Interviews from the Raglan Morning Show

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 Tainui Stacey Hill is from Kiwis Against Seabed Mining and Coastcare

Billy calls in to talk about his acting career from splatter film Evil Dead Rise to acting in Te Reo. We also talk about the workshop he is holding this weekend with Antonio Te Maioha and get some advice about getting started in acting.

Chris Meade from the Whaingaroa Palestine Solidarity Group joins us to talk about the action planned for this weekend and give us an update on the news from Gaza.

It's Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori and Whaea Ruhi is in studio with her Ukulele to teach us some basic Te Reo

Lani, Lennox, Xander and Selva from the Waikato Scholastics team are in studio to tell about their fundraiser to help them get to the competition in Taranaki later in the year