Podcast appearances and mentions of katie todd

A Southland father who has lost his voice and movement to Motor Neurone Disease has found a new lease of life as a storyteller. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

From a quiet Southland street to the catwalks of Paris and palaces of Oman, a Riverton factory is helping to transform paua shells into luxury goods enjoyed around the world. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

Tempers flared in Queenstown last night as residents questioned the developer behind a sprawling gondola, housing and tourism proposal. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

People in the Canterbury town of Ashburton are calling for a builder to be barred from future work, saying they have lost tens of thousands of dollars on unfinished jobs. Katie Todd reports.

Five and a half years after fire swept through Lake Ōhau Village in the Waitaki district, a group of school students have captured one of its remarkable heroes in a new book. Not a local or a firefighter - but a beloved border collie called Hebe, who woke her owners as the first flames leapt around the alpine settlement. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd has more.

A coroner has found that a first-time mountaineer who died on Mount Ruapehu should never have been on the icy slope where she fell. Katie Todd reports.

Battle lines are being drawn over the country's energy future, with Labour promising to pull the plug on a proposed liquefied natural gas import terminal if it wins the next election. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

An Australian with a calling and an Aucklander running on grit and determination are the newly-crowned national champions of stone skimming. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

The Regulation Minister is taking aim at red tape he says is hampering the country's rooftop solar uptake. Katie Todd reports.

Queenstown's winter is getting a head start, with a ski field turning on the snow in autumn. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

A plan to transform Queenstown's hills with three gondolas, more than 1300 housing units and two predator-free sanctuaries has cleared the first hurdle of the fast-track process. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

Katie Todd is a master energy healer and my dear soul sister of more than 20 years. Leading up to our Venusian Solstice retreat at Omega, Embody Your Radiance, we got together to talk about transformation - our own growth as well as holding space together for women for 15+ years.In this free-flowing, 30-minute conversation, we explore:* The importance of safety and the “survival creatures of our female bodies;”* Feminine shadows, female competition, the witch wound and sister wound; * The vulnerability of owning your big desires and embodying more erotic energy; * The power of women's community to expand the imprint of what's possible;* And much more!Embody Your Radiance is a 5-day immersion at Omega in upstate New York, starting June 21. All women are welcome!Join Katie and me to:* Be held in a relaxing, loving container* Learn about Venus in your birth chart* Receive group energy healing sessions* Move your body in fun, easeful, nourishing ways* Bond with other amazing womenWe hope to see you at the Solstice! Questions? Just hit reply.love, Emily This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit embodiedaquarian.substack.com/subscribe

The Australian company planning a vast open-cast gold mine in the hills near Cromwell has gone head to head with its new neighbours at a hearing before a fast-track panel. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

There's a warning that Queenstown's beautiful vistas could be decimated in a decade if there's not more funding to stop the spread of wilding pines. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

Experts are warning that a proposed goldmine in Central Otago risks unprecedented wildlife deaths, complete erasure of wetlands, intergenerational harm and 'major to catastrophic' environmental impacts. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

It's been at least a decade since Rakiura had regular GP visits - and for a brief period last year there were no healthcare workers on the island at all. Katie Todd reports.

On average DOC staff on Rakiura Stewart island have been threatened every week while working to make the island predator free - including harassment, threats and verbal abuse. DOC is one of several partners working to make Stewart Island fully pest free. But as Katie Todd reports, the project's run into fierce opposition.

Officials are moving a long-promised solar project on Stewart Island - Rakiura into the fast lane, as the community braces for power price hikes. Katie Todd reports.

The preseason is underway and its time to start discussing what's going on in the world of girls lacrosse. This week, Joe Marchilena takes a look at Division II, with interviews with Merrimack coach Katie Todd and Goffstown coach Marisa McLaughlin.

This year marks a quarter century since The Lord of the Rings first hit screens - and fans are still journeying to Middle Earth. Tour operators say they've had a bumper summer and interest in Lord of the Rings experiences - and seeing film locations - is actually growing. Katie Todd reports.

Soaring costs are forcing regional airlines to rethink their routes. Westport is the latest town at risk of losing its only air link, and industry leaders warn it might not be the last. Katie Todd reports.

Three months since Queenstown introduced new freedom camping rules, many travellers are having far more expensive summer escapes than they bargained on. Every day, enforcement officers are handing out an average of 18 $400 fines to people who break the rules. Katie Todd reports.

Friends' homes, couches, cars and tents - that's where one in ten Queenstown Lakes locals have had to spend at least one night in the past year. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

What happens when a devoted Mormon father and his daughter –who no longer believes –sit down for an honest, loving conversation?In this powerful "bridgebuilding" episode, Matt and Katie Todd share their story of faith, doubt, and family. Matt is a lifelong Latter-day Saint. Katie began questioning the Church while attending American Heritage School in Utah County –right across from the Timpanogos Temple –and eventually lost her faith as a teenager.They talk about growing up in Utah County as a Mormon, reading church history and the CES Letter (during class!), controversial topics –such as polygamy, the priesthood and temple ban, and the Book of Abraham. They also talk about what it's like to lose your testimony as a teenager, the fear that parents feel when their kids leave the church, and how unconditional love can survive even in the face of deep disagreement.This episode isn't about winning arguments. It's about trust, conscience, empathy, and learning how families can stay connected even when beliefs change.Whether you're a believer, a former believer, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers a rare and hopeful model for how to disagree without rejecting each other.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

Plans to fix coastal erosion caused by increasingly big and powerful waves could cost the Waitaki district $70 million before 2050. Katie Todd reports.

