Manawatu Peoples Radio

Palmerston North

Manawatu People's Radio exists to provide opportunities, facilities, support and training, to individuals and organisations in our community, to create content that reflects their views and values. You can get involved today! Simply email, or call (06) 357 9340.

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Latest Manawatu Peoples Radio Podcast Episodes

The Joy Jam Episode 183 - THE JOY OF RECOVERY w/ Gina

The Joy Jam Episode 183 - THE JOY OF RECOVERY w/ Gina
A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This Week: Maree interviews Gina who has a courageous journey with an addiction to Methamphetamine. This is her story and joy to recovery.

Kia Ora Italia Episode 51

Kia Ora Italia Episode 51
A programme of Italian music and culture produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

Hugh's Featured Tracks 21-03-2025

Hugh's Featured Tracks 21-03-2025
A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Rei and Coupe feat. Cee Blue - Poi Swing, Lucy Dacus - Talk, Tipene feat. Rawiri Waititi - Māori, Club Ruby - Heartbreak Overtime, Body of Work - Secondhand Blues

Audio Archive - Sardonica No1

Audio Archive - Sardonica No1
An eclectic music (and sometimes comedy) show from Eddie, Matt, and Glen and their extensive vinyl collections, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

Metalheads 21-03-2025 - Xan's Show (Alpravena's List)

Metalheads 21-03-2025 - Xan's Show (Alpravena's List)
Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Parichay Episode 31 - Suron Ka Safar

Parichay Episode 31 - Suron Ka Safar
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

Manawatu Peoples Radio Featured Programmes

Hugh's Featured Tracks

Hugh's Featured Tracks
A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week.

The 80s at 8

The 80s at 8
Adam Claydon presents a weekly look at 80's music and pop culture.

PB and H Show

PB and H Show
Pipebombs and Headlocks, a show for all things wrasslin'!

