to talk about the Sustainable Backyards, Farms & Builds Trail, hitting Taranaki from the end of October! Jen gives us the lowdown on this fantastic event, which opens the gates and doors to inspiring backyards, farms, homes and builds across the rohe, showcasing practical ideas for living,

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Popping up Pop Up 🫧

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2026/09/10

This week on Frankly Friday, Tracey is joined by Sue Jameson from the Taranaki Women’s Refuge Pop-Up Shop, which is getting ready to throw open its doors later this month! 👗👜👠What started as a great fundraising idea has become an incredible Taranaki institution — and last year the Pop-Up Shop raised more than $118,000 for Taranaki Women’s Refuge! ❤️ Tracey chats with Sue about the story behind this amazing fundraiser, the huge amount of work that happens behind the scenes, and what shoppers can

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Tyrese Epiha: The Man Behind the Mic 🎙️✨🎙️

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2026/09/03

On today’s episode of Frankly Friday we welcome Centre City on board as our new sponsor as we get to know the newest member of the ART team, Tyrese Epiha 📻🎙️✨ Tyrese has joined us not only as the host of the HeARTy Breakfast, but also as our new Programme Director. We get to hear about what got him into radio, his background and connection with Taranaki.

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AI & Society: Understanding the Transformation 🤖

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2026/08/20

🤖 Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live, work and learn... but do we really understand what it means for society?This week on Frankly Friday, Tracey catches up with The Computer Chap, Steve Green, to talk about his new study programme, "AI & Society: Understanding the Transformation." Designed for everyday people rather than tech experts, this engaging 10-module course explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, the opportunities it presents, the challenges it

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Frankly Friday: What matters most to the people of...

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2026/08/09

This week on Frankly Friday, Tracey sits down with Labour's New Plymouth candidate, Amanda Clinton-Ghodes, for an open and honest conversation about the issues facing our community. From the cost of living and housing to healthcare, infrastructure, local opportunities and the future of Taranaki, Amanda shares her thoughts on what she believes should be the priorities for the people of New Plymouth and why she's putting her hand up to represent the electorate. Tune in for a respectful discussion that

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Frankly Friday: Hapu

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2026/08/06

This week on Frankly Friday, Helen Frank is joined by the wonderful wāhine from Hapū Wānanga for a heartfelt and informative conversation celebrating pregnancy, birth, whānau and the strength of community. 💜Together they explore the support, knowledge and connection that Hapū Wānanga provides to expectant parents, creating a safe and empowering space to learn, share experiences and prepare for the incredible journey into parenthood. It's a warm and inspiring kōrero that highlights the importance

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Frankly Friday: The Dementia Journey

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2026/07/30

Tracey sits down with Helen Frank from Alzheimers Taranaki to explore the incredible work the organisation does in supporting people living with dementia and those who walk alongside them.From personalised support services for clients to providing guidance, education and compassion for families navigating the dementia journey, Helen shares how Alzheimers Taranaki is making a real difference in our community every day. It's an insightful and heartfelt conversation that highlights the importance of

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Frankly Friday: Pelvic Health

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2026/07/23

Physio Emma Perks from Full Circle Physiotherapy specialises in Pelvic Health and today she joins us on the show to talk about what we, as women, can do to prevent the weakening of the Pelvic Floor Muscles and our general health.

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