Podcasts about Masterton

Are they the First Couple of New Zealand Shearing? He may be the winner of the World Shearing Champs at the Golden Shears in Masterton, but Rowland wasn’t the only famous Smith over the weekend. His shearer wife, Ingrid, along with her mother and father, Colin and Margaret Baynes, featured on Country Calendar. Ingrid also talks about the “Made Up Farmer” and her large social media following. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a good weekend for Kiwi farmers, with New Zealand holding strong at the 2026 Golden Shears event. New Zealand won five of six titles at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Masterton - with Rowland Smith and Joel Henare being among the big winners. The Country's Jamie Mackay joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Labour MP and long-time supporter of the Golden Shears takes in the action at Masterton’s War Memorial Stadium and shares his picks for the top contenders. He also shares his thoughts on the latest Taxpayers’ Union Poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Masterton has been buzzing this week, with the World Shearing Championships running alongside the Golden Shears. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann.

For the first time in several years the modern Kurahaupo waka has gone on public display after being moved overland from Levin to Aratoi Museum in Masterton.

We find the chief executive of the NZ Shearing Contractors Association on day two of the Golden Shears and World Champs in Masterton, where he’s just launched the “Live Well, Shear Well” campaign, featuring Rowland Smith and Sam Whitelock, in association with Farmstrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Sir David Fagan, sixteen-time Golden Shears winner, about this year's event in Masterton, the international presence in 2026 and the chances of the NZ competitors... He talks with Dr Charlotte Reed from DairyNZ about its 'Comfortable Cows Outdoors' project, how the new research could help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high risk regions and what the research team have discovered so far... And he talks with Hawkes Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum about the inaugural 'Gumboot Cup' rural cricket tournament last weekend, the idea behind it and farming conditions in the region. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Sir David Fagan, sixteen-time Golden Shears winner, about this year's event in Masterton, the international presence in 2026 and the chances of the NZ competitors. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Blade shearers from around the world have been sharpening their tools and their eye before the Golden Shears in Masterton under the tutelage of Allan Oldfield, a world champion blade shearer, at a woolshed in Tinui.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. New Zealand: 8/10 It really has been quite the week. From the dairy to the spending, the turnaround, without question, is real. The confidence is up and the roll could be close to being on. Kiwifruit: 9/10 The forecast and plan released this week is a good example of how you think big when you are bullish. Mitch Barnett: 4/10 We wish him well, obviously, but the geography of the Warriors cannot be escaped. And we get a swap. And more importantly, this is our year. Air New Zealand: 3/10 In an industry awash with profit, they still can't find one. Cash: 7/10 The banks are, rightly or wrongly, out of step with this one. We like cash. We may not use it all that often, but enough do. Reserve bank - 1. Retail banks - 0. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piers discusses how the scrapping of the RMA could threaten Wairarapa's Dark Sky Reserve, the subscription based driver service that cold be a world first, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo on a safe life in Masterton and Greytown debuts a cocktail festival.

In this story for the long-running programme Spectrum, first broadcast in 1972, Jack Perkins joins a Wairarapa shearing gang, on a farm near Masterton. It starts at the beginning of a day's shearing, with sounds of sheep in the yards, dogs barking and shepherd's whistling.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Anna Dean. First up, the scorecard is in on the government's controversial boot camp trial. The Champions Initiative is a youth support organisation that pitched in - chief executive David Graham gives his review. Then, are councillors underpaid? Some of the newly elected ones think so. Masterton councillor Gary Caffell shares his reckons.

