Podcasts about taupo

This week for Our Changing World, we're doing things a little differently and we catch up with Claire Concannon in person! Claire has been out and about in the central North Island learning about a community conservation project.

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Trackside NZ's Phillipa Morris on Mornings with Ian Smith including, Black Type for Cushla Bay, highlights from Taupo trials, Te Rapa trials, Riccarton tomorrow & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Michael Guerin on Mornings with Ian Smith including, Saturday's Jumps at Riccarton, Opie Bosson back in the game, Taupo trials & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two major honey producers have been stung by a soft market. King Honey and its parent company are liquidation, while Settlers Honey of Whanganui has gone into receivership. Taupo-based King Honey that packs manuka owes $7.7 million to the bank and an additional $5.6 million to secured creditors but will continue to trade. Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karin Kos spoke to Lisa Owen.

Sneakers are hitting the ground this morning in Taupo, as the country's longest-standing running and walking event kicks off. The Taupo Marathon will see around 5000 people hit the streets and race around the lake. Director of Total Sport and race organiser Aaron Carter joined the show to discuss the swell in participation events like this are seeing, and shares a few details for those keen to jump in last minute. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taupo residents have vowed to fight for the town's hospital, due to fears it could lose critival services because of dire workforce shortages. The shortages were so bad that contingency plans were drawn up last year to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if Taupo's clinic had to close its doors. That would leave the area's 40,000 people without a hospital. It is a scenario residents at a packed public meeting last night said cannot happen. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

An agreement between Taupo councillors and local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa has caused controversy after one of the councillors called in lobby group Hobson Pledge to raise concerns with a wider audience. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Corin Dann.

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

Two popular regional flights in the South Island are on the chopping block due to what is has been described as 'out of control' costs. Sounds Air will soon can its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka. It comes after the airline cancelled its services from Wellington to Taupo and Wellington to Westport last December, and sold an aircraft. It has been seen as not just a blow to hopes of boosting tourism but also for healthcare and those needing treatment at Christchurch Hospital. Tess Brunton reports.

It's Wills Week and a Taupo mum and her 13-year-old son have created a list of wishes to help families have those difficult conversations before it's too late.

Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupo Hospital clinicians show plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupo's clinic to close. The hospital, which serves a population of 40,000 people in the tourist region, has struggled to attract enough senior doctors to fill its roster. This forced the hand of workers to plan for the worst. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham obtained a copy of the Escalation and Closure Plan for Taupo Hospital and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by all her statements and actions regarding pay equity? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister of Justice: What safeguards, if any, will he put in place to ensure that the Government's proposed citizen's arrest changes won't "lead to unreasonable use of force and unlawful detention" as is highlighted by the Ministry of Justice in the regulatory impact statement? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: How many Resource Teacher Literacy and Resource Teacher Maori jobs will be lost as a result of the Government's decision to defund these roles? LAN PHAM to the Associate Minister for the Environment: Is the Minister concerned about the state of freshwater quality following a Statistics New Zealand indicator showing that over the past five years, drinking water pollution levels were exceeded in at least 45 percent of sites for E. coli and 12 percent of sites for nitrates? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What announcements has he made regarding the transition to the Government's new planning system? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that his mission is to ensure that "all New Zealanders can access the timely and quality access to healthcare that they all deserve"; if so, is he confident that this is happening? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements have been made about making it easier for internationally trained doctors to work in New Zealand? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Vocational Education: How many jobs at polytechnics have been cut, or are proposed to be cut, since she took office? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister for Vocational Education: Does she stand by her statement that the Government's plan for polytechnics will "set the sector up for long-term economic and learning success"; if so, is she concerned about Whitirea and Weltec closing their creative arts campus and Toi Ohomai proposing to close their Tokoroa and Taupo campuses? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Education: What recent announcements has she made about school property? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Why is he proposing changing the law in ways that could undermine claims by 150,000 New Zealanders against two Australian-owned banks totalling $600 million?

