Podcasts about Tauranga

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Katie Milgate (LIFE Team) as she continues our Fruit of the Spirit series, focusing on the aspects of joy. We can often get caught up in trying to find happiness, when really what we're seeking is Joy - a conviction that comes from our relationship with God.-To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, your source for electric vehicle news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the globe.In this episode, recorded on April 5, 2025, host Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, talks  with Riz Akhtar, reporting live from the Melbourne Motor Show at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.Links:NZ EV Sales data: https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nz

The collectible toy Trolls - often butt-naked, spiky-haired figures - were once manufactured right here, in Tauranga. Damian Sutton is on a mission to collect them.

Tauranga based Local Democracy Reporter Alisha Evans with news from the region.

G'day and welcome to the “EV Quest Podcast”. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and from the rest of the world . Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand.  And in  Melbourne, Australia -  Riz Akhtar from Carloop.This episode:March EV sales in NZ. Tips for buying a new EV. Upcoming eventsWe are also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest

The Black Caps have wrapped up their series against Pakistan with a game to spare, clinching the second match by 84 runs in Hamilton. An unbeaten 99 from Mitch Hay steered an erratic batting effort from the Black Caps, after they had been reduced to 132 for five. In reply, Pakistan were reduced to nine for three and then 72 for seven but provided some late-order resistance in being dismissed for 208 in the 42nd over. Hay was named player of the match but insists he wasn't gutted to miss out on a century. The final match of the series is on Saturday in Tauranga. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tauranga District Council will release its draft annual plan for public consultation on Friday - its first since it was elected in July last year. Former Tauranga councillor and former mayoral candidate John Robson spoke to Corin Dann.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the why tax breaks for churches might be worth retaining, and Tauranga councils $470,000 coffee bill. Plus, what does the future hold for Dunedin Gaol. Jennie Moreton is an investment Adviser & Director of Craigs Investment Partner Simon Pound is a brand strategist & partner at Previously Unavailable. Co-founder of fashion label Ingrid Starnes, and podcaster for Business is Boring. [picture id="4KBH1OYĀuckland_TempleĒxterior_12_jpeg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tauranga City Council has copped some backlash after accepting a five-year contract for coffee machines and coffee at a total cost of $470,000. This comes as the council proposed putting parking fees on boaties - sparking outrage from ratepayers. Tauranga Councillor Steve Morris understands why people are outraged by this. "Charity starts at home - and perhaps we could be charging 50 cents or even $1 per coffee from our council organisation to recoup the costs." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tauranga boy Sam Ruthe at just 15-years old has become the youngest person ever to run a 4-minute mile. Will a 14-year old accomplish the same, one day?

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Joel Milgate (LIFE Team) as he continues our Fruit of the Spirit series. Kindness is what we do, and gentleness is about the manner that way do it. Ultimately, both rely on a sacrifice, whether it's of time, finance or material possessions, we all have something to give.-To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

The name on everyone's lips in athletics circles both here and around the world is Sam Ruthe. The Tauranga 15-year-old's sent the running world into a spin by becoming the youngest athlete to ever run a sub four-minute mile - clocking 3:58.35 at the Mt Smart track in Auckland. Nick Willis is one of our very best middle-distance runners, and joined Piney to discuss Sam's achievement and his future in the sport. “It really sets the stage for a really exciting and promising future ahead.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teenage sensation Sam Ruthe ran himself into the record books with a sub four minute mile paced every step of the way by another Sam Olympian Sam Tanner. Tauranga's 15 year old Sam Ruthe is the youngest person in history to break the four-minute mile barrier. Clocking 3m 58.35 seconds at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium in less than ideal conditions. His pacer, training partner and Olympian 24-year-old Sam Tanner won the race. (3m 58.29). Sam Tanner spoke to Lisa Owen.

15-year-old Sam Ruthe is hoping to break the four-minute mile barrier. He is aiming to become both the youngest person ever and the first 15-year-old in history to break the iconic mark. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tauranga teenager Sam Ruthe became the youngest runner in the world to break the four minutes mile on Wednesday night. Sports reporter Grant Chapman was there at the finish line.

