Podcasts about Motu

Residents at the flood prone Upper Selwyn Flat Huts learn their fate, possibly the most hit bridge in the country and Selwyn and Timaru's Local Water Done Well plans. Jonathan Leask is the Local Democracy Reporter with the Ashburton Guardian

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; its another News heavy episode; as we take a snap shot of the Crowdfunding that's still in progress from the MOTU Snake Lair & the Star Wars GunShip. Then we look at some teaser images of the Transformers Missing Link Ultra Magnus... We have some questions if it will be as articulated as the previous releases? McFarlane has a new Batmobile on offer for everyone's garage & Blokees Galaxy Version 08 is a has a really neat roster of figures! Will the Figure Obscura: The Jersey Devil, be haunting your neighbourhood? Or is the Marvel releases of Deadpool, Doop & Mysterio sets more your desire? Star Wars Black series announces some long overdue classic figures as well as some Christmas designs that are so bad they are good?!? Then it gets more personal; as we plug our latest Scores! There's certainly a bit of Jealousy in the room - but also some love as Ben surprises Trent with a custom missing accessory. Frank surprises us all with some outstanding Comics - some of which are quite old - plus an awesome plan to display them! Rounding out the ep; its a bit of a round table chat about what we are Reading / Watching / Playing! All this & more - hope you enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tess talks about the planned new gold mine being fast tracked in Otago, students struggling with bad flats, water costs blames for rates rise in Waitaki and the winners of the Big Sing.

Mit dem guten Micha ging es über Tische und Bänke.

The background to the spying court martial held at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North, cuts to counselling service hours,child literature masters and candidates for local government elections. Jimmy Ellingham is RNZ's reporter in Manawatu

Kelly reports on a high profile murder trial plus the relaunch of the Lakeland Queen paddle steamer and Steven Adams lends a bit of advice to school children during a basketball camp. Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist with the Rotorua Daily Post

The final cost of the Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment, the candidates lining up for council and a final decision over the fate of the Whangnaui East pool

Coromandel news with John Freer. 

Kevin is opening up more modern toys from GIJoe, DC Comics, MOTU, and more. Find out what's new to his collection and what he thinks of these figures. #199 Pegwarmers Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands. Check back for new episodes each Wednesday. Follow Ushttps://twitter.com/pegwarmerspodhttps://www.facebook.com/pegwarmerspod Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/pegwarmers

We welcome a local legend and all round swell guy Avon Fox to the show. His wealth of knowledge in all things robots (that AREN'T Transformers) has to be heard to be believed! With museum-level quality and attention to detail, Avon takes us through his collecting journey and his amazing website. Go-Bots, Rock Lords, Train Toys, Zybots and much much more. Learn more about this amazing dude at both the-liberator.net and his own show Screwhead AF Podcast. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon discusses in the latest in the mayoral contest, housing density, a rural rates revolt and reclaiming land at the Port of Auckland. Simon Wilson is a Senior Writer NZ Herald

Robin Martin is a RNZ reporter based in Taranaki.

David updates us on the latest in the local body election campaigns in the region, a proposed toll for the planned Woodend bypass hasn't gone down well with residents, and how have North Canterbury councils reacted to new emergency management reforms, which may lead to rates rises.

Banger of a hang! Fitz shows up at the end for a freeform dissss track of Hugh Glass/Leonardo DiCaprio! Please to enjoy ;)

Local democracy reporter Alisha Evans has the latest from Tauranga.

We sit down with Paul Dunleavy of Te Motu and Dunleavy Wines on Waiheke Island. Recorded on site in October 2024, Paul reflects on his role as one of the true pioneers of Waiheke winemaking and shares stories of his early encounters with some of the most influential figures in the global wine world. From the early days to its reputation today, Paul offers a rare first-hand perspective on the shaping of New Zealand's fine wine identity.www.temotu.co.nzwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastwww.nzwinepodcast.comThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was' – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Libby discusses the local wards where only one person is standing, why Tokoroa might be losing its polytech and funding struggles for projects to protect endangered bird species. Libby Kirkby McLeod is RNZ's Waikato Reporter.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we finally get around to reviewing the much anticipated Fantastic Four Film! As it has been a few weeks between seeing it, and talking about it here; we decide to go head first in - with no holds back - Full Spoiler Talk! So please be mindful of that. Plus; with all the hype around Comic Book movies; we have a fun discussion around which Film did we think, did it best? Superman or FF4? Then we take a quick look at the latest news - with a pure focus around the three main Crowdfunding projects, all happening right now. The HasLab SnowCat which has actually just wrapped up. Mattel's rather ambitious Snake Lair; with a rather questionable price tag! Plus the other HasLab project, the Star Wars: Gunner Ship! This one looks like it needs a huge boost of backers! Then pivoting back to the Big Screen; we chat about the latest Radical Rewind screening that was: Wayne's World! From numerous Cosplay fun, to the upcoming hype around the Next Feature Film too! Then rounding out the ep; we have a quick chat about the incredible 'Weapons' film that sports a perfect mix of Thriller, Horror & Suspense! This movie has us just buzzing after seeing it! All this & more; enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Williams is Newsroom's Te Waipounamu South Island Correspondent

Chris brings along the latest stories from the Hawke's Bay.

