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Local Heritage Month

Episode Playlist
Local Heritage Month Episode 02 - Dr Ralph Body: 'The Undersigned Women - Exploring Local Suffragist Stories'( 0:44:44)       
Episode Information
More than 500 Palmerston North women signed the Suffrage petition, submitted to Parliament in 1893. Learn about some of the local signatories at this talk by Dr Ralph Body, Heritage Assistant – Archives. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Published: 14/03/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
Local Heritage Month Episode 01 - Dr Lydia Furse: Herstory of Womens Rugby( 0:41:36)       
Episode Information
Many may have overlooked the significance of the Manawatū region in the broader development of women’s rugby in New Zealand, and indeed internationally. Dr Lydia Furse traces a number of local links to the herstory of national women’s rugby, outlining reactions to games in the 1920s before considering the interprovincial game in 1980, and finally celebrating some local sports stars who have made a huge impact on the world stage as part of the Black Ferns. This talk was recorded at Palmerston North Central Library on 08/03/25. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 12/03/2025 8:00:00 p.m.