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In this episode of Purposely Podcast, we are joined by Seumas Fantham (Ngāti Porou, Whakatōhea), Chief Executive of the Todd Foundation.We talk about how philanthropy can move beyond forms, reports and checkboxes — towards something built on trust, honesty, and shared learning.Seumas is clear that effective giving isn't about having all the answers. It's about building real relationships, being open to challenge, and making it safe for partners to be upfront when things don't go as planned.At the Todd Foundation, that thinking has shaped their approach to funding. Since 2009, they've supported community-led initiatives through long-term, high-trust partnerships — untagged funding that gives organisations the space and confidence to lead their own work. Seumas explained that this approach recognises the natural ups and downs that come with running a community organisation — leadership changes, internal challenges, or times when things simply feel tough. Rather than stepping away, the Foundation looks to stand alongside their partners and, when needed, work with other funders to help them through.We also talked about the culture change required for funders — to move from being grant-makers to genuine partners. It takes humility and a willingness to listen. For Seumas, that's the real heart of effective philanthropy.Away from the office, Seumas stays grounded through whānau and the small moments that bring perspective — like sharing a chocolate fish with his daughter. It's a reminder, he says, of what truly matters and the kind of presence he brings to his work.Seumas's reflections are a timely reminder that good funding is built on trust, not control — and that lasting impact starts with genuine partnership.

Ben Banks is trying to protect the fragile dunes, wildlife and vegetation at a coastal lagoon near Whakatāne. Volunteering his time, he and his family trap for predators and pests but there's another threat to the area - the four-wheeled kind. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Ben BanksGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Air New Zealand's new chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says some domestic routes may need subsidies to keep running. Whakatāne mayor Nándor Tánczos spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

From a WA cattle station and gold mine to live radio in Whakatāne and seven years inside TVNZ's Good Morning—Melanie Kerr unpacks how she “just had a go” and became a familiar Kiwi face. We cover advertorial hosting, big-money commercial days, the shift to social media, and the truly unhinged products she had to demo (hello, metal weight-loss belt and the infamous Wonder Whisk motion

Tāme Iti has lived a life. . From his childhood in Ruatoki, he was on the frontlines of the Springbok Tour protests, the 1975 land march, and even tried to join North Vietnamese fighters during the Vietnam War. . At times, Iti has been a controversial figure. In others, he has been revered. . Q+A visited him at his studio in Whakatāne. Iti reflects on his life as he releases his autobiography: Mana.

