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Tim McCready chats with candidates and commentators throughout the local elections to tease out people’s visions for Onehunga and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

  1. Greg Fleming on being the newly elected MP for Maungakiekie

    31/01/2024

    Greg Fleming on being the newly elected MP for Maungakiekie

    Greg Fleming, our newly elected MP for the Maungakiekie electorate, discusses his transition into Parliament along with the challenges and surprises he has encountered. Tim dug a little deeper into Greg's parliamentary maiden speech which incorporated significant use of Te Reo Māori and a good dose of humour. Finally Greg provides a glimpse into his busy schedule, balancing time in Wellington and his new electorate office at 222 Onehunga Mall, just opposite Curry Leaf. SOCIAL LINKS: Follow @Tim_McCready on Twitter, Instagram & Threads.Follow @OnehungaFM on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

    34 min
  2. Journalist Jonathan Milne invited the candidates to knock on his door

    09/10/2023

    Journalist Jonathan Milne invited the candidates to knock on his door

    In this episode managing editor for Newsroom Pro Jonathan Milne and host Tim McCready discuss the candidates standing in the Maungakiekie electorate. Launching from Jonathan's recent write up for newsroom, Tim and Jonathan unpack the developments in the campaign and how candidates have fared in addressing various issues like crime, cost of living, and climate change. At end of the podcast Jonathan's daughter Cleo joins Tim on the podcast to share her perspective as a young person on politics, the voting age, and what she appreciates about living in Onehunga. SOCIAL LINKS: Follow @Tim_McCready on Twitter, Instagram & Threads.Follow @OnehungaFM on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

    54 min
  3. 'Meet the Candidates' event at St Peter's Anglican Church

    01/10/2023

    'Meet the Candidates' event at St Peter's Anglican Church

    In this episode we bring you a recording of the ‘Meet the Candidates’ event that just took place on the evening of Saturday 30th September. The evening was hosted by St Peter’s Anglican Church where the reverend Petra Zaleski is the vicar. Candidates Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan (Labour), Greg Fleming (National), Dr Sapna Samant (Green), and Margo Onishchenko (ACT) joined MC Xavier Walsh. Another registered candidate, Eric Chuah (Rock the Vote NZ/Freedoms NZ), also was given time during the Q&A segment. SOCIAL LINKS: Follow @Tim_McCready on Twitter, Instagram & Threads.Follow @OnehungaFM on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

    1 h 28 min
  4. Introducing IMBY with Rachel Sturges - Another hyperlocal podcast looking at infrastructure being planned 'In My Back Yard'

    29/09/2023

    Introducing IMBY with Rachel Sturges - Another hyperlocal podcast looking at infrastructure being planned 'In My Back Yard'

    TIm McCready welcomes Rachel Sturges back to the podcast to discuss her latest project; a hyperlocal infrastructure podcast looking at the impact the proposed Auckland Light Rail would have on Onehunga and surrounding neighbourhoods. For a direct link to listen to IMBY on your favourite podcasting app, visit linktr.ee/onehungafm. SOCIAL LINKS: Follow @Tim_McCready on Twitter, Instagram & Threads.Follow @OnehungaFM on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

    14 min
  5. Candidate for MP: Margo Onishchenko wants to preserve our liberal democracy

    14/09/2023

    Candidate for MP: Margo Onishchenko wants to preserve our liberal democracy

    Margo Onishchenko tells Tim McCready about migrating from Russia as a young woman, and her journey to standing as the ACT Party candiate for Maungakiekie. Once Margo turned 18 she followed her older sister to New Zealand. She trained at Unitec and now works as a civil engineer. The contrast between Margo's country of birth and her country of choice has been a significant factor in her decision to enter politics. SOCIAL LINKS: Follow @Tim_McCready on Twitter, Instagram & Threads.Follow @OnehungaFM on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

    27 min
  6. Candidate for MP: Dr Sapna Samant believes in wrap-around support for wayward youth

    13/09/2023

    Candidate for MP: Dr Sapna Samant believes in wrap-around support for wayward youth

    Dr Sapna Samant tells Tim McCready about her career in medicine and film-making and the Green Party's plan to address the increased rates of crime as well as tackling the wealth gap. After qualifying and practicing as a doctor in India, Sapna migrated to Aotearoa in 2001. She worked and volunteered in various capacities for years before making the call to re-train and re-qualify as a doctor under the New Zealand system. It was Sapna's passion for activism, particularly against the Hindu-fascist ideology, that has led her to stand for parliament. SOCIAL LINKS: Follow @Tim_McCready on Twitter, Instagram & Threads.Follow @OnehungaFM on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

    30 min
  7. Candidate for MP: Greg Fleming wants to see a safer Maungakiekie

    12/09/2023

    Candidate for MP: Greg Fleming wants to see a safer Maungakiekie

    Greg Fleming tells Tim McCready about his career in the charitable sector and his vision for a safer Maungakiekie electorate with thriving schools and businesses. After training as an accountant and dabbling in a few small business ventures, Greg moved into the not-for-profit space where his passion for the institutions of civil society blosomed. He's been CEO of Maxim Institute and Parenting Place as well as the instigator and trustee of a raft of other organisations. SOCIAL LINKS: Follow @Tim_McCready on Twitter, Instagram & Threads.Follow @OnehungaFM on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

    33 min
  8. Candidate for MP: Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan sees our diversity as our strength

    11/09/2023

    Candidate for MP: Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan sees our diversity as our strength

    Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan tells Tim McCready about her track record in parliament, and what she loves about Onehunga and the wider Maungakiekie electorate. Priyanca was elected to parliament on the Labour Party list in 2017 and won the Maungakiekie electorate seat in 2020. Her role as an electorate MP has coincided with being named a cabinet minister, and she currently holds a number of portfolios including Community and Voluntary Sector, and Disability Issues. SOCIAL LINKS: Follow @Tim_McCready on Twitter, Instagram & Threads.Follow @OnehungaFM on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

    34 min
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Tim McCready chats with candidates and commentators throughout the local elections to tease out people’s visions for Onehunga and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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    Onehunga FM
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  • Años en activo
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodios
    23
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    © 2026 Onehunga FM
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    Too Much Talk

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