Interviews from the Raglan Morning Show

Xavier joins us in the studio to celebrate the Raglan Art2Wear awards held over the weekend

It's the Monday following Raglan's Art2Wear so we've got the supreme award winner in the studio for a quick chat

Michelle Levy from Toitu Te Tiriti Whaingaroa is holding a series of workshops for people who want to submit to the Regulatory Standards Bill and is in studio to talk about the many issues surrounding the bill.

We talk to Pip Hense who runs Natural Epsom Salts with her partner Ant while also being a spiritual psychic adviser, Reiki Master Teacher and ThetaHealing practitioner/advanced Master Instructor. Pip and Ant will be running a stall at the Creative Market at the Old School Arts centre this Sunday - and every second Sunday of the month.

Phil McCabe with Daniel Kereopa at the end of the interview, are in studio to talk about the renewed opposition to seabed mining that has spawned down in Taranaki but is rapdily taking over most of the West Coast of the Motu. We also look at the international situation and then hear from Daniel at the end of the interview.

Gillian Marie from the Whaingaroa Palestinoan Solidarity group is in studio to talk about the Oscar winning documentary that is playing at the Old School this weekend

We talk to Evan from Redeye Films about a new movie based on footage shot in Whaingaroa 20 years ago during the Inaugural Vodafone Surf Sessions, starring The Poihaakena Marae and a cast of Local Surfers and overseas surfers competing for a prize carved by Aaron Kereopa.

Tim and Mitch drop in to the studio to talk about the new season - the third for the Whaingaroa Whai League club - with the first game, at home, this Saturday

Diane Davies does a tarot reading in the studio for Aaron at the end of the interview but first we learn the difference between what we see in movies and how tarot readings work in the real world.

Louise Deane is working on an innovative project to deal with organic waste using the Black Soldier Fly Larvae which seem to be purpose built for solving the many problems that arise from our waste systems

We talk to Jacqui Forbes from Para Kore about how the zero waste on Marae project got going, how far it has reached and why this is so much more than a recycling project.

We talk to Dr Robin Youngson ahead of the premiere of a short film made about his work developing Havening therapy in Raglan and New Zealand. The film is produced by Kiwis For Good, a mental health charity

A free workshop is happening next Tuesday for anyone wanting to know how to warm up their cold home before winter arrives. Tania from Community Energy Whaingaroa is in studio to give up the details and maybe even a few tips

Belinda joins us ahead of the local pumpkin festival to remind us to get out biggest, weirdest and smallest pumpkins ready for the festical in May. Feijoas and Choko will also be part of the festival.

Deb King joins us to give us the low-down on the upcoming murder mystery fundraiser while trying not to give away too many details`

Dirk de Ruysscher & Charlie Young join us to talk about the revival of the Karioi Classic and want will be happening with this year's event

Kristy and Davian from the Refillery Trust join us to celebrate Whaingaroa's latest community venture.

Prof Liz Slooten and Prof Steve Dawson are in-studio to give us the latest updates on the number of Maui Dolphins remaining, plus we look at the battle that has developed with the fishing industry and their personal story of how they started Maui & Hector's Dolphin research in this country with a strong desire to get the work done but very little support except from a few key individuals and g...

Becky from IV Boutique is in studio to talk about the service they're bringing to Raglan on Monday mornings.

Julia from Neighbours Whaingaroa is in studio as part of Neighbours Month to talk about the benefits of connecting with our community and about some practical tips.

Julia from Neighbours Whaingaroa is in studio as part of Neighbours Month to talk about the benefits of connecting with our community and about some practical tips.

Luca Grilli comes in from Te Mata to talk about the work being done out there to upgrade their tennis facilities, including a new surface that will be gentle on the knees

Phil McCabe joins us to talk about the Fast Track process and how it could open up seabed mining again. We also look at what's happening in the pacific and around with world on the seabed mining front

Project Manager Jacqueline Anderson is her to tell us the story of the water tower from the first design in 1988 to how the latest artwork came about and on to the blessing which is happening tomorrow Friday

Whaingaroa artists have given overwhelming support for an auction/fundraiser for Palestine. Xavier Meade organiser/artist is in studio to tell us all about it