<![CDATA[Raglan Talking to Raglan]]>ba6ffa2c-a397-5172-a137-29c098108b9eTue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:12 +0000Captivate.fmRaglan Community Radiohttps://artwork.captivate.fm/880bea09-b359-4a32-aa74-5ff9b15359d3/john-sparkles.jpgRaglan Talking to RaglanRaglan Community RadioRaglan Community RadioCaptain Pugwash, encouraged me to take on a radio show. It was just after the 2001 local elections. I hadn't a clue who to vote for. I realised that I wasn't alone. Only about half had voted, so I decided to find out more about what goes on here and try to tell others about it. That got me involved in all sorts of things and I now know a lot more about Whaingaroa and its politics. I hope you might join me, John Lawson as I find out more, or, better still, help by talking to Raglan and Whaingaroa on the show one day. One of the challenges I found on the radio was a pronouncing Te Reo Maori. I've a way to go, but I've much improved that thanks to the Wananga, but I still find all those dials and switches confusing! If you have news, views or would like to tell Whaingaroa about what you or your group or business are doing, please drop a note in to the radio station at the old Town Hall, or ring 825 0268 during the show. http://www.raglanradio.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/raglan-talking-raglan/nopodcastAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of failing to talk to our councillor, so instead we heard about the alcohol ban proposed for Manu Bay during the surf championships, the Annual Plan (consultation is not required) with rates increase of 2.8%, but the flat rate Uniform Annual General Charge is going up 3% and 'targetted' rates 11.66%, despite postponing , or cancelling projects such as reserves and walkways.

There was also time to listen to Kim talking about the start of the Creative Market in 2005, some of the Friends of Wainui volunteers (there's a work morning from 9am on Thu 9 Apr - meet in the Bush Park carpark, Wainui Rd) and finish off the interview with Nev Meeking, telling of his experiences in running the Majestic Cinema at the Town Hall.

]]>Another week of failing to talk to our councillor, so instead we heard about the alcohol ban proposed for Manu Bay during the surf championships, the Annual Plan (consultation is not required) with rates increase of 2.8%, but the flat rate Uniform Annual General Charge is going up 3% and 'targetted' rates 11.66%, despite postponing , or cancelling projects such as reserves and walkways.

There was also time to listen to Kim talking about the start of the Creative Market in 2005, some of the Friends of Wainui volunteers (there's a work morning from 9am on Thu 9 Apr - meet in the Bush Park carpark, Wainui Rd) and finish off the interview with Nev Meeking, telling of his experiences in running the Majestic Cinema at the Town Hall.

]]>47f2e373-51e8-43a7-bba7-9c45677d65b1Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +120001:29:56falsefullWaikato Regional Council reportWaikato Regional Council reportNoel Smith talked about the new council, government plans to abolish them, the wastewater consent and other issues.

]]>Noel Smith talked about the new council, government plans to abolish them, the wastewater consent and other issues.

]]>4ef83b51-0f14-43ec-8d5e-f687eecff643Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +120026:43falsefullRaglan talking to Raglan, mainly talking about the Community BoardRaglan talking to Raglan, mainly talking about the Community BoardAlso covering https://www.gets.govt.nz/WARC/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=33796986, which invites Bus Contract Renewals to run for 9 years from 1 Nov 2027. The government requires all new buses to be electric, but Regional Council say we could still have old diesel buses until 2035. It's also not clear that they'll remember to tell the bus companies they've promised further consultation about the medium to long term plans for Raglan buses, including the continued services to and from Hamilton East. Let them know what you think.

Also about transport, these are the plans for Whaaingaroa Ward road maintenance in the current year from District Council's 23 March Roading agenda (pages 31-34) Rehabilitation - MAIN RD (OLD SH23) 365m out of Total Length 14.115 km.

Resealing

Ward metres to be resealed in 2026-27
Western District 24140
Awaroa-Maramarua 19124
Tamahere–Woodlands 18715
Waerenga-Whitikahu 12981
Newcastle–Ngaruawahia 10393
Tuakau-Pokeno 9811
Huntly 7365
Whaaingaroa 5675

]]>Also covering https://www.gets.govt.nz/WARC/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=33796986, which invites Bus Contract Renewals to run for 9 years from 1 Nov 2027. The government requires all new buses to be electric, but Regional Council say we could still have old diesel buses until 2035. It's also not clear that they'll remember to tell the bus companies they've promised further consultation about the medium to long term plans for Raglan buses, including the continued services to and from Hamilton East. Let them know what you think.

Also about transport, these are the plans for Whaaingaroa Ward road maintenance in the current year from District Council's 23 March Roading agenda (pages 31-34) Rehabilitation - MAIN RD (OLD SH23) 365m out of Total Length 14.115 km.

Resealing

Ward metres to be resealed in 2026-27
Western District 24140
Awaroa-Maramarua 19124
Tamahere–Woodlands 18715
Waerenga-Whitikahu 12981
Newcastle–Ngaruawahia 10393
Tuakau-Pokeno 9811
Huntly 7365
Whaaingaroa 5675

]]>fb0f4be3-2262-4df4-89a3-1f02ae60b548Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +120001:27:50falsefullRaglan Community Board reportRaglan Community Board reportAn hour's chat with the Chair of Raglan Community Board, Ross Wallis, covering plans for the surfing competition in May, for Wainui Reserve and devolving decisions to RCB. We also talked about the possibility of an outdoor movement hub, getting trees planted at Manu Bay, stormwater, water and sewage upgrades, roading, buses and several other issues.

]]>An hour's chat with the Chair of Raglan Community Board, Ross Wallis, covering plans for the surfing competition in May, for Wainui Reserve and devolving decisions to RCB. We also talked about the possibility of an outdoor movement hub, getting trees planted at Manu Bay, stormwater, water and sewage upgrades, roading, buses and several other issues.

]]>a1ae81ea-49b3-4d9b-b88e-a1f4e2113241Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +120001:00:16falsefullAnother episode of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother episode of Raglan talking to RaglanThis week with news about the solar panels at the Raglan Wastewater works, where there's an open day on Sunday, about roads, too holy, too dangerous and ending with part of an archive interview with Nev Meekings, about the Majestic cinema, of which the box office remains at the entrance to the Town Hall.

]]>This week with news about the solar panels at the Raglan Wastewater works, where there's an open day on Sunday, about roads, too holy, too dangerous and ending with part of an archive interview with Nev Meekings, about the Majestic cinema, of which the box office remains at the entrance to the Town Hall.

]]>bca3e5ff-049d-4781-9e5c-a3817aa7b28eTue, 24 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +120001:27:16falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanThis week the main items were an interview with Waikato Regional Councillor, Noel Smith, and a look at tomorrow's Raglan Community Board agenda.

]]>This week the main items were an interview with Waikato Regional Councillor, Noel Smith, and a look at tomorrow's Raglan Community Board agenda.

]]>955e7eb3-f241-473a-aa94-411758238035Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +120001:25:41falsefullCouncillor Thomson Reports InCouncillor Thomson Reports InLisa Thomson joins us to talk about consultation, how the new council differs from the previous 3 years, Wainui 30yr plan, the wastewater consent, climate issues, resilience, the problem of representing an area that votes about 2/3 for Labour (or more progressive parties) in a council of National constituencies and which don't have tourism as a major issue, Māori representation, whether we'll get a Raglan plan, or just muddle along, traffic issues around Raglan Area School and Surf Championship preparations.

]]>Lisa Thomson joins us to talk about consultation, how the new council differs from the previous 3 years, Wainui 30yr plan, the wastewater consent, climate issues, resilience, the problem of representing an area that votes about 2/3 for Labour (or more progressive parties) in a council of National constituencies and which don't have tourism as a major issue, Māori representation, whether we'll get a Raglan plan, or just muddle along, traffic issues around Raglan Area School and Surf Championship preparations.

]]>df87f3b5-a343-414c-8345-efe83c37bc81Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +120001:01:59falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan - after Māui Dolphin DayAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan - after Māui Dolphin DayAaron came back for a morning to talk about dolphins and seabed mining and our councillor, Lisa, says she's going to be on the radio at 9am on Thursday.

]]>Aaron came back for a morning to talk about dolphins and seabed mining and our councillor, Lisa, says she's going to be on the radio at 9am on Thursday.

]]>ba6676ec-40f2-4750-83d9-b3d598e32591Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +120001:23:52falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanWe listened to an Instagram promotion for the bus (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGJK2rEqLC/?igsh=azI1Zm5sbDMxazJt) and to our Regional Councillor, Noel, asking a question about the bus; it seems there will be further consultation before they make any changes to the bus and that we might have electric buses from November next year. Also next Monday, 9th, councillors are having a round-table discussion to gather insights from elected members on public transport challenges and opportunities - so now's the time to contact Noel.Smith@waikatoregion.govt.nz and Mike.Keir@waidc.govt.nz to say what you think the bus challenges and opportunities are.