On the face of it, it seems tough. Telling young people to get out there and get a job when the economy is tanked and unemployment is high, is you'd think, unrealistic. From November of next year, young people wanting to get job seeker support or the equivalent emergency benefit will have to take a parental income test to see whether their parents can support them instead of the taxpayer. About 4,300 18 and 19-year-olds were estimated to become ineligible for support, with 4,700 remaining eligible in the 27-28 financial year. As I said, this kicks in from November of next year, so from 2026. As of June, there were just over 15,000 18 and 19-year-olds on job seeker support. It's a lot of young kids. There is no doubt it is difficult right now for young people to find work, to be taken on as apprentices. When the economy contracts, young people tend to be the first laid off, having fewer skills and less work experience. Last on, first off kind of thing. As well, they can be in casual or part-time employment, jobs that are more easily dispensed with. But of course, look beyond the headlines. They're not being told to go out and find a job in a really tight labour market. They have to find a job, they have to be studying, or they have to be training. They have three options. What they can't be, according to this government and the Prime Minister, is reliant on the taxpayer. The bigger issue here is we're trying to reset expectations with young people that you just can't partially attend school and then just drift on into unemployment benefit. And it is a bit of a reset for under 25s to say, I'm sorry, you're expected to get connected with work or employment or training or education. $65,000, where do you why how do you land on that? It's basically the income cut-out point for the supported living payment. And so it basically says if you're coming from very low-income families, we're exempting you. But we know it's quite low, but the reality is it puts the pressure back on parents to say get those young people into work or education. That was Chrisopher Luxon, Prime Minister, talking to Mike Hosking this morning on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. A youth worker who was spoken to in relation to the story, to the announcement, said, and I quote, "I've never met a young person that doesn't want to find work." Really? You need to get out more. I think the vast majority of young people do want to work. They want to study, they want to train to be able to work so that they can become self-determining, to stand on their own two feet. Not all of them. We have had young people say as much on this show. Nature boy, anyone? And you'd have to wonder about Barbecue Man, whether his children are fine upstanding productive citizens, because generally welfare dependency leads to welfare dependency and further down the generations it goes. There are fantastic stories of young people who were struggling, who got the kick up the bum they needed and managed to achieve beyond their wildest expectations. One of the owners of a New World supermarket started life as a trolley boy in Whakatāne when his mum said, "If you're not going to go to school, you are getting a job. You are not staying under my roof and not contributing." "Oh, I can't find an apprenticeship." Well, get any job, she said. And he started life as a trolley boy. And one thing led to another. He discovered not only did he actually like work, he was actually productive and respected by his peers, he was really good at it, to the extent that he ended up owning his own supermarket. And I could not agree more with Rod Bell, Chief Operating Officer for Blue Light, who spoke to Mike too this morning. The big danger is if a young person starts down the track where a benefit becomes part of their life, as the stat shows, that they end up probably at least a minimum of 18 years of their life on the benefit. That's amazing. Yeah, we want to break that. You break that once and you've actually paid then probably for 20 people. So financially it makes a huge sense, but for anybody, they want to have worth and worth is doing something positive and proactive, whether it's work or training or education is what will make people feel better about themselves and make a difference to the young people. Absolutely. And it's that stat that's really really hard to read that if you are a kid that goes straight onto a benefit out of school that you might have been attending haphazardly, you've got no habit of getting up and being somewhere presentable, ready to go, because you haven't been attending school. It's been a very haphazard, spotty, patchy attendance record. The number of people I've spoken to in the Far North who want to give young people jobs to the extent that they kit them out in the clothing they'll need for the job, they'll drive to their house, they will get them out of bed, get them into the shower them, get them into the van, take them into work, pay well above minimum wage, and the kids don't last a week. I haven't heard of one success story. This is only anecdotal, but not one success story in the Far North. It didn't used to be like this. If you come from a family where work is what's expected of you, then you work. I could no more have imagined going on the DPB than flying to the moon. When I found myself pregnant, I wasn't unable to work, I was just pregnant. When I had the baby, I worked. You know, it's tough and it's it's tough for two parents and it's tough for one parent, and not everybody can, but I worked because the idea of not working is completely alien to who I am and where I've come from. But for people who think that it's actually legitimately okay to leave school or sort of drift away from school, I don't think it's anything quite so dramatic as leaving school, and not do anything, not study, not train, not volunteer, not work, that's come from somewhere. And you have to take a long hard look in the mirror if you've got kids that think they can go onto a DPB or onto a benefit and that's the level of their aspiration. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Showing off bugs under torchlight is just one of Jack Karetai-Barret's extra curricular activities. The 15-year-old takes Country Life on a night walk through the bush on the trail of wildlife, showing what it's like to be a volunteer on Whakatāne's kiwi conservation project. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A regional mayor says he'll keep fighting for flights in smaller centres after the government unveiled up to $30 million in loans to help. Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca spoke to Corin Dann.

Former Green MP and Whakatāne district councillor, Nandor Tanczos joins us live tonight LIVE at 9pm, to talk about his surprise that cemeteries, public toilets, animal control, liquor licenses and consents are not considered core services for councils by the Government.Green Party's Chlöe Swarbrick and ACT's Nicole McKee with Ryan Bridge on under 16s using social media , woke words and are we concerned that Donald Trump may raise tariffs if NZ regulates US companies.The Bradbury groups talks with Chippy about how to win the 2026 election and what about making a 6 seat overhang to give the left power for a decade and all they need to do it collaborate with TPMEconomic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced the Government would introduce legislation to fast-track supermarket development, streamline building consents, and remove investment barriers to help new entrants challenge the duopoly.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Diane McCarthy brings us the news from Whakatāne.

What started as a conversation between three friends in Whakatāne became a new category in drinks - a premium sparkling Mānuka honey beverage rooted in kaupapa Māori. In this episode, Joseph Harawira shares the Wai Mānuka journey - from army discipline and sports high performance to launching at the America's Cup and landing the brand in New York. We talk about staying true to cultural values, sharing the story of Aotearoa, and building a business that's as ambitious as it is grounded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last Fancy New Band for NZMM is former-Whakatū and now big-smoke-based, PAPERCITY!  Thanks to NZ On Air Music!

