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By Central FM
Central FmJan 16, 2024
Donald interviews Will Foley - HBRC Councillor
Donald interviews Will Foley - HBRC Councillor about the current Hawke's Bay Regional Council Revenue & Financing Policy 2023 - on the principles of how rates are set and who should pay for the services provided.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is proposing to change how they set rates and user charges. In one way or another, the changes will affect everyone in our community.
The consultation closes at 8pm on Sunday 28 January.
To find out more, read the consultation document and have your say, go to : https://www.consultations.nz/hbrc/revenue-and-financing-policy
Steve's New Hobby
Steve Wyn Harris interviews Professor James Scott, exploring Steve's latest passion – capturing meteors, shooting stars, and fireballs in the night sky!
Steve Wyn Harris | Matt Holden
In this episode, Steve chats with Matt Holden, a Central Hawke's Bay farmer who has encountered a remarkable phenomenon on his farm. Join us as we explore the unexpected giant crack that has emerged after the region's recent wet weather, leaving Matt and the community astonished.
Discover the captivating details behind this mysterious geological occurrence as Steve engages in an in-depth conversation with Matt. They discuss the origins of the crack, its implications for farming operations, and the unique challenges it presents. Matt shares his firsthand experiences, revealing the initial shock and subsequent efforts to understand this unprecedented event.
Coach interviews Craig Bulloch
Listen to Coach's interview with Craig Bulloch - Captain of the Movember XI - they are playing a 5 day "test" against the Seddon Cricket Club as a fundraiser for Movember - local cricket icon Colin Schaw has been selected to play in the Movember XI - the game starts this Wednesday.
Donate to the cause at https://nz.movember.com/donate/details?teamId=2421230
Your donation funds medical research, groundbreaking tests and trials, life-changing men’s health programs, and innovative treatments. You’re doing a whole lot of good for a whole lot of men – thank you.
CHB Aero Club
Donald interviews senior flying instructor Ross Macdonald from the Central Hawke's Bay Aero Club
Steve Wyn Harris interviews Kate Cullwick of Foxtrot Home
Kate Cullwick and her sister, Prue, created their online homewares business, Foxtrot Home, just on five years ago. Having identified a niche in the homewares market, they began sourcing and importing ethically made, sustainably produced natural French linen products. With a strong focus on customer experience and riding a wave of soaring interest in linen products, Foxtrot Home took off. Having grown up on a beef and sheep farm, the sisters were determined that living rurally would not be an impediment to sourcing their products nor prevent them from operating a very successful online business. When the sisters started to think about diversifying their product range, wool products were a natural fit. Kate lives on a farm in Central Hawke’s Bay. Using strong wool grown on the farm, Foxtrot now produces baby blankets and throws. Foxtrot’s profile has allowed Kate to champion New Zealand wool and the fantastic farmers who produce it. Kate and Prue are busily expanding their wool offering and will have new products available next year.
Steve Wyn Harris interviews Aaron Topp from Hatuma Lime
Steve and Aaron go back to 1953 when the Queen was visiting New Zealand. On this particular day, the Royal Train made a private stop for lunch amongst the rolling green hills of Hatuma. Aaron shares a family anecdote about his Grandfather Jo Topp a marketing genius and the sneaky tip-off that led to an impressive 130-yard welcome for Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Steve Wyn Harris interviews commercial fisherman Richard Kibblewhite
Steve Wyn Harris interviews commercial fisherman Richard Kibblewhite while at sea off the coast of Porangahau. Hear about life as a commercial fisherman in New Zealand. Plus some tips for the recreational fishers.
Steve Wyn Harris interviews Amanda King about her book A load of Bull
Steve Wyn Harris interviewed Amanda King of "By The Horns" about her newly released coffee table book A Load of Bull. A stunning photographic book recording the extraordinary beauty of farm animals - cattle to be precise!
In this book, she has collected her favourite prints and arranged them by breed: Angus; Belted Galloway; Bison; Brahman; Charolais; Friesian; Hereford; Highland; Jersey; Limousin; Murray Grey; Red Devon; Shorthorn; Speckle Park; Texas Longhorn; Wagyu; White Galloway; and Zebu.
Amanda also tells brief stories of some of these animals, their personalities, and how the shoot day went. As you may imagine, it's not always entirely straightforward!
Find out more at https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/a-load-of-bull-9780143776741
Interview with Dr Hinemoa Elder June 2022
Central FM's Breakfast host Donald Parkinson interviews Dr Hinemoa Elder about the inspiration for her top-selling locally published book Aroha.
Central FM - Emma Twigg
Listen to the Coaches interview with Emma Twigg an Olympic Gold medallist having won the women's single scull event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.