Richard Jordan
New Plymouth Council backing Local Electoral Act changes
The New Plymouth District Council has signaled its support of expected changes to the Local Electoral Act, which would scrap the provision allowing for citizen-initiated referenda, after Councillors… Audio
Inglewood abuzz with excitement ahead of Ranfurly Shield defence
The small Taranaki town of Inglewood is preparing to host one of rugby's greatest challenges this weekend, with the Taranaki Bulls set to defend the Ranfurly Shield when it hosts Otago on Sunday.
The… Audio
Future of NP raceway hangs in the balance
A name change more than 20 years ago is putting the 120-year history of horse racing in New Plymouth in doubt. The council says Taranaki Racing Incorporated has been operating illegally at its central… Audio
Councillors toe the line on te reo post
New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom condemns councillor's Facebook post saying te reo Maori should be left to die. Audio
Museum visit: Fun Ho! Toys
We're in Inglewood, Taranaki at the Fun Ho Toy museum. Fun Ho was once New Zealand's biggest toymaker. Audio