]]>We listened to an Instagram promotion for the bus (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGJK2rEqLC/?igsh=azI1Zm5sbDMxazJt) and to our Regional Councillor, Noel, asking a question about the bus; it seems there will be further consultation before they make any changes to the bus and that we might have electric buses from November next year. Also next Monday, 9th, councillors are having a round-table discussion to gather insights from elected members on public transport challenges and opportunities - so now's the time to contact Noel.Smith@waikatoregion.govt.nz and Mike.Keir@waidc.govt.nz to say what you think the bus challenges and opportunities are.

]]>80a95194-4766-4275-a2a8-59c4171ffe5cTue, 03 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +120001:24:01falsefullMorning Show - along Raglan talking to Raglan linesMorning Show - along Raglan talking to Raglan linesA look at the weather, local politics and what's on, together with an interview with Green MP, Kahurangi Carter, about her 6pm meeting tomorrow evening in the Supper Room. Also a hope that our district and regional council politicians might want to talk to their voters, but at present they don't.

]]>A look at the weather, local politics and what's on, together with an interview with Green MP, Kahurangi Carter, about her 6pm meeting tomorrow evening in the Supper Room. Also a hope that our district and regional council politicians might want to talk to their voters, but at present they don't.

]]>50004931-9f7c-47f5-baf7-dfd043b794b9Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +120001:44:39falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan - talking to Green MP Kahu about her Friday visitAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan - talking to Green MP Kahu about her Friday visitStill some technical problems, but at least RTR was recorded this week and the interview about Friday's 6pm Pizza & Politics with Kahu in the appropriately named Supper Room can be heard.

]]>Still some technical problems, but at least RTR was recorded this week and the interview about Friday's 6pm Pizza & Politics with Kahu in the appropriately named Supper Room can be heard.

]]>234d1f22-14b6-4eca-b812-261726bcfc4eTue, 24 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +120001:13:21falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan, looking back on the seabed mining campaignAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan, looking back on the seabed mining campaignIn a draft decision the fast-track approvals panel hasn't approved seabed mining. Vera and I reminisced about Kiwis Against Seabed Mining's campaign and hope the final decision won't require even more work by KASM. This was a photo of Vera giving evidence to one of the many hearings - this one in 2014.

]]>In a draft decision the fast-track approvals panel hasn't approved seabed mining. Vera and I reminisced about Kiwis Against Seabed Mining's campaign and hope the final decision won't require even more work by KASM. This was a photo of Vera giving evidence to one of the many hearings - this one in 2014.

]]>8a8e4c00-b0c3-4e67-b730-a33ebe114319Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +120001:19:03falsefullOn the Morning Show, Ross Wallis, chair of Raglan Community Board, talked about tomorrow's (Wed) 1.30pm meeting in the Town Hall Supper RoomOn the Morning Show, Ross Wallis, chair of Raglan Community Board, talked about tomorrow's (Wed) 1.30pm meeting in the Town Hall Supper RoomRTR took over the Morning Show for a while this morning to talk to Ross about the Surfside Church plans for Wi Neera St, Wainui Reserve and other issues. The agenda is at https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/DocPreview.aspx?p=1&aoid=712&token=ae5a8564-1da4-4e24-9590-7372b937b63d and a summary of it at https://docs.google.com/document/d/166RwcXMWIOP3opQKewUkdfkQsKKR_tStOoPqqAjGFuU/edit?usp=sharing

]]>RTR took over the Morning Show for a while this morning to talk to Ross about the Surfside Church plans for Wi Neera St, Wainui Reserve and other issues. The agenda is at https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/DocPreview.aspx?p=1&aoid=712&token=ae5a8564-1da4-4e24-9590-7372b937b63d and a summary of it at https://docs.google.com/document/d/166RwcXMWIOP3opQKewUkdfkQsKKR_tStOoPqqAjGFuU/edit?usp=sharing

]]>a1f41b03-f863-42e2-b4e9-2c019b76cedcTue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +120039:07falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanWith Aaron away, technical problems left a short silence, but at least the recording worked this week. It includes the usual events of the week, a summary of recent news and a look back at some of the stories from 2025. Enjoy it!

]]>With Aaron away, technical problems left a short silence, but at least the recording worked this week. It includes the usual events of the week, a summary of recent news and a look back at some of the stories from 2025. Enjoy it!

]]>afb90eac-8f23-4dc2-a225-456e7d244ae7Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +120001:26:16falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanThis week starting to look at what happened a century ago, in 1926 Whāingaroa, when the population was only 302, only about 10% had cars and hardly anyone listened to a radio.

]]>This week starting to look at what happened a century ago, in 1926 Whāingaroa, when the population was only 302, only about 10% had cars and hardly anyone listened to a radio.

]]>b6d57787-87f2-426a-a3c1-e7e492814023Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +120001:24:57falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanNot much news at Christmas, but the mayor is encouraging us to join the new Community Voice Panel (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waikatodistrict.govt.nz%2Fnews%2Farticle%2F2025%2F12%2F17%2Fcommunity-voice-panel-now-open-for-registrations) and Go Raglan to fill in their survey (https://form.jotform.com/253141482123043?fbclid=IwY2xjawO3F_VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEEX3NLPya3tlCoX1Lm_k3hEvVCpqIHrmA0TVWb85mUsym_jaAYQQt3FgAwA_aem_kdxZazsdaZemddE7LMEt0A).

]]>Not much news at Christmas, but the mayor is encouraging us to join the new Community Voice Panel (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waikatodistrict.govt.nz%2Fnews%2Farticle%2F2025%2F12%2F17%2Fcommunity-voice-panel-now-open-for-registrations) and Go Raglan to fill in their survey (https://form.jotform.com/253141482123043?fbclid=IwY2xjawO3F_VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEEX3NLPya3tlCoX1Lm_k3hEvVCpqIHrmA0TVWb85mUsym_jaAYQQt3FgAwA_aem_kdxZazsdaZemddE7LMEt0A).

]]>b270efb2-ff37-4a3b-9c7a-48de89e999e7Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +120001:25:42falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAfter the technical problems of the last few weeks, it's good to have RTR without them.

]]>After the technical problems of the last few weeks, it's good to have RTR without them.

]]>041e0ab5-0397-489e-923d-c3120282a0faTue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +120001:27:10falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanSorry for missing 2 weeks. Hopefully the technical problems are now solved.

Belatedly, thanks to Lisa, we've now got the breakdown of the local election referendum on Māori wards, showing that Whāingaroa was the only general ward to vote for them -

Ward KEEP % REMOVE % Total Electoral roll

Awaroa-M 372 9.11% 872 21.36% 4082

Huntly 635 15.34% 757 18.29% 4140

Ngāruawāhia 1262 12.59% 1779 17.75% 10025

Tai Raro Māori 1360 30.20% 28 0.62% 4503

Tai Runga Māori 1482 35.21% 16 0.38% 4209

Tamahere 1284 12.98% 2323 23.49% 9890

Tuakau-Pōkeno 1011 10.66% 1738 18.33% 9481

Whitikahu 519 11.05% 1127 23.99% 4698

Western District 428 11.74% 829 22.73% 3647

Whāingaroa 1005 23.66% 596 14.03% 4248

total 9358 15.88% 10065 17.08% 58923

She talked about that and other issues and we also heard from Phil about how the seabed mining hearings went and what the further attempts to fit them in the Fast Track legislation might do.

]]>Sorry for missing 2 weeks. Hopefully the technical problems are now solved.

Belatedly, thanks to Lisa, we've now got the breakdown of the local election referendum on Māori wards, showing that Whāingaroa was the only general ward to vote for them -

Ward KEEP % REMOVE % Total Electoral roll

Awaroa-M 372 9.11% 872 21.36% 4082

Huntly 635 15.34% 757 18.29% 4140

Ngāruawāhia 1262 12.59% 1779 17.75% 10025

Tai Raro Māori 1360 30.20% 28 0.62% 4503

Tai Runga Māori 1482 35.21% 16 0.38% 4209

Tamahere 1284 12.98% 2323 23.49% 9890

Tuakau-Pōkeno 1011 10.66% 1738 18.33% 9481

Whitikahu 519 11.05% 1127 23.99% 4698

Western District 428 11.74% 829 22.73% 3647

Whāingaroa 1005 23.66% 596 14.03% 4248

total 9358 15.88% 10065 17.08% 58923

She talked about that and other issues and we also heard from Phil about how the seabed mining hearings went and what the further attempts to fit them in the Fast Track legislation might do.

