Conversations with a Mayor: Recent Episodes
Anne Dawson
Every week Anne will meet with one of the four Mayors; Neil Holdom - New Plymouth Mayor, Neil Volzke - Stratford Mayor, Charlotte Littlewood - Taranaki Regional Council Chair, and Phil Nixon - South Taranaki Mayor. Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.
This week Michelle talks with South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon about the new Citizens ceremony, the Council's Annual Report, the opening of the new library and upcoming events.
This morning Phill meets with New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdem to discuss Guy Fawkes, the opening of the outdoor pool, and roadworks
Charlotte Littlewood joins Phill in the studio to discuss a new Public Transport committee, changes to the RMA and how to check the quality of your swimming spots this summer. Plus events coming up in the gardens and an update on the Yarrow Stadium development.
Stratford Mayor, Neil Volzke joins us today to discuss Local Water Done Well, community funding, scarecrows, Stratford’s awesome bottle lid recycling challenge,, three new bylaws, and lots more besides.
Today Phill talks with South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon on Seabed Mining, Mayors Task Force For Jobs, the Scale Boat Regatta and more
Climate protests and NPDC’s position on gas exploration in Taranaki; any NPDC FastTrack projects included? And, playtime at Waitara’s new skatepark and Kāwaroa’s Destination Play.
Mayor of Stratford District, Neil Volzke, joins Michelle to discuss the current roadworks, the opportunity to be on the Stratford District Youth Council, Scarecrow Season, and the upcoming garden festivals
Mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, joins Anne to discuss the new rubbish bin rollout, the Māori Ward vote, and the importance of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori,
Topics for today's kōrero with Mayor Neil Holdom: what NPDC is doing about the increasing numbers of people sleeping rough; preparing for the surge of visitors expected for Te Matatini; creating safer intersections
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.
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.
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.
"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.
Mayor Phil Nixon brings us up to date with the various revitalisation projects that are in progress in Eltham, Waverly, Pātea, Ōpunake and Manaia
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.
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.
The TRC are deep in planning mode. Chair, Charlotte Littlewood talks about the 10-year plan, traffic management, and more.
We kick off the show for 2024 by talking with Mayor Phil Nixon. Find out what’s been happening and what’s coming up in South Taranaki.
It must be summer - the free community pools are now open. Mayor Phil, STDC, talks about water and water safety. He also talks about a new family road-trip game we can all play this summer. Called Trip-To, it encourages Taranakians to get out and explore S.H. 45 (Google search Trip-To Taranaki).
NPDC Mayor, Neil Holdom, is back for the first time in a few months. He talks about settling in the new council post-election, roading and infrastructure, and summer highlights
Our first conversation with Neil Volzke, Stratford Mayor - the 2nd longest serving mayor in NZ. He talks about plans to create safer and healthier travel options throughout the rohe, and what's good to do in Stratford over summer.
STDC Mayor, Phil Nixon talks about the pending bi-elections, off-shore wind farms and Arts in the Park.
Anne catches up with Mayor Phil after his reelection as South Taranaki Mayor. They discuss projects and priorities, changes to the RMA and the state of South Taranaki rivers
Every six weeks or so, Anne Dawson chats with the NPDC Mayor, Neil Holdem, and STDC Mayor, Phil Nixon.