Interviews from the Raglan Morning Show

Harry Scott joins us ahead of his long distance paddle across Raglan's surf break to raise funds for the family of Mahmoud Sabra. Mahmoud his 7 family members have lost everything after their home was bombed in Gaza and are desperate need of help.

Tony Agar is in-studio talking about the strain of Tai Chi that is designed to help with issues like athritis and heart problems (to name just 2).

Davian and Eloise are in studio to talk about the new refillery that has emerged out of a group of locals who wanted to create a replacement for SWOP after it closed. We find out how it all came together and when it might be opening

We talk to Lynne Wilkins about Chris' musical career and the 300+ songs he wrote throughout his life. We play a few tracks and get some insight from Lynne into his dedication to his musical craft. Lynne was married to Chris for 18 years as they raised their daughter Lora and created music together in Raglan during the 80s and 90s.

Dr Robin Youngson is in studio to talk about his new book the Science of Miracles, which is about his journey from confronting the failures of the medical system to his efforts to build something new outside the system

Master Sunyong joins ahead of his workshop in Raglan this weekend to talk about the organisation Body and Brain and their mission innovative form of healing exercise that combines yoga, tai chi, and meditation.

Emma joins us in studio to talk about her journey from the low of a Covid redundancy to the successful creation of Wild Woman - producers of energetic embodiment oil - right here in Raglan.

Master Sunyong will be back in Raglan this weekend with a full brain training workshop so we've got him on the line to talk about what this transformational experience and also ask why he keeps telling us we're too serious.

From the ashes of the Yot Club rises a replacement for the old Sunday Sessions and Neil is in-studio to tell us all the details

Patti and Conor McCabe join us in studio to talk about this year's show Life On Mars, the 22 year history of WYM and Patti's philosophy for teaching dance to ages 6 to 18

We look back to the 90s and the early days of the station with Pine Campbell who was responsible for introducing Te Reo to the airwaves of Whaingaroa

This recent film about the Gaza situation is screening at the Old School on Thursday at 7pm and John Lawson is in studio to preview the film, talk about the boycott and also an upcoming fundraiser exhibition

Andy was one of only 2 people with broadcasting experience in 1994 when the radio station went to air so we find out what it was like running a radio station with no computer automation and having to rely on volunteers to stay on the air.

How did the station get started and how did it survive the early years up at the Area School - we catch up with Kevin who was a founder, morning show host and chairperson for most of the 90s

We call Jasmine Hunter from the middle of the hikoi as it's leaving FMG Stadium on the way into the centre of Kirikiriroa

We talk to performers Jair, Laura and Jackson from the Freedom2Fly Festival about the new community event put on by the festival this Sunday where live music and street performances will be happening on Bow St, all through the day

Travis Browne joins us in studio to talk about the new season of junior surf training which is starting this Sunday

We talk to Billy Wewetea from New Caledonia, Sheila Babauta from the Northern Mariana's Islands and Bronson Kainoa Azama from Hawaii about the struggles their peoples are having with decolonisation, demilitarisation and envinronmental issues within the Pacific. Most are discussing issues that rarely make the news in New Zealand but which they will be presenting on at Te Hui Oranga o te Moana nui a...

Ken calls in to the studio ahead of his visit to introduce his new film Stranded Pearl at the Old School this weekend where he will be giving a director's talk and hosting a Q&A afterwards

A free mufti day for anyone wanting to give bowls a go is happening this Sunday at the bowling club and Alan Price is in studio to tell us about that, plus the upcoming twilight bowls and how the more competitive bowlers have been doing lately

We talk to the Mayor about the rather expensive looking plans for our 3-waters and what this means for next year's Long Term Plan, We also talk about the Maori wards and about recent ministerial visits to the council

Tania Ashman and Julia Cordwell join us for a quick chat about local events helping people to get to know their neighbours - both near and far

John Lawson and Aaron look back at the work that Malibu did in our community and around the country to protect the environment.

Cedric calls in from Kyiv as he's looking for volunteer counsellors to help him with a project to help volunteers in Ukraine with PTSD

Gaza fights for freedom film, Q&A with Palestian scholar, authentic Palestinian food, music and info on how you can help. We talk to local organiser Gillian Marie about the event and get an updates on the situation in the middle east