Heart Talk Chats

Tesh shares her wisdom of being an amazing creator. From Raglan Coconut Yoghurt to Floofsters - doggy daycare, with other enterprises in between including books, wedding celebrant and cacao. Tesh inspires and motivates with simple premises to turn your ideas into reality. Listen in... and learn lots. Music: Before the Sun by Gregory Alan Isakov Sundown by Fables https://floofsters.co.nz

Lovely chat to Sioux with her beautiful new book out - 'Bringing Back the Birdsong'. Hear Sioux's story, her role as a kindergarten teacher, and how this visual symphony depicting their trips into the Ngahere eventuated. We also touch on line dancing. Let's Go!! If you'd like a copy contact Sioux through Matapihi Kindergarten or her faceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/sioux.swann Music: When Y...

Wonderful chat with author Sarah Johnson. (recorded on Heart Talks 20/5/26) She gives a fantastic reading from her book ‘not a babe’, and shares some great info about it. (available to purchase at Made, Zinnia and iHub in Raglan). Book launch on June 5th at the Olds School Arts Centre, Stewart St. Raglan. We also hear a bit about her writing process and what else she has going on in her busy world...

Great chat with Jonathan (Jono) Peet, from farmer/possum hunter to author, he tells his story and gives us a fantastic peek into his wonderful novel which is out now - 'Wairata'. (recorded on Heart Talks, 27.5.26) Also hear a bit about his next book in the pipeline, another interesting novel of a historical nature, but this time including a true life character. Grab a copy of Wairata at the Bow St...

Fabulous chat with Mary Scott. (Heart Talks 13/05/26) Mary is the creator of “The Self-Trust to Profit Method,” helping women and men over 50 stop overthinking and start building profitable businesses from their experience. Known for her direct, no-nonsense approach, Mary challenges the idea that people need more strategy—instead focusing on what’s really holding them back: self-doubt and lack of...

Listen to the lovely Pip Hense - Lady of the Rainbow Heart - then meet her at the Raglan Creative market (www.raglanmarket.com or facebook) and get a reading with her own creation - rainbow cards. I had one on air, very grounding and true, loved it! Also available for private readings: www.ladyrainbowheart.co.nz Music by Elvis: Love Me Burning Love Stuck on You

Lovely chat with Gracie who is Kalakari. She shares her story, and a beautiful rendition of one of her original songs, Safe Within. We also chat about her busking, other vocation and crochet. Catch her performing around Raglan and world wide! Well worth going to experience her soul moving music. Music by Kalakari: Ricochet Safe Within (live on air) Unfurl

Lovely chat with Callum, playing at The Yard, Friday 24th April. Alongside O & The Mo and Heavy Chest. Sounds like a great group of musicians, first time supporting each other. Hear a bit of Callum's journey, knowing his heart from the time he left school (maybe before!). Third album out on May 29th. "Nothing Goes Here" on all the usual platforms - youTube, Bandcamp, Spotify. Get along and sup...

Wonderful chat with Sebastienne. You might have seen her playing/singing around town with the Mawpawks. Hear her share a bit of background on her musical soul, her journey from South Africa, and entertaining chat about Raglan. Music: Memphis Soul Stew by King Curtis Baltimore by Nina Simone Scab Song by Dora Jar

Lovely Chat to Carlene with fellow DJ Genevieve. Fascinating facts about wine, and the latest update on vendors and earlybird tickets for Raglan's second Wine, Beer and Spirit Festival at the Town Hall on May 16th. Go to raglanvine.com for tickets. Music: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen Heroes by David Bowie Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler

Great chat with these two amazing musicians. Sig from Sig Wilder and Friends, and Maddie from Tahini Bikini. Gig tonight at The Yard (5/3/26), promising an extremely entertaining and engaging gig with a stage filled with proficient musicians. See Sig shake his bootie! Raglan is the first stop on a calendar filled with venues, including the Wellington Pride Festival. Hear a bit about their personal...

