Podcasts about Tauranga

More than 240 women have been forced to travel from eastern Bay of Plenty to Tauranga to give birth this year - a third of those being emergency transfers. Ruth Hill reports.

The NZ Ice Figure Skating championships are taking place in Auckland in today. For many of the contestants it's a fun hobby, but for others the stakes are higher. Winning the senior category here could mean a shot at qualifying for next year's World Championships. One of the women vying for that spot is Petra Lahti originally born in Tauranga, now based in Finland.

Aussie Wicketkeeper & Batter Alex Carey joins the show to preview the T20I series v Blackcaps starting tomorrow in Tauranga at Bay Oval in their buildup to the Ashes later this year & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Act MP Cameron Luxton accuses council of promoting Maori wards, unique marine research facility for Tauranga and the Auditor General brings an end to investigations into Tauranga City Council's spending.

A Tauranga family holidaying in Vietnam are caught up in the travel disruption caused by Typhoon Ragasa. They've spent the past two days trying to figure out how to get home after Cathay Pacific cancelled their flights. Nicki Sunderland spoke to Lisa Owen.

This podcast description was blatantly written by AI... Join Clint, Meg, and Dan with Ash London for a hilariously chaotic episode filled with unexpected revelations and interesting debates. Discover the surprising results when Clint sticks his hand in mystery boxes, the intense debate over A-list celebrities, and the heartwarming stories behind names. Don't miss the fun as the team creates a new song for Tauranga and discuss never having met a 'bad Andy'. Plus, hear fascinating anecdotes from listeners about unknown connections and surprise DNA results. A perfect blend of laughs, surprises, and music! 00:00 Welcome to the Clint Meghan Dan Podcast03:11 Cheese Toasty Debate09:57 Listener Call-Ins and Funny Stories13:52 Entertainment Scandal and Halloween Plans30:02 Best Friends' Secrets Revealed36:07 Easy Money Game and TV Show Talk37:31 Mystery Box and Mouse Traps43:54 Postcode Playlist: Tauranga Edition53:10 Easy Money Game and Challenges57:49 Debating Celebrity A-List Status01:07:43 Never Met a Bad...

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Paul de Jong (Founding Pastor), Ps Maree de Jong (Founding Pastor) and Ps Logan Stewart (LIFE Tauranga Campus Pastor). Ps Paul and Maree de Jong join Ps Logan in our Tauranga Campus as they reflect upon how encounters with Jesus have helped them throughout their time in ministry._To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

K'Lee, Azura & Charlie got to catch up with Tofiga to announce his latest NZ tour. He's hitting, Acukland, Tauranga & Hamilton. Get excited whānau! For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, join us we broadcast from a Hot Spring Spa to celebrate tickets going on sale for the T20 Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook. Follow The Big Show on InstagramSubscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki.Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns.Download the full podcast here:iHeartRadioAppleSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, the Black Caps named their squad for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee T20I series against Australia that gets underway on October 1st. Regular short form captain Mitch Santner was unable to reach match fitness before the series began so Michael Bracewell has been named the captain of the side who will compete in three T20 internationals at the Bay Oval in Tauranga. D'Arcy spoke with Michael after the squad naming to talk about the series. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about how far you Travelled for something after Producer Liam travels nearly two hours for a Pad Thai after not finding a good Thai shop locally. We take some great calls on this topic. Kerian Reid joins the show to discuss the upcoming Black Clash cricket match in Tauranga in January 2026. Meme Girls is back for our Wednesday, and we end up diving into What did you accidently sign yourself up for? We take some great calls on this topic. We discuss misspelt or mis pronounced names after Matida was sent an email from a name she could not pronounce at all. We get calls on mis pronounced or misspelt names. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Startup Theatre, we sit down with Sam Kidd, co-founder and CEO of Lawvu, the pioneering legal operations platform that's transforming how in-house legal teams operate around the globe. Sam shares the journey of turning a bold idea from Tauranga, New Zealand in to a global SaaS company trusted by enterprise legal departments worldwide.We dive into:The pain points in legal ops that inspired LawvuLessons learned scaling a startup in a niche (and often overlooked) industryThe mental resilience needed to lead through hypergrowth and headwindsWhy building company culture and customer trust go hand-in-handThe future of legal tech and where Lawvu is headed nextWhether you're an early-stage founder, a SaaS junkie, or just love hearing how great ideas become global businesses, this one's packed with insights you don't want to miss.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Joel Milgate (LIFE Team), as we celebrate Father's Day. Ps Joel takes us through Genesis 15, showing how Abraham ached to be a father and pass on his legacy to others. _To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

