Think local politics is boring? Think again. Taryn chats with the mayors and council chairs shaping Taranaki and asks them the stuff you actually want to know.
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Think local politics is boring? Think again. Taryn chats with the mayors and council chairs shaping Taranaki and asks them the stuff you actually want to know.
What could the Government’s sweeping regional council reforms really mean for Taranaki? For our democracy, our environment, and our relationship with mana whenua? In this episode of Conversations With a Mayor, Craig Williamson, Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council, joins Taryn for a deep, layered kōrero that cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what’s at stake. Craig unpacks the political mechanics behind the reforms, why the process feels rushed and top-down, and how these changes could shift who gets heard. Together they explore the long-term impacts on local voice, environmental guardianship, and the partnership with iwi, while also probing whether smarter, more collaborative alternatives are possible. Sharp, honest, and grounded in Taranaki reality, this is essential listening for anyone invested in the future of regional governance.
Conversations with a Mayor
Think local politics is boring? Think again. Taryn chats with the mayors and council chairs shaping Taranaki and asks them the stuff you actually want to know.
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