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Cuts to maternity services at Whakatāne Hospital are causing stress to hapū māmā. Plus, Julian Wilcox talks to public health advocates Dr Elana Curtis and Dr Rawiri Jansen about the impact on Māori of recent healthcare cuts. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

For the past six months, the Whakatāne mayor, Victor Luca, has been organising a conference with top health experts, aiming to pressure politicians to improve health services. Luca spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A young Ōpōtiki couple feel "lucky" that an obstetrician happened to be on duty at Whakatāne Hospital last month when they needed an emergency caesarean to save their baby's life. Ruth Hill reports.

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 December 9th 2019 Whakaari White Island erupted off the coast of Whakatāne. 22 people were killed in the eruption, one of whom was Hayden Marshall-Inman who was a guide on the island. His body has never been found. Five years on, Hayden's brother Mark sat down with Paddy Gower to talk about that fateful day, and his plans for a fitting memorial. The conversation featured as part of Gower's "The F#$%ing News" podcast. Click here to listen to the full episode, or search for "Paddy Gower's TFN" on your favourite podcast player. Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz

Tonight on The Huddle, motivational speaker and social activist Dave Letele and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Councils around the country might be looking at their own finances after the Government appointed a Crown observer to Wellington City Council yesterday. Plenty of other councils have had huge rates rises recently - should they feel put on notice? David Seymour has announced he's managed to save over $100 million per year with his new school lunch programme. The meals include 'hidden veggie' butter chicken, Thai chicken curry and rice bean burritos. What do we think of this? Was the backlash against David Seymour taken too far? ANZ head Antonia Watson raised a few eyebrows after she revealed she wasn't keeping track of how much she earned each year. Is this to be expected from a bank CEO? Uber Eats is set to expand into Taupō, Levin, Whakatāne, Timaru, Wānaka and other small Kiwi towns. Are we looking forward to this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber Eats will be expanding into 12 new locations across the country, focusing on regional towns. From next month, its food delivery will be available in smaller towns like Taupō, Levin, Whakatāne, Timaru and Wānaka. Restaurant Association President and Monsoon Poon Owner Mike Egan says it's perfect timing - just before summer. "I can see the campgrounds, people who will be sick of having snags on the barbecue and order up some Uber Eats. If you've had too many drinks in the sun , just drive to your favourite restaurant." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber Eats will be expanding into 12 new locations across the country, focusing on regional towns. From next month, its food delivery will be available in smaller towns like Taupō, Levin, Whakatāne, Timaru and Wānaka. Restaurant Association President and Monsoon Poon Owner Mike Egan says it's perfect timing - just before summer. "I can see the campgrounds, people who will be sick of having snags on the barbecue and order up some Uber Eats. If you've had too many drinks in the sun , just drive to your favourite restaurant." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a stacked show for Monday! Matthew Crawley jumps into Drive by announcing the talented list of nominees up for awards at this year's The Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards brought to you by The Student Radio Network in association with NZ On Air. Read the full list and all the details here. Matthew then spoke to multi-hyphenate Emily Wheatcross-Snape a.k.a Em about her brand new album Phases and work with RecordEnable. Whakatū-based artist Young Moon phones in ahead of his show at The Tuning Fork on Saturday, 19 October. To round out the show, Matthew and Finn of The Veils kōrero about their new single The Ladder. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Whakatane's mayor is calling on the Prime Minister and Minister of Emergency Management to intervene to allow GNS access to Whakaari/White Island.

Health outcome gaps for Māori and Pasifika suffering from cardiovascular conditions have been apparent for quite some time. In order to address this ongoing problem, a group of researchers involved in Manawataki Fatu Fatu for ACCESS conducted a qualitative study, where they interviewed Māori and Pasifika patients in cardiovascular care to uncover the causes behind these health gaps, as well as potential solutions.  To discuss the study and its findings, Oto spoke to Senior Research fellow Karen Brewer from the University of Auckland, of Whakatōhea and Ngaiterangi descent, who conducted the study and had some insights to offer on Māori and Pasifika cardiovascular health gaps.

