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Episode 129

An hour of music and chat in Hindi with Shilpy and Tushar, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

08-05-2026

This episode wraps up a chaotic meeting (delays, tough track conditions, teams pulling out and returning) before looking ahead and around the grounds. Troy and Chris pay tribute to superstock legend Murray “Bomber” Hobbs, reflect on the new Maraetai track and its pace, and chat with Sam Hughes (Awapuni Speedway president) about their double-header—car numbers, championships on the line, gate prices, camping, and a Saturday-night fireworks show. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Episode 282

Aaron and Brian round up the latest Manawatū rugby and hockey results and weekend draws, plus Central Football results across grades, opening-round Manawatū netball grading games, and a quick scan of the NRL results and upcoming fixtures—packed in between local music tracks. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Featured Interview: Darren Watson ("This Here Guitar" at the Globe 15-05-26)

Hugh chats to Darren Watson about his upcoming show at the Globe as part of the "This Here Guitar" tour with Matt Hay. https://globetheatre.co.nz/event/?production=DW26 A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air Listen On Demand

08-05-2026 - Startime, Vardis, We Will Ride Fast, Hina, The Veils

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Startime - Stop The War, Vardis - The World's Insane, We Will Ride Fast - Unfurl Your Weeds, Hina - Coucou, The Veils - Lungs Listen On Demand

Episode 110 - Traditional Italian Folk Music

Franco explores the rich regional world of traditional Italian folk music—from lively dances like the Tarantella and Piedmont’s La Monferrina, to Sicilian pride, northern favourites like Angelina Bellangielina, Roman tradition with Barcarolo Romano, Venetian charm in Marietta va in gondola, and a moving Sardinian hymn Ave, Mama e Deo performed by Maria Carta. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Episode 688 - Tunes from before 1930

On this week’s Musical Confection, Ray Woodley presents a special set of tunes published on or before 1930, featuring early classics like “Sidewalks of New York” (1927), “Japanese Sandman” (1921), “She’s Such a Comfort to Me” (1923), “The Charleston” (1925), “Dardanella” (1926) and “Manhattan Serenade” (1928)—a nostalgic journey through the sounds of the 1920s and beyond. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Episode 44 Chapter 20 ends Description of Autumn Page 166-Page 172

This short talk concludes Chapter 20, “Description of Autumn,” drawing spiritual lessons from the season’s clarity and renewal—self-realisation, sense control, and the steady growth of devotion. The reading then begins Chapter 21, “Gopis Attracted by the Flute,” as Krishna enters Vrindavan, plays His flute, and the gopis reflect on His beauty, presence, and the power of transcendental sound. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Episode 235 - THE JOY THAT COMES WITH A RESET

Maree shares her memories of holidaying in Rarotonga and the learnings she encountered while there. The joy of resetting our perspective and creating golden egg memories. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. Listen On Demand

Episode 18 - iLead, Bethany Elder

Special Interest Interview: This week, we chat with iLead Manawatu members Lael, Lou and Jasmine. They explain how iLead supports young disabled people. www.ilead.org.nz Lived Experience Interview: We also meet Bethany Elder, who developed ME/CFS at 15. She talks about her experiences growing up with chronic illness Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air. Listen On Demand
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