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Every six weeks New Plymouth mayor, Neil Holdom, comes in to talk with Anne Dawson about the exciting things that are happening at the NPDC.
Podcasts
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Charlotte - New Government
Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.
Duration: 00:20:21 | Date: 30 November, 2023
Looking Back and Looking Forward
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Duration: 00:21:29 | Date: 23 November, 2023
Phil Nixon - Christmas is Coming
Today Mayor Phil and Michelle talk about the recent Taranaki Garden Festival, and Arts Trail, and the many events in South Taranaki in the lead up to Christmas
Duration: 00:18:52 | Date: 16 November, 2023
Neil Volzke - Waste Expo, Stratford High Jubilee, Scarecrows & Speed Management
Today we talk about the Waste Wise expo, the speed management plan, the Scarecrow Trail, Antenno App, and the renaming of the Pembroke Road.
Duration: 00:18:04 | Date: 26 October, 2023
Having Your Say
The elections are done - what impact will they have on local government? Does anyone really listen to comments and submissions? Cool things happening in Te Hāwera’s King Edward Park.
Duration: 00:20:07 | Date: 19 October, 2023
TRC -The Year in Review
Charlotte looks back at her first year as Chair of TRC, and it’s Spring, which means pests are on the rise.
Duration: 00:16:07 | Date: 5 October, 2023
Neil Volzke - Elections and Scarecrows
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Duration: 00:20:14 | Date: 28 September, 2023
Phil Nixon - Kiwi
Phil shares the story behind the race horse, Kiwi, and talks about the STDC’s role in creating the bronze statue of Kiwi that has just been unveiled in Waverley. Also in the show: new deadlines for citizen award and Youth to Work nominations, invitations for feedback on zero waste proposals, and other good things that are coming up around the region.
Duration: 00:16:21 | Date: 21 September, 2023
Neil Holdom - Let's Park That
Car parks in New Plymouth are one of the issues of the moment for NPDC. Mayor Neil Holdom shares his thoughts and council plans on the subject. Then - summer’s coming and that means outdoor concerts and events at the Bowl and Pukekura Park.
Duration: 00:31:18 | Date: 14 September, 2023
Charlotte Littlewood_Focus On Environment
TRC are on the hunt for environmental heroes. Charlotte talks about what an environmental hero is. Find out, also, about the Coastal Plan that has just been signed off, and about the cool things happening through Taranaki Enviroschools with help from Mitre 10.
Duration: 00:17:12 | Date: 7 September, 2023
Neil Volzke - Have your say on Food Waste and Transport Options
Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke joins us to share the goings-on. Find out how you can have your say on alternative transport, and food waste management. We also hear about the sinking lid on gaming machines, and a recent "meet the candidate" session.
Duration: 00:25:05 | Date: 31 August, 2023
Phil Nixon - Awards and Events
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Duration: 00:19:32 | Date: 24 August, 2023
Referendums and Consultation
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Duration: 00:23:37 | Date: 17 August, 2023
Charlotte - Roads and Rail
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Duration: 00:15:59 | Date: 10 August, 2023
Neil Volzke - Potholes and Local Govt Conference
Stratford's mayor, Neil Voltzke shares the latest celebrations and news from Stratford District Council, including the recent meeting with all Taranaki mayors to launch Neil Holdom's petition about roading, funding and potholes, and his thoughts on the Local Government Conference, which he attended last week.
Duration: 00:22:16 | Date: 3 August, 2023
Phil Nixon and the All Blacks
South Taranaki's Phil Nixon shares the news of an exciting gift for the district from the All Blacks
Duration: 00:19:37 | Date: 27 July, 2023
TRC - From Possums to Plastic
Charlotte Littlewood, from Taranaki Regional Council, shares what's been happening around the region, everything from possum trapping, Yarrow Stadioum and bus concessions through to plastic-free July and recycling.
Duration: 00:18:20 | Date: 13 July, 2023
Speed Limits and Swimming Pools
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Duration: 00:21:55 | Date: 6 July, 2023
Phil Nixon - Celebrating Waka, Volunteers and More
Mayor Phil shares some of the good news stories from South Taranaki this week, such as the 150-year-old waka recovery, the great work of volunteers in the region, the new bush classroom at Rotokare, and rangatahi beginning to use their voice. Then there’s the rate increase and the ‘Future of Local Government Report’ to talk about, too.
Duration: 00:19:54 | Date: 29 June, 2023
Neil Holdom - Rates and Reports
Hear Neil's views on the newly released report on Local Government Reforms. He also discusses the rates increase and the thinking that's going into the next 10-year plan, including a survey. And did you know that Puke Ariki is celebrating 20 years this year?