]]>fe7618d3-4cdc-4ffc-b3ad-9a2dd0a0bff5Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +120001:15:37falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanDistrict and Regional Council have both just abolished their Climate Action Committees, so it seemed a good time to listen to an extract from the BBC World Service's Climate Question (https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct702t) to check that there really is a climate emergency.

Also there's another Palestine vigil starting at 11am near the Library on Bow St on Saturday. Unfortunately, despite peace proposals, inadequate supplies are being let in, to the extent that Medecin san Frontieres can only allocate wheelchairs to those who've lost both legs and tents are restricted so that people are living in cold, wet conditions as the winter rains set in.

]]>District and Regional Council have both just abolished their Climate Action Committees, so it seemed a good time to listen to an extract from the BBC World Service's Climate Question (https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct702t) to check that there really is a climate emergency.

Also there's another Palestine vigil starting at 11am near the Library on Bow St on Saturday. Unfortunately, despite peace proposals, inadequate supplies are being let in, to the extent that Medecin san Frontieres can only allocate wheelchairs to those who've lost both legs and tents are restricted so that people are living in cold, wet conditions as the winter rains set in.

]]>35119683-bbe7-442a-8063-3e8d2d1714e8Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +120001:13:22falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanThis week summarisiing the 456 page agenda Waikato District council had yesterday - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83759114749?pwd=VzzITVatRwXWDUhjFLwtUHuU7XL4q6.1. It includes hopes for devolution of limited powers, but abolishes the committee which has done limited work on climte change over the last 3 years. Also a Morning Show report on the New York election - with the amount many locals travel around, do we generate move carbon than the average?

]]>This week summarisiing the 456 page agenda Waikato District council had yesterday - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83759114749?pwd=VzzITVatRwXWDUhjFLwtUHuU7XL4q6.1. It includes hopes for devolution of limited powers, but abolishes the committee which has done limited work on climte change over the last 3 years. Also a Morning Show report on the New York election - with the amount many locals travel around, do we generate move carbon than the average?

]]>5c5bc933-db18-4977-b3cc-9a2a85436adfTue, 11 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +120001:14:44falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAt least Whāingaroa got the highest turnout in the recent local elections, but a turnout 1669 (39.8%) is not good.

With a new enthusiastic Raglan Community Board chair and possibly evening meetings, hopefully 2028 will be better.

Good to see the Waters Governance Board checking they're complying with resource consents - to see some of the illustrations look at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25355504737408658&set=oa.1637764080536703, go to the agenda https://civicclerkau.blob.core.windows.net/stream/WAIKATO/db6cba4d1d.pdf?sv=2015-12-11&sr=b&sig=oGMDqQOmQMlSU4fyxIdgFIE8%2BS%2BlRamvKHf6JNIcNOQ%3D&st=2025-11-02T19%3A53%3A43Z&se=2025-11-02T19%3A59%3A43Z&sp=r&rscc=no-cache&rsct=application%2Fpdf&rscd=inline%3B%20filename%3Ddb6cba4d1d.pdf.

We don't yet know what Rates Control control of Regional Council is likely to do, but winning the positions of chair and deputy chair indicates they do have control.

Raglan talking to Raglan also fitted in news of Friday's 5.30pm City to Sea signpost event on the corner of Wainui Rd/Marine Pde - this photo is of one of the many names which were along the walkway - Cr Michael Hope also has a memorial on Wainui Reserve.

And mixed news in a Morning Show interview with the Karioi Project.

Along Cliff St several trees are looking unhealthy. Council's arborist says, “The holes and staining on the leaves is more than likely caused by Neomycta rubida, which is a native leaf miner weevil.” Landcare say, “Ornamental tropical rata (Metrosideros kermadecensis) plants may sometimes be heavily damaged.

]]>At least Whāingaroa got the highest turnout in the recent local elections, but a turnout 1669 (39.8%) is not good.

With a new enthusiastic Raglan Community Board chair and possibly evening meetings, hopefully 2028 will be better.

Good to see the Waters Governance Board checking they're complying with resource consents - to see some of the illustrations look at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25355504737408658&set=oa.1637764080536703, go to the agenda https://civicclerkau.blob.core.windows.net/stream/WAIKATO/db6cba4d1d.pdf?sv=2015-12-11&sr=b&sig=oGMDqQOmQMlSU4fyxIdgFIE8%2BS%2BlRamvKHf6JNIcNOQ%3D&st=2025-11-02T19%3A53%3A43Z&se=2025-11-02T19%3A59%3A43Z&sp=r&rscc=no-cache&rsct=application%2Fpdf&rscd=inline%3B%20filename%3Ddb6cba4d1d.pdf.

We don't yet know what Rates Control control of Regional Council is likely to do, but winning the positions of chair and deputy chair indicates they do have control.

Raglan talking to Raglan also fitted in news of Friday's 5.30pm City to Sea signpost event on the corner of Wainui Rd/Marine Pde - this photo is of one of the many names which were along the walkway - Cr Michael Hope also has a memorial on Wainui Reserve.

And mixed news in a Morning Show interview with the Karioi Project.

Along Cliff St several trees are looking unhealthy. Council's arborist says, “The holes and staining on the leaves is more than likely caused by Neomycta rubida, which is a native leaf miner weevil.” Landcare say, “Ornamental tropical rata (Metrosideros kermadecensis) plants may sometimes be heavily damaged.

]]>7ccc3e97-6af3-4f97-9b99-869144b6b36aTue, 04 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +120001:26:29falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanCatching up with another week of local news and events, but probably nothing of significance this week. Today is the 190th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, on 28 October 1835. James Busby got it signed by 34 northern chiefs and by 1839 it had 52 signatures. It allowed ships trading from here to Australia to fly a flag and be accepted like ships flying the flags of other countries. More info at https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/35115/united-tribes-flag.

]]>Catching up with another week of local news and events, but probably nothing of significance this week. Today is the 190th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, on 28 October 1835. James Busby got it signed by 34 northern chiefs and by 1839 it had 52 signatures. It allowed ships trading from here to Australia to fly a flag and be accepted like ships flying the flags of other countries. More info at https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/35115/united-tribes-flag.

]]>84b31fa8-74a0-4c99-9d08-b72f58017f36Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +120001:25:08falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanIn 2012 Māori wards were defeated by 10,111 to 2,517. In 2025 they were defeated by 10,065 to 9,358 and in many other authorities they were approved. However, many councillors were elected to keep rates down, but might the subtle differences between them develop into more distinct divisions? Farmers are still over represented on local councils and boards. What will happen in the next 3 years of local government?

]]>In 2012 Māori wards were defeated by 10,111 to 2,517. In 2025 they were defeated by 10,065 to 9,358 and in many other authorities they were approved. However, many councillors were elected to keep rates down, but might the subtle differences between them develop into more distinct divisions? Farmers are still over represented on local councils and boards. What will happen in the next 3 years of local government?

]]>3651b2e4-7153-443e-9bca-65ce03e8e69eTue, 21 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +120001:25:31falsefullRaglan talking to Raglan with the preliminary election resultsRaglan talking to Raglan with the preliminary election resultsHave they been influenced by a perceived drop in the influence we have over decisions our local Council makes? 62% thought they had a say in 2006, but only 35% in 2024, according to a Waikato progress indicators publication by Regional Council. Also a Morning Show interview giving some idea what our new mayor, Aksel Bech, might change to give us more influence and cut council costs.

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]]>Have they been influenced by a perceived drop in the influence we have over decisions our local Council makes? 62% thought they had a say in 2006, but only 35% in 2024, according to a Waikato progress indicators publication by Regional Council. Also a Morning Show interview giving some idea what our new mayor, Aksel Bech, might change to give us more influence and cut council costs.

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]]>fedfe22b-ce94-4c9f-8da3-9304986b20a3Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +120001:20:11falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan, back to the usual news and interviewsAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan, back to the usual news and interviewsWe've only till noon on Saturday to get our votes in the box at the library, so interviews this week about horses on the beach and recycling, plus time for music.

]]>We've only till noon on Saturday to get our votes in the box at the library, so interviews this week about horses on the beach and recycling, plus time for music.

]]>e17295af-14fb-4fcb-8fb7-99d51c647188Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +120001:26:24falsefullLast of the candidates on Raglan talking to RaglanLast of the candidates on Raglan talking to RaglanNow to vote - before noon, a week on Saturday. At this stage of the 2022 election 6.2% of votes had been cast locally, but this time it's 17.3% (see https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/docs/default-source/your-council/elections/elections-2025/vote/waidc_rtnsbb1e193f36f361b3b84dff0000681c44.pdf?sfvrsn=72ed78c8_0). In the whole of Waikato District 7% had voted. This time it's 15.8%. Presumably the difference is the turnout to support the continuation of Māori wards. As the December centenary of the formation of The White New Zealand League (formed December, 1925), of Pukekohe, approaches, we'll be able to see what, if any, progress has been made.

