Podcasts about Kapiti

Kapiti Dairy products no longer having any connection to Kapiti - it's now owned by the French. Should the Kapiti region feel miffed?' Kevin Milne shares his thoughts on Fonterra's mega-sale to Lactalis and how it effects the identity of the Kapiti coast. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra's sale of its consumer brands to the world's largest dairy conglomerate based in France got an overwhelming vote of approval from dairy farmer shareholders today. Lactalis is paying the New Zealand dairy cooperative over four-point-two billion dollars to buy Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The decision to sell the brands was made during a short on-line special meeting this morning. Sally Wenley reports.

More than 88 percent of Fonterra's famer shareholders today voted to sell Mainland, Kapiti and Anchor to French dairy giant Lactalis for $4.2 billion. Winston Peters' has labelled the decision utter madness, economic self-sabotage and an outrageous short-sighted sugar hit. It's estimated farmer shareholder will get an average tax free payout of about $392,000. Chair of Fonterra's coperative council and farmer, John Stevenson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Memories were shared of Jim Bolger as a devout Catholic, masterful farmer, family man and exceptional leader. Colleagues and family shared remembrances of the former Prime Minister, as he was laid to rest in Kapiti today. Former Prime Ministers, Governor-Generals, iwi leaders and the Māori Queen attended the funeral at Bolger's local parish. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped all the tributes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final farewell for former Prime Minister takes place today. His funeral is being held at his local Catholic parish in Kapiti today at 11am, and thousands are expected to attend. Bolger served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997, and passed away last week aged 90. Sir Don McKinnon served as Deputy Prime Minister to Bolger, and joined Mike Hosking to pay tribute to Bolger and his legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger passed away this week. He served from 1990-1997 and secured National's largest ever victory in the 1990 election. Kevin Milne joins Jack Tame to share his personal experiences with Jim Bolger, who he once met at a café on the Kapiti coast. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kapiti-based parent Evan Freshwater has three boys in sport, and volunteers at his local judo club. He spoke to Corin Dann.

Jill Visser and Eraena Catsburg chat to Jesse about their wetland restoration project.

Fonterra has agreed to sell its consumer businesses to French multinational dairy company Lactalis - the world's largest dairy outfit. The proposed $3.8 billion sale still requires approval from Fonterra shareholders and if it goes ahead, would include Mainland, Anchor, Kapiti ice cream and milk powder brand Anlene. Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst Matt Montgomerie discusses with Emile Donovan.

A group of tree enthusiasts in Kapiti have planted what is believed to be one of only a few Miyawaki-style microforests in the county. 

