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It's been described as the most underappreciated and spectacular feature of the West Coast town of Greymouth. And it gets its nickname because it's said to be so cold it could cut you in half like a barber's razor. It is the "Barber" - a unique cloud formation usually only seen in sunny cold conditions.

A boil water notice remains in place for the greater Greymouth area two weeks after it was first imposed. Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Schools and businesses in the West Coast town of Greymouth have been forced to shut with locals needing to boil their water because of possible contamination. A boil water notice has been in place since yesterday morning. It comes after water samples for the town and wider area found bacteria linked to human and animal waste in water supplies, including low levels of E Coli at one of them. Reporter Adam Burns has more.

Greymouth's Paul Coll has opened his New Zealand Open title defence with a dominant 3-nil victory over Japanese number 1 Ryunosuke Tsukue in Christchurch.

166: KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST S6 E6 : PRE-RACE PREP, POWERED BY TEAMCPNZ WITH GUEST CO-HOST WITH GLEN CURRIE As you make your final preparations for race day, pack the car and head to Greymouth for race registration check out our final instalment of the 2025 Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast. Today we chat to Mental Skills Coach Warwick Wood who speaks about getting your mental prep sorted in the days leading up to race day so you can perform to your potential. Toby Brooke who won the competition to be the paddler for Richard and Angus's 3 person two-day team joins us to talk paddling. We wrap up the podcast with elite competitor Deb Lynch who is keen to right the wrongs of the last couple of years and see how good she can go in her 3rd attempt in the Longest Day. Bring it on!! TEAMCPNZ MEDIA HOSTS Glen Currie – kmdc2c Richard Greer – @ric.greer http://www.coasttocoast.co.nz http://www.kathmandu.co.nz https://www.teamcp.co.nz @teamcpnz https://www.facebook.com/teamcpnz richard@teamcp.co.nz

This week we have Wendy Maschler on the Podcast!!!!   The Matthew Mania Podcast is not JUST about wrestling, Matthew Mania runs larger than life and encompasses ALL of Matthew's life.     She is here to talk about our family vacation to New Zealand.   We went with a tour company called Adventures By Disney, booked by our favorite travel agent, Stacey Fugere of Boca Express Travel.   We visited Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Wanaka and Queenstown.     And stayed in 5 hotels: Park Hyatt Auckland, Pullman Rotorua, Crowne Plaza Christchurch, Te Waonui Forest Retreat (in Franz Joseph to see the glacier) and Hotel St. Moritz Queenstown.   Highlights of the trip included:  Rotorua Canopy Tour (zip-line), Spellbound Glowworm & Caves Tour, a traditional Māori welcome, Franz Josef Glacier Valley Hike, Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat, ATV Tour, Helicopter landing at the glacier, Private Wine Cave Tour & Tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery and a visit with my Kiwi friends Oliver and Hayley.   Join us to hear all about out trip!!!!   And be sure to check out BocaRatonWrestling.com   More information at:  www.MatthewMania.com   Check out our other Podcasts: www.matthewmania.com/podcasts  Shop Matthew Mania:   www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania     Brought to you by: Matthew H. Maschler, Esq. Real Estate Broker Signature Real Estate Finder, LLC (561) 208-3334 Matt@RealEstateFinder.com www.RealEstateFinder.com Ask about joining the Signature team! Learn more about the Signature Real Estate Companies and why you should join South Florida's real estate industry leaders, Ranked #1 in Boca Raton, #25 in Florida and #336 in the Nation. www.SignatureRecruiter.com Offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs / Parkland, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando and throughout Florida.   Help Israel Now! All support goes Straight to Israel's Soldiers www.yasharlachayal.org Learn how to support our efforts to provide housing in Haiti http://www.frank-mckinney.com/caring-house-project

A principal's sceptical about the Government's ambitious school lunch budget. The Government says it's saving $130 million a year by reducing the cost per meal from $8 to $3. Schools preparing meals internally will get $4 a student to keep hiring people to prepare food. Greymouth High School principal Samantha Mortimer told Ryan Bridge that hungry children will eat anything, but they deserve high quality food. She's questioning how everything will be done for that price, as it's not just about the food, there are costs around production, wages, and transport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The downpour has moved to Kapiti and Porirua which both have severe weather warnings in place, as well as Taranaki. There's already flooding across the Wellington region, while 50 homes in Greymouth have been cut off because of a slip after the region was battered by heavy downpours overnight. Wellington Region Emergency Management Regional Manager Jeremy Holmes speaks to Lisa Owen.

