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Collectibles Sam
Michelle meets with Sam Westlake, avid collector, and organiser of the second Taranaki Collectibles Fair. Hear what makes a collector, and what's in store for this family-friendly event
Duration: 1:01:39 | Date: 17 November, 2023
Primo & CCS
Michelle speaks with Jasmin from Primo about the upcoming talk from Nigel Latta on scamming, and Primo's awesome 'Primo it Forward' campaign to help out a family in need. Then Michelle speaks with Graham and Criag from CCS about their upcoming open day, and AGM on Wednesday 8th November.
Duration: 00:52:23 | Date: 3 November, 2023
Al-Anon Support
Al-Anon is a worldwide community of people who are affected by a loved one's drinking. Jan and Trina share their stories of how Al-Anon gave them strength and resilience.
Duration: 00:57:47 | Date: 27 October, 2023
Fe - Battler Extraordinaire
Meet Fe - a mother who has had to fight so hard to get her boy the help he needs. With progressive diagnoses over 10 years of ODD, ADD, anxiety, tourettes, sensory disorder, OCD, and more, Jacob has not had an easy life. Now, finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Fe has some words of wisdom for us all: don’t give up the fight.
Duration: 00:59:51 | Date: 20 October, 2023
Friends of Pukekura Park
Julie Hart and Sue Matehaere-Pattern are Friends of Pukekura Park. They chat with Anne about their love of the Park and what it means to be its friend, as well as some of the upcoming walks and talks.
Duration: 00:59:40 | Date: 6 October, 2023
Martina Murray - NZ Herb Conference
Stratford Herb Society Inc and NZ Herb Federation are soon to bring the biennial NZ Herb Conference to town. The focus of the conference is medicinal herbs.
Martina Murray grows and knows about herbs and is a member of the Stratford Herb Society. She chats with Anne about the conference, its speakers and workshops, and about herbs in general.
Duration: 01:00:08 | Date: 29 September, 2023
Taranaki Heritage Month
The second annual Taranaki Heritage Month is nearly upon us. Anne talks with Rob Green, Ivan Bruce and Bryan Vickery from Heritage Taranaki to find out what's in store. Featuring the music of Irish folk group, Grada, ahead of their New Plymouth performance in a few weeks.
Duration: 01:00:16 | Date: 22 September, 2023
Danny Caldwell
Question: What do Texas Hold ‘em Poker, film making, Taranaki and raising funds for charity have in common? Answer: Danny Caldwell.
Duration: 00:59:57 | Date: 15 September, 2023
Talking Turkey
Local band, Turkey the Bird, have a new live album about to be released and are planning a release party. Andre Manella joins Anne to talk about the album launch, the band, and his other musical endeavours, and to share some of the tracks with us.
Duration: 00:57:51 | Date: 8 September, 2023
September is Wills Month
Listen in to find out all about creating a legacy for future generations. Anne is joined by Taranaki Foundation CEO, Josh Hickford. They talk about the importance of having a will, and the whys and how tos of leaving a charitable gift in your will. Find out how Taranaki Foundation works and find out a little more about 'Destination Play'.
Duration: 00:56:12 | Date: 1 September, 2023
Bat Cave Beats
Rene Fritzen is one of the organisers of BatCave Beats, the upcoming Goth event happening in Ngamotu in a couple of weeks. He joins Anne to talk about what it is to be ‘goth’, explore the spectrum of sounds that fall under that heading, and we find out more about the bands and DJs that will be performing at the event.
Duration: 00:57:03 | Date: 25 August, 2023
Te Waka ō Hape
Hannah Watson is making a change in the world and to the lives of people with disabilities through her business Te Waka ō Hape. She talks with Anne about how her own experiences in care and with a disability have influenced her to become a social worker being heard differently.
Duration: 01:01:58 | Date: 18 August, 2023
It's Not All Rubbish
There’s a theme today: Susanne Rawson, from Heritage Preservation and Field Support Solutions, is in to talk about her new show, ‘Preserving Our Past’ (Tuesdays at 6pm). Then we are joined by Dave and Mia, in to talk about a cool family event happening at the Enviro-Hub with a focus on waste minimisation and management.
As an added bonus, hear our own Mikaela Nyman talking about her week in Vanuatu at the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival.