A call for New Zealand Rugby to protect referees more. The Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union has postponed fixtures this weekend after a referee was so seriously abused he had to be escorted to his car over safety fears. Last month, the union said in response to escalating abuse towards match officials – highlighted by a person threatening to stab a referee – that they would cancel all senior club games if behaviour didn't improve. Mike Hester, Participation Development Manager at NZ Rugby Union, joined Jason Pine to unpack the situation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bravo Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Football Union. The union, along with the full support of all concerned parties, have taken a stand against the scourge of the game. In fact, the scourge of sport full stop. The unprecedented step of postponing an entire weekend of rugby, across all grades, is a case of the mouse that roared. This little provincial union, based in Levin, has acted on a promise, has backed up a threat, has drawn a line in the sand. Tired of the increasing rhetoric of rage emanating from the sideline, they have made a stand. Not on my watch. Not on our sidelines. Not in front of our children. It may seem like taking a gun to a knife fight, an overreaction to a small number of ferals who choose to behave like animals, but it's not. It's the act of a union who has the moral strength to attempt to bring a narrative of respect and decency back to our national game. This weekend, hundreds of players will hit pause on their season because of the actions of a few. This will eventually, I believe, trigger a groundswell of fans of the game, who will no longer tolerate the actions of a few. This is not a ‘thoughts and prayers' moment. This is a small voice that has been heard all over the country, that I'd hope will embolden other unions to follow suit. For one person to stand up to a sideline goon is difficult, but when many take the same stand, the power will be transferred from the transgressor to the greater good. The regrettable part of this is not that it must happen, which is a sad indictment on sporting fandom, but that it has been pioneered by a small union in the heartland. Horowhenua Kapiti RFU shouldn't have to take the weight of this on their shoulders, this is not their issue. NZR is the custodian of the game, they are the wheelhouse, this is their responsibility. It's a black mark on their organisation that this boil must be lanced by a small union, not by the people charged with running the game. HKRFU wrote in their release, the standard you walk past is the standard you accept. As a nation of sports fans, we must no longer accept the misguided rage from the sideline. Surely we're better than that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All junior, senior and college rugby games in Horowhenua-Kapiti this weekend have all been called off. CEO Craig Kennett has warned that he'd do this if there was serious abuse of any referees, and unfortunately one ref had to be escorted to their car last week because of risks to their safety. Craig spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby is cracking down on abuse against referees - which in recent months has included one ref threatened with stabbing. The union says if there are further examples of extreme abuse, it will cancel all fixtures the following weekend as a consequence. The union's CEO Corey Kennett joined Nick Mills to discuss the issue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby is cracking down on abuse against referees - which in recent months has included one ref threatened with stabbing. The union says if there are further examples of extreme abuse, it will cancel all fixtures the following weekend as a consequence. The union's CEO Corey Kennett joined Nick Mills to discuss the issue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The standard you walk past is the standard you accept. And we don't accept this." The Horowhenua-Kapiti rugby union is going to draw a line under bad behaviour at club rugby matches. If supporters and players cross the union's line in the sand, all club matches the next week will be canned. Horowhenua-Kapiti CEO Corey Kennett explained the new policy to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two district councils in the Lower North Island are banding together against down graded plans for an expressway through their districts. More than a decade since it was originally proposed - a revised design for the Otaki to North of Levin expressway has seen on-ramps and overbridges removed and interchanges replaced by roundabouts. Council and community advocates from the Kapiti and Horowhenua districts say the sudden change has left locals confused and appalled. Bill Hickman has more.

Feedback is being sought on a major shake-up of electorates. The Representation Commission is proposing replacing Wellington's Ōhāriu, Mana and Ōtaki, with new electorates, Kapiti and Kenepuru. A number of Auckland boundary lines would be redrawn, including New Lynn, Kelston, Te Atatū - becoming Waitākere, Glendene and Rānui. Panmure-Otahuhu would become Ōtāhuhu. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the potential winners and losers from this announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I ATTENDED A MUMS AND BUBS YOGA CLASS! I felt fear, I felt nervous, but I did one tick box at a time and got my little butt - and my bubba's butt - to the class! Mums and Bubs at Wild Wellbeing in Kapiti

Once a week Jesse heads off to a different part of the country or wider world hearing travel stories, tips, and history. Today he visits Kapiti Island with tour guide Max Barrett. 

Fonterra has confirmed it will sell off its consumer brands such as Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The company claims there has been significant interest but is considering whether to go for a straight sale or a listing of the brands. Dairy Insights Consultant Stuart Davison tells Heather du Plessis-Allan Fonterra wants to simplify the core business of New Zealand-processed milk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra appears to have the backing of farmers for its sale of big-name consumer brands. The dairy co-op has confirmed plans to sell its consumer arm —which owns Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti— for up to $3 billion. It's also set to sell off its Oceania and Sri Lanka businesses. Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking farmers have indicated they're open to either a trade sale or an IPO. He says farmers want to see the best possible value in any sale, and they will have to a vote on what happens. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Nandi Tale from Africa. A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built.” Don't forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Marcus hosts a Friday free-for-all that covers fireworks, teabags, terrible icecream, and smoking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities in Kapiti and Porirua north of Wellington have rallied against telehealth being brought in at their local hospital. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

It's been a wet and muddy day for lots of Wellington residents as significant rainfall has cause flooding and slips in the region. In Kapiti, the heavy downpours have caused the flooding of properties on streets near Otaihanga Domain just north of Paraparaumu. On nearby Toroa Road the floodwaters are at least knee high, reporter Nick James speaks to Lisa Owen.