Around 50 homes in Greymouth are still cut off by two major slips on the Arnott Heights hill side. Grey District mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Surface flooding is continuing in the wider Wellington region, with commuters bracing for more downpours. High tides are coinciding with torrential rain to spell a perfect storm of disruption, and motorists are being warned to expect delays. Metservice forecaster Lewis Ferris says the rain is persisting, but the worst should have passed. "It does look like the heaviest of the rain is kind of on that easing trend. There are still some showers around, it's not going to be that same sort of widespread, intense rainfall that we saw around dawn." Meanwhile in Greymouth, landslides fuelled by the recent bad weather have left residents out of power.  About 50 homes are cut off in Arnott Heights - with a second slump this morning adding more debris. Mayor Tania Gibson says contractors have been delivered residents essentials like medication. "But anything that's not essential - I think they're pretty right, we're in close contact - they just need to hold out and wait up there for a bit longer." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Enrobed by chiselled cliff tops, wild beaches and the serene Grey Valley, the West Coast's biggest town of Greymouth is so much more than just a gateway to the region. Explorer Thomas Brunner named the river in honour Governor George Edward Grey, which also gave rise to the town's name. The town centre is built on the site of the former Māori pa called Māwhera, which translates as 'wide spread river mouth'. The latest attraction in town that is the worth the trip alone is Pounamu Pathway – Māwhera." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones has given quite a fiery speech in the House taking aim at the Greens over Labour's oil and gas ban, calling out their opposition to using Kiwi coal.  "We can power up New Zealand by using our domestic coal resources. But that party would rather see New Zealanders thrown on the unemployment scrap heap as we've witnessed this week. They would rather see people cold, they would rather see people in their retirement years too afraid to put the jug on or the sleeping blanket just so they can cover themselves in an ideological blanket of piety and self-righteousness."  That was not scripted, that was just Shane Jones going hell for leather in the House. A very enjoyable speech, he's easy to listen to, isn't he?  He makes a point, doesn't he, about the workers who are being affected by all of the closures that are happening around the country at the moment.  I flicked off an email to Methanex yesterday because they've shuttered operations at their plant until October and I just wanted to check are you definitely going to reopen?  They said yes, we are looking forward to restarting operations in November. So that is good, but they do say this about our current electricity system, and I think it just sums it up.  "Our highly renewable electricity sector is increasingly reliant on intermittent renewable power generation which needs to be supported by thermal generation to provide energy security when the rain doesn't fall, the wind doesn't blow or the sun doesn't shine."  During the last three years, they've operated at reduced rates or shut plants over high electricity demand periods during winter to ensure there's enough gas for everyone to go around.  Now, this is the interesting part:  "While the government has recently signalled positive policy changes like reversing the offshore oil and gas ban, we believe additional support policies are urgently needed for New Zealand's incumbent upstream companies such as OMV, Todd and Greymouth to help improve confidence and enable the development of future gas supplies to prevent the deindustrialisation of our economy." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Amid the treasury of winning attractions across the West Coast, sampling its spoil of historic pubs, steeped in character and heritage is an irrepressible draw. They are keepers of the past and bridges to the present, proudly speaking to our pioneering history, of heady gold and coal rushes, and trail-blazing development. A starring specimen is Formerly The Blackball Hilton, located at the foot of the Paparoa ranges, just 29km from Greymouth." "From Blackball, it's a short drive to one of the most powerful heritage sites on the West, the Brunner Mine Memorial Site. In a region wrenched by many a mining disaster, this magnificently preserved site is a memorial to New Zealand's worst mining disaster of all. Strung along the slopes of a deep gorge carved out by the Grey River, Thomas Brunner not only named the river, but the mine bears the name of this intrepid overland explorer, who discovered the vast black coal seam in 1847. Straddling both sides of the river, and crowned with a dramatic suspension bridge, every twist of the pathways around the 2km-long loop walk leads you to vestiges of the old mine." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun (the baker) Rose joins us again to discuss all the important topics including Negative thoughts, Health check's, Blanchies, Podcasts, Blaketown, Cannabis, Banks, ATM's, Cash, Greymouth, War Birds over Wanaka, Working away, Wedding photography, Shauns adventures, Plane flights, Hire cars, Accom, Teslas everywhere, Airports, Roads and bad drivers, Indigenous Aussies, Eclipse season, Crocs, Brubeck merch, Bakers punk podcast, Wahs, Western oz and much more. Enjoy. Follow Shaun on Spotify, Facebook and Instgram https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qouj00s3ORxiUHcnaHfwk https://m.facebook.com/61550326822625/ https://www.instagram.com/thebakerspunkpodcast/ Support The Joel and Tim Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74670148 Support us with caffeinated beverages at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejoelandv        

The Country's ex-executive producer is in Greymouth for day one of AgFest and she's found National MP Grant McCallum and former Ag Minister Damien O'Connor to wish Mackay well for 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview AgFest, which is on this Friday and Saturday in Greymouth on the beautiful West Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greymouth squash star Paul Coll has won back to back tournaments after prevailing in an injury-curtailed final at the London Classic.