Jack Moody is hosting this week and we catch up on the racing and news from the weekend. IRONMAN change their World Champs age group qualification system. We give our thoughts. There's a new triathlon and trail running event in Taupo! We tell you more about it. This week Dr. Jeff Rothschild discusses the role of beta-alanine in enhancing athletic performance, particularly for endurance athletes. He explains the mechanism of action, practical applications, dosage recommendations and safety considerations for using beta-alanine and its combination with other supplements like sodium bicarbonate. The conversation emphasizes the importance of consistent dosing and planning for optimal results in training and competition. (0:00:00) – Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we call in from Challenge Roth (0:07:11) – IRONMAN announce changes to their AG World Champs qualifying system (0:13:54) – Try Off Road Taupo (0:18:13) – Controversy at the IM703 European Champs in Sweden (0:21:44) – IRONMAN Swansea (0:24:46) – Race Ranger Pro Athlete data to be published post Challenge Roth event (0:27:28) – New Race Ranger app (0:31:43) – Challenge Roth race review (0:54:27) – Intro to Dr Jeff Rothschild and Beta Alanine (0:56:50) – Dr Jeff Rothschild on Beta Alanine LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/ Dr Jeff Rothschild at https://www.eatsleep.fit/about-me/ Try Off Road Taupo at https://www.tryoffroadtaupo.co.nz/ RaceRanger App at World Triathlon trials new RaceRanger Officiating App IRONMAN Swansea at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-swansea

Talks about a major update to a 15 year old agreement between Taupō's council and the region's largest landowners have sparked controversy. The 2009 Joint Management Agreement between the district council and Ngāti Tūwharetoa is being workshopped, and a draft agreement has been presented to the public. Critics argue that no public mandate has been issued, and that ‘Treaty principles' are embedding ‘co-governance' directly into council operations. Mayor David Trewavas told Mike Hosking the agreement has absolutely nothing to do with co-governance, and is instead about protecting Lake Taupō. He says that when people actually look at and understand the deal, they'll understand it's about protecting the lake and ensuring it remains one of the cleanest in the world. “It's just all about the lake, nothing to do with co-governance at all.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dates are out for next year's NZ Supercars double-header. The events in Taupo and Ruapuna will happen in mid-April. Driver Matt Payne spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the motu: Jesse Archer in Taupo.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Matt Heath and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss another MASSIVE weekend of live sport, including Matt going full Tom Cruise in Taupo (00:00)...Then the podcast gets derailed by Ryan Fox making a clutch putt to create a never-ending playoff in the Canadian Open, before getting into the first weekend of Super Rugby Playoffs (05:00). Next, the chat about the intense finals in the French Open (16:10). Plus, Ben Hurley joins the show to chat another Wahs win (22:50)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (30:55)...Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ left her keys in Auckland and Matty had to try and get them to her... we want to know what length did you go to to get something back? Battle of The Hits: Bruno Mars - Matty vs a listener Matty is about to do a relay race this weekend in Taupo! The People's Poll: Driver or passenger? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild weather swept across the nation and had one small settlement next to Lake Taupo on edge this morning. Homes next to the Taupo-Tauranga River were preparing to evacuate as the waters rose after heavy overnight rain. The weather caused chaos elsewhere too, leading to power outages, road closures and snow. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Kiwi Supercars driver Matt Payne has had a dream start to the season. He's been racing under Grove and Penrite, and has already racked up three wins for the season. It's had fans and former drivers raving about his prospects as a future champion and considering he's currently sitting third on the overall ladder, he'll be hoping it's the very near future. Two of his wins so far came in the same weekend, on the home track at Taupo. “I think that was a pretty special weekend for, for all of us,” Payne told Hosking. “Y'know, two wins in one weekend is pretty cool, and I think for me, winning at home, especially in front of the New Zealand crowd, it couldn't have been any better.” His other win came in Tasmania, Payne moving from his starting position in 10th to claim the victory. “That was a pretty special race,” he said. “Just how everything played out, as the tyres were going away, and just how close it was at the end... it definitely stayed with me for a while.” “Pretty awesome race.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boom Boom, the Taupo dinosaur, is exploding on social media after a rocky start with some rate payers. The near ten metre tall dinosaur sculpture sitting on a large geometric rock is the town's latest attraction. The sculpture first gained attention after the council contributed a one off grant of one hundred thousand dollars, while residents are facing a rates increase of more than eight percent. Now Boom Boom is attracting international attention online. Taupo Mayor David Tewavas spoke to Lisa Owen.