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.

On today's episode, Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, the Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track approvals bill, including giving final decision-making power to the expert panel, not ministers, and requiring that the panel include a member with expertise in environmental matters, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says the author of a document that she gave the Ministry of Health, outlining ideas for more favourable regulation for the tobacco industry, remains a mystery, heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, a commuter train on the Kapiti line has been hit by rockfall between Paikakariki and Pukerua Bay, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

The skipper of a Coastguard boat who rescued two divers after they became seperated from their boat in waters near Kapiti - north of Wellington - said the scenario is the stuff of nautical nightmares. The divers were dragged south in swift currrents but managed to swim to a nearby Island and even had provisions to light a fire, alerting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to their location, Bill Hickman reports.

As many New Zealanders feel the pinch of rising food prices, an increasing number of communities are returning to the days of bartering for the things they need.  Jessica Keltie helped set up the Kapiti Crop Swap. She speaks to Mark.

Leaders on the Kapiti Coast say the financial and emotional impacts of boy racers in the community are significant - and are pleading with police to boost numbers in the district. Local government representatives have written to Police Minister Mark Mitchell after a mass street racing event over Kings Birthday weekend descended into violence. Otaki's Community Board chair Cam Butler spoke to Corin Dann.

One of the country's fastest growing regions - the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington - is losing its only remaining psychiatrist. Ruth Hill explains why.

Dairy giant Fonterra is looking at selling off some of its iconic consumer brands including Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Lincoln University Professor in Agribusiness Hamish Gow spoke to Corin Dann.

