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HeARTy Breakfast

Tyrese Epiha

Start your day the right way with HeARTy Breakfast on Art FM, hosted by Tyrese Epiha. Tyrese serves up everything you need to get moving in Taranaki. From what’s happening in your neighbourhood to the stories shaping the wider region, the HeARTy Breakfast connects the community, the people and the places that make our rohe unique. Whether it’s local events, inspiring guests, community notices or a good dose of laughter, this is radio that reaches right across the region and speaks directly to the people who call it home. Tune in from 7am until 9am, Monday to Friday, and start your day feeling informed, included and part of something local. Thanks to the Rent Shop - your partner in property management.

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  • 40 episodes
  • daily
  • Avg 1 hr 53 min
  • English
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  • Yesterday · 1 hr 56 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast - Celebrating up and coming artists & Te Reo Māori!

    Tyrese caught up with Aotearoa’s rising star HINA, who is our Album of the Week this week, to chat about her journey into music and how she found her own sound. 🔥 And to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Tyrese was spinning some of the classic Māori tunes and Waiata we all know and love! 🇳🇿❤️ A morning full of good music, good kōrero and plenty of Aotearoa vibes! 🎙️🎶

  • Sunday · 1 hr 37 min

    HeARTy Breakfast - Today was all about Pets & Sustainability! 🐶🌿

    🎙️Today on The HeARTy Breakfast! Tyrese was joined in the studio by **Jen from Sustainable Taranaki** to chat all things sustainability and the upcoming Sustainable Taranaki Trails event! 🌿🥾 Tyrese was also joined by Principal Evon from Mokoia School to talk all about their Pet Day coming up this weekend! 🐶🐄🐑 Plenty of good kōrero, local stories and community stuff happening around Taranaki! ❤️

  • Thursday · 1 hr 52 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast - Sport, Politics, Brain Busters & a Friday Wrap Up!!

    Today Tyrese caught up with Labour Candidate for New Plymouth Amanda Clinton-Gohdes to recap the Taranaki Election Debate she was part of this week, plus some really important kōrero around what’s happening in our region. Tyrese was also joined by Will Johnston, who was looking pretty heartbroken after the Taranaki Bulls’ loss to Manawatū 😭🏉 We got stuck into all things sport, including what’s happening around Taranaki and across the rest of Aotearoa. And we switched things up for Brain Bust

  • Wednesday · 1 hr 46 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast - Local Kōrero, Community Champions & a Brain Buster!

    Tyrese caught up with New Plymouth District Councillor Sam Bennett and Richard Anderson from Age Concern Taranaki for a kōrero about the work being done to make Taranaki a more age-friendly place, and the important mahi happening in our community. ❤️ Tyrese also caught up with proud Taranaki local Hohepa Murray, the current New Zealand Karaoke Champion! 🎤🏆 They chatted about his karaoke journey, representing Taranaki, and what it means to be a proud local. Hohepa also hit the lawn bowls gree

  • September 8 · 1 hr 53 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast - Let's talk Volunteering! 🎙️

    Tyrese caught up with Marie Riodan & Marcia Millard for our Showmaker Spotlight, chatting all about their show Volly Voices and Journey - what they’re about, their stories, and what listeners can expect! 🎧💬 Plus, it was another day of Brain Buster! 🧠🔥 Did or will you manage to get the answer right? 👀

  • September 8 · 1 hr 59 min

    Its all about the hair!

    This morning, Tracey caught up with Brooke Utiger for a fun chat about the upcoming Mullet & Dreadlock Competition here in Taranaki! 💇‍♀️🧑‍🎤 They talked all things mullets, dreadlocks and, most importantly, how YOU can enter and get involved! Whether you’ve been proudly growing your locks for years or you’ve got a magnificent mullet that deserves its moment in the spotlight, this could be your chance to show it off! 🤘✨ Tune in to hear Brooke spill the details and find out how you can ente

  • September 6 · 1 hr 52 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast - Community, Music & Strange Love 🎶

    On today’s show, Tyrese caught up with Terry Hancock from On the House to chat about their involvement in the Z Inglewood Good in the Hood and the amazing kaupapa they’re getting behind to support the local community. ❤️ Tyrese was also joined by local singer-songwriter Hamish Cameron to talk about his debut album Strange Love 🎵 We got into his musical journey, from supporting other bands to stepping up as the frontman and eventually taking the leap to go solo! Plus, we put the brain to the t

  • September 3 · 1 hr 58 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast - TGIF! 🍵

    On the show today, Tyrese was joined by National MP for New Plymouth, David MacLeod, for a chat about the Government’s RMA reform, the proposed social media ban for under-16s, and plenty more. 🧠 It was also Day Two of Taranaki Brain Busters - and the questions were definitely harder than yesterday!🤔🔥 Plus, all the usual local news, community stories, music and breakfast banter from around Taranaki! 💙

  • September 2 · 1 hr 56 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast - Spring Blooms & Taranaki Brain Busters! 🧠🗻🌸

    🌸 Today on the show, Tyrese caught up with Paul Landers from the Hawera Horticultural Society to chat about the upcoming Spring Flower Show 🌺 happening this weekend! 🧠 We also introduced a brand-new segment where we put our Taranaki knowledge to the test with a Taranaki-themed pop quiz! how well do you really know our region? 🗻 📰 Plus, we had all the usual local news, community updates and plenty more from around Taranaki! 🎙️

  • September 1 · 1 hr 50 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast: Good Mornings & Great Yarns! 🌄

    🎙️Today on the show, we caught up with Tracey Blake, our Station Manager, as well as the hosts of Frankly Friday for this week’s Showmaker Spotlight! We had a yarn about the show, what goes on behind the scenes, and what listeners can expect from Frankly Friday. Plus, all the usual chat from around Taranaki - local news, what’s happening in the community, and plenty more! 🗞️🌿

  • August 31 · 1 hr 58 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast - Renting Rights & Rising Young Stars!!