Joel Shadbolt is the vocalist and guitarist in the roots reggae band L.A.B., from Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.The group release their new album, L.A.B. VI, on February 23rd. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hpsbXMxFL4Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Andrew McMahon.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Richey D.Ricky Murray.Danielle Walker.Claire Harris.Dana Landman.  Twitter - @jamesjammcmahon Substack - https://spoook.substack.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Vf_1E1Sza2GUyFNn2zFMA Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/jamesmcmahonmusicpod/

The country's biggest primary school kapa haka competition, Te Mana Kuratahi, is underway in Whakatū, Nelson. It's the first time the event has been held in the South Island, bringing competitors from forty-six teams from Kawakawa to Ōtautahi, to battle it out for the top honours during the four day competition. Samantha Gee went along to the first day. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340126548112

A Māori warden living in Ōpōtiki says an increased police presence in the Bay of Plenty town is reassuring for locals amid a rise in gang violence. This includes a shooting on Saturday night that left a woman in a serious condition. There have been ongoing tensions between Black Power and the Mongrel Mob, with shots fired at cars and houses in the past week. Local police now have special powers to search suspected gang members' cars and addresses and are promising to be highly visible across Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne. Te Owai Gemmell, chairperson of Māori Wardens in Ōpōtiki, says the increased police presence is noticeable. Gemmell spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Heavy rain warnings are in place for the Gisborne and Eastern Bay of Plenty regions where Civil Defence is monitoring conditions.  On Sunday night, following a day of rain, the Whakatāne, Tauranga, Ōtara and Waioeka rivers were all running high, with very heavy rain expected. Uawa-Tolaga Bay Civil Defence manager Greg Shelton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 

Kia ora e te whānau. This week Eugene and Matt have the extreme pleasure of speaking to returning champion Dan Jones about his incredible 5th place finish at the 2023 Western States Endurance Run. When last we spoke to Dan on DCR he'd journeyed to Kenya to hone his craft with the hope of representing New Zealand at the marathon. What was supposed to be a relatively short trip ended up being months when the world shut down due to covid. This is when Dan first went down the Western States rabbit hole. Fast forward a couple of years and with a golden ticket entry under his belt after the Tarawera Ultramarathon 102km win Dan was ready to go. With his trademark enthusiasm and complete lack of pretense Dan talks to us about his build up, his efforts to get the final 1%, his training in the States with his close friend Hayden Hawks, and the race itself. We both had sore faces from smiling so much. This episode is a wee ripper. PLUS Dan tells us about what he's up to next, you heard it here first. Best Enjoyed Running.Episode Links Daniel Jones on Instagram CurranzAsics NZ ClifbarSCOTT Running Julbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Lee Pryor has been delivering post along the Whakatāne coastline for 25 years, but he is not the first in his whānau and now his wife has even joined the ranks.

A leading local, award-winning and proudly-independent radio station based in Whakatāne has changed hands after more than 50 years on air. We ask the boss who's been there for most of them: is it the end of an era? 