The confusing explanation of why Raglan should have fewer buses than Morrinsville, despite having more passengers, is shown in an email sequence with Regional Council at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25017949651164170&set=gm.1950387172189320&idorvanity=325348818026505.

What do you think?

]]>Now to vote - before noon, a week on Saturday. At this stage of the 2022 election 6.2% of votes had been cast locally, but this time it's 17.3% (see https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/docs/default-source/your-council/elections/elections-2025/vote/waidc_rtnsbb1e193f36f361b3b84dff0000681c44.pdf?sfvrsn=72ed78c8_0). In the whole of Waikato District 7% had voted. This time it's 15.8%. Presumably the difference is the turnout to support the continuation of Māori wards. As the December centenary of the formation of The White New Zealand League (formed December, 1925), of Pukekohe, approaches, we'll be able to see what, if any, progress has been made.

The confusing explanation of why Raglan should have fewer buses than Morrinsville, despite having more passengers, is shown in an email sequence with Regional Council at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25017949651164170&set=gm.1950387172189320&idorvanity=325348818026505.

What do you think?

]]>a173c7ea-0252-4494-b40f-046d0c0d8513Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +120001:26:45falsefullElections close on Sat 11 Oct, so more interviews on Raglan talking to RaglanElections close on Sat 11 Oct, so more interviews on Raglan talking to RaglanAlso some idea of the newly released report on the bus consultation, which gives Raglan no more buses, despite a 60.4% (102) yes, but Morrinsville will get more with only 23.1% (31) saying yes to more buses! It seems Regional Council can't count whether 3 or 4 people want a bus out west, but it's less than the 7 who wanted buses to Greenslade Rd. The excuse for buses to Whale bay, but not Greenslade was that there's more room to turn a bus, but look at these aerial photos! In 2032 it's possible Raglan could have 3 × 500 kWh double deckers and a depot to charge them, but probably mainly used just for peak hour services. Other news is that Rangitahi may yet get a swimming pool and yet another water accident, this time not fatal.

]]>Also some idea of the newly released report on the bus consultation, which gives Raglan no more buses, despite a 60.4% (102) yes, but Morrinsville will get more with only 23.1% (31) saying yes to more buses! It seems Regional Council can't count whether 3 or 4 people want a bus out west, but it's less than the 7 who wanted buses to Greenslade Rd. The excuse for buses to Whale bay, but not Greenslade was that there's more room to turn a bus, but look at these aerial photos! In 2032 it's possible Raglan could have 3 × 500 kWh double deckers and a depot to charge them, but probably mainly used just for peak hour services. Other news is that Rangitahi may yet get a swimming pool and yet another water accident, this time not fatal.

]]>f7e3ee45-2a48-4290-9ef1-177bfdaff2d3Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +120001:26:42falsefullFreedom camping consultation coming up and other news on Raglan talking to RaglanFreedom camping consultation coming up and other news on Raglan talking to RaglanThe other main news is the local election and still a few more candidates to fit in. Voting closes at noon on Sat 11 Oct, so still time to find out more about the candidates and Māori wards. Looking forward to checking if electric buses do give an 11% return on their cost - hope to have that answer next week. If we don't get people in buses, on bikes and walking, but have three, or four times as many living here and don't charge for parking, do we just have congestion from everyone driving round looking for a parking space? Maybe a Structure Plan will answer that question.

]]>The other main news is the local election and still a few more candidates to fit in. Voting closes at noon on Sat 11 Oct, so still time to find out more about the candidates and Māori wards. Looking forward to checking if electric buses do give an 11% return on their cost - hope to have that answer next week. If we don't get people in buses, on bikes and walking, but have three, or four times as many living here and don't charge for parking, do we just have congestion from everyone driving round looking for a parking space? Maybe a Structure Plan will answer that question.

]]>672d4169-770f-49ec-9fe9-4e7378d85f14Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +120001:29:47falsefullThe last of this Community Board and more candidates on Raglan talking to RaglanThe last of this Community Board and more candidates on Raglan talking to RaglanHow much is WDC paying consultants to do a 30 year Wainui Reserve plan was a question asked 2hr 17min into the video at https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/Player.aspx?id=566&key What do you think of the answer? It may be discussed again at the last meeting of the current Community Board from 1.30pm tomorrow. More about the agenda is summarised at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ELZmeuAFjBn6r2te8k1i-9bJ5bCj7Br6jVWxM1SGFc/edit?usp=sharing. Also a mention of the March for Humanity over Auckland bridge on Saturday (see https://www.facebook.com/events/1441078217001290) and meet the candidates on Sunday (see https://www.facebook.com/events/775636054866444). Plus abbreviated podcasts from three of the candidates - voting closes 12 noon, on Saturday 11 October, so still time to fit in the other interviews, or find them on our podcast page - https://raglanradio.com/portfolio/raglan-politics/.

]]>How much is WDC paying consultants to do a 30 year Wainui Reserve plan was a question asked 2hr 17min into the video at https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/Player.aspx?id=566&key What do you think of the answer? It may be discussed again at the last meeting of the current Community Board from 1.30pm tomorrow. More about the agenda is summarised at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ELZmeuAFjBn6r2te8k1i-9bJ5bCj7Br6jVWxM1SGFc/edit?usp=sharing. Also a mention of the March for Humanity over Auckland bridge on Saturday (see https://www.facebook.com/events/1441078217001290) and meet the candidates on Sunday (see https://www.facebook.com/events/775636054866444). Plus abbreviated podcasts from three of the candidates - voting closes 12 noon, on Saturday 11 October, so still time to fit in the other interviews, or find them on our podcast page - https://raglanradio.com/portfolio/raglan-politics/.

]]>4c4aec76-de6e-42c2-8b09-a54ea7368adbTue, 09 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +120001:27:41falsefull3 more candidates on Raglan talking to Raglan3 more candidates on Raglan talking to RaglanBelchers Quarry (see photo), will it be sold, will they consult us? Papahua camp using some of the $407,117 profit to replace some gas heating with $130,000 of hot water heat pumps. Several submissions for a swimming pool, but still no action. Jo's cafe paid no rent to support the wider community, so why replace it with a 10 yr commercial lease and more penny pinching by removing Puriri Park's play equipment. A possible end to water leaks and 3-6 at the Library tomorrow (Wed) about treated sewage to Wainui Reserve, which we'll be consulted on next month for a 30 year plan. Regional council decided to wait before cutting buses to Hamilton East, but did they consider the feedback from 178 of us? Many questions to put to the 2.30pm meet the candidates in the Town Hall on Sun 14 Sep and hear from Pamela Storey, Jasmine Hunter and Dennis Amoore in this edition of RTR.

]]>Belchers Quarry (see photo), will it be sold, will they consult us? Papahua camp using some of the $407,117 profit to replace some gas heating with $130,000 of hot water heat pumps. Several submissions for a swimming pool, but still no action. Jo's cafe paid no rent to support the wider community, so why replace it with a 10 yr commercial lease and more penny pinching by removing Puriri Park's play equipment. A possible end to water leaks and 3-6 at the Library tomorrow (Wed) about treated sewage to Wainui Reserve, which we'll be consulted on next month for a 30 year plan. Regional council decided to wait before cutting buses to Hamilton East, but did they consider the feedback from 178 of us? Many questions to put to the 2.30pm meet the candidates in the Town Hall on Sun 14 Sep and hear from Pamela Storey, Jasmine Hunter and Dennis Amoore in this edition of RTR.

]]>c8143fc3-8c82-4127-a66c-b87c9b03c0a5Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +120001:29:42falsefullA start with a couple of the council candidates on Raglan talking to Raglan this weekA start with a couple of the council candidates on Raglan talking to Raglan this weekWe've got 16 candidates to elect to 10 positions and 'meet the candidates' at 2.30pm on Sunday 14 September. So we need to decide which 10 we want, or which 6 we don't want. Also a bit of an environment centre update and an introduction to the balances shown in https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/pdf/web/DocPDFWrapper.aspx?p=1&aoid=585&token=b6ac83ea-1acf-4922-93a6-4a36cefb49ac, such as the $112,697 in the Wainui Farm Reserve account. Good to see a Regional Council survey showing that 87% think “A healthy environment is necessary for a healthy economy”, but only 29% think "The benefits of maximising agricultural productivity outweigh the costs of harming waterways” - https://core.opentext.eu/pdfjs/web/viewer.html?shortLink=b8938ecafd0508ffa2069c4267d31e2ab8e7dee81c2da810.