Rookie Review Round 3 Cooper Murray talks about what he learnt in Taupo and how the team is preparing for Tassie. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Rookie Review Round 3 Cooper Murray talks about what he learnt in Taupo and how the team is preparing for Tassie. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

On the show today we talked to Richie Barnett about the Warriors, found out all about a dinosaur sculpture in Taupo, and heard about Manaia's golf mishap. Plus ACC Head G Lane, and Who's Getting Rooda'd This Week... Chopsticks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday and we got to go down to Hell's pizza for an hour to give away 200 pizzas! Each password falls into a category Everyone puts on a voice, I bet you didn't notice Sean used to eat other people's food out back! Who's with him? Steph is couchless Taupoll! - We call Taupo to see their thoughts on the new sculpture First People to try the peoples pizza 5 star fact live Top 3 things NZ should try to get in the Guinness World Records for. And… should we be scheduling sex now? Let's unpack that. Love ya! Sean, Steph & Harrison x Follow our new insta @edgearvos

The tide looks to be changing for Gull as the leader of low-priced petrol offerings. Fuel-finding app Gaspy is reporting Taupo's Gull Ātiamuri has been undercut by Z-Energy's Waikaraka U-GO in South Auckland. AA Principal Policy Advisor Terry Collins says Gull paved the way with its New Zealand- owned self-service model. He explained it has a low cost entry, with electronic payment options meaning stations don't need staff - and the fuel's there. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed for Thursday, a high-stakes phone call has just ended between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine, some brain doctors are concerned about the danger of a new popular collision sport Run It Straight, we look into where the cheapest petrol in New Zealand is, and a nearly 10-metre tall sculpture of a dinosaur sitting atop a large geometric rock is the latest attraction in Taupo.

Lake levels are dangerously low along the eastern side of Lake Taupo, Turangi airfield becomes the new base for rescue helicopter operations, there is an ongoing war on signs in Turangi, and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are set to reopen soon.

Despite reports of critical levels of vacancies for senior doctor positions, Taupō hospital now has accreditation to train rural doctors. It will be the first North Island hospital to receive accreditation to deliver the training. Meanwhile senior doctors are still planning to strike on Thursday, despite a new offer from Health New Zealand. Health Minister Simeon Brown talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. The Golden Visas: 7/10 Part of what's turning out to be a pretty solid run for the Government. There seems genuine interest from the wealthy to come and park up here and grow the place. Business sales: 6/10 Demand is up, supply is down. People want to chart their own destiny, which is always a very good sign. Coachella: 4/10 Most people who went borrowed money to pay for their tickets. Clearly no money left over for Golden Visas. Andrew Little: 6/10 Given Tory Whanau's reputation and record, is it even a race? The women on Bezos' rocket: 2/10 Brought new meaning to the term space cadets. Taupo: 8/10 Shout out for last weekend and the Supercars. Place was packed, looked awesome and Matty Payne was your hero #NZAtItsBest. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss Rory McIlroy finally getting his Green Jacket at The Masters (00:00)... Then the fellas review another MASSIVE weekend of Super Rugby (10:30) featuring some heavy steamed commentary from G Lane... Then, which Bandwagon are you jumping off first, the Wahs or Liam Lawson's (17:30)? Plus, a Kiwi wins a V8s in Taupo (20:45)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (25:10)...Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Payne and Ryan Wood provided the Kiwi highlights on the first day of Supercars racing in Taupō on Saturday. Ryan scored his third first and Wood his first third in the afternoon's opening sprint race. Motorsport commentator Mark Skaife joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 3 - Show boss Tiegs in Taupo. 6 - Friday Funny. 10 - Mindbenders. 14 - Korn Docco. 18 - Not For Radio. 21 - Must watch. https://shorturl.at/tidgG 24 - Peter Burling. 28 - Late mail. 31 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Rog, Mel, Ryan and mitch join you for todays podcast intro chatting about our experiences in Taupo before Mel and Mitch head down there for the Supercars this weekend.

Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner is getting behind plans for a Supercars round to take place in Christchurch. Ruapuna Park's the likely candidate to join Taupo as the only New Zealand events on the calendar next year. Heimgartner's very familiar with the proposed venue. He told Mike Hosking it's great for New Zealand motorsport. He says they've been longing for this for a while, and it's great that they've finally decided to give it to them – plus, it's great for the South Island fans. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What we learned from Taupo ‘24 and how much he wants to put his name on the Jason Richard’s Memorial Trophy after going close in the past. Catching up with Lewis Hamilton at the Grand Prix and some of Will’s fondest memories (as a driver & a fan) as Ford celebrates 100 years in Australia. Oh and his teammate Brodie Kostecki heckles in the background of the studio as we chat about their working relationship at DJR and Will’s new engineering partnership with Tom Moore. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Monday to y’all lets start the week right with some vibes: Its like Christmas! Steph brought prezzies for the boys Super Baby Rocco is out the gate Calling subway in Taupo to reward them with a prize Contact Givaway What personalised number plate would we all get and use for a year? When did you get lost as a kid? Sexy Objects with Harrison Inside Harrison's Mind Love ya! Sean, Steph & Harrison x Follow our new insta @edgearvos

In all my travels, I've never encountered anything quite like it, particularly given its magnitude. Prising open the mighty King Country, Forgotten World Adventures (FWA) offers remarkable excursions, riding the rails of an abandoned railway line, stretching from the northern tip of the Ruapehu District to heartland Taranaki. It's not only an enduring totem to our guts-and-glory pioneering heritage but a more modern-day manifestation of gritty Kiwi ingenuity – and repurposing! Based in Taumarunui, FWA is an incredibly enterprising tourism venture boasting a compelling platter of soft adventure excursions, prising open the legends, heritage and unspoilt scenery of the hinterland. Forgotten World Adventures re-opened 142 kilometres of this decommissioned railway line in 2012, including 24 tunnels and 92 bridges – all built from hand. Founded by Ian Balme, this Waikato farmer dared to dream big, turning a mothballed rusting eyesore into a visionary business. For the past three years, FWA has been owned and operated by Grant Ross and Laura Wackett. They both have a fascinating backstory, principally in international television production, while Grant was also previously a professional rugby player in South Africa and France. Originally from Wellington, Grant is revelling in steering a homegrown enterprise, which was quite the baptism of fire given New Zealand was still wrestling with Covid when he purchased the business. He's very hands-on and highly engaging with guests. It was fascinating to chat to him about the challenges and rewards of the job – like when a massive storm buried the tunnel entrances in a pile of mud! The prohibitive costs of constant track maintenance underpinned KiwiRail's decision to pull the plug on the line's operation in 2010. Taking nearly 32 years to build, the Stratford – Okahukura Line (SOL) finally opened in 1932 and linked up with the main trunk line through Taumarunui to Auckland. Working gangs sawed and blasted their way through the bush-draped hinterland to lay the tracks of this steel artery. It cost 2.5 million pounds to build this line, equating to billions of dollars today – the most expensive rail line in our nation's history. They even built massive timber-trestle viaducts across the likes of the Mangatatoko Ravine, now overgrown in bush, because it would have been too difficult to maintain such a sky-high bridge. The engineering prowess was extraordinary. The line had been commissioned to transport products from the emerging farming, coal and logging industries. At its peak, there were 15 stations in operation on this line – now, concrete platforms serve as sobering memorial slabs to a bygone age. FWA operate six unique guided adventures, whether you're after a half-day excursion, full day or multi-day adventure. If you want to ride the entire 142km-long line to Stratford, that's a two-day affair, but I plumped for the full-day rail car ride to the self-declared Republic of Whangamōmona. You can do it one-way in either direction, with a night's stay in the irrepressible Whangamōmona Hotel. The historic hotel was built in 1912 and the area's proud history is lustily showcased on the pub walls. But full drama ensued in 1989when Whangamōmona threw a strop and declared its independence. It was prompted by local government reforms which carved up the boundaries of the Whangamōmona district, which resulted in half the district ending up in Manawatu-Whanganui, when most folk associate themselves with the Taranaki region. So they declared independence in the pub and continue