Tauranga teen running sensation, Sam Ruthe, who on Wednesday night became the youngest person in history to break the four-minute mile barrier at 15-years-old. Nick Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Zealand's middle-distance prodigy Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to break the four-minute mile barrier. The 15-year-old from Tauranga became the 49th New Zealander to break the four-minute mile doing so at a wet Go Media Stadium last night. Olympian Sam Tanner helped lead Ruthe in the second half of the race, setting the pace for the teenager towards the finish line. Ruthe eventually finished second behind Tanner in three minutes 58.35 seconds. He's eclipsed the previous pioneer, then 16-year-old Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who has gone on to become a double Olympic champion. Ruthe told Ryan Bridge that it felt amazing having all his friends and family there supporting him. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Maoate, Stephen Hunt and Brendan Popplewell preview the races at Tauranga this Saturday.

The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy™ will be on display today at Auckland City FC's first competitive match of the year. They're hosting Tauranga City FC at Kiwitea Street at 3.00pm in the first game of the Northern League season. Forward Myer Bevan joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the fixture. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marine precinct users in Tauranga say they feel misled by the mayor Mahe Drysdale. In a meeting in October last year, Mr Drysdale told commercial boat users that the sale of the land was a 'shit deal' and that if the current council could get out of it they would. Precinct users say that with an injunction before the courts the council has a chance to do just that. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Logan Stewart (LIFE Tauranga Campus Pastor) as he speaks on what it means to have goodness and faithfulness. Living a life of goodness and faithfulness ultimately means we are following Jesus the same in private as we do publicly.-To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

A Tauranga company is behind the newly launched Yamaha Agriculture.

Consumer confidence perked up in February to 96.6. Perceptions of personal finance situations was up five points, with 21 percent expecting to be better of this time next year. Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management breaks down the findings with Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

G'day and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast,  your go-to source for the latest electric vehicle news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.I'm Adrian Maidment, coming to you from Tauranga, New Zealand. And joining me, as always, is the man with the EV insights to keep you ahead of the curve—Riz Akhtar, Founder of Carloop, straight from Melbourne, Australia.

Some of the best bits from today’s show: Harrison does E-Z Money Live. We send Harrison to the streets of Tauranga to promo his live “Tap That”. Harrison becomes Sean’s Step Dad! We send Harrison around to all of Sean’s old stomping grounds. What is NZ’s Best Pie? We catch up with Frankie Venter! Producer Arun shows the teams “Blemishes & All” And we talk to the Olympian who won Cash Strapped. Love ya! Sean, Steph & Harrison x Follow us on insta @Edgeafternoons

