Conversations with a Mayor

Taryn Utiger

Think local politics is boring? Think again. Every Thursday, journalist Taryn Utiger sits down with the mayors and council chairs shaping life in Taranaki and digs into what’s really going on. She asks the questions you really want answered about rates, local issues, hot topics, and the future of our towns, then flips into some fun stuff like hidden gems and who secretly makes the best coffee in the region. It’s smart, unfiltered kōrero with the people running your patch: Max Brough, Craig Williamson, Neil Volzke, and Phil Nixon, served up with humour, heart, and a bit of hometown sass. If you care about Taranaki but can’t stand political snoozefests, this is your weekly dose of insight, banter, and good local stories from around the maunga.

No. of episodes: 18
Latest episode: 2025-11-19
Government

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Conversations with a Mayor?

There are 18 episodes avaiable of Conversations with a Mayor.

What is Conversations with a Mayor about?

We have categorized Conversations with a Mayor as:

Government

Where can you listen to Conversations with a Mayor?

Conversations with a Mayor is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Conversations with a Mayor start?

The first episode of Conversations with a Mayor that we have available was released 17 April 2025.

Who creates the podcast Conversations with a Mayor?

Conversations with a Mayor is produced and created by Taryn Utiger.