Duration: 00:34:02 | Date: 22 June, 2023
Charlotte - Stadium, Roads and Resources
What effect are inflationary pressures having on the stadium rebuild? What natural resources are included in the Natural Resources Plan? What about those resources that aren’t included? How will road maintenance be funded in the future? TRC Chair, Charlotte Littlewood, has a go at answering these questions, and more.
Duration: 00:22:22 | Date: 15 June, 2023
Neil Volzke - Earthquake-proofing
Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke catches us up on the local news, including the 5 new local projects funded through the new Waste Levy Fund. Then a more in-depth look at earthquake prone assessments, and what they mean for council-owned buildings.
Duration: 00:22:21 | Date: 8 June, 2023
Phil Nixon - Funding, Youth and Awards
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Duration: 00:19:32 | Date: 1 June, 2023
Neil Holdom Talks Weather and Stuff
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Duration: 00:30:18 | Date: 25 May, 2023
Wild Ginger and More
TRC Chair, Charlotte Littlewood, brings us up to date on a whole range of topics, from the fight against the noxious wild ginger weed, through the stadium rebuild, to data collection, waterways and the RMA changes
Duration: 00:26:26 | Date: 18 May, 2023
Citizens Awards and Gambling Venues
Covered by Stratford District Council mayor, Neil Volzke this week: Nominations for citizen and youth citizen awards, events that are planned for Youth Week, review of the Gambling Venues plan soon to be open for public consultation and more thoughts around the changes to 3 Waters.
Duration: 00:23:45 | Date: 11 May, 2023
Phil Nixon - Coronation, Skateboards & Antenno App
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Duration: 00:18:12 | Date: 4 May, 2023
Neil Holdom Accessing Change
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Duration: 00:30:25 | Date: 25 March, 2023
It's All About the Environment
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Duration: 00:18:33 | Date: 20 April, 2023
Roundabout Town
Stratford's mayor, Neil Volzke on ceremonies (citizenship and ANZAC Day), the Shakespeare Festival, shade in public paces, housing and Stratford's
Duration: 00:29:50 | Date: 13 April, 2023
South Taranaki - Community
Local government is all about community: community meetings, community activities, community feedback
Duration: 00:17:53 | Date: 6 April, 2023
Rates and Housing
Rates and housing: Neil Holdom is in to talk about the connection between your property's QV and the rates, why the rates are increasing by 12.5%, and homelessness in the CBD.
Duration: 00:25:09 | Date: 30 March, 2023
TRC Consultation
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Duration: 00:24:17 | Date: 23 March, 2023
Roads, Rubbish and Percy Thompson
Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga with Stratford mayor, Neil Volzke.
Duration: 00:21:32 | Date: 16 March, 2023
A Bit of Everything in STDC
Mayor Phil pays tribute to Chester Borrows and talks about some of the happenings around South Taranaki, such as the bi-election results, how Sth Taranaki is supporting Wairoa post-Gabrielle, the importance of creativity in the community, the census and the Speed Management Review.
Duration: 00:18:59 | Date: 9 March, 2023
Neil Holdom and Community
New Plymouth Mayor, Neil Holdom explains how NPSC are supporting in the wake of cyclone Gabrielle. We also hear about community development and the return of WOMAD.
Duration: 00:29:45 | Date: 2 March, 2023
Charlotte Littlewood
Charlotte gives us an overview of the role of the TRC, and explains a little about the current focus of the council. Freshwater reform, biodiversity, improved public transport, and climate change. In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, what lessons can we learn for future-proofing our region?”
- Freshwater reform
- Biodiversity/ predator free
- Public transport/ climate change.
Duration: 00:31:40 | Date: 23 February, 2023
Stratford Events and Youth Council
Stratford mayor, Neil Volzke talks about spending Government money and upcoming events. And just what is the Youth Council, how does it work and what do they do?
Duration: 00:18:57 | Date: 16 February, 2023
Busy Times in South Taranaki
STDC Mayor, Phil Nixon, gives a rundown on some of the cool things coming up over the next wee while around the rohe
Duration: 00:14:48 | Date: 9 February, 2023
Water, Water Everywhere
We talk about the floods in Auckland and how the infrastructure works (or doesn't in this case), the water meters being installed around the motu and what impact they'll have on the New Plymouth home owner. Hear, also, about NPDC's newly appointed CEO and the success of the Festival of Lights.
Duration: 00:32:31 | Date: 2 February, 2023
Taranaki Regional Council Charlotte Littlewood
The Taranaki Regional Council is the fourth of our region's councils. Anne talks with TRC Chair, Charlotte Littlewood, about how all four council fit and work together, and about the responsibilities and projects of the TRC in this 'once-over-lightly', 'getting-to-know-you' episode.
Duration: 00:22:29 | Date: 26 January, 2023
Summer Holidays with Mayor Phil
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Duration: 00:11:00 | Date: 12 January, 2023