Original text by David Pogue, Macworld June 1996. The database review mentioned in this article might be one of these two. Review of the hilariously terrible Brother HL-8 printer and two (yes, two) attempts at Macintosh drivers for the HL-8. Review of the smoking hot Envisio Notebook Display Adapter (1992). Audio version. “If you've worked for the company, can you write the review? No.” Pogue found himself in a similar conundrum. His review of Finale 1.0 included the disclaimer, “Since writing this review in September 1988, David Pogue has become a paid consultant for Coda Music Software.” One reader applauded Macworld for this disclosure but still argued it was a conflict of interest. Pogue stated, “My future reviews for Macworld will not include music software,” though that was not to last very long. See his 1994/1995 reviews of AutoScore, Practica Musica, MOTU's Performer, and Opcode Vision. I don't recall and was unable to dig up any rebuttal ads targeting David Pogue. If anyone out there is in the know and feels like naming names, drop me a line and I'll update this episode. David, are you reading this? :-)

Diane McCarthy brings us the news from Whakatāne.

BATTLE FOR ETERNIA is Back! Celebrating 10 Years of Battle Ram Blog and Counting Down its TOP 10 Articles! Welcome to "Battle For Eternia", a Masters of the Universe podcast where past meets present, where vintage clashes with contemporary, where we discuss MOTU topics in the context of both historical and modern day. In today's episode, Adam and AJ celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of Battle Ram Blog by counting down the creator's favorite posts. Yes Adam, the mind behind Battle Ram Blog, has carefully selected his Top-10 favorite Battle Ram Blog articles over the last 10 years for us to count down. And what article made the #1 spot? Listen to find out! Please Support the Channel by LIKING and SUBSCRIBING. And please visit us at BattleRamBlog.com and ForEternia.com.

The recovery continues in Tasman following recent storms, while the review into Nelson Hospital has been dismissed by medical specialists.

Tom discusses the final line up of mayoral candidates in the capital, an unresolved stoush that left waste water leaking into a local stream for years and an $80m blowout in cost of a sludge treatment plant

Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton

The MOTU boyz are BACK! We have a ton of fun jibber jabberin about this episode that includes a weird-voiced villain and a kooky rhino-lookin robot! Please to enjoy ;)

Jared McCulloch is the 1 News Reporter in Queenstown

Peter canvasses a new twist in Kaeo's 10 year boil water notice saga, worries over the future of Northland's polytechnic, NorthTec and Kerikeri's performing arts centre turns 20.

Ché discusses the brothers divided over an Invercargill mayoralty bid, New Zealand's first liver transplant recipient turns 50 and the drones helping out with pest control.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we bring you a whole episode dedicated to the 2025 San Diego Comic Con baby!! And boy do we have a BIG episode for ya! (This could just be the LONGEST episode we have ever recorded!) We systematically run through each Manufacturer & attempt to call out all the awesome reveals that has oh so very excited!! - Mattel- Jada- Nacelle- Four Horsemen- Mondo- Neca- Mezco- Super7- Playmates- McFarlane- Hasbro- The Loyal SubjectsPlus we have Birthday Celebrations; round table thoughts of the Con itself & much much more! ENJOY!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy discusses nominations in Auckland for the local body elections, the latest on helipads, oyster growers and their on going fight against sewage overflows and Auckland's growing homelessness.  

Ian talks about the last print edition of the Marlborough Express as it goes digital only, just enough candidates for local elections and Havelock's water woes.

Jesse reports on a meeting to approve an expanded Joint Management Agreement with the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board.

Hey kids. Really fun episode ahead of us. We have some flea market talk including a recent acquisition and some other hub-bub. From there we open a MOTU and take a look at him and then find out what Derrick has been up to before heading into the Action Figure Hall Of Fame! What a hoot. Super fun time like always. Make sure to tell a friend!  

Play NowEpisode 380 of the Twincast / Podcast is in the mix with a truckload of SDCC reveals. We look at all the goods from Generations to Studio Series, including long-awaited entries like Sureshot, more of the thirteen Primes like Amalgamous and Quintus, and Movie entries like the Titan Class Grimlock. Next up is an in the know discussion from some Armada biased collectors on the Pulsecon Nemesis Prime. We all share a laugh and head scratch over the MotU crossover figures as well as the much better received Hot Wheels collab. We get old school with a talk on the Retro Carded Seaspray and Brawn. Lastly, we have a bit of fun discussing the large boy himself, Cosmos from the Earthspark line. As always, a round of Bragging Rights wraps up the show with some surprises you won't want to miss.

