
Think local politics is boring? Think again. Every Thursday, journalist Taryn Utiger sits down with the mayors and council chairs shaping life in Taranaki and digs into what’s really going on. She asks the questions you really want answered about rates, local issues, hot topics, and the future of our towns, then flips into some fun stuff like hidden gems and who secretly makes the best coffee in t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

Local government reform is moving fast, and the questions are getting bigger. This week, Taryn catches up with New Plymouth District Mayor Max Brough to unpack the latest developments in the future of local government across Taranaki. They dive into ... more
While winter has Taranaki wrapped in frost, there's no sign of things slowing down in South Taranaki! This week, Taryn catches up with South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon for a lively kōrero that spans everything from icy paddocks to the future ... more
Big decisions are on the table, and Stratford isn't staying quiet. This week, Taryn catches up with Stratford District Mayor Neil Volzke to unpack the latest on local government reform and where Stratford sits as the region weighs up its future. They... more
The future of local government in Taranaki is taking shape — but the details matter. This week, Taryn catches up with Craig Williamson, Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council, for the latest update on local government reform and where the conversatio... more
Rates are rising, reforms are gathering pace, and rumours are swirling around the the next mayoralty. This week on Conversations With a Mayor, Taryn sits down with New Plymouth District Mayor Max Brough to unpack this year’s rates rise, the council’s... more
This week, we're spilling the tea on what it's actually like to be a first-term councillor. Eight months after being elected to New Plymouth District Council, EJ Barrett joins Taryn for an honest, behind-the-scenes chat. EJ opens up about navigating ... more
A mayor, a musical, and a long-term plan walk into a podcast... From sequins and spotlights to surveys and strategy, this week’s episode covers a little bit of everything! Taryn catches up with the Mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, who is fresh fr... more
Think local politics is boring? Think again. Taryn chats with the mayors and council chairs shaping Taranaki and asks them the stuff you actually want to know.









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