Podcasts about Motu

Tom discusses how Wellington City Council lost money in carbon trading and more. 

In honor of 420, its time to look at some of the weirdest, and wackiest toys ever designed. You really have to wonder, what were they on when coming up with some of this stuff. From poorly thought out labels to accidental nightmare fuel, child endangerment and even a pre-cursor to Siri - combined with, water? Then it's another edition of The Team from the wonderful world of TMNT - but ONLY the Turtle variants. And the choices are not as simple as you might think! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared updates on the storm damage to Fiordland's Great Walks, a new record average asking house price in Central Otago and Southern Lakes, an arrest over cell tower damage in Wanaka and the solar lights in Queenstown's skies.

Jonathan discusses a pilot of cameras in Ashburton to help with parking enforcement, Selwyn councillors question parking tickets from recently introduced parking officers and the fate of some of Selwyn's community halls.

Lee discusses local health services, The Buller Declaration and the nationwide health hikoi that has been in town and ,the new mayors for the region take office.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we welcome with open arms Mr. DaveyDamaged back into the studio, along with Trent! Yes! We are a Group of Five this round; and we start the show off with many many laughs! Dave updates us all around DvG before we get right into the Latest News! From HasLab Tron numbers to MOTU figures popping up on Australian shores; there is a lot to be on the pulse about! Loyal Subjects Wave 2 of their MASK line as well as Concept HeMan. Marvel Fans rejoice as there seems to be a never ending release of figures from various companies Plus a Lego set from a Different Galaxy, that has Frank very hyped! Thudercats, Mythic Legions, Godzilla & even Garfield are all covered as well. Then we take a trip via Radical Rewind - Back To The Future - with an absolutely awesome crowd, plus more DeLorean's than one can point a stick at! All this & a ton of laughs! Enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piers discusses three accidental or unexpected deaths in the region over the weekend, one of Wairarapa's most successful businesses, Tranzit, marks 100 years.

Amy has the latest on Auckland's homeless issue, who is leading committees at Auckland Council for the new term, a buyout scheme for at risk flooded homes is coming to an end and a new Christmas art installation for the CBD.

Alexa discusses the fires that have been hitting the area and meetings over who should be responsible for reducing risk and paying for the work. 

A multimillion-dollar Gisborne site is being investigated by council for a possible new waste facility.

Ian discusses a disappointing social housing announcement and more. 

Today it's Lennons turn in the hot seat as we dive into the world of TV. Lennons takes us through the process of bringing his vision to light and what it means to put the best collectables Australia has to offer onto our screens. From Cards, jerseys, LEGO, Star Wars, Arcade machines, 90s goodness and more, there is something for everyone on this great Australian made show. Trent and Frank have each had a segment, but is there another Toy Power star in the wings? Whats in store for the future? You'll have to listen to find out. Watch Cards and Collectables right now on the 9Go app! To Find out more about Lennon & his TV Series: Cards And Collectables - be sure to check it out on Facebook, Instagram: @CardsAndCollectablesTV & on TV via channel 9 Now app - www.cardsandcollectables.com.au To Find out more from Matt & his business: Sports Card World - be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram: @SportsCardsWorldAdelaide & in person at their store in the heart of Adelaide City - Regent Arcade - Shop 5/101 Rundle Mall - Open 7days a week! www.sportscardworld.com.auSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan brings the latest news from Hamilton. 

Keiller discusses early warning systems and the damage left after the recent turbulent weather.

Robin has the latest on the Mt Messenger by-pass project, issues with the Awakino Gorge continue and local garden festivals kick off.

Kelly reports on the fire that destroyed an historic rugby club, a reward is offered for a missing local teacher, manslaughter charges four years after the disappearance of a local man and a local golfing legend.

Southland correspondent Kirsty Pickett joins Kathryn to talk about how the deep south fared in the recent bad spring weather.

Steven and Jeremy return to discuss the unveiling of not one, but two MOTU conventions in 2026, review Masterverse Leech and Beast Man, ponder the future of MOTU in a digital world, and talk about why everybody needs a little Rio Blast in their life. 