]]>We've got 16 candidates to elect to 10 positions and 'meet the candidates' at 2.30pm on Sunday 14 September. So we need to decide which 10 we want, or which 6 we don't want. Also a bit of an environment centre update and an introduction to the balances shown in https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/pdf/web/DocPDFWrapper.aspx?p=1&aoid=585&token=b6ac83ea-1acf-4922-93a6-4a36cefb49ac, such as the $112,697 in the Wainui Farm Reserve account. Good to see a Regional Council survey showing that 87% think “A healthy environment is necessary for a healthy economy”, but only 29% think "The benefits of maximising agricultural productivity outweigh the costs of harming waterways” - https://core.opentext.eu/pdfjs/web/viewer.html?shortLink=b8938ecafd0508ffa2069c4267d31e2ab8e7dee81c2da810.

]]>87a6653b-a6c8-4c98-8cf5-0b47584bd592Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +120001:16:47falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanA look at the local elections starting on 9 September, including Māori wards (do they need a different name, because they sound like something special for Māori, when they're only an attempt to reduce an injustice?), Waikato District Mayor and 4 candidates for 2 regional council seats. Also tonight's Doctor's Wife film and a Morning Show interview about how to safely dispose of lithium batteries - take them to Xtreme.

]]>A look at the local elections starting on 9 September, including Māori wards (do they need a different name, because they sound like something special for Māori, when they're only an attempt to reduce an injustice?), Waikato District Mayor and 4 candidates for 2 regional council seats. Also tonight's Doctor's Wife film and a Morning Show interview about how to safely dispose of lithium batteries - take them to Xtreme.

]]>627fd9d0-543e-4911-bcc9-ad0ba44cef53Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +120001:27:15falsefullAnother week of Raglan talking to RaglanAnother week of Raglan talking to Raglan178 people put their views on the 2028-37 bus contract, updates on other news and Morning Show interviews about council and seabed mining.

]]>178 people put their views on the 2028-37 bus contract, updates on other news and Morning Show interviews about council and seabed mining.

]]>2891e3f3-a587-43d5-a1b0-d905b5400593Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +120001:28:02falsefullWill they drill Kārewa natural gas field (beyond Kārewa - Gannet Island), who will win in the local elections and what could be done with 1 Wi Neera & 3 Bow St?Will they drill Kārewa natural gas field (beyond Kārewa - Gannet Island), who will win in the local elections and what could be done with 1 Wi Neera & 3 Bow St?Another edition of Raglan talking to Raglan, covering these issues and with Morning Show interviews about the community board and solar panels, police impounded a burnout car and the official opening of the new sewage works was today.


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]]>Another edition of Raglan talking to Raglan, covering these issues and with Morning Show interviews about the community board and solar panels, police impounded a burnout car and the official opening of the new sewage works was today.


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]]>e0979c8e-c5db-4e3e-a7b6-812655cfa7a6Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +120001:22:05falsefullThis week's Raglan talking to Raglan is a quick look at Wednesday's very short community board agenda, followed by Morning Show interviews with our councillor and the Environment Centre.This week's Raglan talking to Raglan is a quick look at Wednesday's very short community board agenda, followed by Morning Show interviews with our councillor and the Environment Centre.Consultation on the Wainui Reserve 30 year plan should be coming soon. Whāingaroa has 26km of stormwater pipes, of which 1.7km has just had 28 tonnes of sediment flushed from it following a CCTV inspection. The upgraded sewage works has its official opening next week, water pipe renewals have been largely done in Point Street & Tutchen Ave and started on Papahua Reserve, CCTV is delayed yet again, “Working through the installation/Camera tender", Greenslade Rd Reserve playground works may start in August and the plastic from Wi Neera South End walkway isn't mentioned.

]]>Consultation on the Wainui Reserve 30 year plan should be coming soon. Whāingaroa has 26km of stormwater pipes, of which 1.7km has just had 28 tonnes of sediment flushed from it following a CCTV inspection. The upgraded sewage works has its official opening next week, water pipe renewals have been largely done in Point Street & Tutchen Ave and started on Papahua Reserve, CCTV is delayed yet again, “Working through the installation/Camera tender", Greenslade Rd Reserve playground works may start in August and the plastic from Wi Neera South End walkway isn't mentioned.

]]>fed1e264-6c3b-4b83-9a86-6b6512ee24efWed, 30 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +120001:27:50falsefullThis week Raglan talking to Raglan heard of Lorenzen Bay Recreation Reserve, ethical landlords, direct action, etc. Listen to this episode!This week Raglan talking to Raglan heard of Lorenzen Bay Recreation Reserve, ethical landlords, direct action, etc. Listen to this episode!This week Raglan talking to Raglan heard of proposals for Lorenzen Bay Recreation Reserve (to read them see page 99 of https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/pdf/web/DocPDFWrapper.aspx?p=1&aoid=589&token=58f291b8-abcb-4d62-9e70-5215dcdd8017), including native planting, better access, nature play areas, educational signs and a new boardwalk / walkway to Greenslade Rd. Also, a mention of a solar powered battery at the Community House and it was last Friday when the Blockade films were shown, but listen to this Morning Show interview and you might want to ask the Environment Centre to show them again. Also another Morning Show interview about ethical landlords. Good to know there are some!

]]>This week Raglan talking to Raglan heard of proposals for Lorenzen Bay Recreation Reserve (to read them see page 99 of https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/pdf/web/DocPDFWrapper.aspx?p=1&aoid=589&token=58f291b8-abcb-4d62-9e70-5215dcdd8017), including native planting, better access, nature play areas, educational signs and a new boardwalk / walkway to Greenslade Rd. Also, a mention of a solar powered battery at the Community House and it was last Friday when the Blockade films were shown, but listen to this Morning Show interview and you might want to ask the Environment Centre to show them again. Also another Morning Show interview about ethical landlords. Good to know there are some!

]]>d634a5b0-51d3-444c-9dde-de7a2659a5e4Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +120001:20:43falsefullRaglan talking to Raglan on local elections and the sad news which keeps coming from war zones.Raglan talking to Raglan on local elections and the sad news which keeps coming from war zones.Another week of Raglan talking to Raglan, covering the local elections (Fri 11am online info session is at https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/events/upcoming-events/event/2025/07/17/default-calendar/candidate-information-session-online?date=2025-07-18), the Gaza film on at 7pm in the Old School tomorrow night, the Ukraine events and other updates, including a bit more about diamonds.

]]>Another week of Raglan talking to Raglan, covering the local elections (Fri 11am online info session is at https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/events/upcoming-events/event/2025/07/17/default-calendar/candidate-information-session-online?date=2025-07-18), the Gaza film on at 7pm in the Old School tomorrow night, the Ukraine events and other updates, including a bit more about diamonds.

]]>0f50488e-e9ca-4247-860f-4969ca71ff1fTue, 15 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +120001:25:15falsefullElections and diamonds to puririElections and diamonds to puririA wide variety was covered this week.

If you think you could do better than our current local politicians, get nominated to stand in the elections.

If you know anything about Frank Rastrick's puriri sawmill on the Wainui Stream, tell us more than Hugh or Papers Past (https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19020318.2.15) could. The photo is of a puriri which survived and wasn't made into a railway sleeper.

Can you shed any light on the mystery of the 1883 Courtney Diamond, which is supposed to have been given to Auckland Museum?

But, as well as some questions, the show had lots of information - have a listen!

]]>A wide variety was covered this week.

If you think you could do better than our current local politicians, get nominated to stand in the elections.

If you know anything about Frank Rastrick's puriri sawmill on the Wainui Stream, tell us more than Hugh or Papers Past (https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19020318.2.15) could. The photo is of a puriri which survived and wasn't made into a railway sleeper.

Can you shed any light on the mystery of the 1883 Courtney Diamond, which is supposed to have been given to Auckland Museum?

But, as well as some questions, the show had lots of information - have a listen!

]]>cf43a835-5e72-4ecd-8620-3e9781b0a35aTue, 08 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +120001:21:50falsefullWhy are Raglan's buses being cut, despite being the least subsidised?Why are Raglan's buses being cut, despite being the least subsidised?Why is Raglan the only bus route they plan to “significantly reduce operating costs” by cutting the buses which run through to Hamilton East, though Raglan already has the lowest per passenger subsidy of all the rural bus routes? "Subject to funding," they propose a 2-hourly bus in the long term, whereas for Morrinsville (Eastern Connector) it is proposed to increase buses “to every 30 minutes peak and 60 minutes off peak and extend the evening services to 9.00pm.” Morrinsville currently has 62,911 passengers a year, much lower and more subsidised than the 94,046 on Raglan buses. Why? To have your say about it go to https://yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-bus-services/surveys/future-bus-services-for-the-waikato-region.

