Interviews from the Raglan Morning Show

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.

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.

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.

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