The Bay of Plenty towns of Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne were effectively shut down yesterday as a Mongrel Mob funeral procession caused massive disruption to the community - including a closed highway that created traffic chaos and fresh gunshots under investigation by police. Bay of Plenty District Police Commander Tim Anderson told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning they were not “out-manned” yesterday as a large procession of gang members flooded State Highway 2 prompting it's hours-long closure. The town had a large influx of gang members come in for the tangi yesterday but were now leaving, he said. Back in the day police did not allow roads to be closed, Anderson said. “But now police work with gangs so everything is safe but we do not tolerate any unlawful behaviour.” Anderson said he did not see much of the unlawful behaviour yesterday. Detective Inspector Tim Anderson says team work is what makes the difference in resolving cases. Photo / Christine Cornege “We saw a couple of burnouts, we have taken photographs and will be looking at them.” Speaking about gunshots, he said these events had started last Friday. “Our team have zero tolerance for act of violence and intimidation.” Overnight a number of gang members were arrested, Anderson said. “Our staff have been working extremely hard 24x7 arresting gang members, seizing weapons, and drugs since Friday night in Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne.” Speaking to National's police spokesman Mark Mitchell's comments from his days as a dog handler when gang members would hide at the sight of them, Anderson said they had dog handlers doing the same thing. “I guess the thing that has changed is there are more tools and tactics available for police now to handle such situations and keep staff safer.” PM: ‘Gang convoys suck' Prime Minister Chris Hipkins last night condemned the activity, which was honouring the slain Mongrel Mob Barbarians president, saying “gangs contribute nothing to society”. Police vowed to impound vehicles, issue fines and charge drivers, while officers were also investigating multiple reports of shots being fired at cars in Whakatāne yesterday afternoon. Hundreds of motorbikes, cars, utes and vans descended on Whakatāne for Barbarians president Steven Taiatini's tangi at Hillcrest Crematorium. Many barked and others yelled “seig heil” as they shot past. Taiatini was killed in what police called a “disorder-related incident” on St John St, Ōpōtiki, on Friday. Police have launched a homicide investigation. The hearse and motorcycle procession for the tangi. Photo / Andrew Warner Hipkins told Newstalk ZB yesterday it was up to the police to make the “operational decisions” about how to handle to influx of mobsters to the area. “Well, we have changed the law recently to give police more powers around gang convoys because we have been concerned about convoys and the intimidating nature of them,” Hipkins said. “Gang convoys suck for everybody who is disrupted by them ... One of the reasons that we've changed the law to give police more powers to crack down on gangs is because I don't have any time for that kind of behaviour.” Superintendent Tim Anderson, the Bay of Plenty District Commander, said police were yet to find those responsible for the reported gunshots and there were no reports of injuries. However, one vehicle believed to be involved has been found by police. Anderson confirmed the high police presence will continue through several days as they try to hold those behaving unlawfully accountable. “We have already identified a number of drivers and registered owners and they can expect to receive infringement notices, and in some cases, be charged for their actions for driving behaviour and face the court,” Anderson said. “Police have also today obtained a search warrant under the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act 2023, which allows police to search vehicles of suspected gang members and seize their weapons during times of conflict.” The hearse carrying Taiatini leads a procession of mob members on their bikes He also confirmed two people have already been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm and cannabis. State Highway 2, which was closed earlier today, between Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne, was closed yesterday due to the convoy but has since reopened. One resident out for a bike ride in Ōhope said the procession “sounded like a bomber going overhead”. Many of the gang members were hanging outside their windows, doors and sitting on roofs and he couldn't believe the “state of lawlessness”. Taiatini's death has sparked tension in Ōpōtiki with fears of retribution that caused schools to close and stopped public transport. An extra 50 police officers were deployed to Ōpōtiki to provide “community reassurance” Mongrel Mob members talk to police. Photo / Andrew Warner Taiatini's funeral convoy was led by a red ute and red American classic muscle cars. The thunderclap of hundreds of motorcycles and classic American muscle cars pierced the normally sleepy seaside town of Whakatāne about 11.20am. The convoy of vehicles lasted more than 15 minutes as 50 to 100 patched motorcyclists roared ahead of several hundred vehicles packed with mobsters. A massive queue of local residents trying to travel in the region was lining Pōhutawaka Dr as far as the eye can see behind the Ōhope Rd cordon. Some were hanging out of windows and doors. One was on the roof of a vehicle - throwing up gang signs and salutes. One motorcyclist performed a skid up the hill on Ōhope Rd as the smell of burnt rubber lingered in the air. Many opted to stand on the tray of utes as they sped towards the crematorium. After the procession, police blocked Pōhutukawa Drive at Ōhope Beach from motorists heading towards Whakatāne with the queue stretching beyond the eye could see. The cordon lasted more than an hour. Some motorists opted to turn around and go the other way while most sat and waited. “If you let them (Mongrel mob) get away with it, this is what they'll do,” a disgruntled bystander said. National police spokesman Mark Mitchell said the increased gang activity was “absolutely outrageous". Photo / File National's police spokesman Mark Mitchell told Newstalk ZB gang members had become bold and were terrorising locals. The former police officer said when he was stationed in Gisborne they often called to Ōpōtiki, when they pulled up with vans and dogs, gang members would go away at the sight of them. The increased gang activity was “absolutely outrageous,” he said. Earlier in the week, Detective Inspector Lew Warner said police investigating Taiatini's death were seeking information on a burnt-out vehicle. The vehicle was found on Sunday morning on Waiotahe Valley Rd and police believe it was set alight overnight on Saturday. Investigators were conducting extensive inquiries into Taiatini's death, including whether there was any connection with the vehicle. “We are committed to establishing what has occurred and locating those responsible for his death.” On Monday, Puwhakamua rehabilitation programme founder Billy Macfarlane Snr said Taiatini needed to be acknowledged for the “good stuff he's done. “He's worked seriously hard to help make changes in the methamphetamine harm space. He and his partner, Pauline, have done a lot of work even in Rotorua.” Macfarlane said Taiatini's death was a “tragedy” and that he was “going to be missed.” “He wasn't a bad guy ... He was quite a pleasant fellow to talk to and he wanted to do good.” * Anyone with information that may assist the police in their homicide investigation is asked to contact police on 105 or online using the update report. Please reference file number: 230610/2652. - Luke Kirkness and Rachel Maher, NZ HeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ongoing insistence from the Government, that gang tensions in Ōpōtiki are a police issue, not a political one. Schools and public facilities in the eastern Bay of Plenty town remain closed today due to safety concerns, ahead of today's tangi for gang boss Steven Taiatini. Hundreds of gang members are already in the town, with more expected to arrive in a procession from Whakatāne this morning. Cabinet Minister Megan Woods told Mike Hosking on Politics Wednesday she feels sorry for everyone involved, but the Government has resourced Police to respond appropriately. Recounting his time as an officer stationed in Gisborne and often called to Ōpōtiki, National MP Mark Mitchell said when they pulled up with vans and dogs, gang members would go away at the sight of them. “We need to return that way. We need police out there,” he said. About 100 extra police have been stationed to the area to monitor the increased gang presence, as investigations continue into Taiatini's death. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Gleeso on Triple M Nights as he welcomes Joel Shadbolt, frontman of the exciting New Zealand band L.A.B. In this episode, Joel talks about the exciting swell that L.A.B. is creating in the music industry, from their formation in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty in 2016 to the awards and accolades they have received along the way. Despite the success, Joel emphasizes their love for music, with the trophies being just a bonus. Gleeso also shares his admiration for New Zealand, highlighting some of the Kiwi acts that have made it big in Australia. With L.A.B. currently touring down under, Joel talks about the band's love for the Australian crowds, who are growing stronger every year they visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wet weather may have stopped in Whakatāne but its mayor is reminding residents not be complacent after a deluge of rain submerged parts of the town. The district council is warning residents living around cliffs and under steep slopes that more slips could happen because the ground is still very saturated. Add to that, multiple slips in the Waimana Gorge have shut a portion of State Highway Two. Ashleigh McCaull reports from Whakatāne.

