Conversations with a Mayor
Taryn UtigerJoin Taryn Utiger every Thursday as she talks with our mayors and chairs from across all four councils in Taranaki. Taryn asks hard questions about pertinent issues, insightful questions about current events and fun questions about the rohe and the place we call home. From discussions around rough sleepers, rate increases and the new cycle lanes, to chats about Citizens Awards, career highlights a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Category | Government | ||||
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Ever stared at your local voting paper and thought, "Ugh, maths?" Well, you’re not alone. In this episode, we break down the mysterious beast known as Single Transferable Vote or STV, the system New Plymouth uses to pick our mayor, councillors, and c... more
Local elections are here, and Taranaki’s ballots are anything but boring. We’ve got big names stepping down, fresh faces stepping up, a jam-packed New Plymouth mayoral race, and a referendum that could change Māori representation across the motu. In ... more
This week Taryn has a kōrero with Neil Volzke, the longstanding mayor of Stratford District Council. They dive into the tension between local government and central government, examining legislation that is set to tighten the reins on council spendin... more
This week Taryn catches up with Phil Nixon, the mayor of the South Taranaki District Council. They kōrero about Local Water Done Well, the wild weather around the region, and the Great Comedy Night, which is heading to some beautiful venues in Hawera... more
Tune in for a special episode of Conversations with A Mayor. This week, there's no mayor on air, and instead our host Taryn Utiger dives into the local body elections. What do councillors actually do? How do you stand for council? Do you get paid? Si... more
Join Taryn as she chats to Neil Volzke, mayor of Stratford District Council. This week they discuss the outcome of Local Water Done Well, and the 2025 local body elections.
Taryn Utiger chats to South Taranaki District Mayor, Phil Nixon, about Puanga celebrations, School Holiday programmes and his campaign for re-election at the 2025 local body elections.
Join Taryn as she chats to Neil Holdom, mayor of New Plymouth District Council. This week they discuss the legacy of the trailblazing yet humble David "Daisy" Lean, who died this month, aged 76. They also talk about water charges, Puanga and the TSB ... more
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