The insular Greymouth community of Gloriavale has kept Kiwis enthralled as testimonies keep emerging. A new TVNZ documentary, Escaping Utopia, promises to unveil the stories of people who've left the community- and the struggles they've endured. Co-director Justin Pemberton says Gloriavale is going through a transitionary period following the death of their former leader. "The community is now imploding, it's going through some sort of- either regeneration or collapse, and we don't really know which yet, it's very much a live story. I think that's why we felt so compelled to need to go and visit." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victims of a predator in the Gloriavale Christian community have described him as an opportunist who used the vulnerability of his victims to exploit them. Jonathan Benjamin has been sentenced to 11 years and 10 months in prison for more than 20 charges of sexual offending against children - the youngest only 5 or 6 years old at the time. His offending spans more than three decades from the 1980s and his charges relate to 9 victims at the reclusive community during its time on the West Coast and earlier, when it was based in North Canterbury. Anna Sargent was in court in Greymouth.

Greymouth mayor Tania Gibson says the council is taking a stand to shut down a dump she says is too environmentally risky. The Grey District Council is calling on the West Coast Regional Council to revoke all resource consents for the Taylorville Resource Park in Coal Creek, near Greymouth. The Environmental Protection Authority issued an abatement notice for the landfill, after an investigation found an unlined sediment pond was discharging contaminated water. It's the latest in a series of complaints about the landfill, which is consented to take demolition waste and contaminated material including asbestos and coal-tar. Gibson spoke to Corin Dann.

The Police Association says black mould and leaky ceilings in stations throughout the country are making it difficult for officers to do their jobs. It says many buildings are a health and safety hazard after so many years of neglect. These include stations in Greymouth, Nelson and Blenheim. The association's president Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann.

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It's the beginning of a hot, dry, El Niño summer for the top of the South Island and water restrictions have been introduced in Nelson and Tasman already, Sam talks to Kathryn about a group of Nelsonians tired of hearing that the city centre is dying - they have joined forces in a bid to change the narrative.Te Whatu Ora has briefed councillors from Nelson and Tasman on the progress of the Nelson Hospital upgrade, it is still 10 years from being finished. And Greymouth's Pounamu Pathway opened this week - it is one of four new Maori-lead tourism ventures on the West Coast.

One of four new Māori-lead West Coast museums will be opened in a preview launch Thursday evening. The Pounamu Pathway includes four centres telling the stories of Poutini Ngāi Tahu, the South Island's West Coast. The Greymouth centre will be launched Thursday and will be open to the public. The other three centres in Haast, Westport and Hokitika will open in February. Pounamu Pathway Director and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Chair Francois Tumahai spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's a resounding fail for Gloriavale Christian school according to its latest ERO report card. The private school operates out of the secretive community on the West coast of the South Island about 60km east of Greymouth. Former leaders and members have been convicted of child abuse and the employment court recently ruled young people who worked long hours in extremely punishing conditions since they were children were in fact employees and not volunteers. Now according to the Education Review Office report, the school's list of failings is long and serious. Not all the school's managers have passed a fit and proper persons assessment. And ERO is not assured the health and safety of students is being sufficiently monitored. Almost 20% of the enrolled students are not turning up class. 25 students from a special class are supposidly being taught at home by their mothers, but they don't have home school exemptions. Older boys have a secondary teacher while girls of the same age are taught by an early childhood teacher. And schooling stops at year 10, before NCEA kicks in. The report concludes Gloriavale Christian School is not providing an adequate education and doesn't meet the criteria for registration as a private school. The Education Review Office declined to be interviewed. Victory Disciple is a former student and a teacher at Gloriavale. She, along with her husband Hopeful and six children left in 2021: both believe the school should be shut down.

Business owners around Greymouth on the South Island's West Coast know about tough times, trading through coal mine closures, the Christchurch quakes and recessions. And then there's Covid and a cost of living crunch. Our reporter Jimmy Ellingham and cameraman Nick Monro visited the region to gauge pre-election business confidence in the area.

Tourism is riding high on the West Coast, with visitors and workers returning in droves. The region was hit hard during the pandemic, and it struggled to attract staff once the tourists did return. As the recovery kicks in, operators will meet on Thursday at a sold-out hui in Greymouth to share ideas, collaborate and prepare for the summer ahead. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.

