Too Much Talk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.