A last-minute collapse of a joint plan between Tauranga, Western Bay of Plenty and Thames Coromandel councils saw the Thames district shunted from the water service deal. Thames Coromandel deputy mayor Terry Walker spoke to Corin Dann.

Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey has defended his decision to join Team Rugby for next January's T20 Black Clash in Tauranga. The man known as 'Mr Cricket' follows the West Indies pairing of Chris Gayle and Brian Lara as marquee international recruits for the event. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australasia's largest junior sporting event, the AIMS Games, has kicked off in Tauranga. The games' director general Kelly Schischka spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, after a seven year ban on foreign buyers put in by the Labour/New Zealand First coalition of 2017, the government is opening up the property market to a small group of wealthy investors prepared to pay $5 million or more for a home; Thirty-six-thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on Tuesday morning, as they strike for better staffing levels; A new system being rolled out by Wilson Parking and CCS Disability Action can instantly identify fake disability parking permits; Australasia's largest junior sporting event, the AIMS Games, has kicked off in Tauranga.

A strong rise in profit for the Port of Tauranga.

More than 25,000 visitors from around Australasia are headed to Tauranga for the AIMS games this weekend. Around 14,000 kids from across the continent will be competing in 27 different sports. AIMS Games tournament director Kelly Schischka told Heather duPlessis-Allan that there are 431 schools being represented, including new competitors from Fiji and the Cook Islands. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's frustrations over yet another delay to a possible extension of the Port of Tauranga wharves. The Stella Passage development fast-track application has been halted, days before an expert panel was due to begin discussions. A High Court judge has directed it must not be considered, pending further orders from the court. Tauranga Business Association CEO Matt Cowley says this is down to the application missing a few words. Cowley explained the judge therefore ruled it didn't fit the scope, adding it's amazing a sand dune has impacted millions coming into the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the country's talented singer-songwriters is leaving our shores as she looks to crack the big leagues. Georgia Lines has been on the scene since 2019, and a couple of EPs and a debut album later, she's making the move to Nashville. But not before a few final shows and one more EP - she's celebrating the release of The Guest House with a performance in Tauranga on August 29th, following it up the next day with a show in Auckland. She's heading stateside next month, finally moving over after having loved the idea for quite some time. “I've spent a lot of time there,” Lines told Mike Hosking. “I really love it. I love the bigness, I love, I feel like there's this mentality, where everybody's like ‘you can do it.'” New Zealand is well-known for its Tall Poppy Syndrome, but in the States there's no such thing, Lines explains. “Every time I go there I'm reminded of like, oh, this is possible, the possibilities are endless,” she said. “I can always grow and get better, and get bigger, and that's an exciting thing for me.” For more information on her live shows, click here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local democracy reporter Alisha Evans has the latest from Tauranga.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Luke de Jong (Senior Leader) as we explore the letter to the church of Sardis, as seen in Revelation 3. Ps Luke reminds us that God is calling us to live a life of being spiritually alive - not just looking the part._To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

On today’s show: Jono apologises to Mayor Mahe Drysdale for stealing a random women's purse! Why Ben wore a CONE to a work function... Daniella reviews kiwi version of Italian food! We chat about our drive down in the Cash N Car... We test out the AI called Laura Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dogs in Tauranga are less likely to be put down compared to neighbouring towns in the Bay of Plenty. Libby Kirkby-McLeod finds out what's making the difference.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Logan Stewart (LIFE Tauranga Campus Pastor) as we explore the letter to the church of Philadelphia, as seen in Revelation 3. Ps Logan outlines some principles of faithfulness that we can learn from the church of Philadelphia._To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