Around the motu: Tauranga based Local Democracy Reporter Alisha Evans.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Logan Stewart (LIFE Tauranga Campus Pastor) as he unpacks how deep and authentic relationships with other people are crucial for us to continue moving forward in our discipleship journeys. Across our campuses, there's a variety of different environments to grow and nurture our relationship with Jesus. -To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Propelled by enthusiasm from fans domestically as well as overseas, Ne Zha 2, China's box office champion, has made history by surpassing Pixar's blockbuster Inside Out 2 to become the world's highest-grossing animated film of all time.凭借国内外影迷的热情支持，中国电影票房冠军《哪吒2》一举超越皮克斯大片《头脑特工队2》，成为全球票房最高的动画电影，成功创造历史。As of Tuesday evening, 20 days after the movie's premiere on the first day of the Spring Festival holiday, which is the country's most lucrative box office season, Ne Zha 2 has earned 12.35 billion yuan ($1.69 billion), including presales and revenue from overseas markets such as North America and Australia.截至2月18日晚，即该片在春节假期第一天首映后的第20天（春节假期是中国票房收益最高的电影档期），《哪吒2》票房已达123.5亿元人民币（16.9亿美元），包括预售和北美、澳大利亚等海外市场的票房。The movie has also risen to become the world's eighth highest-grossing film and is the sole non-Hollywood film on the top 10 list, according to industry trackers Maoyan Pro and Beacon.据行业追踪机构猫眼专业版和灯塔的数据显示，该片还跃升至全球票房总榜第8名，并且是票房前十榜单中唯一一部非好莱坞电影。As the sequel to the 2019 runaway hit Ne Zha, the movie continues to use a subverted way to narrate the legend of its titular character, a 3-year-old deity who rides on flaming wheels and wields a red ribbon to harness his superpowers. The film has garnered widespread acclaim for portraying the character as someone who bravely fights an unfair fate and pursues his own path.作为2019年热门电影《哪吒》的续集，该片继续采用颠覆性方式讲述同名主人公哪吒的传奇故事。哪吒年仅三岁，脚踏风火轮、身披混天绫，而且拥有超能力。该片因塑造了哪吒这一勇于反抗不公命运、追求自我道路的角色而广受赞誉。Widely regarded as representing the pinnacle of Chinese animation, the movie took five years to produce, and involved over 4,000 animators from 138 companies who created more than 1,900 visual-effect shots.这部电影被广泛认为是中国动画的巅峰之作，耗时五年制作完成，共有来自138家公司的4000多名动画师参与，创作了1900多个视觉特效镜头。Lu Shengzhang, the former dean of Communication University of China's Department of Animation and Comics, told China Daily that the film, loosely inspired by the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) classic Fengshen Yanyi (Investiture of the Gods), shows that the country's rich history and culture can serve as a gold mine to inspire further appealing movie stories.中国传媒大学动画学院前院长路盛章接受《中国日报》采访时表示，该片大致受到明代（1368-1644年）经典作品《封神演义》的启发，这表明中国丰富的历史文化是一座宝库，可以激发创作更多引人入胜的电影故事。Evita Mei, a Chinese immigrant in Tauranga, a city on New Zealand's North Island, told China Daily that she took her teenage son to watch the film, and that most of her neighbors and friends in the Chinese community have a sense of national pride.新西兰北岛陶朗加市的一位中国移民伊维塔·梅告诉《中国日报》，她带着十几岁的儿子去看了这部电影，而且她所在华人社区的大多数邻居和朋友都表现出民族自豪感。Some families see the film as a way to enhance youngsters' understanding of Chinese mythology and literature.一些家庭想通过这部电影，增强孩子们对中国神话和文学的理解。Melina Weber, a German citizen who is living in Beijing, said that Ne Zha 2 was the only film she watched during the Spring Festival holiday, adding that she was impressed by the movie's presentation of Chinese culture in various ways, such as showcasing local food and beautiful landscapes.居住在北京的德国公民梅莉娜·韦伯表示，《哪吒2》是她在春节期间观看的唯一一部电影，并补充说，她对这部电影以多种方式展现中国文化印象深刻，比如对当地美食和美景的呈现。investituren.授职典礼；授权仪式

At midday on Saturday there's a protest in Whakatane to demand action over the closure of the hospital's obstetrics unit. Now - if you have a high risk pregnancy or need an emergency caesarian you'd have to go to Tauranga hospital which is over an hour away. Demonstrators say they've uncovered a raft of other issues at the hospital they say are symptomatic of an underfunded system. Whakatane District Councillor Nándor Tánczos, who is organising the protest, told Susie

This is the Haval H6 Hybrid Ultra, a midsize SUV that offers great value for money. But does it have enough to lure buyers away from top-selling competitors like the Toyota RAV4, the Nissan X-Trail e-Power, or a budget-focused midsize MG SUV? That's what I'll be discussing in this video. I'll be reviewing its design, interior features, infotainment system, back-seat comfort, and driving performance across different road conditions.

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Kāinga Ora has unveiled their tougher new approach to address rent debt. Is this move justified - or a step too far? Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick brought some lunchboxes into the House and challenged Prime Minister Luxon to eat one after claims they were inedible. What do we make of this? There's concern in Tauranga, with many residents saying mayor Mahe Drysdale should move from Cambridge to the city. Drysdale says it's been difficult finding a house in their preferred school zone - do we think he needs to move? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are concerns that one in five expectant mothers living in and around Whakatāne will have to travel Tauranga to give birth. Te Moana a Toi Iwi Māori Partnership Board co-chair Hone Te Rire spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour has hit back at the Prime Minister's criticism of his support for Philip Polkinghorne who was later charged and then acquitted of murdering his wife, there are concerns that one in five expectant mothers living in and around Whakatane will have to travel Tauranga to give birth, Whangarei's fight against fluoridation has drawn a stiffly written seventeen-page warning from the country's top health official, Hamas says it's delaying the release of Israeli hostages until further notice , and a British study has found that banning phones in schools didn't boost student achievement or improve mental health.

