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? Sit back and enjoy these insights from a former local government journalist, and if you're thinking of standing for council in this year's elections, then this is the episode for you.
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Neil Volzke on Local Water Done Well & Local Body Elections
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.
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Phil Nixon on Standing for Mayor
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.
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Neil Holdom on Daisy Lean, Water Charges & the Winter Pop-Up Lights
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 Festival of Lights Winter Pop-Up.
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Craig Williamson on Daisy Lean
Join Taryn as she chats to Craig Williamson, Chair of the Taranaki Regional 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 Stadium Taranaki, and dive into the logistics of the Fast Track Bill, seabed mining, and what the means for the Taranaki Regional Council.
Join 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 and the best hidden gems in the region, this is the show that brings both insight and heart to local politics.
Tune in to hear from a rotating roster of our four council leaders in Taranaki. Each week features either Neil Volzke from the Stratford District Council, Phil Nixon from the South Taranaki District Council, Craig Williamson from the Taranaki Regional Council, or Neil Holdom from the New Plymouth District Council.
Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.
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