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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