Manawatu People's Radio

05/12/2025

A wee bit of chaos led to a late release of today's Featured Tracks but we're here! This week Hugh plays Manawatūnes from Polaroids of Polarbears , Pining Radiata, and Tim Tams, as well as a new tune from Florence + The Machine and new kiwi music from Mim Jensen .

Listen here: https://bit.ly/featured_tracks-05-12-25

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Polaroids of Polarbears - The Hing, The Hustler, and the Hyena, Florence and the Machine - Witch Dance, Pining Radiata - So Confused, Tim Tams - Black Can, Mim Jensen - Big Feelings

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

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☢️☢️☢️Tonight's sick show - "D.S.S.L." - covers my adventures over the last fortnight! This includes the SICK show @ The Cabana in Napier with the sexy DJ Virago, body boarding in Hawkes Bay, and stuff involving D.S.S.L.*

🖤Two selections on this show come courtesy of the beautiful DJ Virago!!! 🖤 🖤

03/12/2025

Tonight on the Showcase, catch our recording of Suzanne Lynch 's book launch event for her memoir "Yesterday When I Was Young" complete with a couple of songs from Suzanne, recorded live at the Palmerston North City Library

Listen here: https://bit.ly/suzanne_lynch_memoir_launch-01-12-25

02/12/2025

New episode tonight at 8pm (NZDT) on Manawatu People's Radio. This week: Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, George Michael, Hall & Oates, and more! Listen live at www.mpr.nz, or as a podcast at mpr.nz/show/The80sat8

02/12/2025

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – THE KARS' NEW CHRISTMAS ALBUM The KaRs are back with their latest festive album, Home for the Holidays, filled with a beautiful blend of new waiata and reimagined Christmas classics. This album promotes the spirit of kotahitanga (unity and togetherness), bringing families a...

01/12/2025

Catch this show on air at 4pm today, or get the podcast at www.mpr.nz/show/callingallworkers (or wherever fine pods are cast!)

Cheers to CAMA - Community Access Media Alliance and NZ On Air for their support.

Palmy showed the rest of the country how a well-organised, tightly run campaign for Māori Wards looks and today at 4pm, Keep Māori Wards campaign lead Ben (TEU) sits down with campaign treasurer Jon (E tū) and John (RUM) to debrief that campaign.
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Ben led this passionate team of scallywags to a decisive victory at the polls, resulting in Palmerston North City Council retaining its widely valued Te Pūao Māori Ward, much to the chagrin of right-wing nutbags.
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Listen out for Part 2 next Tuesday!
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Listen at 4pm on mpr.nz or on your streaming platform of choice from tonight.
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01/12/2025

We’re here recording the wonderful Suzanne Lynch!

C'mon! Don't miss this opportunity to hear Suzanne talk about her memoir Yesterday When I Was Young.RSVP: [email protected] or 027 292 9965Doors open at 5:45pm.“Suzanne was only 14 years old when she and her sister Judy Donaldson were discovered in 1965, and so began one of New Zealand’s ...

27/11/2025

10pm tonight!

27/11/2025

This week, Hugh plays a new local track from Lucia Ashcroft, Kiwi music from Proteins of Magic and Daily Keno , and marks the passing of Wairarapa musician Colette Rivers , and Jimmy Cliff .

Listen here: https://bit.ly/featured_tracks-28-11-25

Thanks to CAMA - Community Access Media Alliance and NZ On Air for their support.

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Proteins of Magic - The Future, Lucia Ashcroft - To The Moon, Colette Rivers (RIP) - What Time Is The End of the World, Jimmy Cliff (RIP) - You Can Get It If You Really Want, Daily Keno - Sunshine. Sugar

26/11/2025

In case you missed it, Hugh caught up with Andre Manella from Sonic Delusion for the Morning Show, chatting about his new single "Smoooth" and his upcoming show at the Globe Theatre on the 4th of December!

Listen here: https://bit.ly/morning_show-smoooth_gig_at_globe-04-12-25 and find the new single on Bandcamp here: https://sonicdelusion.bandcamp.com/track/smoooth

26/11/2025

Celebrating Nicole Rex Taofinu’u 🌺

This week we farewell someone who has played a significant role in uplifting community voices across Aotearoa.

After nearly a decade at NZ On Air – Irirangi Te Motu, Nicole Rex Taofinu’u is moving into a new role as General Manager, Pasifika On Air at Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited.

NZOA proudly fund our 12 CAMA stations and Nicole has been a true champion for Community Access Media. Her advocacy, guidance, and belief in our kaupapa have helped ensure local stories, diverse languages, and community voices continue to be heard across the motu.

We are grateful for her dedication to strengthening public media, her commitment to inclusive storytelling, and her genuine support of the sector and our 12 Access stations.

Ngā mihi nui, Nicole - and congratulations on your next chapter. Your passion for Pacific storytelling will continue to enrich communities here and across the region. 🌺✨

Read more about Nicole’s new role:
🔗 https://pasifikatv.co.nz/media-champion-nicole-rex-taofinuu-joins-pcbl-family/

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