Podcasts about Taranaki

The unique challenges of building high on a mountain has meant everything including the kitchen sink has to be helicoptered onto the site of a new trampers' hut in Taranaki's national park. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

Marty Banks was a cult hero, fans loved him. He looked like your average kiwi bloke, tall, low muscle mass and ran a distinctive curly mop. On the field he was a point scoring machine, he kicked goals from everywhere and made a habit of scoring long range tries which his deceptive pace. That's the Marty we all knew from the screen. The Marty you'll hear from in this episode is the one who struggled with self confidence, the one who battled through serious injury pain and the one who has had his challenges transitioning into post footy. Marty played all around the world and experienced so much from the game, having played in Russia, Italy, Japan, Refton, Nelson, Wellington and Dunedin. He's someone who always enjoyed a good time and never took himself to seriously, he even famously chopped a beer a fan threw at him before kicking a conversion to beat Taranaki!He's definitely a massive lad so it was awesome to get him on What a Lad again.* EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/whatalad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Country Life visits a Taranaki conservationist on the family farm, learns more about a Canterbury family making cosy coffins from their farms wool to provide a comfortable send off, and we take a dive into the archives to learn about the importance of rural broadcasting as RNZ celebrates 100 years. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:48 - Preserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'8:41 - Rural News Wrap16:00 - Farming 101: The difference between a heading dog and a Huntaway17:26 - 100 years of rural broadcasting41:04 - Demand for caskets made from sheeps wool on the riseWith thanks to guests:Ross DunlopChris Shaw, Rural Edge Contracting and Dog TrainingNgā Taonga Sound and VisionPolly and Ross McGuckin, Exquisite WoolsMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the RNZ Podcasts Facebook group and join the convo.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A man from Taranaki has been making a side hustle out of delivering cut price groceries from the giant wholesaler to New Plymouth hundreds of kilometres away. Kaleb Halverson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs and Sue Kedgley. They discuss heritage properties and the renovations one can and can't make, and a Taranaki man driving 750 kilometres to deliver cheap butter to his community.

Taranaki weaver Alison Ross is trying to bring back woollen-blankets made from locally-grown wool to highlight the fibre's benefits. You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, here.You can learn more about The Taranaki Blanket here.With thanks to:Alison RossGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Country Life heads to the saleyards in Canterbury, meets a Taranaki woman weaving locally-grown wool into blankets and finds out what it's like to be a rural midwife working in a very remote part of the Coromandel Peninsula. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:40 - Rural News Wrap6:02 - Lambs are flying out of the pens at the Canterbury Saleyards14:18 - Where there's wool there's a way27:01 - A day in the life of a rural midwifeWith thanks to guests:Tim Kyle, Grant Nordstrom, and Brent McCauleyAlison Ross, The Taranaki BlanketSheryl WrightMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the RNZ Podcasts Facebook group and join the convo.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Some good news to come out of President Trump's tariff wars - local brewers like Taranaki's Three Sisters - are reporting an increase in beer sales to China. Why are our brews so popular? 

Ngamotu9 May 25Taranaki-based alt-blues-rock band The Mons Whaler are back with their latest offering, the evocative new single "Hold On", accompanied by the raw and rhythmic bonus track "Soft & Sweet". Following the success of their debut album Hold My Gun, the band continues to push their signature fusion of soulful blues, rock, and alternative influences into compelling new territory."Hold On" is an anthemic track that blends emotive lyricism with a haunting instrumental arrangement. Featuring a stirring Hammond organ intro and melancholic chord progressions, the song weaves a rich sonic tapestry that builds into an intense and heartfelt climax. Lead singer Hemi Coates (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Hine) delivers a raw and passionate vocal performance, echoing themes of resilience, longing, and hope. The lyrics capture a deeply personal narrative, exploring the weight of persistence and the search for meaning amidst uncertainty.In contrast, "Soft & Sweet" takes a grittier, more groove-driven approach, showcasing the band's versatility. The track pulses with rhythmic intensity, carried by a dynamic interplay between bass, drums, and electric guitar. Laced with poetic lyricism and haunting harmonies, "Soft & Sweet" balances vulnerability with a defiant edge, drawing listeners into its hypnotic sway. Recorded and produced at Rhythm Ace Studio in Oakura, Taranaki, the tracks highlight the band's continued evolution, capturing their live energy and instinctive chemistry. Their ability to seamlessly blend blues, rock, and alternative elements into a unique and resonant sound has garnered them a growing national and international following. The Mons Whaler have built a reputation for delivering spellbinding live performances, earning them festival slots and sold-out shows. With these latest releases, the band cements their place as one of New Zealand's most exciting musical acts to watch

