Friday, February 13, 2026

Q&A

Q&A with Willy Muir

Helena O'Neill -
Willy Muir is the chair of Awaroa Ki Karioitahi Landcare and talks to Helena O’Neill about what the community group is all about. So what...

Q&A with Damian O’Connor and Craig Boyt

Helena O'Neill -
Helena O’Neill talks with Pukekohe Travel directors Damian O’Connor and Craig Boyt about the best travel spots and what 2026 has in store...

Q&A with Kshitij Gupta, Port Waikato Wharf Store

Helena O'Neill -
Kshitij Gupta, or Sam as he’s more commonly known, owns and runs the Port Waikato Wharf Store. Helena O’Neill stopped by to try the...

Q&A with Diana Gallagher of Clevedon Strawberries

Helena O'Neill -
Diana and Kevin Gallagher own Clevedon Strawberries, running the main site at Clevedon, and a second patch at Ardmore. HELENA O’NEILL talks with Diana about...

Q&A with Trevor Rollinson and Debbie Baker

Helena O'Neill -
A building that formerly housed a Four Square supermarket is now home to a microbrewery. Helena O’Neill met with Trevor Rollinson and Debbie Baker...

Q&A with James Wright

Helena O'Neill -
Dotted across the wider Auckland and Waikato regions are Corten steel sculptures by Clevedon artist James Wright. In front of the popular Farm House...

Q&A: Moana Leenders and Sharon Jefferies

Helena O'Neill -
Many people across the country are feeling the pinch as the cost of living continues to remain high. HELENA O’NEILL talks with Moana Leenders...

Q&A: Mariska van der Berg

Helena O'Neill -
Mariska van der Berg chats with HELENA O’NEILL about Habitat ReStore Op Shop in Pukekohe. What is your role, and how long have you been...

Q&A with Ian MacPherson, Northern Rescue chief executive

Times Team -
Ian MacPherson started out as an electrical apprentice and ended up having a decorated career in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and now...

Q&A with Judith Collins KC, Defence Minister on the offensive

Times Team -
New Zealand’s Defence Minister has always told it straight with dignity, intelligence, reasoned argument and professionalism that reflects her distinguished legal experience and strong...
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