    Today on The HeARTy Breakfast, Tyrese was joined by Jayden Lane from our sponsor, The Rent Shop Taranaki, to yarn about tenants’ rights and landlords’ responsibilities - including what happens when a tenant wants to paint a wall or make changes to their rental property. 🏠 Tyrese was also joined in the studio by Sahra Covello from the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce to chat about the Youth Enterprise Scheme (YES) and the upcoming YES Awards, celebrating young people making their mark in business a

  • August 30 · 1 hr 41 min

    The HeARTy Breakfast – Local News & Taranaki Chat ☀️

    Tyrese kicks off the morning with a look at what’s happening around Taranaki and beyond. We talked all things local🌿, caught up on what was making the news today, and had a good yarn about what’s happening in our community.📰 A relaxed start to the day & week with local stories, plenty of chat, and a few laughs along the way! ☕🎶

  • August 26 · 1 hr 58 min

    ❤️ Good Vibes, Good Kōrero & Family Roots!

    It was all about good vibes and great kōrero on today’s HeARTy Breakfast! 🎙️☀️ We talked about the little things that can bring some positivity into your day ✨😊 and how a good attitude can make all the difference. Tyrese also shared a more personal kōrero about his ancestors and whakapapa 🌿❤️, and his journey into creating his own family tree 🌳 uncovering more about where he comes from and the stories of those who came before him. Plus, plenty of good tunes 🎶, positive energy ✨ and your

  • August 24 · 1 hr 58 min

    A Little Bit of Fantasy on the HeARTy Breakfast!

    We were joined by Nicci Richards 🗣️ to chat about the upcoming Fantasy Fundraising Ball in Ōkato this October 🎭✨ including what’s planned for the big night and how you can get involved! 🎟️💃 Plus, we caught up on the latest local news from around Taranaki 🗞️🌄, shared some feel-good stories ❤️😊, and kept the good vibes rolling throughout your morning! 🎶☕️

  • August 23 · 50 min

    It Was a Big Kōrero Monday on The HeARTy Breakfast! ❤️🔥

    We had a great morning on the airwaves, getting into some of the news and what’s happening around our local community, along with plenty of good kōrero, laughs and a bit of classic morning banter. From local happenings to a few random yarns along the way, there was plenty to talk about! Add in some great music and good vibes, and it was another solid morning with the HeARTy Breakfast crew. 🎶☕😂 A big thanks to our HeARTy Breakfast sponsor The Rent Shop Taranaki for supporting local conversati

  • August 20 · 2 hr

    Ending the Week on a High with The HeARTy Breakfast! 🙌

    This morning on The HeARTy Breakfast, we were joined first by Will Johnston from the Taranaki Daily News for his weekly sports roundup 🏉🏏, plus a look at some of the stories making headlines across the region. 📰 Our second guest was Sarah Potroz, who popped in for a chat about Stratford Christmas 🎄🎅 and what’s happening in Stratford this festive season. And after a week with the HeARTy Breakfast crew, Jayden Lane from The Rent Shop Taranaki came in with some gifts for Bryan and Tyrese 🎁

  • August 19 · 2 hr

    Morning Banter & Good Tunes ☀️🎶

    Good tunes, good kōrero and plenty of morning banter! Tyrese, Bryan and Jayden from The Rent Shop brought the good vibes to The HeARTy Breakfast this morning! ❤️🔥 They got stuck into a bit of everything, from AI and Christmas to life, laughs and whatever else came up along the way. Add in some great music, plenty of banter and a whole lot of kōrero, and it made for a seriously fun morning on the airwaves. 🎶😂 Grab a cuppa and join the crew for a morning full of laughs, music and good vibes! ☕

  • August 18 · 1 hr 58 min

    🌼🎙️ Another great morning on The HeARTy Breakfast!

    This morning we were joined by Lisa from the Taranaki Cancer Society, who popped in to talk all things Daffodil Day 🌼 – the importance of this iconic fundraiser, how the money raised supports people affected by cancer, and how our Taranaki community can get behind it. Then we turned up the groove! 🎶 We were joined by longtime ART FM showmakers Cheryl and Vic from Cool African Groove. We chatted about the history of their show, how it all began, their love of African music and culture, and just

  • August 17 · 1 hr 59 min

    ❤️🎙️ The HeARTy Breakfast – keeping it local!

    This morning we welcomed the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce back into the studio for their fortnightly catch-up, keeping us in the loop with what’s happening across our region. From local business and upcoming events to opportunities, initiatives and everything happening in between, it’s always great to hear what’s keeping Taranaki moving, growing and connected. 🌱🙌 A big thanks to our HeARTy Breakfast sponsor The Rent Shop Taranaki for supporting local conversations and helping us put our commun

  • August 16 · 1 hr 51 min

    🐾🎙️ It was a Manic Monday on The HeARTy Breakfast!

    Tyrese and Bryan kicked off the week with plenty of laughs and great local kōrero, joined by Sandra Antrill from the Taranaki Pet Expo, which is heading our way very soon! 🐶🐱🐰 We’ve finally gone to the dogs... and the cats... and pretty much every other pet! 😂 Sandra gave us the lowdown on what to expect from the Expo and why animal lovers across Taranaki won’t want to miss it. A huge thanks to our wonderful HeARTy Breakfast sponsor The Rent Shop Taranaki for helping us bring you more local

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