Local Heritage Month
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Produced By: MPR - Manawatū People's Radio
Local Heritage Month is a series of events spanning the month of March, often (but not always) hosted by the Palmerston North City Library. MPR supports and records a number of these talks and these are the podcast versions of those recordings.
All Episodes
Local Heritage Month Episode 07 - Jason McDowell - Hato Hone St John: 140 Years of Serving Communities Across New Zealand
Published: 31/3/2025 8:00 p.m.
The New Zealand St John Ambulance movement started in 1885, progressing from humble beginnings teaching First Aid, to the provision of a basic ambulance service, and to a cadet programme in the early 1900s. The organisation offers so much more to our communities across the country 140 years on. Join Jason McDowell, Member of the Order, and District Youth Manager, for a brief look into one of the world's oldest organisations and the journey to become one of New Zealand's most trusted brands. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Local Heritage Month Episode 06 - Heather Glasgow: Bright Sparks - Hobby Inventing in Manawatū
Published: 28/3/2025 8:00 p.m.
City Archivist Heather Glasgow explores the world of inventing in the Manawatū region from the 1890s-1930s using newspaper and patent records that showcase the ingenuity of local people as they raced to patent their creations to solve problems big and small. From an attempt at perpetual motion and early solar power to indestructible stockings and theatre hats, come along for not so serious look at some serious resourcefulness. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Local Heritage Month Episode 05 - Virginia Warbrick: 'Horses, Soldiers, Families, and Far-flung Places'
Published: 26/3/2025 8:00 p.m.
Odonym researcher Virginia Warbrick of THEN - Histories of Pāmutana has scoured the archives and crowdsourced local intel to reveal the meanings behind the street names of Awapuni and West End. Her illustrated talk is supported by River Stop Awapuni, A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Local Heritage Month Episode 04 - Paul Patel - From back then til now - Indian History in Manawatu
Published: 24/3/2025 8:00 p.m.
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Local Heritage Month Episode 03 - Josh Reid: 'Industrial Relations and Pacifism in the Manawatu Flax Trade'
Published: 19/3/2025 8:00 p.m.
PhD student Josh Reid examines the influence of Christian pacifism and the Māori peace movement on the flax industry’s trade union and its commitment to pacifist ideals. Topics explored include the union’s impact on the labour movement and the formation of the first Labour government in 1935; the influence of flax trade unionists on pacifist activities during WW2 and how the government reacted to this rebellion. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