Community-based trapping efforts are being credited with two vulnerable coastal birds returning in increasing numbers to Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went birdwatching.

A next-generation living soil developed by a husband and wife in their Taranaki backyard has been named Germany's Garden Product of the Year. 

A group of rough sleepers in New Plymouth are backing a propsoal to allow them to use a council car park as a place to hang out. But they warn a police crackdown on their antics in the CBD will only push them out into residential neighbourhoods. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to the rough sleepers.

The unemployment rate is sitting unchanged at 5.1 percent - despite warnings it might hit a near decade long high of 5.3 percent. The numbers also show some regions have seen an uptick in the number of people out of work - with Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, and Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast all seeing a rise in unemployment rates. But it's Gisborne and Hawkes Bay that's seen the highest increase - up to 5.6 percent from 3.4 percent for the December quarter. Lucy Laitinen, the Chief Executive of the Hawke's Bay Regional Economic Development Agency spoke to Lisa Owen.

Businesses in Stratford say stickers slapped on dozens of buildings warning they are quake-prone, risk turning the Taranaki provincial hub into a ghost town. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been talking to Stratford locals.

The All Blacks captain, born and bred on a Taranaki dairy farm, is also the Kaiwaka Clothing brand ambassador. Today we talk farming, footy and whether he plans to milk cows when he retires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Waitara community board member and crash survivor says it makes no sense to reinstate a 100kmh speed limit on a stretch of State Highway 3 in Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

We head to Taranaki to talk a bit of farming and footy with a man who knows a bit about both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week ago I noticed one of those beautiful red toadstools in our garden – the classic red fungus with white dots all over the skin. Amanita muscaria or Fly agaric – there are a few different sub-species with different colourations (orange-red to yellow, and various colours of the “dots”). This is a Mycorrhizal fungus that is associated with a few common host trees: Birch, beech and pine trees. It's not very edible – in fact, it's better not to muck around with. Some young children have ended up being poisoned and some rather risky adults (trying to go on a Hallucinogenic journey) ended up in similar troubles. But they look great, and this was the first time I saw this species in our front garden, which surprised me. Of course, I never saw the 7-meter tall Betula which really need pruning away from electricity wires… Many species are doing a great job in recycling dead materials, fallen leaves, and dead branches, and also dead trunks in all shapes and sizes. These are some examples of fungi doing the recycling job in forests – small and large and colourful. Ear Fungus is often found on dead trunks of trees. This is a weird looking, feeling, and tasting mushroom that can hardly be misidentified: It looks like a human ear, it feels like an ear, and it even tastes like an ear! This edible fungus was the very first export article that was sent from New Zealand to China in the eighteen hundreds. The Chew Chong brothers in Taranaki were the first people to send container loads of these fungi by ship. Gardeners will encounter fungi that cause all sorts of problems in fruit (fruit rots), in roots (Phytophthora), and in stems and on leaves. Often preventative gardening will reduce the problems developing. Copper sprays tend to protect a plant from Spores settling on the developing fruit. Brown Rot on Apricot What I love to see is interaction between fungi and insects. Here is a stinkhorn fungus with a decent amount of smelly, brown liquid. Flies are keen to harvest that brown stinky stuff and in doing so, they get the brown spores on their body. Those spores are distributed through gardens and forests. Autumn is the time to go for a walk and just look at fungi; I reckon they actually run this planet! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it is the agriculture sector that's pulling New Zealand out of a recession. Luxon spoke about the success agriculture was seeing on a trip to Taranaki on Thursday where he met with local businesses and trades. He said agriculture was the 'backbone of New Zealand' and praised how much it generated for the nation. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organic dairy farmer Janet Fleming is in her eighth season of once a day milking, something she credits with helping get her through Taranaki's recent drought. She's also trialing growing a range of new botanicals. You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, here.You can learn more about Venture Taranaki's Branching Out trial here.With thanks to:Janet FlemingGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week on Country Life the team take a walk on the wild side with a herd of water buffalo in Clevedon, check out a botanical growing trial in Taranaki and visit an Invercargill native nursery. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:40 - Rural News Wrap7:18 - Eco-sourced plants flying out the door at Rūnaka-owned native nursery20:12 - On farm with organic dairy farmer Janet Fleming, Taranaki30:08 - Clevedon - where the water buffalo roamWith thanks to guests:Phil Moeke, Te Tapu o TāneJanet FlemingRichard and Helen Dorresteyn, Clevedon BuffaloMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the RNZ Podcasts Facebook group and join the convo.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In a twist the Bard himself would've be proud of, a Javanese shadow theatre is a star turn at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to a workshop run by the troupe.