celebrating Republic Day in January. You can even get your passport stamped at the pub counter. You'll love the ebullient spirit of the hotel and its patrons, with excellent meals and comfortable accommodation. Arriving into the main street, with its heritage shop facades, you'll feel like you've been transported into a Wild West movie set. It's utterly enthralling, and home to one of New Zealand's legendary watering holes. Meeting up with my FWA guide Ray, we set off from Whangamōmona, under bright blue skies, for our full-day ride back to Okahukura. Ray knows this wild region intimately, guiding since 2016 and prior to that delivering rural mail. He was an exceptional host on the rails, informative and effusively passionate about the region's rich heritage. This is certainly no train ride, but a unique self-drive rail journey in converted golf carts, where you're in charge of the pedals. Petrol powered and limited to a top speed of 22km an hour, these souped-up golf carts originate from Arizona, but given the lush and vivid greenness of the surrounding landscape, they certainly don't look out of place. I was half expecting a vast fairway to appear on the horizon. The weirdest initiation is feeling comfortable not steering the wheel, because you're firmly affixed to the rails. No turning required! The mining and milling heyday of the Forgotten World region may have long faded but the wrap-around scenery is deliriously drool-worthy, a blend of the bucolic, wistful, lonely and rustic. Animals vastly outnumber people in these parts, as we tootled by goats, deer, alpacas and happy herds of cows on elevated pastures, while a vast flock of freshly-sheared sheep skipped alongside the line, under the watchful eye of crowd-wrangling sheepdogs. Clattering along the tracks in our carts, curling through valleys and creased hills, we traversed lichen covered bridges spanning rivers, while more lichen streamed down from trees like confetti. We threaded our way through magnificent native forest, particularly around Tangarakau, where kiwi are being re-introduced to the bush. Towering papa cliffs rose up beside the railway line adding to the natural splendour. Reaching out on the eastern horizon, I snatched the occasional view of mighty Mt Ruapehu, piercing the skyline, by Tahora Saddle. The King Country's tightly folded steep-sided hills and starkly contrasting curvaceous hummocks, created by lahars from Taupo and Ruapehu eruptions, make for riveting topography. The Egyptians would be suitably impressed, because of all the pyramidal shapes that sharply point at the sky. The verdant countryside is sprinkled with clutches of ramshackle houses and dilapidated farm buildings, strutting the skyline as reminders of the region's boom times, when primary industries like timber-milling and coal-mining thrived. When in season, you can even pick wild blackberries, blueberries and apples from the railway line. It's sobering to reflect on how dramatically the population has changed in some of these settlements. A delicious buffet lunch awaited us in Tokirima, which FWA staff had prepared in advance of our arrival. We also stopped for scrumptious home-made snacks and a hot cuppa in the sleepy village of Matiere. It's still home to around 40 residents – and a thriving Cossie Club. At its peak, 85 years ago, Matiere had a population of 750, built on saw-milling and farmers breaking in land. This pioneering town once included a dairy factory, three general stores, two butchers, two drapers, a tailor, bank and post office. Information posts along the route, complete with historical photographs, illustrate how bustling many of these lineside communities used to be. But the undeniable highlight of riding these storied rails are the brick-lined tunnels laid by hand and the longest tunnel on the line, spanning 1500 metres. Apparently it comprises 3.5 million bricks and took eight years to build! Boring through these tunnels on our carts was absolutely thrilling. It certainly pays to wrap up warm. They can be bone-chillingly cold. The 1500 metre tunnel, known as the Okahukura Tunnel, is actually New Zealand's seventh longest rail tunnel. Adding to its ethereal theatre, a thick mist draped the middle of the tunnel, before we re-emerged from the darkness into spectacularly sunlit native bush. Rail travel has always exuded romanticism. The supreme sense of scenic intimacy is unmatched by road travel and the novelty of piloting your own passage along the tracks is an undeniable winner with the Kiwi DIY love affair. While in Taumarunui, my head hit the pillow at the Forgotten World Motel. My well-appointed unit was clean, quiet and toasty, the beds are cloud-comfortable and there's free Wi-Fi. The rail excursion season rolls on until May 10, before resuming again on October. Make tracks! For full details on the FWA product range, head to www.fwa.co.nz 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.

Today on the show we are joined by kiwi Supercars Drivers Ryan Wood & Andre Heimgartner to chat about the upcoming Supercars event in Taupo.