The Greens are calling for regional passenger rail to be relaunched in Tauranga. Businesses and residents don't want paid parking on their streets and a "plague of hoons" on motorbikes are riding illegally in Tauranga parks. Tauranga based local democracy reporter Alisha Evans has all the details.

Tim discusses Christchurch Hospital asking relatives to help take care of patients due to short staffing, the Jaz brothers are appealing their rape convictions and Christchurch's mayor is backing government calls over capping rates.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are still down a Scot, as he is still unwell. But that will not slow him down in contributing to this ep! Before we get into the main segments, we chat about Ben & Frank's latest Plastic Addiction, in the form of Transformers Blokees! Prior to chatting about the Superman Film itself, we focus on the Toy likeness compared to what the actor actually looks like! With a little Jurassic World banter in between. Then, without another moment to spare, we get right into the James Gunn driven film itself! We chat towards our Cinema experiences and start off with a non-spoiler discussion; before we head into a chat about the whole Film itself! Giving it our typical DVG rating out of 19 too. Then changing gears, we introduce a New segment - named: Variant Schmariant! We each pick two variants of a pre-existing character (in toy form) that just doesn't need to exist. We unearth some quite silly versions of characters that had a legitimate Toy Release; that clearly logic was not a concern at all!! Plus we tie a nice bow around the proposed Nick-Names for both Frank & Scot. Enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee discusses the upcoming local elections and checks in on progress with protection work four years after devastating Westport floods.

There are high hopes for a revival of Wairarapa's historic agricultural training facility with negotiations under way between the Crown and potential buyers. 

Council to consider public response to consultation over flood risk in South Dunedin and DOC investigates the discovery of a dead stoat on supposedly stoat free Rakiura/Stewart Island. 

Mike discusses the on going debate about the district's last outdoor pool, the heritage school buildings demolished to make way for health services and capping of license numbers. Mike Tweed is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are sending thoughts & prayers to Scot, as he battles a case of Man-Flu! So instead the Trio of us bring you all the Latest News from around the network! Mezco One:12 Collective showcase their BTAS version of the Joker - with an incredible amount of extras & details! Neca have a beautiful 4pk set of the New TMNT Last Ronin Characters. The Thundertank is back - with a Toy Accurate Paint-job; plus a New version of Panthro too; all wrapped in a bow & a very expensive price tag from Super7. With the highly anticipated Fantastic Four Movie only days away from an official release; we are seeing a mountain of Toys tying into the Movie! Hot Toys not only reveal the Fantastic Family themselves; but also a Giant Sofvi Galactus; whom is sure to destroy your wallet & space in ones Collection!! Then we take a look at a carefully picked compilation of the Top 20 Heroes; covering everything from Toys, Video Games, Cartoons, Comics & also TV! Lots of Shoutouts to round out the episode; enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom discusses a new mayoral candidate and defections from Ray Chung's Independent Together group, plus what are the chances of a second Mt Victoria tunnel getting underway during this government's term?

David discusses the Local Government NZ Conference and reactions from local councils to instructions from the Resource Management Act.

The French men's national rugby team has snubbed staying in Hamilton. The public pressure put on Waikato Hospital to cut its cardiac surgery waitlist and Te Huia train is to start a Sunday service.

Kelly discusses how Rotorua's homeless are being taken at night to sleep in small pods at a remote area, street racer problems near Mamaku and the planned return of the paddleboat, the Lakeland Queen, to Lake Rotorua. Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist with the Rotorua Daily Post

Simon Wilson is a senior writer with the New Zealand Herald.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Matt Teale'o back; to guide us through his recent epic journey in the Shit Box Rally! Kicking off from the 2nd May to 10th May (9 Days)! From buying a Second Hand Car; to actually channeling the Wacky Racers theme not only through the Car itself, but also going that extra mile, & actually wearing a Dick Dastardly & Muttley costume! Chris & Matt take the roads less travelled from Canberra to Townsville (via Silverton), as they trek an impressive 3500 - 4000km's using as many Tennis Balls & tricks as they can muster! Then we change gears & guide the chat towards another round of The Team! This time being based around the Trio of Good-Guys Properties that centre around Land, Sky & Water - Thundercats, Silverhawks & Tigersharks! This was a lot of fun, & clearly there is a stand-out M.V.P. Character! Do you Agree, or would you have done things differently? To find out more about Trent's new Book; including how to secure a copy for yourself; be sure to check out: https://thedarkepoch.org/ To follow Matt Tealeo's Toy Collecting Journey: Check out his Instagram page: @tealeos_toyboxSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.