Geoff Turnbull of Land and Sea - Planning and Design. A fascinating chat bringing awareness to the development of our whenua, and what it means when people and their land are not the primary consideration in doing this. He is readily available for advice and a chat www.landandseanz.co.nz

Fabulous recap of the recent festival. Carlene gives us a vivid inside view of this tasting extravaganza and reveals the date of the next one. Get your early bird tickets now for May 16th. www.raglanvine.com

Lovely Chat to Carlene about her wonderful makers at the festival this weekend.

Great chat with Kane from the amazing band 19-Twenty playing tonight at the Harbour View Hotel here in Raglan. High energy, full of entertaining connection providing that much needed conduit into our own energetic hearts. Starts 7pm. 16th January.

Chat with Sean about the upcoming Line Dancing Sunset Cruise. Tickets $65 include a 2hr cruise on the Wahine Moa, and a lovely buffet of food. On the top deck will be line dancing, join in or spectate, or hang out with the Captain on the lower deck. Bookings by 22nd January (late bookings will probably be accepted.) Set sail 26th January at 6.45pm. Back on the wharf at 9pm.

Chat to Carlene about the Raglan Wine, Beer & Spirit Festival. 25th January, Town Hall Raglan. Tickets on sale $55. Early bird $45. raglanvine.com or Humanitix Two sessions 1pm and 3pm. Experience these exquisite beverages straight from the Makers themselves. Have a chat, connect, and enjoy the tasting, and free cheese platter. Food available for sale, along with a selection of beverages over...

Wonderful chat with my cousin Carlene Wilson from Cult Wines and Wilson Your Wine Butler. She tells us about the second upcoming Wine, Beer and Spirits Festival right here in Raglan at the Town Hall. New vendors and early bird ticket sales. raglanvine.com to buy tickets. Carlene also gives us some inside info about her recent new venture in Auckland, and newly discovered brewers around the Waikato...

Interesting chat with gorgeous creator of Fusion Botanicals, Alisha Hosking. She tells us about her amazing products, face-care, topical creams, and internal herbal care. Alisha shares her passion and connection with the nature that provides for her process from start to finish. Music: Morning Start by 1814 Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison Wandering Eye by Fat Freddys Drop

Jane Forkert 5:22 PM (3 hours ago) to me Heart Chat with Kelvin Cruickshank on the Morning Show TakeOver Take 3 Great candid chat to Kelvin Cruickshank, NZ Medium, about the upcoming series release on youTube – ‘Voices from the Grave’. Paranormal meets True Crime. Some inside info about that and other cases in NZ that he has been involved in. Including the tragedy of Lachlan Jones, 3yr old found d...

Lovely chat to new and fresh DJ Te Maari, who tells us all about her passion in sharing Te Reo, teaching Kapa Haka and writing. Music: real yearners unite by Yaya Bey Sweet Love by Burna Boy Stolen Land by Tipene, Moana Jackson, Te Kuru

Chat with Josh about his upcoming gigs. He's also playing at Sky Tower in a few weeks. We hear how Josh came to be living his truth as guitarist/singer/songwriter, and a bit about his process, new drummer, and where his intention lies when on stage. Music: Lover Man by Jimi Hendrix Devil Woman by Cliff Richard I Wanna Get Funky by Albert King

Chat to James Still (relationship coach) who pops in on the phone to enlighten and engage us - this month he talks about breath work, the ego while performing (he is also JamesRay, muscian), CIA - conscious intentional action, emotions as signposts, and much more. If you have a question for James for next month's chat, regarding anything you've heard in any of James' chats or something new. Please...

The lovely Janine Jackson journalist at the Chronicle and Raglan Rag chats about her journey from primary school teacher to doing what she loves - out in the community, inspiring, connecting and supporting people to tell their stories. Music: BALDH3AD - Theia The Emperor's New Clothes - Sinead O'Connor your wore it better - Nemahsis

Wine extraordinaire Carlene - Wilson Your Wine Butler and Cult Wines (www.cultwines.co.nz) gives us an inside peek into her journey from high school teacher to her heart lead wine business. Very funny, she entertains and educates. Available for events - weddings etc - check out her website. Look out for future appearance on Heart Talks with more updates and anecdotes from her world of wine. Music:...