The Chase UK star Shaun Wallace aka The Dark Destroyer, joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. They talk about the upcoming New Zealand edition of the Chase, and what makes kiwis go crazy for the show. Also, he speaks about his upcoming quiz nights in Wellington and Masterton next week to support Cure Kids, and what the charity means to him. Link for tickets to his quiz nights in Masterton, Monday 10th November and Wellington (low availability), Tuesday 11th November: Cure Kids NZ Tickets | Events in 2025-26 | Ticketmaster NZ LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Husband and wife duo Te Radar and Ruth Spencer have recently partnered together on a new book 'Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects'. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Ruth Spencer and Te RadarOne lucky listener can win a copy of the book - tell us the type of milkshed invented in New Zealand. Email country@rnz.co.nz with the answer to go into the draw - the winner will be announced on next week's show.The couple also have a couple of book tours coming up:Hastings, Tuesday 25 NovemberWaipukarau, Wednesday 26 NovemberPalmerston North library, Wednesday 26 NovemberHedley's Masterton, Thursday 27 NovemberGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

On today’s show: What was your town’s version of Rainbow’s End? Ben revealed he used to run through pee-filled tunnels in Masterton... Megan debates whether a barista complimenting her vibe and jacket was flirting or just good customer service. The team discusses the awkwardness of communicating with children under ten, especially during their upcoming 24-hour handball fundraiser. Listeners share stories of having difficult or embarrassing names, including celebrity name overlaps and unusual spellings. Paul Ego drops by and shares chaotic travel stories about cast member Josh Thompson. Are enthusiastic recommendations actually just spoilers? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earthquake strengthening on buildings in rural areas, the demolition of Masterton's town hall  and a  bumper year for wine production.  

For many of us, watching a movie will usually mean logging on to an on-line platform. However, an initiative in Wairarapa is aiming to rekindle the magic and nostalgia of enjoying classic movies as they were intended, on the big screen. The Wairarapa Cinematheque in Masterton opened its doors this month, screening classic films, Kiwi gems and cult favourites. Jane Ross spoke to Jesse.

An action plan to help keep small airlines flying regional routes is expected to land on the desk of the Associate Transport Minster any day now. Air NZ serves 20 regional areas, but the smaller carriers are the only ones flying to places like Wairoa, Masterton and Stewart Island. From the end of next month Sounds Air is canning its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch, and Christchurch to Wanaka, due to what it has described as out of control costs. Associate Minister of Transport, James Meager spoke to Lisa Owen.

A charity in Masterton says it's swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to meet their benefit requirements - and it's having to turn people away. Amy Williams has the story.

The manager of a charity in Masterton has been overwhelmed by the number of people asking to do volunteer work. Wairarapa Resource Centre manager Trudie Jones spoke to Corin Dann.

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It's our summer holiday special - and it was Phil's Choice. She reminded me that we had such a great time with The Devils of D-Day and the film of Masterton's novel The Manitou that we should read Graham Masterton's Revenge of the Manitou. So we did... and we're going to talk about it. And watch Grizzly. JOIN US!

Piers Fuller is the Editor of the Wairarapa Times-Age, based in Masterton.

Sean Monahan receiving the Masterton Trophy from Johnny Gaudreau's wife and Football analyst Duke Ellingson on the Redblacks season opening loss and the Pacers with another improbable playoff comeback.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about how center Sean Monahan was voted Masterton Trophy winner and provide other news and notes regarding the Blue Jackets.

We find Labour’s trade spokesman at the E Tipu conference in Palmerston North, but is it a woke talk fest? We also preview tomorrow’s “Love in” with Federated Farmers in Masterton, but is it a waste of time? Plus, is he in favour of Fonterra selling its Consumer Brands? And what about more conversions in Canterbury?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wairarapa police are urging to people to dial 111 if they suspect car theives are at work after a significant jump in the number of vehicles being nicked in the district. 29 cars have been stolen in the area in the past two weeks, 25 of them in Masterton. Wairarapa Area Prevention manager Senior Sergeant Gill Flower spoke to Lisa Owen.