Jack is back hosting this week and we catch up with him on where he's at with his training, diet and nutrition leading in to IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend. We have a free race entry to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. Joe Skipper, UK professional triathlete is back on the show. Joe tells us about his recent bike accident here in Taupo and how it's affected his training leading in to IMNZ. He reflects on the previous year's racing challenges and his thoughts on the IRONMAN series. Plus he shares his thoughts on racing in Kona versus Nice, his strategies for upcoming races and his overall approach to training and competition. We catch up with Adam Clark after his 102km ultra at the Tarawera Ultra. (0:06:36) – Jack updates us on where's he's at with training, diet and nutrition. (0:12:02) – IMNZ this weekend (0:15:53) – Race entry competition to the Rarotonga Triathlon (0:17:40) – Adam Clark (0:40:56) – Joe Skipper LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Joe Skipper on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/ Raro Tri at https://www.rarotri.com/triathlon-festival/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Follow Dan Jones on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/daniel.c.jones/ More about Jeff Rothschild at https://www.aut.ac.nz/student-profiles/jeff-rothschild  

This description was blatently written by AI Join Clint, Meg, and Dan on The Edge Breakfast 2025 as they kick off the morning show with some hilarious and engaging conversations. Yaz fills in for Meg, while they chat about the challenges of requesting time off work, the excitement of a new drive show, and a humorous encounter at a Breakers game. They dive into body confidence and preparation for the Not Another Summer event, reflecting on personal highs and asking listeners when they peaked in life. There's also a celebratory moment for Taupo making it into the top ten most welcoming cities in the world, and Erica from A Little Nudge shares perfect prompts for relationship dilemmas. Tune in for laughs, advice, and a lively start to your day! 00:00 Welcome to The Edge Breakfast 202500:23 Morning Banter and Weekend Plans01:39 Breakers Game Recap06:04 Listener Call-Ins and Funny Stories10:48 Top Beaches in New Zealand15:20 Overdressed and Underdressed Mishaps23:55 Workplace Drug Testing in 202527:23 New Zealand's Most Welcoming City27:37 Exploring Welcoming Cities Around the World28:06 Taupo: New Zealand's Welcoming Gem29:19 Calling Cafe Baku in Taupo31:44 Discussing Unwelcoming Places35:36 Not Another Summer: Embracing Body Positivity41:24 Priya Patel: New Zealand's Youngest Supermarket Owner50:32 Astronauts Stuck in Space54:36 Relationship Advice with Erica

Episode 466~ January 23, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Champion kayakers going over Taupo’s Huka Falls have prompted the need for warnings from officials A canoeing and outdoor business is closing, leaving a 60 year legacy of conservation and river stewardship Elders from the coast of Arnhem Land are determined to keep the connection to […]

Episode 466~ January 23, 2025 Podcast Info / Topics Champion kayakers going over Taupo’s Huka Falls have prompted the need for warnings from officials A canoeing and outdoor business is closing, leaving a 60 year legacy of conservation and river stewardship Elders from the coast of Arnhem Land are determined to keep the connection to […]

RedBull Racing’s new signing for the 2025 F1 season returns to the pod after a huge send off by fans at home in New Zealand. Lawson was trackside for the Next Gen NZ Championship round in Taupo at the weekend, he joined Rusty and broadcast colleague Stephen McIvor for a chat via the Stuff Speed hub - www.stuff.co.nz/speedhub Why Lawson hasn’t changed despite the meteoric rise and how important it was to get the elbows out last year with the VCARB team to cement a place on the grid. We also talk music and why now isn’t the time to indulge his other passion as he focuses squarely on the big opportunity with RedBull and how Liam will approach his role as teammate to the hugely talented 4-time World Champion Max Verstappen. Get to know one of the new breed of F1 drivers a little better with this engaging chat ahead of the highly anticipated season opener in Melbourne. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Appleton joins Reedy and Clint to breakdown the 70.3 Champs race in Taupo, the Hayden Wilde v Jelle Geens battle, Taylor Knibb being unbeatable, the Ironman Pro Series, and what to expect in 2025.Aid StationThis episode of Triathlon Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Aid Station. As an athlete-owned and operated online store, Aid Station understands the role that good nutrition plays in peak performance. They've gathered the world's best sports nutrition products under one website so you can spend less time stressing about your fuel and more time getting outside. Stocking over 1,000 products from 80+ brands, including energy gels, chews, hydration, running socks, hats, and recovery products - anything that aids your performance. Take your triathlon journey to the next level and download Aid Station App or visit: Fuelling Performance - Nutrition is the 1st discipline | Aid StationNerd BeltsNerd Belts wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and king nerd Steve McKenna recently won Ironman NZ wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and on race day. Aid Station are a huge nerd supporter and stock all your nerdy needs or head to: nerd beltsFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Bev and Tim review the racing from the Vinfast IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs racing in Taupo, New Zealand. Plus, we share the interviews with the pros from the men's and women's post-race conferences. (0:06:05) – Free race entry competition to the Mooloolaba Triathlon 2025 (0:07:08) – The IRONMAN Pro Series (0:15:36) – The women's race (0:19:50) – Women's post-race press conference (0:41:47) – The men's race (0:50:06) – Men's post-race press conference LINKS: IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship-2024