The leader of the Gloriavale Christian Community has been charged with sexual offending against girls over a period of more than 20 years. Overseeing Shepherd Howard Temple appeared at the Greymouth District Court today, where he did not attempt to keep his name a secret. He's pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of indecent assault and doing an indecent act. Niva Chittock has more from Greymouth. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332285325112

It's no longer a pie in the sky, Rachel has booked her flights and is leaving for London. Naturally, Carl wants to make sure she ticks off a few more things on her ‘Fuck It List' as well as figuring out a way to cover the cost of her flights! Hear the list and what she has less than a month to achieve!    But first, we are joined by Troy, who shares a recent story where he definitely clocked Tinder!   We think we could say Ménage à trois.  Putting hope into the hearts of many guys on dating apps; ‘If a scrawny, white, nerdy guy from Greymouth can do it, you can too!'   Join us for our last ‘Alright Seeyah' together in the same studio

Changemaker Nadine Marshall helps her clients develop themselves holistically so they can move from merely surviving and striving to thriving in their own efforts to make a positive difference in the world.  Tune in via the video recording below, listen to the podcast version or read the summary here to learn how she does it!   https://youtu.be/bYsdKVglXdc Homegrown Nadine Nadine was born in Greymouth, a small town on the West Coast of the South Island of … The Spirit of Changemaking featuring Nadine Marshall Read More »

Greymouth Gas Turangi Limited has today been granted an offshore petroleum exploration permit from the Government. In April 2018, the Government announced an end to further offshore petroleum exploration permits and Greymouth Gas Turangi Limited's application was initially denied in March 2018. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explained that the High Court had determined the Crown was wrong to decline Greymouth's application and ordered them to reconsider. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A short, sharp storm has brought widespread disruption to the South Island. Roads have closed due to flooding or trees being downed, power was cut to thousands of homes and businesses, and on the West Coast a tornado caused chaos in Greymouth. Timothy Brown has more.

A grand prize for a record breaking finish in a South Island ultra marathon has sparked an even bigger international debate about sexism. Organisers of the South Island Ultra race offered a $10,000 cash prize to the first person to break 8 hours in the 100km race along the west coast wilderness track, starting in Greymouth and ending in Hokitika. A backlash followed with critics claiming the cash prize overwhelmingly favours men who are more likely than women to make the 8 hour goal. Organisers have since changed the prize pool. John and Carol Moore run the events company behind the race - CJM'S Events - John talks to Lisa Owen.

Wild weather has hit the West Coast overnight. MetService says the West Coast, from Fiordland to Greymouth, is currently experiencing downpours and highly-active thunderstorms Almost-two thousand lightning strikes have been recorded. The region is on track to get to 240-millimetres of rain by this evening and a severe thunderstorm watch is still in place West Coast Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller Te Arohanui Cook spoke to Corin Dann.   

A court has heard Gloriavale can't afford to pay everyone wages, and employment relationships would destroy the Christian community's way of life. Gloriavale women have been giving evidence in an Employment Court case, where their work has been described as a labour of love, not slave labour. Jean Edwards reports from Greymouth.

A significant number of Gloriavale members are expected to be in the public gallery when the Employment Court sits in Greymouth this week. Six former Gloriavale women are seeking a ruling that they were employees of the West Coast Christian community, not volunteers. Reporter Jean Edwards has been covering the case and spoke to Corin Dann from Greymouth.

Firefighers and Civil Defence staff in Greymouth are assessing damage after a tornado ripped through the town. The twister left blown-out windows and ripped-up roofs on at least four houses and a school building. Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson has been surveying damage and spoke to Corin Dann.

Marlborough District Council wants to hear from the public on what should be done with Marlborough Sounds roads to make them safe and resilient against future flood events. Since that devastating rain in August, Samantha says it's been a rather dry summer, with the river flows so low in some places that the perennial toxic algae issue in the lower reaches of certain rivers - the Maitai in Nelson and the Waiiti in Tasman. Further down the coast in Greymouth, a conserve water notice has been in place for the Greater Greymouth area since January 4th and in Blackball since January 11. Greymouth has recently experienced some of the hottest recorded temperatures in over 75 years - which has put extreme pressure on local water supplies with usage being more than double the typical amount in some instances.

From Monte Carlo to Greymouth.  Ruby Tui is arguably the hottest property in New Zealand sport - so a record turnout is expected when the Black Ferns star turns out at Greymouth's Christmas parade tomorrow. Ten days after winning the "Breakthrough" award at a glitzy World Rugby ceremony in Monaco, World Cup winner and Olympic champion Tui is set to cruise down the main street of her old home town in the back of a red convertible. It's a coup for Greymouth Mayor Tania Gibson. She spoke to Corin Dann.  