In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we're joined by April Williams, the passionate owner and operator of All About The Hound dog services in Masterton, New Zealand. With 13 years of experience, April is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Certified Professional Groomer who is dedicated to providing stress-free grooming and training experiences. April's commitment to kind and gentle training is evident in her specialized "Little Groomies" Puppy Grooming Intro packages, designed to ease puppies into the grooming process. She shares her journey from working in academic publishing to establishing All About The Hounds, driven by her desire to connect and understand her own dog, Archie.  In this episode, we dive into: ✅ April's approach to creating positive and stress-free grooming experiences for dogs ✅ The importance of early and gentle introduction to grooming, and her ‘Little Groomies' program ✅ How a clicker training experience with her dog Archie, helped shape her training philosophy ✅ The challenges in the grooming industry, particularly around education and training Whether you're a pet professional or a pet guardian, April's dedication to improving animal welfare and her innovative approach to grooming and training will provide you with valuable insights into creating a better experience for the animals in your life. Links: https://www.allaboutthehound.co.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/allaboutthehound.co.nz april@allaboutthehound.co.nz  

Piers Fuller is the editor of the Wairarapa Times-Age, based in Masterton

The end of the season is right around the corner, with the playoffs just after that.  Finally we have teams eliminated in both divisions and the last two eliminations come down to this week. We touch on this and a brief playoff picture as well as the college ranks.   Here is the menu… New York State Not Playoff Bound:  0:00 – 28:36 Playoff Picture:  28:36 – 46:18 Western Michigan, NCAA Champs:  46:18 – 1:08:28 Hobey Baker, Isaac Howard:  1:08:28 – 1:22:05 NIL vs. NHL:  1:22:05 – 1:29:03 The Masterton Trophy:  1:29:03 – 1:37:50 Poll Question:  1:37:50 – 1:41:09 Here is the link for this week's Poll Question regarding the division leading organizations in the playoffs: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1911488486118510688 The Playoffs are almost here.  Get a bowl of popcorn and your favorite beverage, adult or otherwise, and enjoy the games.  Thank you for listening!  Enjoy the show!

Mike Benton with Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the Apr. 10 matchup at T-Mobile Arena between the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights. 

Piers discusses the aftermath of the Masterton church arsons that took place in February, protests over poor rail performance and the council considering ditching Meta.

Police are investigating after four people ended up in Hospital in Wairarapa after taking suspect substances. They were called to a house in Masterton last night where a person was in a critical condition after ingesting an unknown substance. In a separate incident on Saturday three other people were found unresponsive at a Tinui property. They all thought they were taking cocaine. Sarah Helm, the Executive Director at the New Zealand Drug Foundation spoke to Lisa Owen.

Golden Shears President Trish Stevens shares her love of the wool industry and which heats the one to watch at this year's shearing and woolhandling championship event in Masterton. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Golden Shears is streaming if you can't get to Masterton to see it live.

On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers, Elon Musk may be back tracking slightly over threats to justify employment or be fired, saying that the message "was basically a check to see if the employee had a pulse and was capable of replying to an email", the head of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association says the government is moving in the right direction by making it easier for teachers to get residency here, and thousands are flocking to Wairarapa this week as Masterton gears up for the 63rd Golden Shears.

Thousands are flocking to Wairarapa this week as Masterton gears up for the 63rd Golden Shears. Golden Shears President Trish Stevens spoke to Alexa Cook.

Local Wairarapa List MP and long-time supporter of the Golden Shears previews a huge week for Masterton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mayor of Masterton says the community has been overwhelmed by local support - after multiple churches and a funeral home were set on fire Saturday. Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell spoke to Corin Dann.

Meet 87-year-old foodbank Volunteer Peter Martin. In a few short years Peter has become a legend in Masterton.