Wild weather is bearing down on the Bay of Plenty, and is expected to deteriorate in Taranaki and Northland later tonight. Some Bay of Plenty residents are being told to boil water because of flooding in the water intake. Whakatāne Civil Defence duty controller Nicholas Woodley talks to Lisa Owen.  

Whakatāne has been hit with unrelenting heavy rain, slips and surface flooding since Monday. Te Uruwera Councillor Andrew Iles says he can't wait for some wind to dry the waterlogged ground. He spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.

Whakatāne hospital's acute mental health facility may have to close unless urgent work is carried out to keep patients safe in an earthquake. Board minutes from January reveal that GNS Science has given Te Whatu Ora new information about the location of fault lines in Whakatāne  On top of that, other minutes show a business case done on replacing the whole mental health facility, as promised by the government in 2020, was substandard and has to be done again. Phil Pennington spoke to Jane Patterson.  

Large swathes of the North Island are now under a state of emergency, with many regions feeling the force of Cyclone Gabrielle. A state of emergency has been declared in Northland, Auckland, Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, Ōpōtiki and Tairāwhiti and Whakatāne as the storm starts to hit. Evacuations are being recommended in some parts of the East Coast. In Northland, tens of thousands are without power and evacuations are already taking place. Amy Williams reports.

The Whakatāne district is among eight regions now in a state of emergency. On Monday night up to 600 hundred houses had to be evacuated from West End Ōhope, Ōhiwa harbour, and Ōpōtiki. Whakatāne acting mayor Lesley Immink spoke to Kim Hill.  

As tensions escalate in Russia's war on Ukraine, one young Kiwi says New Zealand should be doing more to condemn the conflict. The 14-year-old from Whakatāne has contacted the Prime Minister and other officials to share his ideas. Our reporter Soumya Bhamidipati and cameraman Angus Dreaver have the story.  