A common scenario New Zealanders are familiar with involves skilled professionals moving to Australia for the higher wages, opportunities, and weather. Greymouth-based nurse Sophie Carey has bucked the trend by moving from Australia to New Zealand's West Coast. She explained to Andrew Dickens why she chose to leave Australia and how it compares to Greymouth in terms of living and work-life balance. Sophie was also drawn in by the nation's housing market most of all. "We found it really easy to enter the housing market over here on the coast, and that was after doing a bit of looking and searching around in Christchurch. A lot more affordable, and a lot less stress trying to find a way to enter the property market over here."  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay catches up with the mayor of Greymouth for a yarn about Three Waters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tania Gibson is kicking off a second term as the Grey District mayor, having won in an landslide against her only challenger Richard Osmaston, who was running for mayoralty across six different councils. Gibson joins us from Greymouth, where she has spent the day at AgFest inspecting the latest in dairy sheds and gumboots.

In our final addendum to the Speight's episodes, we talk about the West Coast Beer Boycott which we had to skip over but is actually a really great story pitting the strong unions against an association of pubs. All over a one penny increase in the price of beer.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoaBuy some merch!https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcastHANZ is edited and mastered by bluereef. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Over in Greymouth, several hundred eels have disappeared from a creek without a trace. A local motel owner, who has been feeding them for the last 15 years especially feels their absence.  A reward is being offered for more information. Joining us now, is a freshwater ecologist, Mike Joy. He's here to explain what happens- and if they were taken from the creek. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been heart break at a West Coast motel near Greymouth after several hundred eels went missing from a nearby creek. Stephanie Tims who co-own the Apostles View Motels talks to Charlotte.

It was an early start for people on the West Coast this morning, with many glued to their screens as Paul Coll won gold in the Commonwealth Games men's squash final. The 30-year-old, who was born and raised in Greymouth, won against Welshman Joel Makin. Greymouth Squash Club member Clark Ellery spoke to Corin Dann.

At least a dozen schools across the country have been forced into lockdown or evacuated, after being threatened by phone. Police are investigating after schools in Masterton, Kaikoura, Greymouth, Queenstown, Levin, Whanganui, Rolleston, Takaka, Geraldine, Dunstan, Ashburton and Palmerston North were targeted. It's the second time this week serious threats have been directed at schools. And while some chose to evacuate, others went into lockdown and resumed classes later in the day. Police assistant commissioner Bruce O'Brien has told Checkpoint police are working hard to understand and identify origins of the threats being made to schools around the country. The majority of phone call threats are referring to an explosive device, which is why police believe the calls are coming from the same person, O'Brien said. He said he's not 100 percent certain they're coming from offshore, but they're looking into it. He said in 2017 a similar threat came from offshore, and that person was held to account.

The biggest change in healthcare in a generation starts today. The country's 20 district health boards which have run hospitals and services since 2001 are out. They are being replaced by Health NZ - to be called Te Whatu Ora - a central agency aimed at streamlining the system so you get the same level of care whether you live in Greymouth or Grey Lynn. And the Māori Health Authority is to be called Te Aka Whai Ora RNZ's Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.

Kia ora e te whānau. It's rare that at 16, you could be considered a veteran of the trail and ultra-marathon scene, but that's certainly the case with Sebastian Salsbury. Sebastian took to the trails with his father and sister as a wee young fella at the Born to Run Marathons and cracked out his first 100km at the Black Canyons at the ripe age of 13. Since then, Sebastian has done a bunch more, including his Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon accompanied by none other than Max King. This is a runner with his head screwed on, coached by Hayden Hawks, and someone you get the sense is really going somewhere. No matter how old - or young - you are, you'll get something out of this conversation for sure. One thing that Eugene and Matt have ALWAYS SAID is that the West Coast is the Best Coast, and Ms R Croft of Stillwater, Greymouth, has proved that by only bloody well going and winning Western States!! That tasty little tidbit is just the tip of the iceberg as we run down all the amazing racing action, bang out a most grateful Greatest Run Ever and desperately try to give away another TWO Tarawera entries via the medium of coming to our live show and/or submitting a Greatest Run Ever. Why not?!?!? Enjoy. Episode Links Sebastian Salsbury SalomonNaked Sports InnovationsSquirrels Nut ButterCurraNZSOS HydrationSCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

What began with an internet search for the cheapest house in New Zealand led Sam Duckor-Jones to buy an old Anglican church in Greymouth, which he then doused in pink and renamed Gloria.