Manawatu Conversations

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Local people giving recollections of the past, sometimes opinions of the future. Hear about the lives of people in your local community, where they are from and what they have experienced. Discover how the area has changed over the years.

  1. 7時間前

    Manawatu Conversations Episode 404 - John Dermer Part 2 of 2

    John Dermer describes his long involvement in farm forestry Farm forestry began in the 1950s and spread nationwide He planted mainly radiata pine on his farm Trees were used for timber, shelter, and land protection Creeks and rivers were fenced and planted early Pruning and thinning aimed to produce clear wood Floods in 2004 caused major damage despite planting Trees did not prevent severe erosion in extreme floods Government support helped with recovery and repairs Farming reforms in the 1980s were financially traumatic Forestry became part of farm diversification Dermer later served in national farm forestry leadership.

    29分

  2. 2月10日

    Manawatu Conversations Episode 403 - John Dermer Part 1 of 2

    John Dermer grew up on a farm and began farming work in 1963. He spent two years at Homewood Station in the Wairarapa. He later studied for a sheep farming diploma at Massey University. John valued formal agricultural education and lifelong learning. He used farm advisors throughout most of his farming career. Boarding at Whanganui Collegiate was a positive and formative experience. After Massey, he completed a period of compulsory army training. His father bought additional farms so both sons could farm. John worked steep hill country and undertook major land development. Community cooperation was strong in earlier farming districts. He eventually took over the Cheltenham family farm in 1974. He farmed there for 45 years and raised his family on the land.

    28分

  3. 2月3日

    Manawatu Conversations Episode 402 - Mike Lawrence on Tangiwai Disaster

    An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

    27分

  4. 1月27日

    Manawatu Conversations Episode 401 - Eric Bodell

    Radio was once the main source of entertainment in the family home Families gathered around the radio for music, requests, and shared routines Television later disrupted this shared listening culture and changed family life Palmerston North originally had only one commercial radio station, 2ZA Non-commercial national radio later filled a gap for listeners seeking alternatives Once all radio stations operated on the AM band, now most have switched to FM. Technical staff numbers were once large and essential to daily broadcasting The arrival of private and FM radio greatly increased competition and choice Modern networking has weakened the local presence of many radio stations Civil defence emergencies revealed serious flaws in centralised broadcasting systems Low-power community FM stations proved effective in local crises Volunteer-run stations like Radio Woodville show the enduring value of local radio Most radio stations are now streaming on the internet with potentially greater coverage than FM.

    29分

  5. 1月20日

    Manawatu Conversations Episode 400 - Glenn and Carol Cunningham

    Glenn and Carol moved from Lower Hutt to Ashhurst for a rural lifestyle. They bought two and a bit acres of bare paddock land around 2007. The move followed a chance overnight stay during a campervan trip. They sold their renovated Lower Hutt home and started from scratch. They lived in a garage for about a year while building and fencing. All services had to be planned, including power, water, and access. Carol commuted long distances while Glenn worked locally. Over time they planted extensively and learned by trial and error. The block now supports animals, gardens, and mature trees. Water and wastewater systems are fully self-contained and regulated. They learned practical skills and relied on helpful neighbours. The lifestyle has been hard work but deeply rewarding.

    28分

  6. 1月13日

    Manawatu Conversations Episode 399 - Stewart Picken pt 2 of 2

    An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

    29分

  7. 1月6日

    Manawatu Conversations Episode 398 - Stewart Picken pt 1 of 2

    An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

    29分

  8. 2025/12/30

    Manawatu Conversations Episode 397 - Christmas Memories

    An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

    29分
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番組について

Local people giving recollections of the past, sometimes opinions of the future. Hear about the lives of people in your local community, where they are from and what they have experienced. Discover how the area has changed over the years.

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  • チャンネル
    Manawatū People's Radio
  • クリエイター
    MPR - Manawatu People's Radio
  • 配信期間
    25年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    26
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    © (C)Manawatu Peoples Radio

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