A big chunk of Fonterra could be put on the market, with the dairy giant has announcing it wants to get back to the basics of supplying dairy ingredients and sell all, or some, of its well-known brands such as Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Federated Farmers Dairy chair Richard McIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 May 2024, Green MP Darleen Tana has now been absent from Parliament as many days as she attended this year while her party investigates worker exploitation accusations. But former employees say they're still waiting for their money. Fonterra is set to make a huge change to its business, looking to sell off large parts of its overseas operations and even well-known brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The Huddle debates whether Kevin Spacey should be hired for acting jobs again after a Hollywood campaign to back him again. Plus, the best bloopers from a marathon council meeting. Ding ding ding! Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was surprised that the news that Auckland had inked a deal with the Government over water wasn't the lead story on last night's TV news. I would have thought that John Campbell would have had a deep dive on its repercussions for Auckland and the country. Basically, water and housing are the biggest issues for this country because every single person, business and animal needs water - and we all need a roof over our head. But maybe the kids we call journalists these days have never got water and its reforms. There is a lot about the deal that has not been said. Compared to 3 Waters, it's essentially 2 waters. Watercare deals with drinking water and human waste. Waste is sewage. That's a billion-dollar-a-year operation. But they don't deal with stormwater and drains. That's called sewerage and that's dealt with in Auckland by an entity called Healthy Waters. Now that's a $200 million dollar a year operation. It's not a council controlled operation. It will still be funded by council borrowings. So when people talk about polluted waterways being fixed, that's not really covered by the Watercare deal. Which is partly why Auckland's water rates increases are still at 7.3 percent. That 7.3 percent is, as we all know, higher than the rate of inflation and a major part of the cost-of-living crisis which the Government promised to tackle. But that's another kettle of wastewater. This deal happened because Auckland is the only council with CCO or council controlled organisations. They are the product of Auckland's amalgamation into a Super City by Rodney Hide. CCOs were actually designed to prevent Councillors fooling about in core business they know nothing about. And because of that they've never been overly popular. Yet it is claimed that this keeps water under local control. Ask Auckland's Mayors and Councillors about how much control they really exert over CCO's like Watercare, or Auckland Transport, or Auckland Unlimited. So, Watercare will have the remit, which is to provide water and remove waste. Operationally, they're in full control of their processes. The Council's control is limited to a majority of places on the board. So just a reminder that CEOs run companies not boards. They purely appoint a CEO and then assess how well the CEO has done. The Auckland deal was low hanging fruit for the Government, because the structure was already in place. The real test is how this works for everywhere else in New Zealand. The first real test will come this week when Horowhenua, Kapiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City meet on Friday to work together on a plan for a greater Wellington region water deal. They will have to set up an entity with bureaucracy and thrash out a deal about which region receives what in funding. Just like 3 Waters. Meanwhile, the good people in the countryside not adjacent to cities will be wondering if there's any white knights riding to their rescue regarding water borrowing. Or if they're going to be left behind. To me this deal is 3 Waters lite, with no ‘co-governance'. And that's it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen about the economy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Can she confirm that she told the Finance and Expenditure Committee this morning that the Government would be borrowing more in the future, and how much is the Government intending to borrow? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcements has he made? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she agree with advice from officials in the Our Land 2024 report that "An extractive approach to land reduces nature's ability to sustain itself and provide for us, putting our economy and livelihoods, food system resilience, natural ecosystems, and quality of life at risk"; if not, why not? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What advice has she received from MSD officials that informed the Government's target of reducing the number of people on the jobseeker support benefit by 50,000 by 2030? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made on steps to improve the rental market? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Media and Communications: Does she stand by her statement, "Media plays a very, very important role in our democracy"; if not, why not? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Associate Minister of Education (Partnership Schools): Does he agree with the Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa report on Ka Ora, Ka Ako that "the evidence is clear: Ka Ora, Ka Ako alleviates hunger and less hunger improves school achievement"; if not, why not? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made on speed limits in Kapiti? Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms): Does she stand by all of her statements and actions in respect of firearms reform? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Associate Minister of Housing (Social Housing): What recent announcements has the Government made about emergency housing? GREG O'CONNOR to the Minister for Veterans: Does he agree with RSA National President Sir Wayne Shelford that "New Zealand has legislation that is discriminatory and inadequately provides for New Zealand's veterans of military service"?

Air Chathams claims "skyrocketing" prices being charged by Aotearoa's largest Airport will dampen demand on regional routes and threaten its viability. Auckland Airport plans to spend up to 8 billion dollars over 10 years upgrading facilities and that means airlines are facing increased user charges to cover costs. The airport says its domestic charges have been rock bottom for years and up to 50 % lower than comparable airports. Air Chathams operates services to Whakatane, Whanganui, Kapiti and the Chatham & Norfolk islands from its hanger in Auckland. Chief operator officer Duane Emeny speaks to Lisa Owen [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347426680112

Colourful kites of all shapes and sizes will be flying high at the Otaki Kite Festival this weekend. Festival director Kirsty Doyle joins Jesse to tell us what's happening at the annual event which is now into its 11th year on the Kapiti Coast.

A former prime minister is being accused of aggressive and bullying tactics as a coastal community north of Wellington grapples with a plan to address the impacts of climate change. Jim Bolger has been tasked with community consultation through a series of public meetings in Kapiti on managed retreat and the council's project to map coastal erosion and sea level rise. At one, he suggested locals were too influenced by conspiracy theories, which didn't go down well with the crowd who are worried about what will happen as extreme weather threatens their community. Things have become so heated, the District Council has reminded Bolger of the need to remain impartial. Kate Green reports.