Travel agents are fielding queries from panicked travellers who are worried they might be caught out by new UK passport rules. Katie Todd reports.

A logging contractor in Clutha estimates there's more than 150,000 tonnes of trees still on the ground at private properties, after a storm lashed the district in October. Katie Todd reports.

Warbirds Over Wanaka is bringing some of the world's most advanced fighter jets to the South Island this Easter - but not everyone will be cheering. Katie Todd reports.

As Queenstown's population booms, and its house prices soar, experts say a largely invisible force is having a major effect on the housing market. Katie Todd reports.

Despite record visitor numbers and hundreds of job opportunities, workers in Queenstown say the cost of living is making it increasingly difficult to stay. Katie Todd reports.

Conservationists fear roaming pet cats could undo years of work at a Queenstown wetland. Katie Todd reports.

Queenstown's tourism offering is shifting upmarket with new ultra-luxury experiences targeting high-spending travellers. Katie Todd reports.

First-home buyers are making up the biggest share of Queenstown property purchases in nearly two decades - but getting a foot on the ladder is still proving brutal in New Zealand's most expensive district. Katie Todd reports.

A flock of mohua have been released into the Matukituki Valley west of Wanaka, in the hopes of kickstarting a thriving new population. Katie Todd reports.

Meridian Energy is seeking new leeway over the country's largest hydro lake - and its proposal has locals and experts conflicted. Katie Todd reports

The clash over plans for Lake Hawea's first standalone liquor store has entered the hearing room - pitting a national retailer against crowds of concerned locals. Katie Todd reports.

The Arrowtown Backyard Ultra sees competitors tackling the same course once an hour until they can't go any further. Katie Todd reports.

McDonald's is back for a second bite in Wānaka, after its original plans for a restaurant were scuppered by super-sized opposition. The fast-food giant has picked a new site and while some locals see it as a more palatable offering, others are worried they won't get a say. Katie Todd reports. 

Battered by last week's gales and weary from six days without power, rural Clutha residents have finally had the chance to sit down with officials - and with each other. At community events in some of the worst hit areas, authorities have been pleading with residents to be patient and cautious. Katie Todd went along to one of the meetings in Lawrence, and filed this report.

Today marks a week since terrifying gale force winds tore through the country's south snapping power poles, smashing down trees and fences and leaving thousands without electricity. Katie Todd reports.

Tens of thousands of people are without power, buildings have been damaged, trucks have flipped and the West Coast is cut off from the rest of the Mainland by road, after ferocious winds and heavy rain lashed the much of the country. A state of local emergency remains in place for Canterbury, with many districts under rare, red-level strong wind warnings. In Dunedin, Otago University postponed exams and urged students to stay indoors as wind gusts uprooted trees across the city. Katie Todd reports.

As desperate job seekers battle for work across the country, Queenstown and Wanaka are bucking the trend. Katie Todd reports.

A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wanaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages. Katie Todd reports from Wanaka.

Queenstown Lakes District councillors have hit the brakes on free-for-all freedom camping by agreeing to restrict it to 141 car parks across the region. Councillors this afternoon voted for a new freedom camping bylaw, more than a year after the last one was quashed in the High Court. Katie Todd reports.

The company behind a vast gold mine planned for Central Otago says it is one of the most scrutinised projects in the region's history. Australian firm Santana Minerals is trying to get consent under the Fast Track Approvals Act but has been beset by delays, telling shareholders the process is extremely rigorous and difficult. The project has also been met with criticism from some locals who feel it poses huge environmental and social costs. Katie Todd reports.

Freestyle skiers and snowboarders have been carving out a name for themselves around Queenstown and Wānaka, in a push for selection for next year's Winter Olympics in Milan. RNZ's Katie Todd has more.

In the small Central Otago town of Oturehua, five long-time business owners are about to retire which means nearly the whole main street is on the market at once. Katie Todd has the story.

This year marks seven decades since a Kiwi pilot changed the course of aviation by touching down on the Tasman Glacier using a plane fitted with retractable skis. Katie Todd reports on the milestone.

Some Cromwell residents are up in arms about a giant gold mine, poised for the Fast-Track Bill, and set to start changing their backyard as early as February. Otago-Southland reporter Katie Todd has more.

Intravenous drug users are demanding a say in the future of the South Island's needle exchange services, warning health leaders are gambling with their lives. In seven weeks, needle exchange programme DISC Trust will hand over its long-standing contract, which provides sterile drug injecting equipment at six sites around the South Island. Health NZ's chosen new provider still hasn't revealed how or where it plans to run the service. Katie Todd reports.