Councilcast Episodes

Ep7: The Timaru District Plan: The first cut

• Season: 1 Episode: 7
• Published: 9 October 2020
• Summary: This week the council has released the first cut of its district plan, which will guide growth and development over the next decade and beyond.This episode, District planning Manager Mark Geddes joins me to discuss what it’s about, and how we’re keen to...

Extra: Mayoral Musings with OJ on The Breeze

• Season: 1 Episode: Extra
• Published: 25 August 2020
• Summary: Mayor Nigel Bowen joined OJ on The Breeze earlier this month for his monthly musings, you can listen again here.

Ep6: Behind the scenes at the museum

• Season: 1 Episode: 6
• Published: 4 August 2020
• Summary: Ever wondered how the museum gets all its stuff, and the reasons why they sometimes say no?This time we have South Canterbury Museum Director Philip Howe giving us insight into running a successful museum and, with the new heritage centre project...

Ep5: Earthquake Prone Buildings Workshop with the SC Chamber of Commerce

• Season: 1 Episode: 5
• Published: 24 July 2020
• Summary: Wendy from the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce recently sat down with our Building Control Manager Jayson to talk about the Earthquake Prone Buildings provisions of the building act and how they affect building owners throughout the district.Thanks...

Ep4: Navigating the changes to the Building Act

• Season: 1 Episode: 4
• Published: 8 July 2020
• Summary: As part of its covid response the Government recently announced some significant changes to the Building Act.This episode we're talking to Building Control Manager Jason about what these changes are, and how they affect you.Please note that this podcast...

Ep3: What comes after the yellow bin?

• Season: 1 Episode: 3
• Published: 22 June 2020
• Summary: Every fortnight, people all over Timaru District put their yellow bins out to the curbside to have their recycling whisked away. But have you ever wondered what happens next, and what we can do to be more sustainable in our recycling.This time we talk...

Ep2: Life after COVID-19

• Season: 1 Episode: 2
• Published: 10 June 2020
• Summary: What's next for the Timaru District as we ease out of COVID-19 restrictions, and what part can the council play in helping re-ignite our economy. This episode we speak to Tracy and Frazer who are supporting the Timaru District Reignition Panel, a group...

Extra: Mayor Nigel on 100.3FM

• Season: 1 Episode: Extra
• Published: 29 May 2020
• Summary: Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to James Valentine of 100.3FM about a wide range of district topics from Parking to the Annual Plan.

Ep1: More than you'd ever want to know about roads

• Season: 1 Episode: 1
• Published: 27 May 2020
• Summary: Episode 1 of Councilcast sees us talking to Andrew and Suzie from Land Transport about roads, how we make them, what we use and when we decide they need fixed. If you have any question about anything we talk about, or ideas for topics for future...

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020