Duration: 1:01:39 | Date: 11 August, 2023
Kian from Iran
Kian (not his real name) talks about the real situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the impact of the Islamic Republic on the rest of the world, and makes an empassioned plea for NZ and NZers to support the people of Iran towards "women, life, freedom".
Duration: 00:58:01 | Date: 4 August, 2023
A Double Bill of Double Bills
Anne meets Hollie Newsome from Footnote NZ Dance and Katie Rudd from NZ Dance Company. Both are Ngāmotu locals, and both are excited to be performing here, as their companies bring their double acts to town.
Duration: 00:54:03 | Date: 21 July, 2023
Angela Roberts is in the House
Meet Taranaki’s Labour List MP, Angela Roberts - who is she, how did she get to be list MP, and what are her passions? Find out, also, what IS a list MP and how is it different to an elected MP.
Duration: 00:29:08 | Date: 14 July, 2023
Frau Knotz
Frau Knotz is a fresh, new talent out of New Plymouth - singer, pianist, producer and composer of some very cool electronica music. She talks with Anne about her life and her music, and even shares two brand-new, not-yet released tracks
Duration: 00:59:41 | Date: 7 July, 2023
Forget Everything
Meet Dylan and Ryan, two Yr 12 students fron Spotswood who, together with their mate Luther, are launching our newest show, "Forget Everything You Know". They talk about their show, their music, school and the impacts of lockdowns and teachers' strikes on their schooling.
Duration: 00:59:35 | Date: 23 June, 2023
Hannah is the Most Naked
Hannah Tasker-Poland talks about “The Most Naked”, her powerful and challenging show in the Right Royal Cabaret Festival.
Duration: 00:45:28 | Date: 16 June, 2023
Mangapeepeke Valley Revisited
In a follow-up, catch-up episode of Frankly Friday, Anne talks with Tony and Debbie Pascoe, owner/occupiers of the Mangapeepeke Valley land under threat from the Mt Messenger bypass, along with supporter Russell Gibbs.
Duration: 00:58:50 | Date: 9 June, 2023
Right Royal Cabaret Fest
TAFT’s Megan Brown and Rebecca Kapernick are in to give us a rundown of the fabulous cabaret delights in store for audiences during the Right Royal Cabaret Festival.
Duration: 00:58:40 | Date: 2 June, 2023
Lady W and Lady E - Steampunkers
Welcome to the wild and whacky world of Steampunk, from top hats and trinkets to bustles and tea duels, Lady Watsonia and Lady Esmeralda live and breathe all things steampunk.
Duration: 1:00:04 | Date: 26 May, 2023
Africa Day
Anne chats with Cheryl and Petunia about Africa Day on the 20th of May, at the Merrilands hall 12:30-4:30pm!
Duration: 1:00:10 | Date: 19 May, 2023
Hamish Guthrie
Hamish Guthrie has a background in radio. And he loves history.
Listen to find out how both of these passions come together with his latest project, Taranaki Media Archive
Duration: 1:00:21 | Date: 12 May, 2023
Katie Wolfe- The Haka Party Incident
New Plymouth-born director and actor, Katie Wolfe, talks with Anne about her life and career, and about the play she is bringing to New Plymouth audiences, The Haka Party Incident. Based on true events at Auckland University in 1979, the incident has been described as ‘the last NZ war’.
Duration: 00:52:56 | Date: 28 April, 2023
The Seaside Market Against Waste
Tina Koch is the owner-operator of The Seaside Market in New Plymouth. She joins Anne to talk about the markets, the stall holders and about a fabulous new initiative to get rid of single-use food containers at the market, with a 'Wash Against Waste' dishwasher trailer.
Duration: 00:58:01 | Date: 21 April, 2023
Davey Calder Looks Back
Reminiscing with Davey Calder, host of The Folk Music Hour, about his own musical career with Hamilton County Bluegrass Band
Duration: 1:00:17 | Date: 14 April, 2023
Stratford Shakespeare Fest 2023
Shakespeare: Is his work still relevant? Does anyone care anymore? YES!
