Episode Playlist
May Day 2023 part 2( 1:16:16)
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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.
Published: 28/05/2023 5:00:00 p.m.
May Day 2023 part 1( 1:37:11)
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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.
Published: 21/05/2023 5:00:00 p.m.
29-04-2023 - Rat King Landlord book launch( 1:3:10)
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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".
Published: 7/05/2023 5:00:00 p.m.
Special Features 28-03-2023 - "A Respectable Veneer" book launch( 0:31:3)
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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.
Published: 28/03/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Special Features 09-03-2023 - Local History 3 - The Chief Post Office and its exciting future( 0:48:28)
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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.
Published: 9/03/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Special Features 06-03-2023 - Local History 1 - Built Environment( 1:22:40)
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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.
Published: 6/03/2023 8:00:00 p.m.
Special Features: ENM Environmental Grants Celebration( 0:53:26)
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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.
Published: 5/02/2023 5:00:00 p.m.