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These are podcasts of special one-off episodes and/or recordings of events MPR has assisted with.
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Anniversary re-upload: John Thornley's Palmy Vinyl Club presentation on Spirituals
Published: 18/3/2025 8:00 p.m.
A session from the Palmerston North Library's Palmy Vinyl Club series from July 2019. John Thornley presented a series called "African American Music from Spirituals to Hip-Hop", and this is part 1 on Spirituals. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
NZIIA talk - 'Unlocking Doors for a Global Experience' at IPU
Published: 09/3/2025 5:00 p.m.
A recording of the presentation "Unlocking Doors for a Global Experience" hosted by IPU under the auspices of the Palmerston North branch of the New Zealand Institute for International Affairs. The main presenter was Libby Giles, and the panel were Mayor Grant Smith, Kate Harridge, and Chris Gallavin. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Waitangi Day discussion with Dr Peter Cleave
Published: 06/2/2025 8:00 p.m.
Waitangi Day and the Treaty of Waitangi occupy a complicated place in New Zealand's public consciousness, especially in light of the current debate around David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. In this special longform interview for Waitangi Day 2025, Hugh talks to Dr Peter Cleave about this complex and difficult history. Dr Peter Cleave has been involved with retention and development of Te Reo Māori since the 1970s, holding numerous teaching roles at all levels. He has been both an academic and a broadcaster in Te Reo Māori, and was named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2025 for services to Māori language education. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
'As It Turns Out, No One's Got Their Shit Together' book launch 22-01-2025
Published: 24/1/2025 8:00 p.m.
A recording of the launch event for Ian 'Harv' Harvey's book "As It Turns Out, No One's Got Their Shit Together: Learnings from the Collective Intelligence Journey", held at the Manawatū Community Hub Library in Feilding on the 22nd of February 2025. For more on Collective Intelligence go to https://www.collectiveintelligence.co.nz A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
