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Manawatū People's Radio

These are podcasts of special one-off episodes and/or recordings of events MPR has assisted with.

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Waitangi Day 2026 with Peter Cleave ONZM

    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.

    55 min

  2. 4 FEB

    Waitangi Day 2025 discussion with Dr Peter Cleave

    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.

    55 min

  3. 03/12/2025

    Suzanne Lynch "Yesterday When I Was Young" launch

    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.

    38 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Pūrerehua: True Stories Told Live in Palmy (08/11/25)

    Pūrerehua is a stand up event where people tell true stories, honestly, from personal experience - about 8 minutes long. The motivation for the evening is to build community through storytelling, by connecting with and supporting real people with real stories. The purpose is to inspire, entrance, or entertain, celebrating the extraordinary in the ordinary lives of us all. This session of Pūrerehua was recorded live at the Palmerston North City Library on the 8th of November 2025. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.

    1h 3m
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