Tom Hunt is a senior journalist with Wellington paper The Post

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have not one, but two Special Guests join us in studio to chat all things Card Collecting! We have Matt; one of the Owners of Sports Card World - (The longest running Card Store in Australia! - bosting over 30years of Business!) Plus Lennon is present too; but more focus on Lennon, & his Cards & Collectables project on the next episode. As usual we ask our guest Matt some of our routine Get-To-Know-You-Questions. Then we dive into Matt's thoughts & knowledge around the exciting & addictive World of Card Collecting! Plus whilst running a Business dedicated to this very compulsive hobby. From Traveling Overseas & catching various Sports in Person, to arguments around who's going to work in the Store on Finals Day! This was a really Fun episode & was genuinely exciting to hear from another incredibly passionate form of Collecting. Then rounding out the show; we have a round table chat about what we are each Reading, Playing, Watching. To Find out more from Matt & his business: Sports Card World - be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram: @SportsCardsWorldAdelaide & in person at their store in the heart of Adelaide City - Regent Arcade - Shop 5/101 Rundle Mall - Open 7days a week! www.sportscardworld.com.au To Find out more about Lennon & his TV Series: Cards And Collectables - be sure to check it out on Facebook, Instagram: @CardsAndCollectablesTV & on TV via channel 9 Now app! www.cardsandcollectables.com.auSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To make things easier this week, on me at least, I'm going to pick my favorites from New York Comic-Con. Well, also because it's what took up half of the show this time around. Transformers was easy for me, can't beat an Ox and Cart Optimus Prime! G.I. Joe continues the movie goodness with their Cobra La Royal Guard. Star Wars continues not only their Retro line, but also does so with a third wave of A New Hope figures. Mondo carried the MOTU mantle. While their 200x line looks amazing, that price through.

Tauranga City council has a plan to help a waterfront neighbourhood plagued by drug use, burnouts and speeding. 

Libby has the latest on local government changes across Waikato..

Logan has the latest on the shape of the new council, the impact of the weather, a solar farm gets the go ahead and Southland's entertainer of the year.

The winners and losers in local government elections, as stoush over a Palmerston North park and letting dogs off the leash and the opening of a new mental health ward.

Torika reports on the new faces on the Auckland council, the latest on the fortnightly rubbish collections, the woman who stepped in to protect a teenager being attacked and almost half of Auckland's special votes thrown out.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are still sending 'Get Well' Cards to Trent, as he unfortunately misses this ep. But that won't slow us down; as Scot has a fantastic rundown on the Greatest Star Wars Movie - that never was! Yes - the infamous 'Shadows Of The Empire!' Famously worked into 'cannon' between the Original Films of: Empire Strikes Back & Return Of The Jedi. This wasn't just a Story or a Comicbook series - this was a Multimedia Project that also spanned into a Soundtrack, Video Games and of course a self-titled line of Toys! Was, or is this, the biggest Movie that never was?! Then keeping in the same similar theme of Movies; we transform into another round of The Team! With this round focusing on the Autobots that where released in 1986 (The Movie Year). This was a lot of fun! But we would love to hear some future ideas for The Team Comp - as we are starting to run out of ideas! Thanks, and as always - Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tess has the latest with the Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct, court action over protecting the hoiho, and Dunedin's new mayor.

Around the motu : Peter de Graaf in Northland

Few events in video game history are more legendary than the Console War between Sega and Nintendo.  Our guest today was one of the generals of that war, the head of Sega of America, Tom Kalinske.   Tom's story is not just a story of Sega though, he started out in advertising, helping create the still iconic Flintstone's vitamins, he redefined Barbie's image, helped save Mattel from bankruptcy after the video game crash and lead one of the most important educational tech companies of our time, Leap Frog. Tom's insight into the world of toys, games and education over a career spanning 6 decades is a wild and fascinating ride. Recorded: July 2025 Video version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tom-kalinske-141140563 Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM Send comments on  Mastodon @videogamenewsroomtimemachine@oldbytes.space Or twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or https://bsky.app/profile/vgnrtm.bsky.social Or videogamenewsroomtimemachine@gmail.com Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flintstones_Chewable_Vitamins Flintstones commercials: https://youtu.be/IMayKCViiRc?si=yOo7bIX3rhEaboJV https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He-Man_and_the_Masters_of_the_Universe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matchbox_(brand) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Montana_Football https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL Michael Katz Part 2 - Atari - Sega - https://www.patreon.com/posts/63732329 https://retrogamingaus.com/1799/video-game-ad-of-the-day-game-gear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Technical_Institute Roger Hector - Atari, Disney, Sega, Namco, Sente - https://www.patreon.com/posts/72058794 https://www.vendingtimes.com/news/videogame-pioneer-tom-petit-dies-at-62/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_CD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/32X https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Saturn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Channel https://youtu.be/xx-8QBX8qgc?si=1PtKhQvHf9qA5C1Y https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Pico https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeapFrog_Enterprises https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Console_Wars_(book) Copyright Karl Kuras 2025

RNZ's Samantha Gee brings the latest news from the top of the South. 

