Episode Playlist
Lucy O'Hagan - "Everything But The Medicine"( 1:4:17)
Episode Information
Join Lucy O’Hagan to celebrate her memoir Everything But the Medicine, a candid insight into the life and work of a general practitioner. Lucy will talk, read from her book and create a conversation about the important things that are needed in a room with a doctor. Longlisted in the General Non-Fiction Award category of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air
Published: 18/03/2026 8:00:00 p.m.
Off The Page Episode 06 - International Poetry Day( 2:6:54)
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In this session to celebrate International Poetry Day, Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize winner Whiti Hereaka and acclaimed artist Peata Larkin discuss their book 'You Are Here' with Leonel Alvarado and there is an open mic to start the event.
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 28/08/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
Off The Page 2025 Episode 05 - Dr Monty Soutar( 0:53:45)
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Dr Monty Soutar, in conversation with Hone Morris, discusses his series "Kāwai".
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 1/08/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
Off The Page 2025 Episode 04 - Damien Wilkins( 0:51:35)
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2025 Ockham winner Damien Wilkins discusses his prizewinning novel "Delirious" with Thom Conroy at the Palmerston North Library. This was recorded live on the 27th of June 2025.
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 4/07/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
Off The Page 2025 Episode 03 - Marilyn Garson( 0:57:53)
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Marilyn Garson, in conversation with Dr Gigi Fenster, discusses her book "Still Lives - A Memoir of Gaza."
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 29/05/2025 2:49:36 p.m.
Off The Page 2025 Episode 02 - Ngaio Marsh Awards( 1:5:46)
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The top-selling Bookshop Detectives appear as part of a panel for the Ngaio Marsh Awards. A thrilling free event featuring five talented Kiwi storytellers.
Local Manawatū authors Riley Chance, a past Ngaios Best First Novel finalist, and G. B. Ralph, a Queer Indie Awards nominee, welcome past Ngaios Best Novel finalist Tina Shaw and police officers turned #1 New Zealand Fiction bestsellers ‘The Bookshop Detectives’ Gareth and Louise Ward for a criminally good conversation about the art of storytelling, crafting memorable characters, the impact of setting and real-life issues, and what drew each of them to mystery and thriller writing.
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 5/05/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
Off The Page 2025 Episode 01 - Professor Richard Shaw ('The Unsettled: Small Stories of Colonisation')( 1:1:6)
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Professor Richard Shaw, in conversation with Dr. Carolyn Morris, discusses his book "The Unsettled: Small Stories of Colonisation" which explores how some Pākehā are trying to come to grips with the acts of colonisation and confiscation that lie behind their families' pioneer stories.
NB: at one point in this presentation, a person's name is bleeped.
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 2/04/2025 8:00:00 p.m.