Tauranga-based drummer Stan Bicknell is facing a hearty wait after the audition of a lifetime with unconventional American prog rock band Primus. Bicknell was one of 11 drummers selected from more than 6000 applicants after the band threw their selection process open to the world late last year. Jay and Dunc spoke with him and got the skinny on what happens from here on out. Enjoy!

It should come as no surprise to anyone, driving on our roads is about to get more expensive. Simeon Brown's come out this afternoon and whacked tolls on 3 new highways or expressways. Otaki to north of Levin - $2.70 for a car. $5.40 for a truck. Takitimu North Link - that's the Tauranga to Te Puna. 4 lanes. $2.10 off peak. $3.10 peak. Double that for trucks. Penlink in Auckland - $2 off peak. $3 peak. Again.... trucks double. These prices will increase with inflation. This does not bother me at all, in fact, I welcome it. If we keep relying on governments to fund infrastructure off their balance sheet with borrowing, we'll keep getting the same woeful results we have thus far. Roads that are shoddy and unsafe. Roads that aren't big enough or wide enough. And not enough roads being built to drive regional economic growth. The last government cancelled a bunch of RONS and put some of that money into public transport instead. Hopefully if a road has a toll attached to it it'll be harder to justify them doing that when they get it next time. What we don't yet know is whether existing roads will be tolled, which I don't think is a fair thing to do. The government has changed the rules to allow tolling of existing roads if a new corridor or extension is being added. But it hasn't yet been specific - does that mean the whole road or just the new bit. They need to clarify that cause it's hardly fair if you've bought a house and commute you ran your sums on the basis it wasn't tolled... if they turn round and whack you with a charge then that's not on. On the whole I say build the roads. We'll pay for them. Just get it done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tauranga is considering a pretty creative solution to satisfying the anti fluoride crowd, by setting up a fluoride free tap on the outskirts of town. Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the resolution is about giving people options. Drysdale says council meetings have hosted a 'couple of hundred' people which indicates there is a very vocal group of people passionate about this issue. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The community has rallied around Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor and will climb local landmark Mauao to fundraise for him as he recovers from a rare illness. 

Fluoride is a funny thing. I like it. Not too much, but just enough to help out in the water. Not everyone shares the view, but science is on the right side. Before he left his job Ashley Bloomfield (remember him?) issued an edict to a number of councils to fluoridate the local water. He had the power to compel them to do it. Most have, some have had a bit of an angst about it. Tauranga wasn't thrilled, but the problem was if you didn't, you could be fined a couple of hundred grand and then $10,000 a day for each day after that if you don't follow the rules. On Friday Whangarei voted not to. Their argument was several fold. It was a tight vote of 7-6. The public gallery was full, and I can bet who it was full of. The mayor says fluoride won't help the local area's dental hygiene, which is of course complete nonsense and probably why we have people specialising in the health area as opposed to councillors who generally specialise in nothing. They also argued the area doesn't want it. A decent question to ask is - does that matter? Are there areas and issues where the locals actually don't get a say, kind of like how we don't get to set our own speed limits or whether we pay our taxes? Or do you argue at local level democracy is everything? Mind you, even if you did argue that, they didn't poll everyone so who knows what the locals think in totality. The interesting thing for me is, is this an issue you really want to die on a hill over? If you're a council in the northern part of this country, are you honestly telling me this is as pressing as it gets? Forget the dilapidated state of the place, the fact it gets cut off from the country too often, or the grinding poverty and health issues. How long do you want that list to be? No, we will defy Wellington and get fined over fluoride. Too many councils nationally of late are not giving local representation a good name and this lot aren't helping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Minister says gangs are showing a high level of compliance with the new laws. Police are expecting large numbers of Mongrel Mob Barbarians in Nelson over the weekend, and will be deploying officers from Tasman and Canterbury to check for breaches. Yesterday, six people were arrested for allegedly breaching the patch ban at a Tauranga tangi. Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking that leaders of the gangs in particular are trying to respond, and fundamentally don't seem to want to draw attention to themselves. He says there will probably be some younger members who won't comply because they're not thinking about it, but police will respond to that. Mitchell says that typically those respectfully attending a funeral won't have any contact with police. But he says if people are taking over public roads, intimidating people, and carrying illegal weapons, then police will respond to make sure the public is safe. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice Of GO(r)D is very happy to bring an old friend to the show to tell you a little of his life story in forestry and trucking.Nigel Frost is an owner operator based in Tauranga, New Zealand, who hauls logs in and around the Bay of Plenty area of NZ's North Island. I first met Nigel when I went to work for the same company he contracts his truck to now, Rotorua Forest Haulage, way back in 2003. We have been friends ever since, and this phone chat was an overdue catch up, and a way for my North American and other international listeners to learn a little about New Zealand.Nigel is old school, and doesn't fart around much online, but you can glance at his Facebook here if you like - https://www.facebook.com/nigel.frost.581 If you would like to see a great collection of Nigel's NZ Log Trucking photos, head on over to my Substack, and while you are there, subscribe and never miss an episode or any of my written work. https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/a-kiwi-log-hauler Questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are always welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com

