Episode Playlist
Tony Sealy and 'Wattie' Watson (NZPFU)( 0:31:30)
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This week we sat down with Tony Sealy and "Wattie" Watson of the NZPFU to discuss the local issues facing our Fire Service amdist the ongoing strike action of dedicated NZPFU members against the inaction and dangerous policies of FENZ.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 1/09/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Organiser Origins - Maarten Bazuin (Taxpro)( 0:28:2)
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This week, Jon (PSA) interviews Maarten Bazuin (Taxpro) as part of our ongoing Organiser Origins series. Maarten discusses his origins in the movement and some thoughts about where we can focus in future.
Podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 18/08/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
"From Protest to Power" pt 2 of 2( 0:32:26)
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Jon (PSA) and Andy (PPTA) continue their discussion stemming from the Resurgent Union Movement presentation by Public Interest NZ.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 28/07/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
"From Protest to Power" pt 1 of 2( 0:32:39)
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Jon (E tū) and Andy (PPTA) discuss some thoughts about the recent Fabian Society talk, "From Protest to Power: a resurgent union movement" which several Unions Manawatū members attended in Pōneke on June 24th. They discuss why the term ‘revolutionary’ may not be useful, whether unions should be loud and proud, and Andy gets into some historical context around the situation we find ourselves in. This is Part One of their discussion and Part Two will air next Tuesday.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 7/07/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Calling All Workers - Budget 2026( 0:30:56)
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Ben (TEU), Georgia (TEU), Josh Jr (a member of 3 unions!), and Jon (E tū) have an initial look over the horrible 2026 Budget recently released.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 2/06/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Workers Memorial Day and May Day Recaps, and Health & Safety( 0:30:20)
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Today, Jon (E tū), Andy (PPTA), and Josh Jr, joined later in the episode by Ben (TEU), debrief and discuss Worker’s Memorial Day (April 28th) and May Day (May 1st) events as well as touching upon Health & Safety at work.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 5/05/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Workers Memorial Day( 0:28:2)
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This episode sees John Shennan of R.U.M and Andy Rothville from PPTA discussing the upcoming Workers' Memorial Day and the changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act currently being proposed by the Minister for Workplace Relations Brooke Van Velden. Workers' Memorial Day will be coming up on 28 April and this annual commemoration serves as a timely reminder of why unions have fought so hard to build and improve health and safety legislation and systems in Aotearoa."
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 21/04/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Calling All Workers - Organiser Origins - Georgia Davey Part 2( 0:26:51)
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CAW is back in effect! Today’s episode is Part Two of Georgia Davey’s Organiser Origins interview looking at her political origins and entry to the union movement. Georgia is an organiser with the Tertiary Education Union | Te Hautū Kahurangi (TEU). We also play ‘Cry Evil’ by Iluka to end out the episode. Feminist rage!
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 31/03/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Organiser Origins - Georgia Davey Part 1( 0:29:57)
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CAW is back in effect! Today’s episode is Part One of Georgia Davey’s Organiser Origins interview looking at her political origins and entry to the union movement. Georgia is an organiser with the Tertiary Education Union | Te Hautū Kahurangi (TEU) and we’re so excited to have her with us in Unions Manawatū.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 24/03/2026 4:00:00 p.m.