Matariki takes us on a journey of ReMembering the enchanted forests and rivers of Aotearoa, known on most maps as New Zealand, and the continuing journey of the Maori peoples and the pakeha (settlers) who colonized and have enacted grave violence on their land and their people. Her narration of the history becomes a narration of the history of a movement and a set of legislation that has inspired people the world over: recognizing the inherent sovereignty and personhood of forests and rivers. Often known as part of the Rights of Nature Movement, this narration lightly touches on rights-based language, stemming instead from the complex and often immensely challenging relationship between the Maori and the New Zealand government; sovereignty, freedom, and finding ways to be a part of an animate, living world. This episode infuses poetry and fable, legal constructions and historical struggle, contemporary learnings, and the complex endeavors of some hard-core innovation between two vastly different cosmovisions. Listen to a story by one whose family and whose life is shaped by and for it: Matariki uses her training and expertise as a lawyer to be in service to her forest.Timestamps:5:05 - Remembering, ReEnchanting, and coming back to life in Aotearoa New Zealand12:04 - Treaty of Waitangi (Settlements negotiation and settlement process) legislation14:50 - The Crown - what is this government, anyways? 18:10 - “Settlement” process: the journey of understanding colonial pasts differently30:49 - How do you shift away from a national park?42:00 - What does it feel like to stand before the Forest as your mother?46:20 - The great law of peace, Sara's ancestors and working with democracy differently1:02:15 - From the Ocean1:11:24 - Some of Matariki's current work and artistic journeyWe all do belong to earth.Matariki's bio:Erin Matariki Carr: (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa). Matariki was raised in Whakatāne and currently lives in her home rohe of Tāneatua, just north of Te Urewera rainforest. She completed her studies at Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Spanish. Matariki's work has been in the Māori law arena, including a focus on post-Settlement iwi governance and structuring at Chapman Tripp and policy writing for Te Urewera legal personhood at Te Uru Taumatua. She is now an independent contractor providing legal research, management and wānanga facilitation services. Matariki is co-lead of RIVER Aotearoa Charitable Trust, a Research Fellow for Associate Professor Claire Charters at the University of Auckland, co-director of Te Kuaka NZA Incorporated Society, and a facilitator with Tūmanako Consultants with a focus on helping to bridge worlds in Aotearoa, so we can build a society which actively enables both Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā to thrive.References:RiverTe Kawa o Te UreweraMatike Mai Aotearoa reportMatike Mai – lecture by Prof Margaret MutuFollow Erin:LinkedInInstagramFollow Sara Support the showLearn more about Sara Jolena Wolcott and Sequoia SamanvayaMusic Title: Both of Us Music by: madiRFAN Don't forget to "like" and share this episode!

Benji Marshall was someone I looked up to as a kid. He changed the game in a way we haven't seen before and it's had a lasting effect. I loved interviewing him and diving a little deeper to who Benji is off the field.  We talk about his upbringing, Touch, League, Coaching &  Fatherhood PLUS he names he's best 5 of all time in Touch & League Thanks for watching - Please share if you enjoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#aroha #connection #special #matemateaonei #whanau This conversation took place at the end of a beautiful day in Whakatāne New Zealand at Willie Apiata VC's home. We spoke about Anzac Day with Willie and some of his Bro's. We particularly spoke about the events from the Day - Saturday 23rd April 2022. The day before (22nd April) Willie Apiata VC contacted some of his Brothers and invited them to join him in getting out in the community and handing out some poppies in preparation for ANZAC Day. ALL accepted - Hopefully this conversation helps you get a bit more of an understanding of what drives Willie to do what he does, and at the same time get a bit of an insight into some of the relationships and bonds that connect servicemen and Women and their families, regardless of where they served and/or for how long. We have a bit of a laugh at each other expense - but to be honest the biggest laughs were had when I didn't have the camera rolling. Kia ora Willie, Willie's Son Barton, (Willie's Mum - Mum), Hayley and her Mum, Karl or Carl

The Bay of Plenty has been lashed with heavy rain east of Whakatāne. More than 200 millimetres of rain is expected to make landfall across the Bay of Plenty today. MetService has warned this could be an "extreme" weather event which could cause surges in river levels and significant flooding. Lisa Glass from the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group spoke to Corin Dann.

