Here you'll find one-off special episodes as broadcast on MPR!
Part two of our recording of Songs & Praises, a celebration of multicultural song, dance, and faith organised by Manawatū Multicultural Council. The event was recorded live at the PNBHS Speirs Centre auditorium on the 21st of September 2024. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Part one of our recording of Songs & Praises, a celebration of multicultural song, dance, and faith organised by Manawatū Multicultural Council. The event was recorded live at the PNBHS Speirs Centre auditorium on the 21st of September 2024. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A recording of the launch for "Power To Win" - a book about the history of the Living Wage by Lyndy McIntyre. The launch was held at the Palmerston North City Library on the 31st of August 2024, and featured speeches from union, faith, and community speakers as well as performances from the Brazen Hussies. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Catherine Robertson in conversation with Hannah August recorded live at the Palmerston North Library as part of their Off The Page series of writers' talks, presented in collaboration with Massey University. Find out more about Catherine Robertson at www.catherinejrobertson.com. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Saige England, author of "The Seasonwife" in conversation with Thom Conroy. This was recorded live at the Palmerston North City Library as part of the Off The Page series in collaboration with Massey University. Content note: Saige's reading from her novel contains strong language, be mindful of your listening environment. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Our recording of the Hip-hop showcase recorded live on Broadway Ave in Palmerston North on the 23rd of May. The showcase was hosted by PalmyBID and Music Planet as part of their NZ Music Month programme for May 2024, and featured Payyup, a number of youth performers, and Johnny Marshall.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Palmy Vinyl Club is a semi-regular event at Palmerston North Library where a local vinyl fan of note plays some records and talk a bit about the music. This session by DJ Antsman is called "7 Deadly 45s" and was presented as part of the Library's NZ Music Month programme for 2024. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Part 2 of The Passengers' live concert in the Square recorded on the 2nd of May 2024 as part of the programme of NZ Music Month events organised in collaboration with PalmyBID.
Part 1 of The Passengers' live concert in the Square recorded on the 2nd of May 2024 as part of the programme of NZ Music Month events organised in collaboration with PalmyBID.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
MPR's recording of the launch event for Zak Rodgers' book "The Cure For Gravity" which was held at Palmerston North City Library on the 13th of March 2024. The book is a collection of speculative fiction and poems, and the event was comprised of an open mic for poetry and short prose, and an interview between Zak and Justin Ngai, who also MCed. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A recording of the Local History talk on the history of the Awapuni Hospital given by Dr. Fred Hirst on the 13th of March 2024 at Boho Cafe.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
The second half of the May Day Concert hosted at the Globe Theatre by the Manawatū May Day Coalition, featuring performances by Peter Hicks and Annie Parsell, and speeches from Terisa Ngobi and Teanau Tuiono, as well as the presentation of the May Day Cup by Tangi Utikere.
The first half of the May Day Concert hosted at the Globe Theatre by the Manawatū May Day Coalition, featuring performances by the Brazen Hussies, John Maynard, Michelle Robinson Dance Academy, Danceworks, and the Step Out Dance Academy and speeches from Dion Martin, Ben Peterson, Tangi Utikere, Jan Logie, Kyan Htoo, and Autumn Newsome.
A recording of the launch of Rat King Landlord at the Palmerston North City Library, featuring an interview between Geordie Rogers of Renters Unite! and the author Murdoch Stephens, as well as a series of poetry readings from the collection "More Than A Roof".
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A recording of the launch event for Rachel Dore's novel "A Respectable Veneer" held at the Palmerston North City Library on 22/03/23. The novel is set in Palmerston North during the 1950s, and the launch event featured speeches from Rachel Dore and others, and a dramatic reading from the novel. This podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Presented by: Dennis Emery | Hone Morris | Oriana Paewai Ina ora te wai ka ora te whenua me te tangata – If and when the water is healthy, the land and the people will also be healthy. A thought provoking discussion about looking after the river and how the wellbeing of the water, and the wellbeing of the land, lies in our hands.
Presented by Grant Smith, Mayor of Palmerston North Palmerston North's Chief Post Office, opened in 1906 by Sir Joseph Ward, Prime Minster and Postmaster General, was one of the nations grandest. Mayor Smith feels a connection to the building where he opened his first bank account and where his future wife Michelle, worked in the Telephone Services department. Listen to highlights of the past glory of this city landmark and its future as a central city hotel.
Written by Margaret Tate, Historian | Presented by Lesley Courtney, Archivist The Shannon Objectors' Camps were an important part of the WWII system of detention for conscientious objectors. Situated in the Horowhenua, on former flax milling sites, they held over one third of all detainees during the war. Their story is a little known part of New Zealand's history.
Panelists: Warren Warbrick, Rangitāne ki Manawatū | Cindy Lilburn, Historic Places Manawatū-Horowhenua | Mike Roche, Professor Emeritus, Massey University Chair: Geoff Watson, Associate Professor School of Humanities, Massey University The built environment encompasses the physical human-made spaces around us. Enjoy a conversation between a panel of experts as they discuss the places in which we live, love and work.
A recording of Environment Network Manawatū's celebration of their Environmental Initiatives Fund, which was held at Te Manawa on 30/01/23. The presenters are James Rea (Kairanga School) Beth Lew (Growing Gardens and Communities) Yoko Wakiya (Upcycling Club 1) Joanne Baird (Supergrans Manawatū) and Dr. Karen Seccombe (Square Edge Community Arts). A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Part 1 of our recording of the R&B Jam Session hosted by Castle 789 on the 9th of December.
Part 2 of our recording of the R&B Jam Session hosted by Castle 789 on the 9th of December.
A recording of the presentation and speeches from the River Stop Stories event at Boho Cafe in Awapuni on the 11th of November 2022.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A special short story, written and narrated by Simon Taylor, host of Stories by Simon. This podcast was produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A special short story, written and narrated by Simon Taylor, host of Stories by Simon. This podcast was produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
NZMM 2021 - The Secret Gay History of NZ Music live at Venue 409
Stories By Simon - Xmas Special - The Flat
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A recording of the River Stop Stories local history project celebration (and Boho Cafe's birthday!) made live at the event on the third of November 2021.