I don't know Elisha Milmine and I wish her nothing but the best. But as it turns out, she is your new councillor in the Kahuranaki ward for the Hastings District Council. She was standing against one person, that person withdrew, so she wins by default. She has no experience. She put her hand up, was the only one standing so, congratulations, the job's yours. What a stupid system. This story is far from unique. Plenty of elections aren't even held because no one stands, or people who may or may not be any good don't get opponents so they win by default. So, here is an idea. Accepting we are fantastically over-governed and clearly there are nowhere near the number of people interested in filling the jobs, how about we run a system whereby you have a minimum number of candidates, like a quorum? If you don't get that number then the vote is off. The people, if there are any, don't contest and either the seat is vacant for a term and/or a commissioner or overseer is appointed, like they have done in Tauranga and other places when the council falls apart. In other words, you bring in an experienced expert. Having a vacant space might lead to more interest next time, or the realisation that there are too many seats. Having an expert or commissioner might lead to a realisation that amateur hour is no way to run a city, town or district. We don't hand out regular jobs by default. Why on Earth do we do it at the highest level of civic leadership? The scenario is so desperate we literally take anyone. That's not smart when you're running a raffle, far less a population. And yet here we are with any number of councils mired in debt and handing out cost-plus-accounting rate rises because they don't have a clue how to run anything properly. If someone from Mars came down to review the way we do this they would fall over laughing at our stupidity. So, it's a contest, it's a quorum, or we do some appointing of some actual talent. Tell me it isn't a bad idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a 16-year absence, the World Triathlon Tour will be returning to New Zealand. Tauranga is set to host the 2028 World Triathlon Championship Series Final as part of a three-year partnership deal confirmed today. The government is investing $2.65 million from the major events fund to support Triathlon New Zealand in staging the events. Sport reporter Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tauranga will host triathlon's biggest event after being awarded the 2028 World Championships.

Triathlon New Zealand's claimed hosting rights for pinnacle events in Tauranga over the next three years. A World Triathlon Cup will take place in the Bay of Plenty next year, before a top-level Championship Series race in 2027 and the Series' Grand Final in 2028. Triathlon NZ chief executive Pete de Wet says they could see upwards of 3000 Kiwis racing across age groups and the all-comers race in 2028. He told Mike Hosking there's a big interest in the sport from an age group perspective, and it's great for the athletes to be able to compete at home instead of having to chump on a plane. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hidden among the bustle of modern day of Tauranga lies one of Aotearoa's most significant heritage sites, The Elms Te Papa Tauranga The site has borne witness to more than 600 years of our often-turbulent history. A new book 'The Spirit of a Place' traces this legacy starting with the arrival of the first Polynesian voyaging canoes, the arrival of Pakeha, to the complex interactions that followed. Author Sarah Ell joins Jesse in studio.

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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.

Looks like the decision to go full steam ahead and focus on music has been the right one for Joel Shadbolt and L.A.B. In the time since he stepped back from teaching, the band's won awards, released new albums, and has just released their summer schedule that will see them tour both New Zealand and Australia. They'll be performing alongside Stan Walker and Corrella for three shows in Auckland, Tauranga, and the Gold Coast. Shadbolt told Mike Hosking they've toured with Walker a few times now, and he's a great addition to their summer line up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Katie Milgate (LIFE Team) as we explore the letter to the church of Smyrna, as seen in Revelation 2. Conquering fear isn't the removal of suffering, but rather it's gaining the revelation that Jesus is there with us._To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

A Tauranga pâtisserie chef is making headlines around the world for his re-invention of how to make the dessert favourite of meringue. Noel Remacle's recipe includes just two ingredients Noel's career has taken him around the world. From his homeland of Belgium to Aotearoa. Via Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, Seoul, Sydney.

The Green Party is pushing to reinstate passenger rail across the country - starting by connecting Tauranga and Auckland. It's launched a petition targeting the Minister for Rail to get it done. The party says it would cost $10 million over four years to extend the Te Huia train to Tauranga. But Transport Spokesperson Julie Anne Genter says it will cost more to achieve the long-term vision. "Total budget for all the projects, including a transformational improvement to the rail network - which would mean a two and a half hour train journey between Tauranga and Auckland - is about five and a half billion." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tauranga based Trimax Mowing Systems is Exporter of the Year for the Bay of Plenty. Their designs are used on PGA golf courses and even at Windsor Castle!

