Interviews from the Raglan Morning Show

Dr Oliver McLeod has been doing more research on local geology, this time gathering data about the seafloor off our coast that affirms pūrākau about Kārewa, Karioi and Pirongia.

Fiona McNabb is back from Ukraine sharing her experiences of volunteering in a country at war - a return to Lviv and exploring Kyiv.

Michelle Levy joins us to explain what you need to do to make sure you can vote at this election.

If you missed out on the recent Turkiye International Cooking class or Pruning Workshops you might be able to twist Marve's arm to do them again, or maybe to even to do a workshop on creating food forests. We also talk about Living Systems, an organisations dedicated to creating food forests in schools, marae and other public places.

Manihera Forbes, Fisheries Kaitiaki from Poihakena Marae is in studio to talk about concerns that sea life around Manu Bay is in need of protection as the Marae considers maataitai and a two year ban

Mainhera Forbes from Ngaa Mata a Karewa traditional waka navigation school will guide a Matariki star observation during Matariki. We talk about the revival of waka navigation skills throughout the pacific and his part in that process

Tonya and Penni join us to explain what's going on with the surprsing popularity of the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever annual event. We get the low down on when it started and where, when it will happen in Whaingaroa and where you can get lessons.

We talk to Hahona Ormsby ahead of his talk at the Old School on Wednesday 1 July. We talk briefly about his experiences, how how his family reacted to the news he was going and comparisons between the colonial experience in Aotearoa New Zealand and what's happening in Palestine.

Genevieve pops in to the studio to talk about this year's Daffodil Day preparations, along with why she got involved and the help she needs to do fundraising this year.

Fiona Edwards, John Latimer and Lauren Mills from the Raglan Community Pool Trust join us to talk about their plans for a community pool. They tell us about their plans to date and why they think they can pull off a project that the community has been wanting for a long time.

Anna Cunnigham joins us in the studio to give us the low-down on this weekend's by-popular-demand, family friendly community celidh. dancing a good time for all is promised.

We catch up with Rangi Kereopa ahead of the new Raranga Exhibition that a crew of local weavers are putting on at the Old School - opening this Thursday.

Kieran Hallgate is in studio to talk about the new after school care business he's starting with Thomas Cashen at Raglan Area School. They're getting underway in Term 3 so we check in on how the planning is going and what people need to do to book in.

Erin is looking for your vote to go on the WEL Energy Trust so we sit down with her to find our what she stands, what she does for her main job and how that relates to a role on the Trust

The project to create a protective connection between the two Waikato Maunga is 5 years old. Bexie, who is the project coordinator has good news about the future of the project as we also celebrate the first five years.

Bexie joins us to talk about one of her jobs as a yoga teacher and to celebrate 10+ years of The Space.

John and Aaron try to make sense of the candidate statements for the WEL Energy Trust Elections. It's a tricky job because there's not enough information available about candidates but they do their best.

Jami Dickson from Go Raglan joins us to talk about this Thursday's community meeting where they'll present the results of a survey of local businesses and have a discussion about workforce issues.

We say goodbye to our podcaster Annika Stricker ahead of her flight back to Germany. Annika has hosted and produced the How To Make It Work Podcast for much of the last year while also contributing to the local newspaper. We ask her what she's learned about Raglan through her podcast interviews and tell her she's welcome back any time.

Raglan Community Radio DJ Michale Robins has started another record label, Crayon Records, with the purpose of preserving, producing, and pressing timeless local jazz and eclectic music. It will be home to the music of Jonathon Crayford with the first release being his album Big Foot.We talk to Michael about the how's and why's of his new venture.

Tom Noble joins us to talk about his Fruity Quiz Fundraiser this Saturday at the Old School. The aim is to raise money for a beach friendly floating wheelchair for Whaingaroa. Unfortunately tickets have sold out but donations can still be made at the ticket site (Humanitix) and if there's enough demand Tom has promised to put on another quiz for those who missed out!

Pierro Lunaire joins us to talk about Sunday's double session at the old school where he, Mako T, and Dinny create a soundscape designed to bring participants on a journey of self discovery. Described as a meeting point between guided meditation l live vocals and immersive electronic soundscapes, the session includes an integration period afterwards for those how need it.

Phil McCabe joins us to talk about what TTR's withdrawal from the fast track process could mean. Plus we look at Friday's culminating event at the Ocean Love Film Festival.

Christine joins us ahead of Maui Dolphin Day to look at the state of play for the Dolphins and what actions people can take to help out.

Come along to the New Year's fun bowling day

Annika has popped into the studio during the Morning Show so we put her on the microphone and learn a little bit about the person behind the podcast How To Make It Work.

Jacqueline from the Whaingaroa Destination Management Organisation joins us to talk about their project to develop a 5 year tourism plan for Whaingaroa and to consult with the community to see what we want out of it.

