A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Colette Rivers - I'll Be Everywhere, Andwahn x Synthetic Children - Mountain Flower Salve, Sam Cullen - Don't Leave Me Alone, Our Beloved Ditch - These Tall Streets, Harry Charles - The Luck

A weekly programme on Palmerston North’s community radio, Manawatū People’s Radio (MPR), hosted by a couple from Wesley Broadway, provides a valuable opportunity for outreach ministry benefitting church and community.

The Meet The Candidates event was held at the Palmerston North Leisure Centre by Te Pū Harakeke on 19/09/25, and featured both mayoral and council candidates for PNCC as well as Horizons Regional Council. Candidates had 2 minutes each to introduce themselves to the audience. Find a podcast of the full event at www.mpr.nz/show/elections TIMESTAMPS 02:10 *HORIZONS CANDIDATES BEGIN* Jono Naylor 04:55 Emma Gregg 07:06 Peter Wells 08:33 Fiona Gordon 10:37 Munu Karki 11:53 *PNCC CANDIDATES BEGIN* Leonie Hapeta 13:53 Vaughan Dennison 16:04 Bonnie Kuru 18:00 Mark Gunning 19:42 Zakk Rokkanno 22:15 Cameron Jenkins 22:40 Karen Naylor 25:58 Billy Meehan 28:00 Zulfiqar Butt (Labour) 29:57 Lew Findlay 32:26 Quintin McGregor 34:39 Brent Barrett (Greens) 37:12 Rachel Bowen 39:25 Nelson Harper 41:29 Adrian Phillips 43:49 Lorna Johnson (Labour) 46:15 Kaydee Zabelin (Greens) 48:37 Richard Woolgar 50:40 *MAYORAL CANDIDATES BEGIN* Orphée Mickalad 53:19 Caleb Riddick 55:28 Michael Morris

The Meet The Candidates event was held at the Globe Theatre by Environment Network Manawatū on 09/09/25. This event was for candidates standing for Horizons Regional Council. In this section, candidates answer questions drawn at random from a basket. Find a podcast of the full event at www.mpr.nz/show/elections TIMESTAMPS 01:19 Do you support ratepayer money going into the biodiversity grant scheme that Horizons already runs? 03:46 Flood protection tends to rely on hard engineering structures without regard for aquatic biodiversity. How could Horizons integrate biodiversity into flood protection works? 05:36 Do you believe Horizons has a role in improving safety for cyclists and walkers? 06:29 What are the most pressing policy challenges facing Horizons? 07:29 How do you rationalise balancing the quality of water in the Manawatū river with the need to discharge effluent into it from the populations living alongside it? 08:32 How will you approach the challenge of including long term strategic thinking in an environment where elected representatives are often rewarded for shiny short-term achievements? 10:51 What could Horizons do better to deliver better environmental outcomes? 11:40 When setting budgets, how do you justify setting plans that may increase rates? 13:05 What role do you see Horizons have in enhancing and protecting biodiversity? 14:19 How will Horizons deliver on its climate change, sustainability, biodiversity, transport, and Manawatū River plans, all in a limited funding environment? 15:54 What is your understanding of the difference between climate adaptation and climate mitigation? 17:11 What are your views on the use of 1080? 18:53 Transport is the biggest contributor to emissions - how can Horizons increase bus use? 20:29 There is a lot of change on the horizon coming from central government. How can Horizons be prepared for these changes? 23:51 Do you think Horizons should support predator-free initiatives in Palmerston North, and what mechanism should they use to do this? 25:03 "The economy is a fully-owned subsidiary of the environment, not the other way around." Discuss. 29:21 Do you think Horizons has a role in the eradication of plastics that end up in landfill or our waterways? 30:36 Can the electric buses be made free for all, to help control emissions? 33:24 We don't have soft plastic recycling in Palmerston North. Why is this, and how can it be changed? 34:07 Why aren't there young people standing as candidates for local government elections? 35:43 How can we improve the health and water quality of our waterways? 37:13 How important is the joint climate action plan, and what priority would you give to ensuring the identified actions are resourced and implemented? 37:55 What role can ENM have in supporting Horizons' objectives? 39:58 Environmental protection is a science-based job - how do you make the best decisions with limited knowledge? 41:41 Why should Palmerston North Ratepayers contribute to the Sustainable Land Use Initiative? 45:13 From your campaigning experience, what are the most important issues from the people you have talked to, and are environmental issues on that list? 46:40 Without money, we cannot protect our environment well - how do you see this statement? 48:11 What do you think is the biggest environmental challenge facing our region?