A spike in the number of bikes and cars illegally ripping up parks is being reported across the country. Tauranga, Rotorua and Auckland councils are among those who have said thousands of ratepayer dollars is having to be used to fix sports field and public reserves. The fine for driving on a reserve without permission depends on individual bylaws but is usually up to $800. Police could also charge for dangerous driving, which could be up to $4,500. Auckland Council's General Manager of Parks and Community Facilities Taryn Crewe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.    

Alisha discusses a notorious crash site, a pensioner's move from caravan into new housing and Tauranga Council hiking cremation and burial fees.

Last year, 100 flower-shaped rocky structures were installed along the shoreline of Tauranga's waterfront.   These artificial rockpools, called ‘sea pods', are designed to provide habitat for marine life, and boost the biodiversity of the city's harbour.  Justine Murray visits the living sea wall to see what creatures have moved in. 

In May 2024, 100 strange rocky structures were installed along Tauranga's harbour shoreline. These flower-shaped artificial rockpools, nicknamed 'sea pods', provide prime waterfront real estate for marine life – from colourful sea slugs to sneezing sponges. Justine Murray finds out how 'living sea walls' are bringing back biodiversity to urban harbours around the world, and joins a marine scientist to check out what creatures have moved into Tauranga's sea pods.Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.In this episode:00:49 – What is a sea pod?06:27 – Living sea walls in Sydney with Dr Aria Lee10:25 – Sea pods around the world and in Tauranga13:06 – Monitoring marine life in the sea pods with David Culliford20:50 – Port of Tauranga21:48 – Looking for critters in the sea pods…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - has led Tauranga City Council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions. Tauranga deputy mayor Jen Scoular spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

New Zealand's property values are ticking back up again. New data from Cotality has revealed a 0.2% national increase in June, reversing the 0.1% falls that came in April and May. The medium house price remains around the $815,000 mark, with Tauranga and Christchurch both increasing by 0.6%. Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told Mike Hosking property values are fairly flat when averaged out over a few months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Logan Stewart (LIFE Tauranga Campus Pastor)_To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Concrete is one of the world's most polluting materials, accounting for between 5 and 8 percent of global CO2 emissions. For the past several years, University of Auckland Engineering Faculty, Dr Enrique Del Ray Castillo has been researching and developing an alternative which could decrease the environmental impact of concrete by reducing the amount of cement required in its production. Using a blend of volcanic ash – or pumice – and kaimoana shells, both of which are natural, local and more sustainable materials, Castillo has explored how traditional Roman engineering and mātauranga Māori could work together to make a material that's built to last

The rugby world is mourning the death of former All Blacks wing and captain Stu Wilson, who died in Tauranga at the age of 70. Regarded as one of the world's best attacking players when he played for the All Blacks in the early 1980s, tributes have been flowing for former Wellington flyer. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

A prolific Tauranga shoplifter has been sentenced to two years behind bars after being convicted of nearly forty offences. Police say the investigation started with a single complaint through a retail crime data base, with no confirmed identity and no leads. But an officer was able to build-up a picture of the 45 year old woman who was pinching stuff on an almost daily basis. The conviction follows a controversial directive that set financial benchmarks for investigating petrol drive offs, retail crime and scams. It was quickly canned and since then a review been launched of cases that may have been parked up as a result of the directive. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Lisa Owen.

Whakatane is getting a three strikes policy for rubbish recyclers, that's people who are rubbish at sorting their kerbside recycling and greenwaste bins. Anyone caught three times with contaminated bins, will lose them for three months. Whakatane District Council said at its worst, up to 65 percent of recycling going from Whakatane to the Material Recovery Facility in Tauranga are rogue items. Whakatane District Council solid waste manager, Nigel Clark spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tauranga based drone manufacturer Syos Aerospace won the top prize at the Hi-Tech Awards last night in Wellington. The company makes uncrewed vehicles for land, sea and air and recently won a big UK defence contract. CEO and founder Samuel Vye talks to Susie.