Also a reminder that if you think you could run local councils better, take a look at https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/docs/default-source/your-council/elections/elections-2025/stand/27124-waikato-dc-pre-election-report_final-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=3e8c74c8_2 to see how to do it.

There's also Morning Show interviews about the Community Board and recycling and come to the stormwater meeting, in the town hall supper room at 4pm tomorrow (Wed 2), to find out how pollution into the harbour can be cut.

]]>Why is Raglan the only bus route they plan to “significantly reduce operating costs” by cutting the buses which run through to Hamilton East, though Raglan already has the lowest per passenger subsidy of all the rural bus routes? "Subject to funding," they propose a 2-hourly bus in the long term, whereas for Morrinsville (Eastern Connector) it is proposed to increase buses “to every 30 minutes peak and 60 minutes off peak and extend the evening services to 9.00pm.” Morrinsville currently has 62,911 passengers a year, much lower and more subsidised than the 94,046 on Raglan buses. Why? To have your say about it go to https://yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/future-bus-services/surveys/future-bus-services-for-the-waikato-region.

Also a reminder that if you think you could run local councils better, take a look at https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/docs/default-source/your-council/elections/elections-2025/stand/27124-waikato-dc-pre-election-report_final-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=3e8c74c8_2 to see how to do it.

There's also Morning Show interviews about the Community Board and recycling and come to the stormwater meeting, in the town hall supper room at 4pm tomorrow (Wed 2), to find out how pollution into the harbour can be cut.

]]>3b84f2e0-6b1a-47c1-a06d-6f132b528444Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +120001:28:09falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 24-06-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 24-06-2025A catch up with the week's news in local environment and politics, plus 3 interviews from the Morning Show, including one about the Doctor's Wife film, on at the Old School at 7pm on Saturday. Also a reminder about the transport discussion in the upstairs lounge of Community House from 7pm this Wed (tomorrow), prior to the consultation about buses, which Regional Council is starting on Monday. Why do we only have buses at 4-hourly intervals and with the least subsidy per passenger, when towns with hourly buses pay the same bus rates? Why are council planners keen to spend over $40m on roading over the next decade and how could that money be better used?

]]>A catch up with the week's news in local environment and politics, plus 3 interviews from the Morning Show, including one about the Doctor's Wife film, on at the Old School at 7pm on Saturday. Also a reminder about the transport discussion in the upstairs lounge of Community House from 7pm this Wed (tomorrow), prior to the consultation about buses, which Regional Council is starting on Monday. Why do we only have buses at 4-hourly intervals and with the least subsidy per passenger, when towns with hourly buses pay the same bus rates? Why are council planners keen to spend over $40m on roading over the next decade and how could that money be better used?

]]>26cb20de-d2e2-48c2-b2c2-d2aa19f755e0Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +120001:29:58falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 17-06-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 17-06-2025Mainly previewing tomorrow's Community Board meeting at 1.30pm at Te Uku. The main content of it is a Transport Study. Structure Plans have not been funded in Council's Long Term Plan, but this study mentions the phrase 59 times and says a Structure Plan will provide community consultation to gather input, build consensus, and foster a sense of ownership and inclusion in the planning process. It supports using modes that produce less emissions (active modes, public transport) and says western growth cells will be within biking distance to both the Raglan town centre to the east, and the beaches to the west, yet it only plans for roundabouts, bypasses and a road bridge. A map (see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24140580422234435&set=gm.1864748764086495&idorvanity=325348818026505) shows where the new roads might go and the extent of proposed development. I'll report next week what the Community Board made of it. Also a Morning Show interview about Karioi and penguins.

]]>Mainly previewing tomorrow's Community Board meeting at 1.30pm at Te Uku. The main content of it is a Transport Study. Structure Plans have not been funded in Council's Long Term Plan, but this study mentions the phrase 59 times and says a Structure Plan will provide community consultation to gather input, build consensus, and foster a sense of ownership and inclusion in the planning process. It supports using modes that produce less emissions (active modes, public transport) and says western growth cells will be within biking distance to both the Raglan town centre to the east, and the beaches to the west, yet it only plans for roundabouts, bypasses and a road bridge. A map (see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=24140580422234435&set=gm.1864748764086495&idorvanity=325348818026505) shows where the new roads might go and the extent of proposed development. I'll report next week what the Community Board made of it. Also a Morning Show interview about Karioi and penguins.

]]>5d70857a-063b-4ff9-83f2-4df92f3b1d99Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +120001:27:48falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 03-06-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 03-06-2025 Mainly Morning Show interviews - our councillor, Lisa, KASM and the seabed mining protest 11am Manu Bay on Sunday and lots of Environment Centre events.

]]> Mainly Morning Show interviews - our councillor, Lisa, KASM and the seabed mining protest 11am Manu Bay on Sunday and lots of Environment Centre events.

]]>647b1b3b-f0cf-4104-880e-c482081cb2f7Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +120001:29:09falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 27-05-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 27-05-2025As Council decides on its Long Term Plan, a few quotes from its responses, such as the sewage plant “will provide treatment for up to 10500 PE (people equivalent) or flows of up to 6000m3/d.” and “Council has undertaken a transportation assessment of Raglan township which identified the current 1-lane bridge will need to be upgraded to a 2-lane bridge post 2035.” Also a couple of Morning Show interviews on ways of dealing with waste.

]]>As Council decides on its Long Term Plan, a few quotes from its responses, such as the sewage plant “will provide treatment for up to 10500 PE (people equivalent) or flows of up to 6000m3/d.” and “Council has undertaken a transportation assessment of Raglan township which identified the current 1-lane bridge will need to be upgraded to a 2-lane bridge post 2035.” Also a couple of Morning Show interviews on ways of dealing with waste.

]]>28ca365a-2dc1-4624-a1d1-441b2dcad662Tue, 27 May 2025 20:00:00 +120001:24:50falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 20-05-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 20-05-2025After grumbling at the Long Term Plan hearing earlier this afternoon, I finally got a reply to my 11 April email. Council now say an investigation of a new bridge and tourist signage have been dropped from the LTP and also there is now no mention of that single lane bridge. They say the whole of a new roundabout at Te Hutewai/Wainui is funded by the developer and Waka Kotahi. Of the previous $1.3m of roading projects, ratepayers are now contributing $112,165 for walking and cycling and $83,872 for traffic calming, both by loans, rather than current rates. I asked if that meant there was no planning for population growth, but was told, in regard to the bridge and additional corridor, there has been traffic modelling done, as well as historic structure plans which address growth. I hope to find out more by next week. Also Morning Show interviews from our councillor and about Karioi's birds.

]]>After grumbling at the Long Term Plan hearing earlier this afternoon, I finally got a reply to my 11 April email. Council now say an investigation of a new bridge and tourist signage have been dropped from the LTP and also there is now no mention of that single lane bridge. They say the whole of a new roundabout at Te Hutewai/Wainui is funded by the developer and Waka Kotahi. Of the previous $1.3m of roading projects, ratepayers are now contributing $112,165 for walking and cycling and $83,872 for traffic calming, both by loans, rather than current rates. I asked if that meant there was no planning for population growth, but was told, in regard to the bridge and additional corridor, there has been traffic modelling done, as well as historic structure plans which address growth. I hope to find out more by next week. Also Morning Show interviews from our councillor and about Karioi's birds.

]]>7e16a0b2-4040-4126-b921-01e5126147d1Tue, 20 May 2025 20:00:00 +120001:15:23falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 15-04-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 15-04-2025It's the time of year when District and Regional councils are asking for our views on their plans, so an interview with each and some details of what's in them, including the errors. In Raglan, for a bus every 4 hours, the rate will be $76.69 per property, the same as those with an hourly bus, such as Cambridge, or Huntly. Another anomaly is that Te Uku and Whatawhata, on the same Raglan bus route, will pay pay half, $38.35. Another oddity is that council staff on their 'facilities team' and their 'climate change group' seem unable to agree on replacing cattle on Wainui Reserve with trees. It had been agreed for last January, but is now awaiting "bought in"!

]]>It's the time of year when District and Regional councils are asking for our views on their plans, so an interview with each and some details of what's in them, including the errors. In Raglan, for a bus every 4 hours, the rate will be $76.69 per property, the same as those with an hourly bus, such as Cambridge, or Huntly. Another anomaly is that Te Uku and Whatawhata, on the same Raglan bus route, will pay pay half, $38.35. Another oddity is that council staff on their 'facilities team' and their 'climate change group' seem unable to agree on replacing cattle on Wainui Reserve with trees. It had been agreed for last January, but is now awaiting "bought in"!