Proposed cuts to a tertiary apprenticeship training programme in Rotorua could leave dozens of people high and dry part way through their qualifications. The proposal from Bay of Plenty's Toi Ohomai institute of technology would mean up to 20 job losses according to the Tertiary Education union. The Union claims a number of courses across campuses in Taupo, Tokoroa, Rotorua, Tauranga and Whakatane include timber machining, forest management, social and youth work and rehabilitation studies. It said the cuts could mean the complete closure of the Waipa campus in Rotorua; a dedicated training facility that currently operates a working wood manufacturing plant. Senior tutor in Forestry and Wood manufacturing Kerry Parker spoke to Lisa Owen.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Logan Stewart (LIFE Tauranga Campus Pastor) as he kicks off our Unfiltered series, focusing on the realities of relationships. In this week, Ps Logan looks at how Jesus modelled relationships and how we can experience deep and present relationships in all areas of our lives. __ To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Stephanie Dryfhout has just become the latest New Zealander to win the international tree climbing competition. 

The owner of a horse that's had to be euthanised due to catastrophic injuries caused by fireworks, is calling for private sale of crackers to be banned. Remi, a 14-year-old retired race horse, got tangled on a fence after being spooked by people lighting fireworks near her paddock in Tauranga. The injuries to her leg were so catastrophic she had to be put down. The horses owner Donna Matherson said it's time for a law change, she spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tauranga's new mayor Mahé Drysdale has hit back at keyboard warriors who he says are making unsupported allegations against council staff on social media. 

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Logan Stewart (LIFE Tauranga Campus Pastor), as he unpacks the spiritual discipline of Lectio Divina (Divine Reading). As it says in Psalm 1, there is joy and delight to be found in the word of God, and Ps Luke teaches us the importance of regular, disciplined time with God, as that is where He speaks to us the clearest. __ To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Cardiac specialist, Dr Dean Boddington finishes his permanent role at Tauranga Hospital this Friday. After 16 years, he is leaving citing burnout.

Hikes in outdoor dining fees are hitting already struggling hospitality businesses hard according to their Association. Yesterday, Checkpoint spoke to a Queenstown business owner who says his outdoor dining tax has gone from just over $3000 a year to more than $50,000. Queenstown Lakes District Council is now charging "market rates" of 30 percent of indoor rent. But it said while there was public consultation on the policy it didn't include actual fees. It also disputes the figures provided by the hospitality venue, saying it had been undercharged for several years due to an inaccurate calculation of the floor area. Tauranga council is charging venues based on the size of the outdoor area, but yesterday voted to waive the charges for the rest of the year and is offering a rebate for part of next year to acknowledge tough trading conditions. Restaurant Association president Mike Egan spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Western Bay of Plenty dog owner is "absolutely gutted" that the council have chosen not to prosecute the owners of dogs that attacked his beloved border collie.

It's been almost 30 years since a team joined forces to investigate a particularly aggressive form of stomach cancer that was afflicting one Tauranga whānau. Kimi Hauora Health and Research Clinic in Tauranga and University of Otago geneticists together found the cancer-causing genetic change, helping save thousands of lives worldwide. Justine Murray is at Mangatawa Marae with Maybelle McLeod and Erin Gardiner to reflect on that time, and Professor Parry Guilford discusses those first formative years.