Episode Playlist
Pūrerehua: True Stories Told Live in Palmy - 21/03/26 "Heritage"( 1:29:5)
Episode Information
Local people with real stories bringing community together in Palmy. True stories told honestly from the heart.
This session was recorded at the Palmerston North City Library as part of the 2026 Heritage Festival with the theme of "Heritage". There were five presenters:
- Joanne Scheepers: "Femininity & Legacy"
- Angela Povey: "My mother survived tetanus"
- Robyn Parkinson: "Give me a Memory"
- Helen Nichols: "Gordon the Horse Whisperer"
- Hugh Dingwall: "Full Circle"
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 26/03/2026 8:00:00 p.m.
Waitangi Day 2026 with Peter Cleave ONZM( 0:54:50)
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Hugh reunites with MPR's patron, Peter Cleave ONZM, to discuss where we are as a nation with regard to the Treaty of Waitangi one year on from their initial conversation. To request a copy of Peter's book "Trick or Treaty" email puffmedia@yahoo.co.nz.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 6/02/2026 8:00:00 p.m.
Waitangi Day 2025 discussion with Dr Peter Cleave( 0:54:52)
Episode Information
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.
Published: 5/02/2026 10:00:00 a.m.
Suzanne Lynch "Yesterday When I Was Young" launch( 0:37:32)
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Suzanne Lynch presents a book launch for her memoir "Yesterday When I Was Young" as well as a number of musical performances. Recorded live at the Palmerston North Library on 1/12/25.
A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 3/12/2025 8:00:00 p.m.