]]>099ea824-43cb-473e-8867-f225b7c6990eTue, 15 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +120001:25:22falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 08-04-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 08-04-2025For a preview of the District Council long term plan, waste plan, etc see https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/pdf/web/DocPDFWrapper.aspx?p=1&aoid=417&token=01c186b1-57d7-431a-990d-41cbe2435b09 (despite all the statements that the scheme has gone it still has amounts of $200 and 300k for traffic lights!). For the sewage video meeting on Thursday at 6.30pm use https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTYyNjM1YmQtNmFhZi00MjUyLWJiMzktMmQ2ZTIwMDQwNmU1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22095a8097-2158-4a3f-b98e-1e86e5c24177%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22facb01cb-0de7-4c84-afe0-1b2d7ff47a71%22%7d. Otherwise, a normal RTR, with Morning Show interviews about the Community Board and the Murder Mystery show.

]]>For a preview of the District Council long term plan, waste plan, etc see https://waikato.civicclerk.com.au/web/UserControls/pdf/web/DocPDFWrapper.aspx?p=1&aoid=417&token=01c186b1-57d7-431a-990d-41cbe2435b09 (despite all the statements that the scheme has gone it still has amounts of $200 and 300k for traffic lights!). For the sewage video meeting on Thursday at 6.30pm use https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTYyNjM1YmQtNmFhZi00MjUyLWJiMzktMmQ2ZTIwMDQwNmU1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22095a8097-2158-4a3f-b98e-1e86e5c24177%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22facb01cb-0de7-4c84-afe0-1b2d7ff47a71%22%7d. Otherwise, a normal RTR, with Morning Show interviews about the Community Board and the Murder Mystery show.

]]>21866630-7983-420c-9214-9d946a0e5c44Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +120001:25:10falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 01-04-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 01-04-2025A minor mystery this week. Both our councillor and mayor say traffic lights on the bridge are gone from the plans, yet this morning's council agenda said they were, "removed as part of the Enhanced Annual Plan", but, "with a note to reconsider this as part of the 2025-2034 LTP". There's also the mysteries of why the Community Board meeting was postponed from last week to tomorrow and why it has 'Raglan Recreation Plan' on its agenda, but it is now being promoted as 'Raglan Sports Park', seemingly ignoring the active recreation of most adults, as Sports Council surveys indicate only about 1% play rugby and 2% soccer, but 50% walk for recreation.

]]>A minor mystery this week. Both our councillor and mayor say traffic lights on the bridge are gone from the plans, yet this morning's council agenda said they were, "removed as part of the Enhanced Annual Plan", but, "with a note to reconsider this as part of the 2025-2034 LTP". There's also the mysteries of why the Community Board meeting was postponed from last week to tomorrow and why it has 'Raglan Recreation Plan' on its agenda, but it is now being promoted as 'Raglan Sports Park', seemingly ignoring the active recreation of most adults, as Sports Council surveys indicate only about 1% play rugby and 2% soccer, but 50% walk for recreation.

]]>38b5c06f-9ded-4030-a4cc-5dbb668fae13Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +120001:29:35falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 18-03-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 18-03-2025 Not much news this week,, but interesting interviews from the Morning Show on dolphins and the new bulk bin shop, Raglan Refill.

]]> Not much news this week,, but interesting interviews from the Morning Show on dolphins and the new bulk bin shop, Raglan Refill.

]]>b8dfd9b1-2766-4c2e-ba80-bf65776fb941Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +120001:24:00falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 18-02-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 18-02-2025 The usual weather, events and news, followed by some 2009 interviews about local geology. For some updates from last year's book about Karioi as far as it relates to the coast around Wainui Reserve see -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Unaol2Vuz4Gh2B8x69nCECECuugcEUAQDXnwV6De_xQ/edit?usp=sharing.

]]> The usual weather, events and news, followed by some 2009 interviews about local geology. For some updates from last year's book about Karioi as far as it relates to the coast around Wainui Reserve see -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Unaol2Vuz4Gh2B8x69nCECECuugcEUAQDXnwV6De_xQ/edit?usp=sharing.

]]>190fe98a-28c0-491c-a677-5f38bc09da28Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +120001:24:33falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 04-02-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 04-02-2025Lots of people are back at work this week, so a lot more news, including a report on the smells from an overloaded, overheated sewage works, possible contents of the Waikato District Long Term Plan, including closure of the airfield and of Papanui Point walkway and several other stories.

]]>Lots of people are back at work this week, so a lot more news, including a report on the smells from an overloaded, overheated sewage works, possible contents of the Waikato District Long Term Plan, including closure of the airfield and of Papanui Point walkway and several other stories.

