Raglan Community Radio

Raglan Politics

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We talk to anyone involved in local politics in our area including community board members, Councillors and even sometimes the Mayor. We also catch up with our resident politics guy John "Awesome" Lawson.

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Raglan Community Radio

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Dennis Amoore - Raglan Community Board 08.09.2023

Coastal windfarm, Rates, Civil Defense, Raglan Bus, Raglan wharf, CCTV, Greenslade playground, Manu Bay Breakwall, freedom camping.

Council Korero with John Lawson 04.09.2023

There's a Community Board Meeting tomorrow so John and Aaron go deep into the issues they'll be discussing

Dennis Amoore - Raglan Community Board 18.08.2023

Papanui Point, bus service, flouride in the water, wharf project, civil defence prep, Wi Neera walkway, Soundsplash, Manu Bay Breakwall.

Raglan Bus On The Way Says Community Board 28.07.2023

Dennis Amoore from the local board is here to talk about the new internal bus, Civil Defense, Wi Neera walkway, wharf handrail, fluoride in the water, Community Facilities and Trails Strategy consultation, Freedom camping and erosion at Papahua.

Community Board Meets Wednesday 1:30 25.07.2023

John and Aaron look at the all the local council issues

Lisa Thomson - Whaingaroa Ward Councillor 13.07.2023

We're talking; freedom camping, waste water, civil defense plans, Mayoral Awards, Te Uku reycle drop off, Raglan bus progress, mental health, Matariki.

All The Details with John Lawson 10.07.2023

Waikato State of the Environment, WDC issues, Freedom camping, NZ Crash Analysis system shows it's not that bad in Raglan, a look back to 1923 when transport was a big deal just like it is today

Lisa Thomson - Whaingaroa Ward Councillor 30.06.2023

Annual Spending plan, internal bus proposal, civil defense plan, coastal erosion, stormwater, 3 waters, Wellbeing and Sustainability committee.

Council Korero with John Lawson 26.06.2023

We try to explain the WEL Energy Trust election result, try to figure out what's going to happen with the internal Raglan bus and look into 3 waters issues. Never mind RNZ's offering - you're not really getting the details unless John Lawson is on your podcast.

Lisa Thomson - Council Update 16.06.2023

We talk Raglan Wharf, Stewart St safety, Raglan bus, Te Uku Recycling, Town2Surf walkway, civil defence and Sustainability and Wellness.

Community Board Meeting Wednesday 1:30PM 12.06.2023

WEL Energy Trust Election then at 9:40 mins the community board agenda are discussed by John and Aaron

Dennis Amoore - Community Board Meets Next Week 09.06.2023

Dennis joins us to talk about; coastal erosion, recycling in Te Uku, Electric car chargers, rugby club light problem, freedom camping, the wharf, Manu Bay break wall, local bus, civil defense and other local issues.

WEL Energy Elections and Local Issues 30.05.2023

No one knows what the WEL Energy candidates stand for so John and Aaron do some detective work to try to help the voters out. They also look at local issues happening around the district council

A quick chat with Councillor Lisa Thomson 29.05.2023

A quick chat about the council spending plan and community involvement.

How to Spend Council's Money? 16.05.2023

The council's spending plan is being devised while the community consultation is happening - should they occur at the same time?

What's Happening at Council 12.05.2023

We talk to Lisa about EV Chargers, CCTV cameras, Wharf artwork and pontoon, Papakainga blessing, Wastewater and tap water visit, fluoridation, Mayor's visit to Raglan, Sustainability and Wellbeing committee.

Tilly Turner - Tai Runga Takiwaa Maori Ward Councillor 04.05.2023

As the first councillor for the new Maori ward in our area we talk to Tilly about the first few months and what it's going to take to make the role work for her community

Commuinity Board Meeting At Te Uku Next Week 28.04.2023

Dennis Amoore joins us for a chat about: flooding at the rugby ground, civil defense, the wharf, trails strategy, land based sewerage plans, discretionary fund.

Lisa Thomson In Studio 21.04.2023

Civil Defense, no change to 3-waters, rates rise, CCTV, Structure Plan, ladn based sewerage treatment.

Mayor Jacqui Church Interviewed 18.04.2023

The Mayor and WDC Water Manager Keith Martin join us to talk 3-Waters, Civil Defense, Raglan Structure Plan, Huntly Recycle Centre & Land-Based Sewerage Treatment

Council Korero with John Lawson 17.04.2023

Climate issues, council reserve management, carparks, roading costs, coastal plan

Coastal Plan Meeting Tonight in the Town Hall 12.04.2023

Pamela Storey, Chair of the Regional Council joins us to clear up a few issues that have been causing stress around the draft coastal plan

Council Korero with John Lawson 03.04.2023

Coastal Plan is up for debate, new pontoon walkway is looking surprisingly large and what's been planted

Dennis Amoore - Raglan Community Board 03.04.2023

Dennis joins us in the studio to update us on all the projects around Raglan.

Catchup with Councillor Lisa Thomson. 24.03.2023

Roading repairs, Ruapuke carpark, recycling, council planting, boat ramp fees, Wi Neera walkway, Kaitoke walkway, Sustainability and wellbeing committee.

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