Paul Hickey chats with Jess Meade from Rotorua Community Hospice for Hospice Awareness Week (May-11-18) about the importance of having those tough but necessary conversations. Plus, how you can be in to win a handcrafted coffin through their unique fundraiser with the Kiwi Coffin Club.

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A brand‑new Talent Quest is coming to Rotorua this Youth Week, and it’s all about youth voice, creativity, and confidence.
Paul chatted with Rotorua Youth Councillor Luke Wilmoth about why the Youth Council wanted to create a space for rangatahi to share their pūkenga, what performers can expect on the night, and how this event fits into the bigger picture of celebrating Youth Week 2026.

If you know a young person with talent — or are one yourself — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Entries close at midnight this Sunday (3 May) - enter here: People and groups need register online before midnight, Sunday 3 May 2026, on this link https://rlc.net.nz/talentquest

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On this minipodcast, Paul sits down with Jane Eynon-Richards, the manager of one of the busiest Citizens Advice Bureau offices in the entire country — right here in Rotorua.
With National Awareness Week underway, Jane shares eye opening insights into the issues locals are facing, why Rotorua’s CAB is in such high demand, and the incredible impact volunteers make every day. From navigating tenancy challenges to helping people understand their rights, the CAB team is often the first place people turn when they feel overwhelmed or unsure where to go.
It’s an inspiring, informative chat that highlights just how vital the CAB is to the wellbeing of our community.

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Once again in 2026, helloworld Travel Rotorua have put together an amazing luxury prize to be auctioned at the 2026 Rotorua Supper Club fundraiser.  Paul caught up with Deborah Kay to find out more about the prize, and her long time support of the cause. 

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The 2026 Rotorua Supper Club fundraiser is coming up on Wednesday 11 March.  Always one of our citires 'glam' nights out, Paul caught up with Mel and Reuel from the organising committee, for an update about this year's event. 

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Kia Ora, I'm Paul Hickey.  Born and bred in Rotorua, I am proud of our city and enjoy spending my day on the radio keeping you up to date with what is going on in our special part of the world - all the events that matter, the news and info, local event ticket giveaways, and the hot local topics. 

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