Cole Martin has just come back from 6 months in West Bank and will be at the Old School on Monday 12th with photos, video and stories of his time on the ground in a land under Israeli occupation.

Ryan Bellerby joins us with a call for volunteers to help with a community working be at Raglan Area School where they're setting up a permaculture food forrest

Following the high level of interest from an End of Life Matters event in 2023 the Time Bank crew have put together a website with loads of helpful info and are holding an event to celebrate their work and to continue a discussion they say we all need to get involved in.

Robin Jansen from Future Farms joins us to talk about his mission to take a career in agri-science and apply it in practice on his farm in Te Mata. With experimental crops, a hi-tech greenhouse, riparian management and conservation work Robin is charting a course toward a low-input, high production future.

Shane Jones is amending his own legislation to try to make it harder to oppose applications for seabed mining. Phil McCabe joins us to talk about the state of play and how the current fast track legislation is still providing lots of opportunities to oppose Trans Tasman Resource's mining plans.

Gillian Marie from the Whaingaroa Palestine Solidarity Group is in studio to talk about their latest protest, plus we look at the reality of the cease-fire in Gaza and talk about the media coverage and how people can help a situation that is still very dire.

Betty from RAS and Lara from Raglan Naturally join us to talk about this weekend's 3rd edition of the Hikoi and the kaupapa of creating conversations about suicide.

Carissa Brown joins us in-studio to talk about her approach to wellness and what she'll be doing at the Creative Market this Sunday.

Our man in New York Ben Lenzner joins us on the Morning Show to talk about the unexpected victory of a young Muslim, socialist Mayor. Zohran has been making campaign promises that usually don't go down well in the US so we catch up with Ben, who volunteered for the campaign and find out about the ray of hope that the voters of New York have delivered the world.

Val, Romane and Jair are in-studio to talk about a weekend of acrobatics and dance, including a cabaret show and busking day on Sunday with acrobatics, juggling, contortion and comedy in the main street.

Jacqueline Anderson and Kate Hayward join us to talk about a community celebration on Friday that commemorates the efforts of Kate Hayward and other members of the community in the 90s to fund-raise and build the City to Surf pathway in Raglan West.

Maurice who is the new owner and chef and Cala - formerly Rockit Cafe - joins us to talk about their Spanish Wine Tasting event this weekend. We also learn a little bit about Maurice and the new vibe he's bringing to the venue out on Wainui Rd.

Find out all about the surf life saving crew this summer and how to keep safe in the water, plus we talk about the tadpoles and nippers program at the surf club starting next weekend.

Joan Fleming is this year's Kaipukahu Writer in Residence at Waikato University and will be hosting a workshop at Raglan Writers Day. We talk to Sarah Johnson about the event and Joan about her writing, what she'll be teaching, and what she's doing with her year as the writer in residence at Waikato University.

Having played for the local Football team since it began in the 80s we talk to Xavier and Bjorn from the Roosters about Xavier's decision to hang up his football boots and the experience of playing for Raglan for over 40 years.

Campbell Forlong joins us in the studio to talk about a book he's putting together called 52 - Birth of a Soul Runner. The book documents his experience of running 52 marathons in the year he turned 52 so we learn a bit about what led to the challenge and what it took to get to the end of the year.

Mercedes is one half of the team running Pablito's Kai and she joins us to talk about their traditional Uruguayan food which is available at markets in Raglan and around the Waikato, and also at catered events.

We talk to local artist Kyra about her art and why she chose traditional hand poke tattoo as her career. We also talk about how people learn the art, what her hopes for the future are, and of course, what she'll be doing at the market this weekend.

Irma Schutte is running a gathering for women in perimenopause and joins us in the studio to talk about the issue, how we need to think about it in a different way and what will be happening at the gathering.

Aaron gets caught by surprise by a guest who says he wants to talk about an animated film but uses the interview to talk about the effect of a substance called Graphene and it's health effects on the people of Te Kuiti. Sasha says the media won't listen to him and this is the only way he knows to get his message out.

Raglan's famous Harbourview Hotel has a mammoth weekend coming up as the celebrate the 120th anniversary of the current hotel building. We talk to current owner Fiona Gates about the events this weekend, the history of the hotel and what it takes to look after the historic building.

Independent commentator Paul Barlow joins us to talk about his work tracking behind-the-scenes influences during this local body election. We talk about the Rates Control team in our area, the influence of Ruth Richardson's Taxpayer's Union, and the Maori Ward Referendum. Plus we get Paul's views on the Hamilton Mayoral Race.

Angeline Greensill and Stacey Hill are in the studio to talk about issues around our Moana, from Seabed Mining, horses on the beach wastewater and news about Mussel Spat research causing trouble out at sea.Angela Greensill is the environmental Spokesperson for Tainui O TainuiStacey Hill is from Kiwis Against Seabed Mining and Coastcare