Conversations with a Mayor
Taryn UtigerThink 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 | 22 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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The man’s practically a local landmark at this point, but don’t let that fool you, he’s still got plenty of spark. This week on Conversations With A Mayor, Taryn catches up with Stratford District’s freshly re-elected leader, Neil Volzke — the longes... more
The surf’s up, and so is the kōrero! This week on Conversations With A Mayor, Taryn catches up with Craig Williamson, the Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council and a man who’s just as at home in a wetsuit as he is in the council chambers. They chat ... more
It’s a new term with a new vibe, and there’s a new mayor at the helm. Taryn sits down with Max Brough, for an in-depth kōrero during his first official week in office. Who is the man behind New Plymouth’s mayoral chains? How does he intend to lead? A... more
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
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