Drivers in the Wairarapa will save an estimated three minutes driving between Featherston and Masterton now the speed limit is back up to 100 kilometres an hour. Masterton mayor Gary Caffell and Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's episode, a Green Party MP has accused some government ministers of being, quote "outwardly racist and xenophobic", and he's called on the Prime Minister and Parliament's Speaker to take action, drivers in the Wairarapa will save an estimated three minutes driving between Featherston and Masterton now the speed limit is back up to 100 kilometres an hour, Robert F Kennedy Jnr has been questioned on his involvement in the measles outbreak in Samoa in senate hearings, Coffee drinkers could soon be paying more for their favourite brew, and two school students have been given the opportunity of a lifetime, to represent New Zealand at the "Olympics" of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States.

A rouge information center cold call! Jesse rolls the dice and calls a random iSite in this fair land. They don't know he's calling and he doesn't know who will be on the other end of the line.

22-year-old Chloe Holland began a relationship with Marc Masterton in early 2022. A year later she would be dead. Before her death, Chloe had reported Masterton for domestic abuse and gave a two-hour video statement to police that led to the 26-year-old's conviction for coercive and controlling behaviour. He was jailed for just 41 months.   Join Laura as she speaks with Chloe's mum Sharon Holland about how Masterton controlled Chloe and psychologically unravelled her. She now wants to see the law change so men like Masterton are held fully accountable.   For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic, empowering and supportive community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   #ChloeHolland #HerNameWasChloeHolland #JusteneReece #AlexReid #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #DomesticAbuseAwareness #CoerciveControl #Jealousy #Control #16Days #DomesticAbuseRelatedSuicide   Clips https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/videos/the-hidden-victims-of-domestic-violence-the-women-who-take-their-own-lives/323427832651395/   Sources https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/24/fatal-truth-how-the-suicide-of-alex-reid-exposed-the-hidden-death-toll-of-domestic-violence https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-67636529 https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2023-11-21/mum-of-woman-coerced-into-taking-her-own-life-calls-for-manslaughter-charge   Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Thorough the Sponsors: Head to http://lumen.me/CRIMEANALYST for 15% off your purchase.   REGISTER For Laura's 2024 Coercive Control Dec 4/5 Masterclass: https://shoutout.wix.com/so/b4P5SKknQ?languageTag=en®ion=e839f6de-f0cb-480d-9551-060150ae2499   More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com   YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Piers discusses a new campaign to explore options for a toll road over the Remutaka range in a bid to boost the region's resilience. Those attending Martinborough's wine festival will now be able to soak in the summer vibes thanks to a change in date. With Carterton having already opted out of a Wellington water model, all eyes are on Masterton and South Wairarapa to see if they will follow suit. And what's going on with the price of butter? Piers Fuller is the Editor of the Wairarapa Times-Age

Wairarapa locals are outraged after hundreds joined a boy racer event over the weekend that turned violent. Masterton District Council mayor Gary Caffell spoke to Alexa Cook.

A photo book paying tribute to 32 of New Zealand's indie book stores has hit the shelves, fittingly on New Zealand Bookshop Day. Bold Types - Indie Bookshops of Aotearoa New Zealand is a collection of crafted stories and quirky insights - with the booksellers describing their businesses, their communities and the joy of pairing readers with the right books. The shops' unique characters, their backrooms and even resident pets, have been captured by one of the country's most celebrated photographers, Jane Ussher. Jane and Masterton bookshop owner David Hedley - whose family has been in the book business since 1907 - join Perlina to discuss Bold Types, and the art of selling books.

Guest: Don WilkieHost: Dave HomewoodRecorded: 28th of April 2024Released:  14th of August 2024Duration:  47 mins 56 secs This episode is the fourth of the recordings from the recent Legend Aviation WONZ Forum Meet, hosted by Bevan Dewes and Lucy Newell of Legend Aviation at Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, on Sunday 28th of April 2024. Aviation artist Don Wilkie [...]

It was just announced that Utah Goalie Connor Ingram won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award honors the late Bill Masterton and recognizes the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.”  During the interview, Ingram talked with host Jay Stevens about his battle with OCD and depression and how the NHLPA helped him see it through.  If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health issues, there is help available at the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or by calling 988. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X.  If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!