All Manawatu Peoples Radio Programmes

A Respectable Veneer
A Respectable Veneer Arts English A serialised novel by Rachel Dore (Words From the Bubble) narrated by Romy Hooper.
Above The Line
Above The Line Arts English Real chats with Scott and Charles about living Above The Line.
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace Religion and Spirituality EnglishA look at the word of God from an Adventist perspective, with Bible readings, prayer and free giveaways.
Audio Archive
Audio Archive Music EnglishMatt, Glen and Eddie bring you a mix of everything from their extensive vinyl vaults.
Calling All Workers
Calling All Workers News, Issues and Current Affairs EnglishA programme from the combined trade unions of Manawatu, looking at current issues affecting local workers.
Catholic Radio
Catholic Radio Religion and Spirituality EnglishA programme from the Palmerston North Catholic Diocese.
Country Connoisseur
Country Connoisseur Music English Join Mark Wasley for the latest and hottest country music tracks in Aotearoa and from around the world.
Doing it in the Dirt
Doing it in the Dirt Sports and Recreation EnglishAn award-winning programme looking at all things Speedway!
Elections
Elections News, Issues and Current Affairs EnglishAll our coverage of local and central government elections.
Financial Wellbeing
Financial Wellbeing Business Chinese, English Financial information in Chinese
Flatting Today
Flatting Today Community EnglishA look at renting and rental housing from the Manawatu Tenants' Union
Generation Fusion
Generation Fusion Interests and Hobbies EnglishAmanda Zambazos and Andrew Zambazos talk about things from the perspective of two different generations
Gift Of Life 4 U
Gift Of Life 4 U Religion and Spirituality EnglishAn hour of easy listening gospel music and bible teaching presented by the Crossroads Church in Palmerston North.
Hugh's Featured Tracks
Hugh's Featured Tracks Music EnglishA quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week.
Imagine - There Is Hope
Imagine - There Is Hope Religion and Spirituality EnglishJohn Pepperell shares a message of hope, peace, and God's unconditional love for all of humanity.
Irish Time
Irish Time Ethnic Voices EnglishNews, views, and music with an Irish perspective.
Kia Ora Italia
Kia Ora Italia Ethnic Voices Italian, English Half an hour of Italian music and culture with Franco
Konnichiwa Manawatū
Konnichiwa Manawatū Society and CultureA show in Japanese about life in Manawatū, hosted by Jimmy Guan
Leo Ole Manawatu
Leo Ole Manawatu Community Samoan Health and other important information for Pasifika communities, in their own languages.
Let's Talk Money
Let's Talk Money Business English Niki from Babylon Wealth and Regan from MoneyTree talk money with expert guests and ordinary Kiwis.
Let's Try Cantonese
Let's Try Cantonese Arts Chinese, English Celebrate Cantonese language and culture with us! This year, we’re excited to have Angel and Hannah back again from the Chinese Association, who will share their knowledge and passion for Cantonese. Join us for five enlightening episodes that explore the heart of Cantonese. Don’t miss this chance to engage and learn! September 23-27 Time 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Life, Love, and Lenses
Life, Love, and Lenses Arts English Two Palmy filmmakers, Arka and Caleb, get candid about life, films, and everything they love.
Local Heritage Month
Local Heritage Month Community English Podcasts versions of talks around Palmerston North for Local Heritage Month.
Manawatu Conversations
Manawatu Conversations Community EnglishLocal people giving recollections of the past, sometimes opinions on the future.
Manawatū Spotlight
Manawatū Spotlight Community EnglishAnn Atkinson hosts this look at Manawatū community groups and services!
Metalheads
Metalheads Music EnglishA heavy metal music programme, featuring news, upcoming albums and a local metal gig guide.
Musical Confection
Musical Confection Music EnglishMusic programme based around a different theme each week.
Not A Show
Not A Show Ethnic Voices Hindi (India) Shilpy and Tushar present an hour of chat and music in Hindi
NZ Music Month
NZ Music Month MusicOne-off shows and segments produced for New Zealand Music Month
NZLankaNewsTalks
NZLankaNewsTalks Ethnic Voices Sinhala (Sri Lanka) Your friendly source for the latest buzz from New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
Palmy Pride
Palmy Pride News, Issues and Current Affairs EnglishA regular hour aimed at the Palmerston North GLITFAB community, focusing on LGBT issues and events both locally and internationally.
Parichay
Parichay Ethnic Voices Hindi Parichay - introducing Indians and Fijian Indians to their community, and uplifting their language.
PB and H Show
PB and H Show Sports and Recreation EnglishPipebombs and Headlocks, a show for all things wrasslin'!
Property Matters
Property Matters News, Issues and Current Affairs EnglishGreg Watson presents the very latest in the Manawatu Housing Market, including news and analysis, as well as tips and advice.
Radio Viti Manawatu
Radio Viti Manawatu Ethnic Voices Fiji A show for the Fijian community.
Reserved Recommendations
Reserved Recommendations Society and Culture EnglishA show about problematic faves, great trash, and our complicated relationships with art and culture.
School Soundz
School Soundz Kids and Family EnglishPodcasts from schools in the Manawatū
SLANZA Sessions
SLANZA Sessions Govt and Organisations English A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries, and all of the people who inhabit them.
Special Features
Special Features Community VariousOne-off special episodes as broadcast on MPR!
Spectrum Disco Party Hour
Spectrum Disco Party Hour Music EnglishDJ Roxy mixes music from different eras in this party-focused music programme.
Sports Guide
Sports Guide Sports and Recreation EnglishA fortnightly look into local sports, with Options' own Brian, and Aaron
Stories By Simon
Stories By Simon Kids and Family EnglishA programme of storytelling from Simon Taylor, children's author and professional storyteller.
Sunday's Sermon
Sunday's Sermon Religion and Spirituality English A sermon recording from pastor Dafydd Hughes of Crosspoint Church in Palmerston North.
Teachings from the Srimad Bhagavatam
Teachings from the Srimad Bhagavatam Religion and Spirituality English A series of one-hour talks with teachings from the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita
Teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita Religion and Spirituality English A series of talks with spiritual lessons from the Bhagavad Gita.
The 80s at 8
The 80s at 8 Music EnglishAdam Claydon presents a weekly look at 80's music and pop culture.
The Joy Jam
The Joy Jam Health EnglishA podcast about joy, adversity, and resilience.
The Morning Show
The Morning Show Various EnglishFeatured interviews from The Morning Show - MPR's regular weekday morning show!
The Roots of Rock
The Roots of Rock Music EnglishSian brings you the best of the blues, rock, and more from New Zealand and international artists.
The Swampcast
The Swampcast Music English Your who, what & when guide to what makes The Stomach churn
Voice of the Four Seas
Voice of the Four Seas Ethnic Voices Chinese A Chinese-language radio show in 3 parts, both in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Wesley Methodist
Wesley Methodist Religion and Spirituality EnglishA programme from the Wesley Broadway Church in Palmerston North.
Words From The Bubble
Words From The Bubble Arts EnglishA series of conversations with writers and readers.