This week we preview the 70.3 World Championships in Taupo.  We start with highlights from India Wells 70.3 and Hugo Milner's performance at the European Cross Country Championships. We then dive into why Kristian Blummenfelt chose to stay in triathlon instead of going pro in cycling. Looking ahead to the 70.3 World Champs, we preview the race, discuss top contenders like Hayden Wilde, Taylor Knibb, Kat Matthews, and Leo Bergère, and share our men's picks. Plus, we introduce the categories for the Talking Triathlon Awards 2024 which we will announce next week. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

We review the racing from Indian Wells La Quinta. Bev chats to professional triathletes Hayden Wilde and his partner Hanne de Vet. We hear how they're feeling ahead of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs in Taupo this weekend and Hayden gives us his views on how best to ride the course. We meet Thomas Trollope, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. Bevan and Tim give their podium predictions for the weekend. (0:07:10) – Free race entry competition to the Mooloolaba Triathlon 2025  (0:09:56) – Thomas Trollope – free race entry winner to IRONMAN New Zealand 2025 (0:18:13) – Indian Wells race review (0:08:08) – IMNZ entry winner Thomas Trollope (0:24:30) – Hayden Wilde and Hanne de Vet (1:05:28) – Predictions  LINKS: Follow Hayden Wilde on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde/ Follow Hanne de Vet on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hannedevet/ IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship-2024

Welcome to the race week series leading in to the 70.3 World Championships where we record with different athletes each day. Todays episode is with the two leaders of the ironman pro series: Gregory Barnaby and Jackie Hering plus local athlete and one of the race favorites, Kyle Smith. Enjoy. Kyle Smith (0:00-27:30)Greg Barnaby (27:31-38:00)Jackie Hering (38:01-49:00)follow this link to unlock 30% off the Seller Protection when you sell a bike on buycyclehttps://buycycle.com/en-us/pro-tri-news?&utm_source=organic&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=protrinews&utm_country=USWE HAVE MERCH, BUY THE MERCH! Link belowhttps://shorturl.at/15t3lSubscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsGet 20% off with Code: PTN at checkouthttps://telyrx.com/PTNJoin waterfall racing teamhttps://www.waterfallracing.com/Open waterfall bank accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/Buy some nutrition use code PTN at Checkout for 15% offhttps://getrawnutrition.com/pages/enduranceDisclaimer: The contents and opinions expressed on this podcast are ultimately exaggerated (often wildly) for comedic effect. All opinions presented are for entertainment purposes only. Any statements seeming to refer to any specific person, place, institution, or event are probably not about it or you and almost impossible to prove legally, anyway. It might be you, but probably not and nobody really cares. Especially you, Jim. It's not always about you

This week we are thrilled to welcome pro long course athlete Danielle Lewis back to the show! Danielle has had an incredible season so far this year, including a great result at Ironman Worlds in Nice, but she's not done yet. She told us in this episode all about how she's sharpening up for 70.3 world championships in Taupo in December, and how she's mentally taking on a season that goes so late in the year. We also got to hear about some of the ups and downs of the past few years for Danielle, and how she's faced them head on and persevered to get to the success she's having now!Danielle's Instagram: @danilewistriDownload our Free Guide to Lifting Heavy:https://www.womensperformance.com/lift-heavy Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support Our Partners: Orca: Use code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code IRONWOMEN at Aminoco.com/IRONWOMEN to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! LTH Supplements: To shop all LTH Nutritional Supplements, head to shop.lifetime.life/nutrition and use code FEISTY at checkout to get 20% off your order! buycycle: Use the code mentioned in the ad for 50% off seller protection on buycycle.com https://www.womensperformance.com/lift-heavy This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacySpotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/