]]>972c53c1-25d7-4a25-8936-e7c90fb95e90Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +120001:25:41falsefullRaglan Talking to Raglan - 28-01-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 28-01-20259d3ec353-b845-4614-9138-f792d03d296dTue, 28 Jan 2025 20:34:19 +120001:22:53falsefull Not a lot in the local news this week, so time to listen to Andy and Kevin recalling the start of Raglan Community Radio in 1994. Also time to hear our former Raglan National MP, Marilyn Waring (1975-1984), speaking to Parliament today about the Treaty Principles Bill and how its claims to aim for equality are false when we start with inequality.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 21-01-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 21-01-20255be6e87f-da6b-49ff-a7a3-1a93513874bfTue, 21 Jan 2025 20:37:34 +120001:14:07falsefull Another week of news, events and finishing off the century-old 1925 history - the recording mentions the 1925 pay rate of £96 a year for a postmaster and £250 a year for a station manager, but didn't calculate today's equivalent, which is about $11,500 and $30,000 a year respectively. The articles (with pictures) on Raglan 23 are at https://www.raglan23.co.nz/news/sands-of-time-raglan-in-1925/Raglan Talking to Raglan - 07-01-2025Raglan Talking to Raglan - 07-01-20255ec54a1a-867b-4136-a06d-cb408a536f79Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:39:37 +120001:25:04falsefull The usual weather, news and events, but, for a change, a look back a century, to Whāingaroa in 1925. To see the photos and read about it go to Raglan 23 - https://www.raglan23.co.nz/news/sands-of-time-raglan-in-1925/.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 31-12-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 31-12-2024d94f6e26-b93c-41bb-9a55-e3317f1d4af8Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:26:51 +120001:28:03falsefull We decided the quality would be too poor to have an outside broadcast with the New Year's Eve Parade, so instead the last half hour of Raglan Talking to Raglan was a commentary on the parade as it passed the radio studio. Prior to that the latest local news and events, plus an interview from the Morning Show, with Pine Campbell. After 23 years of RTR I still make mistakes, so apologies for the 7 minutes of silence, when I thought I'd left a series of recordings to play, whilst I went for a preview of the parade as they lined up on Wallis St. Apologies too for not recalling the history of the Raglan Caledonian Highland Pipe Band; it was formed In 1947.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 24-12-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 24-12-20244982b7da-9a66-47c3-8949-526af4be0892Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:30:24 +120001:22:29falsefull Christmas Eve, but still there's news and Morning Show interviews and another week of 2024 to go.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 17-12-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 17-12-2024b4e7a657-75ff-4e80-a791-e28bf77fd312Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:02:51 +120001:26:34falsefullNot much in the way of local news or events this week, except for two events trying to raise money to help Palestinians - an exhibition of local art at the Old School 10-2 each day to Saturday and on Sunday https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/paddle-the-points-for-palestine. Also another Morning Show interview, this one about the new bulk bin shop coming.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 17-12-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 17-12-202402a4e721-9f05-4653-b83c-ab2c0fc365d0Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:54:21 +120001:26:41falsefullWaka Kotahi has had to drop its plan for a roundabout at Whatawhata, but doesn't want to publicise that safety now has a lesser place. It explains, "Safety remains a priority, embedded across all investments. Funding for this project has not been prioritised. Our focus is on delivering safe roading infrastructure, providing enhanced maintenance and resilience as well as increased support for enforcement. This means several safety projects have been reprioritised"! As well as other local news, there's also Morning Show interviews with local councillor Lisa and time to fit in the tribute to Malibu (who had the vision of restoring biodiversity on Karioi) from Kristel.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 03-12-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 03-12-2024aba4bd87-06e5-4a91-a340-e8868e0db888Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:47:55 +120001:21:12falsefullThere's a Community Board meeting tomorrow, so a look at some of the things on that agenda, including aquaculture and a resource consent application for spat catching, a cycleway being extended at one end, but not the other, the lack of action from Waka Kotahi to allow bike racks on buses to be used again, the signs at the wharf about fishing and mention of a council meeting this morning, which revealed that an application to Fast Track the sewage consent didn't make it onto the government's list. Also Morning Show interviews with the chair of the Community Board and with Xtreme, including the problem of how to keep the litter bins from overflowing over the holiday period.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 12-11-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 12-11-202441895ed8-f274-4864-b3b4-3b787544b711Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:33:33 +120001:25:19falsefullAnother week of local news and Morning Show interviews - bikes banned on buses, sewage meeting next Tuesday, planning for how Raglan should grow and the work Malibu Hamilton did to get the Karioi Project going.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 05-11-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 05-11-20240185b604-c376-4543-b63e-ea0993b9a281Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:20:56 +120001:23:56falsefull Another week of environment and news, with a close look at the bus report and its faults, a mention of the Radio's 30th on Friday, busking on Saturday and interviews from the Morning Show about environment and recycling.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 29-10-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 29-10-20246bcafa86-2cc5-4794-a883-9aa77cf5fb1fTue, 29 Oct 2024 20:30:12 +120001:16:03falsefull Another week of local political and environmental news, including some of the results from council's consultation about what we want and don't want in the 2025-2034 Long Term Plan. It seems we don't want traffic lights on the single lane bridge, but did we know enough about it before saying no? Is Zero waste is too aspirational? Why is sustainability low priority? Don't we want to continue?Raglan Talking to Raglan - 15-10-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 15-10-2024a6cd9d2d-5e22-4165-b73d-a4b9966ca876Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:34:34 +120001:20:13falsefull More local political and environmental news, including the proposal to put closure of the airfield into the long term plan and possibly close it by July next year, followed by transfer of the land back to its pre 1941 owners, a summary of 3-waters issues and proposed alcohol ban extensions.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 08-10-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 08-10-2024799fa1f9-c31f-428b-96c3-edb9fd338735Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:09:12 +120001:28:00falsefullAnother week of local news and interviews. At the end of RTR a recording of an interview with Malibu Hamilton, when he was talking about surfbreak protection and housing. Before that an interview from this morning's Morning Show about neighbours and before that another MS interview about Raglan Club. In the news this week some of the census figures, including a rise in Raglan's population from 3,279 in 2018 to 3,717 in 2023. Council says some of the pohutukawas on Cliff St are suffering from too much traffic driving over their roots and the new buses to Manu Bay are a 2 year experiment. Trans-Tasman Resources' plan to mine sand from the seabed is being fast tracked, some Raglanites spoke to Parliament about government plans to burn more oil and gas and a lot more took part in the Whāingaroa Palestine Solidarity event on Sunday. Raglan Talking to Raglan - 01-10-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 01-10-2024f92d506d-7def-4374-8e8d-116ee24bcb4cTue, 01 Oct 2024 20:34:41 +120001:23:35falsefullMore local news, including a tribute to the work done by Malibu Hamilton, the Palestine event coming up at the Old School from 10 on Sunday morning, the extra buses to Manu Bay and Morning Show interviews with the Karioi Project, one of the many groups formed by Malibu's work and with our councillor, Lisa.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 10-09-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 10-09-2024eab4124e-094b-470e-b5b4-6d3058844a26Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:39:34 +120001:24:52falsefullApologies for the silence when the microphone was off for a few seconds, but it worked in the end, starting with Aaron''s interview with the community board chair, followed by a summary of what's on the community board agenda, including some extra buses, though probably not making the best use of $58,142 a year. Then ending with the rest of the Karioi geology interview there wasn't time for last week.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 03-09-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 03-09-2024ddac0d75-b604-4297-884a-d65f2a442f99Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:37:23 +120001:26:15falsefull Another update on local environmental and political news, including hearing a Morning Show interviews with our councillor.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 27-08-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 27-08-202496f14da9-279e-48a3-926d-015cc2ed716aTue, 27 Aug 2024 20:34:39 +120001:25:42falsefull An update on local news, plus a couple of interesting interviews from the Morning Show - Gillian talking about the Palestine film showing at 7pm at the Old School on Wednesday and Oliver talking about the geological history of Karioi and the book he's launching a week on Saturday and the accompanying exhibition in the Old School.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 20-08-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 20-08-20243459f3b6-4a00-4139-89c3-4e9acb55a108Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:36:48 +120001:26:48falsefullNot much local news this week, but Aaron had an interview about a new amphibious boat in town and I delved back to 2006, when the Chronicle changed from A4 black and white to its current format and all the background to that.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 09-08-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 09-08-202453d31ce1-8431-4a2f-9159-ce843d66d86aFri, 09 Aug 2024 18:41:45 +120001:25:09falsefull More local news and interviews from the Morning Show with our local councillor and Waikato District mayor.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 30-07-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 30-07-20248f10dc04-496c-4906-ba91-150983e6b326Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:31:11 +120001:31:18falsefull A quick look at tomorrow's Community Board agenda and other local news, plus hearing from the Board's chair, a bit about penguins and Green co-leader talking about the need for change to protect environment and people.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 23-07-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 23-07-20241991b3ad-55cf-41de-9f85-fae3ddd7c6edTue, 23 Jul 2024 20:28:44 +120001:14:20falsefull A bit of local news, followed by Lorna Lusty, who wrote some chapters of the local history books and talked on the radio some 20 years ago, with recollections, such as walking over 2 miles to Te Uku School in the 1920s, afternoon tea at Raglan bakery (now George's), followed by the talking pictures in the Town Hall, but doing washing with a copper. Lorna also recalled the start of top-dressing, the Women's Institute, choirs and many other memories of the past.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 16-07-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 16-07-2024c2f49c5c-6cad-482a-bf06-5f86e08aca8bTue, 16 Jul 2024 20:46:15 +120001:22:12falsefull A Regional Council talk on renewable energy and a delve back into the history of electricity coming to Whāingaroa in 1935Raglan Talking to Raglan - 09-07-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 09-07-2024dbb8a845-5761-49f2-acda-83020db82fddTue, 09 Jul 2024 20:42:43 +120001:25:54falsefullNot much news this week, but, to find out more about renewable energy, etc, follow the link to the Waikato Regional Energy Inventory, in my Facebook post at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=8179278698791196&set=gm.1631262944101746&idorvanity=325348818026505. How much drier Waikato is becoming! Also Aaron's interviews about council and Xtreme were good.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 02-07-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 02-07-2024f64d082c-becd-49eb-88cc-51962f064c0cTue, 02 Jul 2024 21:46:13 +120001:10:30falsefull Weekly news about local politics and environment and Karioi Project and Te Mauri Tau interviews.Raglan Talking to Raglan - 28-05-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 28-05-2024416047b5-ea81-407d-93d9-51a0656568b8Tue, 28 May 2024 19:40:59 +120022:50falsefull Environment and local politics, with events, etcRaglan Talking to Raglan - 14-05-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 14-05-2024a97c33c1-6090-4896-b289-464b01203716Tue, 14 May 2024 20:24:11 +120054:39falsefull Another update of local news and environment issuesRaglan Talking to Raglan - 23-04-2024Raglan Talking to Raglan - 23-04-2024c3611166-0d37-4eab-8fa6-cb4112db238dTue, 23 Apr 2024 19:39:48 +120021:51falsefull A summary of the local political and environmental news for this week, together with the weather and what's on.Fred Litchwark - Regional Council CandidateFred Litchwark - Regional Council Candidated0350d1b-538d-4a84-abb0-6d601ff1ddd4Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:05:26 +120045:56falsefullJohn has Fred in-studio to talk about running for Regional Council for a third term. Pamela Storey - Regional CouncillorPamela Storey - Regional Councillorac8fde1a-f100-4878-a0b0-2a87d7e37806Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:22:25 +120032:42falsefullJohn talks with Pamela about the fresh water plan, climate change, buses, pests and the coastal plan.Fred Litchwark - Regional CouncillorFred Litchwark - Regional Councillorf8f62711-474e-4cc0-9f43-a73df66c7cc4Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:19:11 +120049:04falsefullJohn talks about the controversy on the council with Fred along with the fresh water plan, climate change, buses, pests and the coastal plan.Fred Lichtwark - Regional CouncillorFred Lichtwark - Regional Councillorf509ffbe-e92a-481c-93e6-6c3602625903Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:44:45 +120044:39falsefullWe discuss the "resign or be rolled over alleged racist remarks" headline that might see the Regional Council chair, Russ Rimmington replaced. Fred also talked about many more important issues, such as the Coastal Plan and our opportunity to have a say about marinas, aquaculture, surfing, etc, about Harbour Care's 2 millionth tree and several other topics.Raglan Talking to Raglan for 22nd March 2022Raglan Talking to Raglan for 22nd March 20229080a4ef-2116-47da-b65b-072e4ee9787dWed, 23 Mar 2022 13:10:15 +120001:17:39falsefull John Lawson gives us the lowdown on Raglan