Manawatu People's Radio

24/07/2025

This week on the Featured Tracks podcast, Hugh plays new Kiwi music from NO CIGAR , and Sylvee , more zydeco tribute from Shannon McNally Music , Molly Tuttle and Keith Frank, new local music from Polaroids of Polarbears , and a tune from Black Sabbath in memory of Ozzy Osbourne .

Listen here, bit.ly/featured_tracks-25-07-25 and find older episodes at mpr.nz/show/featuredtracks!

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: No Cigar - Clean, Sylvee - Ice Grit, Shannon McNally, Molly Tuttle and Keith Frank - Tout Les Temps En Temps, Polaroids of Polarbears - They Must Be Bored, Black Sabbath (RIP Ozzy Osbourne) - Planet Caravan

24/07/2025

How many author's talks start like this?

24/07/2025

Tonight on the Showcase at 8pm we revisit the very first episode of the Skeleton Crew Performing Arts show Skelton Crew: "Can I tell a story by punching it?"

The show's four episodes deep now, and you can find it at mpr.nz/show/skeletoncrew!

A conversation about art and creativity with Justin Ngai, Cameron Dickons, Sam Wyss, and Zak Rodgers of Skeleton Crew Performing Arts

23/07/2025

Tonight at 10pm Maree Gibson will broadcast her 200th episode of The Joy Jam! She's been spreading the good word about joy, resilience, and overcoming adversity since 2021.

Catch up with the show at www.mpr.nz/show/joyjam!

21/07/2025

Starting tonight in The Showcase at 8pm: "WTH Are Māori Wards?"
What are Māori wards? Why are they important? And why are they facing a referendum in Aotearoa in 2025? In this bold and timely 10-part podcast, former New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd and journalist Taryn Utiger explore the meaning, mana and myths of Māori wards — from the history of Māori political representation to the modern-day battle for equity in local government. Through expert interviews, whānau voices, real talk, and moments of raw honesty, this podcast shines a light on a part of our democracy that too few understand, and too many fear. Whether you're on the fence or fired up, WTH Are Māori Wards? is here to help you listen deeper, think bigger, and vote informed.

Broadcast with thanks to our sister station: Access Radio Taranaki 104.4 FM
Find the show OnDemand here: https://bit.ly/amediaWTH

17/07/2025

This week in Featured Tracks, Hugh plays another tune from the Clifton Chenier tribute album (this time it's The Rolling Stones with Steve Riley), as well as new Kiwi music from You, Me, Everybody , Aisha and Bebe, and Mokomokai , and a shiny new Manawatune (and sign of things to come!) from lil girls pointing and laughing (courtesy of the Polaroids of Polarbears bandcamp).

Listen here: bit.ly/featured_tracks-18-07-25 and get more at mpr.nz/show/featuredtracks!

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Rolling Stones feat. Steve Riley - Zydeco Sont Pas Salés, You Me Everybody - Heart of Stone, Aisha and Bebe - Blank Space, Mokomokai - The One, lil girls pointing and laughing - palm gazing

17/07/2025

ICYMI: You can hear our chat with Cam Crawford from Rolling Stones Tribute 'Wild Horses' ahead of their performance at The Globe Theatre This Friday Night (July 18th)!

Check it out OnDemand here:
https://bit.ly/WildHorses-18-7-2025

17/07/2025

Tonight at 9pm, the very first episode of Xan's World - a new independent show by Xan (one of our regular Manawatu Metal hosts!)

Xan describes the show as: "...not just a program — it’s a transmission. A sonic altar, broadcasting from the wild heart of a mobile temple somewhere between the dream realms of Aotearoa and the shadowlands of rock’n’roll history...
..each episode is a journey through sacred sound and beautiful rebellion. Expect goth elegance, heavy devotionals, synth-laced angelic whispers, obscure underground gems, and spiritual reflections woven into the mix."

With a pitch like that, how can you resist?

Listen here: bit.ly/xans_world-ep_01 for episode 1, and stay up to date with new episodes at mpr.nz/show/xansworld!

A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

17/07/2025

We're excited to be supporting this one and adding it to our collection of Off The Page recordings at www.mpr.nz/show/offthepage

Join us for an entertaining evening with Dr Monty Soutar in conversation with Hone Morris.Monty Soutar has been a teacher, a soldier, a historian, and he has worked for government, museums and iwi runanga. He has a research background that spans almost forty years, in which time he has had access to...

17/07/2025

We're excited to announce Vatu Dei as our Pasifika Artist in Residence for 2025! 🎉

Vatu Dei, meaning ‘Steadfast Rock’, is a collective of Fijian artists who share powerful stories through meke, a traditional form of Fijian song and dance.

Over the next few months, they’ll be working on their debut album and preparing for a live concert during Fijian Language Week this October. 🎶

We can't wait to see (and hear!) what they create. Congratulations, Vatu Dei! ❤️

👉 Read more about them here: www.pncc.govt.nz/News-Events/News/Fijian-collective-Vatu-Dei-announced-as-2025-Creative-New-Zealand-Pasifika-Artist-in-Residence-for-Palmerston-North

Massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for funding this initiative and partnering with us to bring it to life!