Stepping Up: COVID-19 Checkpoints and Rangatiratanga (Huia Publishers, 2021) discusses the roadside checkpoints that were set up by Māori to protect communities during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Case studies of four different checkpoints are examined, each of which looked slightly different, but all of which were underpinned by tikanga Māori. The checkpoints are discussed as practical expressions of whanau, hapū, iwi and Māori rangatiratanga and indicate the ongoing existence and flourishing of rangatiratanga. In this podcast episode we delve deep into the concept of Rangatiratanga as expressed through the checkpoints and its wider societal implications. Dr Maria Bargh (Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa) is Tumuaki/Head of School, Te Kawa a Māui/School of Māori Studies and is a Senior Lecturer in the School. Maria studied at Victoria University of Wellington before completing her PhD in Political Science and International Relations at the Australian National University in 2002. She has worked for iwi organisations such as Ngāti Awa Research and Archives Trust and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatāne before beginning work at Victoria in 2005. Luke Fitzmaurice (Te Aupōuri) is a teaching fellow at Te Kawa a Māui, Māori Studies, Te Herenga Waka: Victoria University of Wellington and a PhD candidate in law at the University of Otago. His interests include kaupapa Māori approaches to law and policy, particularly family law and children's rights. Luke has a BA in politics and international relations, an LLB, and a Postgraduate Certificate in indigenous studies from Victoria University of Wellington. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in child-centred practice from the University of Otago. Ed Amon is a Master of Indigenous Studies Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/australian-and-new-zealand-studies

Stepping Up: COVID-19 Checkpoints and Rangatiratanga (Huia Publishers, 2021) discusses the roadside checkpoints that were set up by Māori to protect communities during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Case studies of four different checkpoints are examined, each of which looked slightly different, but all of which were underpinned by tikanga Māori. The checkpoints are discussed as practical expressions of whanau, hapū, iwi and Māori rangatiratanga and indicate the ongoing existence and flourishing of rangatiratanga. In this podcast episode we delve deep into the concept of Rangatiratanga as expressed through the checkpoints and its wider societal implications. Dr Maria Bargh (Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa) is Tumuaki/Head of School, Te Kawa a Māui/School of Māori Studies and is a Senior Lecturer in the School. Maria studied at Victoria University of Wellington before completing her PhD in Political Science and International Relations at the Australian National University in 2002. She has worked for iwi organisations such as Ngāti Awa Research and Archives Trust and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatāne before beginning work at Victoria in 2005. Luke Fitzmaurice (Te Aupōuri) is a teaching fellow at Te Kawa a Māui, Māori Studies, Te Herenga Waka: Victoria University of Wellington and a PhD candidate in law at the University of Otago. His interests include kaupapa Māori approaches to law and policy, particularly family law and children's rights. Luke has a BA in politics and international relations, an LLB, and a Postgraduate Certificate in indigenous studies from Victoria University of Wellington. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in child-centred practice from the University of Otago. Ed Amon is a Master of Indigenous Studies Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. His main interests are indigenous studies, politics, history, and cricket. Follow him on twitter @edamoned or email him at edamonnz@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Neville chats with Sarah McClintock Curator and Collection Manager at the Sutter Te Aratoi o Whakatū. Nelson's regional gallery and one of New Zealand's oldest public galleries. Together Neville and Sarah explore the world of a public gallery curatorial role. They look at it's similarities and differences to a private dealer galleries way of dealing with artists and the benefits and features of being represented by a public gallery. Sarah explains how shows are planned, how to approach a public gallery, what the galleries offer and what they expect from an artist. All in all this was a wonderfully informative interview with so much information Neville decided to not edit it but split it in two so nothing would be lost. This is part one part two follows in episode 32 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artwonk/message

Today Neville chats with Sarah McClintock Curator and Collection Manager at the Sutter Te Aratoi o Whakatū. Nelson's regional gallery and one of New Zealand's oldest public galleries. Together Neville and Sarah explore the world of a public gallery curatorial role. They look at it's similarities and differences to a private dealer galleries way of dealing with artists and the benefits and features of being represented by a public gallery. Sarah explains how shows are planned, how to approach a public gallery, what the galleries offer and what they expect from an artist. All in all this was a wonderfully informative interview with so much information Neville decided to not edit it but split it in two so nothing would be lost. This is part two,episode 32 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artwonk/message

Raniera Rewiri is the 'Plant Based Maori'. He is in constant exploration of his highest self. Looking for what allows him to operate at his best while living consciously for the people around him & his environment. A proud Maori man from Whakatāne, Raniera spends his days in his plant based food truck 'Tupuanuku' whilst offering online courses helping others uncover their best self & hosting his show the 'Planting Seeds Podcast'. Raniera is a great man & I enjoyed my time hosting him on 'The Experience'. Find him on: Instagram @plantbasedmaori Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/planting-seeds/id1463125582 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iUTv2OvsMuFlJx3tHgUar?si=kbc-WvgSQMaOyDMmXdT3Dw Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifd7uQWVx7wZ6xJ6-GFrYg Big Love, Brad.