Episode Playlist
Frankly Friday 23-08-2024 Brett Morrison - Pride of Place( 0:56:48)
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Brett Morrison is the instigator of the Pride of Place art exhibition, running for the next month in New Plymouth's CBD. 21 Taranaki artists raising money for four local mental health charities doing the important mahi in out community. Listen to find out more about Brett, the artists, and the charities: Taranaki Retreat, Horses Helping Humans, Building Wellness and Rural Support
Published: 23/08/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Frankly Friday 16-08-2024 Julia Chochola - Artist( 0:58:14)
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Tune in to meet Julia, a multi-talented artist from Prague. Hear how Taranaki Maunga has grabbed Julia by the heart, inspiring her to stay and open a gallery on Ngāmotu's main street. Featuring the vibrant music of Czech band, MYDY (whose vocalist just happens to be Julia's sister).
Published: 16/08/2024 10:30:00 a.m.
Frankly Friday 09-08-2024 Exploring EDS( 0:59:36)
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders. It is a debilitating illness that goes largely un- or mis-diagnosed, and that affects roughly 1 in 3,000 people. One of those people is Evie, who talks with Anne about the illness, the symptoms, the search for a diagnosis, and the impact of EDS on their life.
Published: 9/08/2024 10:21:00 a.m.
Frankly Friday 02-08-2024 Housing for the Elderly( 0:59:14)
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Jackie Morrow and Fred Kumeroa are, respectively, Secretary and Chair of of Grey Power (South Taranaki). Their proposed Pensioner Housing scheme could go a long way to address a problem that more and more pensioners are facing - the shortage of rental housing for the elderly. But they need the local and central governments to get on board, and they need your support. Listen to find out more.
Published: 2/08/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
Frankly Friday 19-07-2024 Elizabeth Stuart - StarJam( 0:58:27)
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Elizabeth is our local coordinator for StarJam which is a non profit, providing music and movement workshops for disabled youth. They are known as Jammers. She shares information and stories about the work she does and the programmes on offer for young Jammers in Taranaki.
Published: 19/07/2024 12:15:00 p.m.
Frankly Friday 12-07-2024 Valerie Barraclough - Mind Over Manner( 0:55:56)
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Valerie Barraclough shares some of the challenges and insights relating to raising a child with autism. She is determined to make a difference in her role on the Board of Autism Connex in Ngāmotu and has been instrumental in bringing Mind Over Manner to town. Mind Over Manner uses the power of theatre to realise the potential of differently wired minds. Together, Autism Connex and Mind Over Manner are bringing Neurodiversity workshops to New Plymouth.
Published: 12/07/2024 11:15:00 a.m.
Frankly Friday 21-06-2024 DOC - Kristina and Cam - Maui Dolphin Campaign( 0:33:26)
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Kristina Hillock is a Marine Technical Advisor with DOC. She talks about their current campaign focussing on the Māui Dolphin in the waters off the Taranaki coastline. Then find out more about current DOC work in and around the Taranaki coastline from Cameron Hunt, Senior Marine Ranger for DOC.
Published: 21/06/2024 11:30:00 a.m.
Frankly Friday 07-06-2024 Other Futures - Daniel and Lauren( 1:0:0)
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Local musician, Frau Knotz, has teamed up with Taranaki born Jazz musician Daniel Hayles on her new single 'Other Futures'. Daniel is a jazz- and groove-centric musician who has worked closely with the late, great Rodger Fox. They both talk with Anne about their music, their influences and their collaboration.
Published: 7/06/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
Frankly Friday 17-05-2024 Seasons for Growth( 0:34:7)
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Seasons for Growth Taranaki have been offering support for children and families going through a time of grief and loss for 20 years. Judy Wood has been part of this fab organisation for most of that time, and was in talking with Anne about the wonderful work they do.
Published: 17/05/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Frankly Friday 17-05-2024 Tessa Rao( 0:21:53)
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Indian Ink Theatre Company are bringing their latest show Dirty Work to Taranaki and Anne was lucky enough to chat with one of the actors. Tessa Rao is a Kiwi actress of European and Indian descent. She recently starred as the Green Ranger on Netflix’s Power Rangers: Dino Fury.
Published: 17/05/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Frankly Friday 10-05-2024 Andre Manella( 0:59:12)
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On the day of Turkey the Bird's latest single release, Anne talks with Andre Manella from the band about the band, the single, and the cool things that are happening in our local music scene
Published: 10/05/2024 12:45:00 p.m.
Frankly Friday 03-05-2024 Nathan Hedley( 0:54:3)
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Meet our newest show maker, Nathan Hedley. Nathan is a comedian who is coping with depression. His show, 'D&D - Dragons and Depression' will be about mental well-being for nerds.
Published: 3/05/2024 1:15:00 p.m.