We take our monthly look at the rural market with PGG Wrightson Livestock. Today we head to Taranaki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the Motu: Robin Martin reports from Taranaki 

A squally cocktail of rain, hail, wind and thunderstorms tracked across the upper South Island, Taranaki, Waikato and Auckland. MetService Duty Forecaster Katie Hillyer spoke to Alexa Cook.

Guess what, an AI wrote this, soo yeh... First Impressions and Unexpected Twists: Clint, Meg, and Dan on Relationships, Weather, and More! Join Clint, Meg, and Dan for a rollercoaster episode of laughs, weather updates, and heartwarming stories! From discussing recent heavy rains across New Zealand to Meg sharing her excitement about her upcoming birth, this episode is packed with fun and unexpected moments. Special highlights include Donna from the adult store Naughty in Taranaki sharing insights about intimate products and Robert Irwin's surprising new role as a Bonds ambassador. Plus, they explore their favorite songs for setting the mood, and listeners share hilarious birthing stories. Tune in for all this and a cash giveaway that will leave you smiling all weekend! 00:00 Welcome to the Clint Meghan Dan Podcast00:39 Weather Updates Across New Zealand02:22 Morning Banter and Throwback Songs02:58 Intimacy and Relationship Talk04:50 Product Recommendations and Personal Stories10:09 Movie Screening and Reviews12:33 Pet Psychic Readings12:51 Listener Interaction and Games34:30 Adult Toy Industry Insights37:55 Upcoming Event Announcement38:03 Personal Questions and Intimacy38:55 Couples Toys Recommendations39:52 Big Bang Event Details40:43 Formula One Update41:14 Alcohol Cloud Discovery42:12 Trump's Tariff List43:16 Employee of the Week44:31 April Fools Prank48:22 Intimacy Playlist Suggestions56:32 Labor Stories and Tips01:05:11 New Music Friday01:12:50 Robert Irwin's New Role01:17:01 Conclusion and Sign-Off

Police are investigating the theft of hundreds of bales of hay worth thousands of dollars in Taranaki. Alexa Cook reports.

Four children remain in hospital after a crash in South Taranaki yesterday which injured eleven students and two adults. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Corin Dann.

In November 2024, I attended Black FI-Day, New Zealand's first financial independence hui. Nearly 40 people gathered for this three-day event to share their financial journeys. One of them was Amelie, the person in the spotlight today. Just 19 at the time, she showed up on her own and was understandably nervous. But before long, every participant was in awe of this young wahine from Taranaki, who had decided that if spending a weekend with a bunch of strangers meant learning about money and building financial confidence, it was worth the risk. She got fully involved in the weekend, even sharing her situation in a case study that she presented to the group. Now 20, she joined me for a kōrero, giving me the chance to dive deeper into her money journey. I hope today's episode resonates with teens, 20-somethings, and to the adults who happen to have a young person in their midst.

A drought has been declared in the Northland, Waikato, Horizons, Marlborough-Tasman, and Taranaki regions. Our reporter Alexa Cook has been out and about in the central North Island.

South Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn't enough to break a drought some are describing as the worst in more than 40 years. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been visiting farmers.

As the lingering drought continues to bite in the Taranaki region, we ask one of its most famous dairy farming and footy sons if this is the worst one he can remember. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An acute shortage of radiography staff at Taranaki Base Hospital means patients are waiting months longer than they should for critical scans to diagnose cancer and other serious conditions. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Robin updates Kathryn on the latest events in Taranaki including developments on the Mt Messenger bypass.

The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki has got a funding boost after a $10 million budget blowout. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Energy Minister says he's doing his best to improve the stability of energy supply. A new gas well at the Pohokura Production Station in Taranaki was switched on this morning. It will provide 4 petajoules of gas a year, which could power about 146,000 homes annually. Shane Jones says it won't be a silver bullet - but it will help. "So I'm working on various proposals as to how we can accelerate both money into the industry - and genuine economic ability." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waka Kotahi's right to kill endangered species while it is building the Mt Messenger bypass in north Taranaki has been ruled unlawful by the High Court. Whanganui-Taranaki reporter Robin Martin spoke to Corin Dann.

The wondrous Ruapehu region never ceases to amaze me at its capacity to stir all senses, from its expansive platter of leisurely outdoorsy pursuits. It easily ranks as one of my all-time favourite playgrounds in New Zealand and I have revelled in its glories via a multitude of modes in recent years. I have savoured exceptional mountain bike trails, jet boating, quad biking and world-class hiking. Not to mention skiing. But in the autumn months, why not head to the heart of Tongariro National Park and take a ride to the summit of Ruapehu from Whakapapa village? The radiant Sky Waka, New Zealand's longest gondola ride, fully warrants the stature as a signature Kiwi experience. I've always been in awe of the alpine engineering audacity of the Swiss – and the Sky Waka absolutely projects that same sense of spine-tingling prowess. Spanning 1.8km from the base station and zipping you up 390m, Whakapapa's dramatically serrated volcanic landscape sweeps you up, as you gawp in wonder out of the glasshouse-like cabin, luxuriously appointed with heated leather seating! Situated at 2,020m above sea level, the cherry on top is Whakapapa Ski Area's Knoll Ridge Chalet which is New Zealand's highest café. As you gush superlatives over the horizon-searching views, it's a novel perch to enjoy coffee from Pātaka, drinks in The Back Bar, or nosh in style while marvelling at the skyline from Knoll Ridge's giant floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking The Pinnacles. I highly recommend “Tea at 2020m”, Whakapapa's stirring take on traditional high tea. It's actually considered the highest high tea on the planet, with a delectable tiered stand of sandwiches, savouries and cakes to work your way through. It's currently available until the end of April, prior to the mountain's seasonal switch to winter activities. After feasting on far too many tasty morsels, the mountain trails were calling. There are over 10km of marked trails to strike out on, ranging from 20 minute strolls to 3 hours return alpine hikes. Without its snow-coat, it's a compelling way to admire the dramatic terrain and its mash-up of volcanic rock, pumice, scoria and sand. Close to Chateau Tongariro, there's a stack of tasty wee tracks. The Tawhai Falls walk is a heart-stealer, leading you through mountain toatoa and beech forest to a waterfall tumbling over the edge of an ancient lava flow. It's one of two waterfalls used in Lord of the Rings that depicted Gollum fishing, hence its nickname is Gollum's Pool. (Mangawhero Falls, very close to Waitonga Falls, is the other location that was cast as Gollum's Pool.) It was sad to see the sorry sight of the moth-balled Chateau Tongariro, although the local rumour mill suggests a wealthy Irish businessman is a hot prospect to breathe new life into the grand lady. Just behind the Chateau, Taranaki Falls is a return walk for even grander waterworks. Passing through a mix of tussock, alpine shrublands and beech forest, the track wraps around the lower slopes of Ruapehu, with vintage views of Ngauruhoe's symmetrical cone. A flock of native birds, including whiteheads and grey warblers, serenaded my stroll all the way to Taranaki Falls, tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large andesite lava flow which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. If you're up for a half-day advanced hike, I definitely recommend the Tupapakura Falls walk. It starts just out of