Steve Chadwick
Meet the Mayors - Steve Chadwick isolating in Rotorua
It's the time of the week when we speak to one our local leaders Today we're joined by Rotorua's Mayor Steve Chadwick, who's currently in self-isolation after returning from Australia. Audio
Covid-19: Tourist towns cry out for help
Regional towns across New Zealand hope the multi-billion dollar relief package will help local businesses who struggling in the face of new measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.
With international… Audio
Bus crash: Rotorua’s Chinese community are here to help - mayor
Authorities are confirming the identities of five Chinese tourists killed in a bus crash near Rotorua yesterday morning, and say it could take some time to notify their next of kin. Rotorua mayor… Audio
Witness describes awful first minutes after tour bus crash near Rotorua
A witness has described the awful first minutes after arriving at the scene of the tour bus crash near Rotorua, in which five Chinese tourists died. The police say the bus driver failed to navigate a… Audio
$8M Package for Freedom Camping Infrastucture and Education
The government has committed another $8 million to alleviate freedom camping issues around New Zealand. We speak to Steve Chadwick, the Mayor of Rotorua Lakes Council about how this might be used… Audio
Ake Ake Kia Kaha E! B Company of the 28th Māori Battalion - Book Launch Coverage
Military historian and author Sir Wira Gardiner talks about his new book, Ake Ake Kia Kaha E - Forever Brave B Company (28th Māori Battalion) Audio
Steve Chadwick: Rotorua floods update
A week ago floods swept through Rotorua and many people can't return to their homes. A State of Emergency may be lifted this morning. Mayor Steve Chadwick has an update. Audio
Rotorua rain 'like a wall of water' - Steve Chadwick
More heavy rain is forcast for Rotorua a day after after the district experienced its wettest hour on record on Sunday. The city had nearly 1.5 times the normal April rainfall over a 38 hour period… Audio
Rotorua eagerly anticipates new Forestry headquarters
Rotorua is poised to become one of the first centres to benefit from the new government's regional economic development plans. The Ministry for Primary Industries is being dismantled and split into… Audio
Help kids get drivers licences - mayors
Local councils around the country are pushing for a free and universal drivers licence programme for all students in Year 12. They say helping young people, particularly in smaller towns and rural… Audio
Is new tourism fund big enough to get the job done?
Is the Government's new $102 million Tourism Infrastructure Fund big enough to get the job done? Rotorua's Mayor Steve Chadwick and Westland District Mayor Bruce Smith discuss. Audio
Regions fear local papers for chop after merger rejected
Local publications send a strong message to their parent companies that they are a vital and essential part of their community, amid fears some may be shut following the Commerce Commission's decision… Audio
Regions fear their papers could fold after merger rejected
Rotorua's mayor Steve Chadwick told our reporter Tom Furley that local newspapers are essential, amid fears they may be shut down, after the Commerce Commission rejected the proposed merger between… Audio
Holiday hotspot Rotorua favours Easter Sunday trading
Rotorua is a favoured holiday hotspot among tourists and the city's shops will now be able to trade this Easter Sunday. Rotorua's mayor Steve Chadwick has been trying for 17 years to open the city on… Audio
Mayors seek radical welfare shake-up
Three regional mayors are pleading with the government for a radical change to the way it delivers social welfare to tackle inter-generational poverty. Kathryn Ryan speaks with Rotorua Mayor Steve… Audio
Mayor thrilled at chance to decide on Easter Sunday trading
Parliament's given local councils the power to decide whether or not to let businesses open on Easter Sunday. Rotorua's mayor Steve Chadwick has campaigned long and hard for this and says she's over… Audio
Waitangi Rua Rautau Lecture 2016
At Te Herenga Waka Marae, Kelburn Campus Victoria University of Wellington
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Waitangi Rua Rautau Lecture 2016
The Hon. Mrs Steve Chadwick, Mayor of Rotorua presents the 13th annual Waitangi Rua Rautau lecture. Audio
Government moves to change Easter Sunday trading laws
The Government is moving to end the long standing row over Easter Sunday trading and will allow local councils to decide whether shops can open. Audio
New Working Party to Discuss Future of Whaling
The Conservation Minister is hailing as a breakthrough the formation of a working party to discuss the future of whaling. Audio