Versions

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"Versions" is an annual collection of work by Palmerston North writers, published by the Palmerston North City Library. Each year's edition is themed around the starting prompt which all of the writers respond to. In 2025, MPR assisted the library to create an audiobook of that year's edition - "Versions Tuaono" - which was built around the theme of Kāinga/Home. Using MPR's equipment, most of this year's contributors had their work recorded, often choosing to narrate it themselves. The audiobook will be available on Libby in 2026, and MPR has compiled the recordings into half hour radio/podcast episodes.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Versions Episode 05

    A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono". This week: "Redesigned" by Shane Gibbons (narrated by Craig Johnston) and "The Hymn of Hanuman" by Lal Medawattegedara. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

    28 min

  2. JAN 14

    Versions Episode 04

    A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono". This week: "The Crescent Maid" by Calie Coppinger, "Poems" by Grace Khoe, "The Wolf and the Bunny" by Jesse Tocker (narrated by Tegan Tocker), and "To Home" by J. Xerfan Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

    28 min

  3. JAN 7

    Versions Episode 03

    A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono". This week: "Black Out" by Alex Johnston (narrated by Cameron Dickons), "Home" by Ann Atkinson, "Four Walls" by Moana Lambert, "Grace" by Pamela Dais, and "Kua Mate Te Marama" by Corey Taylor. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

    28 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    Versions Episode 02

    A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono". This week: "@42" by Anna Sophia, "To The Manager" by Cameron Schaw, "Pink Stationery" by Alisa Chapple, "The Wait" by Celine Caroline Mata, and "Outside" by Ally Marshall. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

    27 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    Versions Episode 01

    A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono". This week: "The Scapegoat" by Belinda Diepenheim, "Small Town/Vibes" by Sam Wyss, "Craving That Homely Feeling" by Julia Pratt, and "Dog Biscuit" by Micaela Hallam. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

    27 min
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About

"Versions" is an annual collection of work by Palmerston North writers, published by the Palmerston North City Library. Each year's edition is themed around the starting prompt which all of the writers respond to. In 2025, MPR assisted the library to create an audiobook of that year's edition - "Versions Tuaono" - which was built around the theme of Kāinga/Home. Using MPR's equipment, most of this year's contributors had their work recorded, often choosing to narrate it themselves. The audiobook will be available on Libby in 2026, and MPR has compiled the recordings into half hour radio/podcast episodes.

Information

  • Creator
    MPR - Manawatu People's Radio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Manawatu Peoples Radio