National Park village, on Fishers Road. The track has been upgraded by the local community in partnership with the Department of Conservation. It begins with an easy 20 minute walk to the Taranaki Lookout, serving up panoramic wide-range perspectives of Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu. Beyond this point, the trail becomes a back country adventure track, which will test your stamina in the Erua Forest. The track follows a ridge and then descends steeply to a stream. There are good stands of tawa, mature rimu, miro and totara to see along the way. Climbing from the stream, the track winds its way around bluffs to a sparkling lookout point with views of the long-drop falls. You'll need at least four hours to knock off this 11km long track. Refuel? Reward yourself with a thirst-quencher at Schnapps Bar & Restaurant in National Park Village. Heading south? Synonymous with Ohakune as much as carrots, the famed main-street Chocolate Éclair Shop is worth the trip alone. Sinking your teeth into one of their celebrated giant cream-filled, chocolate-topped pastries is one of life's great pleasures. Just north of town, a curious diversion is Horopito Motors. It's featured in two classic Kiwi flicks, Smash Palace and Goodbye Pork Pie. Nicknamed Smash Palace, for a gold coin donation, you can see some film memorabilia and have a look around the yard. It's quite a yard – more like a vast car graveyard because Smash Palace are the biggest vintage car dismantlers in Australasia. It's like an enormous op-shop for old cars. They sell parts around the world for cars made between the 1920s-1970s and also for some early models that were built before WW1. The on-site museum also includes owner Colin Fredricksen's favourite car restorations on display. Back in my Ezi Car Rental vehicle, I was bound for Taumarunui, but I also enjoyed a short layover in the pint-sized village of Owhango, to reacquaint myself with Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve. Just over a decade ago a group of passionate local residents banded together to bring the birdlife back to this unlogged native podocarp forest, mercifully spared from the ravages of historic milling. This glorious slice of wilderness is on the boundary of Tongariro Forest Park and is now one of our national kiwi sanctuaries. It's also home to a vast flock native bird species including the whio (blue duck), dabchick, whitehead, North Island robin and kereru. Take a stroll on the 3.8km loop track around the reserve for some seriously soothing forest-bathing. I gave a massive 600 year old totara tree a fresh hug, after first marvelling over this mighty specimen four years ago. Yes, I'm still a happy little tree-hugger. I romped my way around the Ruapehu region in a trusty hybrid Ford Puma, courtesy of Ezi Car Rental. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ezi experience, where excellent vehicles, super sharp prices and fast & friendly service are all part of the package. Ezi Car Rental operates an extensive network from 24 locations across the country. They're everywhere you want to be with vehicles to suit your specific needs. Head to www.ezicarrental.co.nz The drama and grandeur of Ruapehu is power-packed as a year-round wonderland for outdoorsy adventure. Crowned by the triple volcanoes of the central plateau and the majestic Tongariro National Park, make tracks to the wide open spaces and hospitality charms of Ruapehu. www.visitruapehu.com Mike Yardley is our Travel Correspondent on Jack Tame Saturday Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land Information New Zealand was a no-show at a meeting to consider the future of a Taranaki daycare centre the government agency last week evicted from a building it had occupied for 44 years. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga brought tens of thousands of visitors to Taranaki for the biennial celebration of kapa haka, injecting millions of dollars into the province in the process. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

Grapes are being picked in Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa, Taranaki's in drought and the hop harvest is about to start in Tasman.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

NIWA's weather guy on the big dry, as Taranaki declares drought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Taranaki man's home renovation has opened up a window into the past dating back more than a century. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

Te Matatini - the national kapa haka championships - kick off in New Plymouth on Tuesday - the first time the event has been held in Taranaki for more than 30 years. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin.

Tension over rough sleepers, a $10m centre city makeover and Te Matatini comes to Taranaki.

Taranaki school children have surpassed the wildest dreams of local council staff who set up a scheme to get rid of cream and milk bottle lids from Stratford's recycling collection. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

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