Jared discusses the new mayor for Queenstown Lakes and debate over agreed lake levels to ensure electricity generation at Hawea.

From one of the globe to the other, there is no shortage of cool cool stuff to talk about! NYCC kicks off with a bang and even without Trent in the room, there is still much future money to be spent. Has Mondo become the next big thing? Playmates kicking absolute goals? A figure NEVER before seen in Marvel Legends? Closer to home we recap the always amazing Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair put on by the radical Brett and amazing Sarah. Great scores, great hangs and just so much fun as always! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon covers the Local Government election results, including what appears to be the background to Wayne Brown's big win.

Alexa talks about this week's Coroner's Inquest into Cyclone Gabrielle, the legal action being taken against Wairoa's regional council and the village of Onga Onga celebrates 150 years.

Jonathan McKenzie, editor of the Waikato Times, with news from the region

Shakoti! or Shabooty? Ram Man is a funny guy in this one and it's another fun hang with the boys! Please to enjoy the exciting conclusion to the first MOTU 2-parter!!!

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are all SUPER HYPED! We are recording on the Night prior to the Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair! Because of this Event; we have not one, but TWO Special Guests join us for this very loose ep! Welcoming everyone's favourite jokester: Mr DaveyDamaged!! Plus all the way from Melbourne; we have Master Criss Fresh in studio as well! With a very unscripted Runsheet - we cycle through a few Latest News Topics. A chat about the New Star Wars Trailer; as well as the fact it's been 7 years between films now! A rundown of the latest Radical Rewind Cinema Club; plus the hype & excitement of the upcoming Film! Rounding out the ep, we have a round table chat around latest scores. With a surprise gift; that could be conceived as unwanted?!?! This ep is full of tangents & side discussions! A less structed ep than normal; but trust us; it was such a blast to record!! To hear more from DaveyDamaged; be sure to follow: Daves Video Graveyard or check out Radcial Rewind Cinema Club for a monthly dose of awesome Films! Want more from Master Fresh? - be sure to follow: ReFreshing Thoughts (YouTube & Podcast) or The Geek Dudes Podcast or even Hey Hey Its The Podcast - all available though any good Podcast Streaming Network! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David discusses the decision by police to cancel controversial restructuring in Canterbury , progress in local election voting and Environment Canterbury's Ngai Tahu councillors reflect on their first term. David Hill is a Local Democracy Reporter with North Canterbury News, based in Rangiora

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Play NowEpisode 385 of the Twincast / Podcast is running with a skeleton crew to bring you the latest news. The crew covers the T-Spark Live Stream event and speculates on the future of Sideswipe in the MPMN line. We take a variety of forms to review some early pictures of Amalgamous Prime. MOTU crossovers cross our paths once again. Retro carded Outback and Wheelie tempt us with more challenging future pre-orders. We take a look at some interesting 8bit retro merchandise. Finally, we wrap up with a listener question and some bragging rights.

The 10th annual Taupo Winter Festival is reported to have been another success with thousands turned out to enjoy the vibrant programme. 

Utah State offensive lineman Tavo Motu'apuaka visits with members of the media on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

October means spooky season and what better way to kick it off than discussing one of MOTU's creepiest characters!

Eviction coming for Miramar's Chocolate Fish cafe and Andrew Little's position in the mayoral race as local election voting comes to an end.

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

Jonathan discusses the fall-out from Ecan's decision to declare a nitrate emergency and efforts to refurbish the salmon sculpture that welcomes people to Rakaia. 

Hey kids!   This week's episode is packed from start to finish. We kick things off by cracking open a brand-new *Masters of the Universe* figure (because what's a week without a little MOTU plastic joy?). From there, it's straight into flea market chatter — you already know I can't stay away from the tables, and I've got some good stories from the hunt.   After that, we're back to the Dig once again, sifting through treasures and oddities, and then I share a few updates about the goings-on over at the school — the kind of behind-the-scenes life stuff you guys always seem to enjoy.   It's a super fun, free-wheeling episode like always. So tune in, hang out, and don't forget — the best way to help the show grow is to **tell a friend!**

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Join J-Dog and Stevie B as they celebrate 8 years of this kinda good podcast, talk MOTU200X Mondo, contemplate what products would be used to cure MOTU ailments, express their love for blind boxes, and review some MOTU/Thundercats figures!