Brendon Hornell is part of the team putting on the 2-week Shakespeare Festival in Stratford from 1 April. Listen to find out more
Duration: 1:01:34 | Date: 31 March, 2023
Yoga and Sound
Eva Collins is due to co-host a Sound Journey event at Sanctuary Hill Yoga Studio. She joins Anne to talk about yoga, the use of sound in healing, and what exactly a sound journey is
Duration: 00:51:52 | Date: 24 March, 2023
Celebrating Divergence
DivergenThinking is an organisation supporting schools, universities, and organisations by giving them the tools to recognise the many advantages and talents of being neurodiverse. Co-founder, Natasya Jones, talks with Anne about neurodiversity and Aotearoa’s first Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Then Tracy shares her experience of living and learning with dyslexia, ADHD and more.
Duration: 00:59:23 | Date: 17 March, 2023
Going Independent with Rusty Kane
Rusty Kane is a well-known political candidate and campaigner around New Plymouth. He is advocating for an independent New Plymouth representative in central government (not him - someone else).
Listen to find out more about the man and his mission.
Duration: 00:56:39 | Date: 10 March, 2023
Multi Ethnic Council
The Taranaki Multi-Ethnic Extravaganza is happening tomorrow - lots of food, music, and colour… But the Taranaki Multi-Ethnic Council does SOOO much more for our ethnic communities. Anne talks with TMEC President, Lance Mepham
Duration: 00:59:07 | Date: 3 March, 2023
Harry Lyon & Waitangi Korero
Harry Lyon has been with the iconic NZ band, Hello Sailor, from the beginning. Anne chats with him to find out a bit more about him and the band, and why they are coming to play in Waitara. Then, staying in Waitara, hear the recorded Community Korero that took place at the Waitangi ki Whaitara event - ‘What Does Waitangi Day mean to you?’
Duration: 1:06:09 | Date: 24 February, 2023
Tug O'War_40 Over 40
Hear how you can be part of the longest tug-o-war in NZ, raising funds for the Heart Foundation with Gerry Kennedy. Then Helen Joy, photographer, joins Anne to talk about her latest exhibition, 40 Over 40 – her unique way to raise funds for Breast Cancer NZ!
Duration: 00:53:38 | Date: 17 February, 2023
Katie From Nightlight
NZ Dance Company presents Nightlight: Exploring an ancient sequence of nature in The Fibonacci and the blurred lines between fiction and reality in Uku – Behind the Canvas. Anne’s guest, Taranaki born Katie Rudd, dances in both works.
Duration: 00:25:17 | Date: 21 July, 2023
Holly Newsome - IYKYK
Footnote New Zealand Dance presents IYKYK (If You Know You Know), a double-bill of contemporary dance works by choreographers Holly Newsome and Forest Kapo. Anne’s guest, Taranaki born Holly Newsome, presents the dance of life in Advance to Go - one half of a double bill, shared by queer, indigenous performance artist Forest V Kapo’s (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Raukawa) exploration of how to save the world in Premonition.
Duration: 00:24:36 | Date: 21 July, 2023
Save Mangapeepeke Valley
Today's guests are passionate about one thing. They want to save Mangapeepeke Valley from the devastation that they believe will happen if the chosen option for the SH 3 Mt Messenger upgrade proceeds. Hear about the untouched wetlands, ancient native forests and endangered native species that are under threat. Learn more about the cheaper, less devastating alternative, Option Z...and why they believe this is being ignored!
Duration: 00:57:20 | Date: 10 February, 2023
Waitangi Ki Whaitara
Hear RNZ reporter, Robin Martin's conversation with Rawinia Leatherby-Toia and Pounamu Skelton about how Taranaki iwi are reinvigorating the growing of kai. Then Anne is joined by Tiri Porter to find out what's happening for Waitangi Day. Waitangi ki Whaitara is brought to you by Waitara Night Markets.
Duration: 1:00:25 | Date: 3 February, 2023
Maurice Bevin's Wee Walk
Taranaki-born Maurice Bevin, 69, was diagnosed with stage 4 aggressive prostate cancer in 2019 and was given three to five years to live. Since then, he has walked the length of the UK and, just last week, he returned home to walk non-stop around Mt Taranaki in less than 24 hours, to highlight the issue of prostate cancer.
Duration: 1:00:57 | Date: 27 January, 2023