This week I am so excited to speak with Danni, from Danni Rose Designs, a small clothing label based in Kapiti, NZ. We talk about how she started her business, her passion for this industry and some tips on how to conciously start thinking about your wardrobe - that should be bringing you joy! The brand began with Danni's passion for creating made-to-measure garments that made women feel their best! Danni wants to create a unique shopping experience by involving the customers in the design process, working with them to create dream garments while building genuine relationships. Sustainability is one of Danni's core life values so when dreaming of this business she decided that every decision the brand makes will have as little impact on the environment as possible. From choosing the fabric to packaging the garments Danni opts for the most sustainable choice, encouraging a slow, more inclusive fashion industry that creates quality low waste garments that will be treasured for years to come. Connect with Danni on Instagram @dannirosedesigns and through her website www.dannirosedesigns.com

Kapiti distillers harvest kawakawa from their historic Wairarapa farm to make award-winning gin. They're also trialling growing juniper berries and planting more natives. Novel pest traps, a bottle recycling scheme and bespoke gins for fundraisers are all part of the The Bond Store's plan for sustainability and community involvement

Kapiti-born Tamara Silk has been competing in drag racing competitions since she was nine years old. Now, at 28, she's officially New Zealand's fastest woman, having taken out the title just last year. Drag racing champion Tamara Silk speaks to Kathryn about becoming New Zealand's fastest woman.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has described the damage done by a tornado in Paraparaumu, north of Wellington, before dawn this morning. Assistant Commander of the Wellington fire Brigade, Stephen Hudson, gave us an update a short time ago. Paraparaumu resident Sam told Charlotte Cook he woke up to complete stillness before the tornado it hit.  Sam says power came back to his Kapiti property quite quickly but RNZ understands there are still 160 homes without power. 

Join us for a special replay of the KRP episode we recorded live at Shiny Side Up Bike Fest Kapiti Back in 2020, this was the last time we could all meet at a bike fest in person. We're gearing up for a big one, Shiny Side Up Bike Fest in Kapiti. Find out more info at Shinysideup.co.nz 

Join us for a special replay of an interview with Dr Chris Hurren from MotoCAP, the people who test the gear we wear., Dr Chris will be speaking at all the Shiny Side Up Talk series events across the country. We're gearing up for a big one, Shiny Side Up Bike Fest in Kapiti. Find out more info at Shinysideup.co.nz 

Join us for a special replay of an interview with Suspension tuning guru Dave Moss, who will be speaking at all the Shiny Side Up Talk series events across the country. We're gearing up for a big one, Shiny Side Up Bike Fest in Kapiti. Find out more info at Shinysideup.co.nz 

It wouldn't be a holiday without traffic. From Puhoi to the Coromandel, the capital to Kapiti, or in and out of Queenstown, there's no avoiding it... Or is there? Waka Kotahi has used modelling and data from the last few years to provide a snapshot of where to avoid, and when. Regional manager of maintenance and operations Mark Owen shared some predictions with Susie Ferguson.

The Immigraton Minister's being asked to use his descretion to grant residency to a hungarian family that's been given just over a month to pack their bags and leave the country. The couple and their three children came here from Hungary 6 years ago on an entrepreneurs visa and now operate several businesses including a Kapiti restaurant. In a social media post the family says after more than half a decade and even more case managers they've been lost in the labyrinth of immigration and their application for residency has been declined. More than 33,000 people have signed a petition supporting their bid to stay in aotearoa & National MP Chris Bishop has written to Minister Michael Wood to intervene. Owner and Principal Consultant of immigration company "Into NZ" Katy Armstrong talks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6316445461112

Ice cream lovers are about to notice two Tip Top favourites missing from the supermarket freezer. Tip Top's discontinuing its 2 Litre cookies and cream and goody goody gumdrops Tip Top director Ben Schurr says there are significant cost pressures relating to these two items, and it cannot continue the flavours in the format without sacrificing the quality. The two flavours will continue in scoop shops, and cookies and cream will continue in other product formats such as Trumpet Colossal Cone, Memphis Meltdown, and Kapiti tubs and multipacks. He says they'll continue to look for options to make the flavours available again for New Zealanders in a Tip Top tub format in supermarkets, at the same quality that they know and expect.