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: IVY - Tall Grass, The Cords - When You Said Goodbye, CAITLIN - Wash, Welcomer - Ashing, Pentangle (RIP Danny Thompson) - Haitian Fight Song

The Meet The Candidates event was held at the Globe Theatre by Environment Network Manawatū on 09/09/25. This event was for candidates standing for Horizons Regional Council. In this section, candidates get sit or stand to indicate their agreement or disagreement with various statements and questions. Find a podcast of the full event at www.mpr.nz/show/elections TIMESTAMPS 01:06 Will you vote "YES" on Māori Wards? 01:34 Do you own a Bee card? 02:19 How many people do you think used the Palmerston North bus system in the last 12 months? 03:46 Do you consider biodiversity part of the core business of Horizons? 04:27 Horizons should expand and adequately resource native habitat restoration and predator control programmes. 05:24 If you had to choose something to do, would you choose a book, a movie, the theatre, or a bushwalk? 06:25 Should Horizons integrate food resilience and food security into their civil defense and climate change adaptation planning? 07:18 Horizons should extend stopbanks to match urban development as the city grows. 08:03 Should public transport be free for all users? 08:34 Should regional councils exist?

The Meet The Candidates event was held at the Globe Theatre by Environment Network Manawatū on 19/09/25. This event was for candidates standing for Horizons Regional Council. In this section, candidates get 1 minute each to introduce themselves. Find a podcast of the full event at www.mpr.nz/show/elections TIMESTAMPS 05:18 Daniel Fordyce 06:28 Wiremu Te Awe Awe 07:24 Jono Naylor 08:35 Emma Gregg 09:55 Peter Wells 11:09 Fiona Gordon 12:29 Munu Karki

A recording of the "Meet The Candidates" event hosted by Te Pū Harakeke at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre on the 19th of September. This event featured both mayoral and council candidates for Palmerston North, as well as candidates for Horizons Regional Council, introducing themselves to the audience. An election event recording by Manawatū People's Radio, made with the support or NZ On Air.

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Bill Morris - In the Limestone Country, Geneva AM - Tipuna Rākau, Crystal Chen- Can't Help It, Erase Everything - New Year, New Idea, Babe Martin - Sundog, My Cosmic Girl - Floodlight

A show that shines a light on chronic and invisible illnesses in Aotearoa.

The Meet The Candidates event was held at the Palmerston North Leisure Centre by Environment Network Manawatū on 27/08/25. This event was for candidates standing for the Palmerston North city Council and Te Pūao Māori Ward. In this section, candidates drew questions to answer from a basket. There was also a system of "wild cards" to allow candidates to jump in on a question they really wanted to answer. Find a podcast of the full event at www.mpr.nz/show/elections TIMESTAMPS 01:55 How do you balance the needs and expectations of today's voters with those of generations to come? 03:18 How will you approach the challenge of incorporating long-term strategic thinking in an environment where elected representatives are often rewarded for shiny short-term objectives. 06:28 What are some things Council can do with its parking policies to increase patronage of public transport? 13:34 To what extent is recycling the answer to reducing waste? 15:54 Transportation is the biggest contributor to city emissions - what will you do to make cleaner modes of transport more attractive so emissions can be reduced? 18:00 The endless quest for growth is unsustainable, what do you think of the concept of degrowth? 19:36 Do you support the development of natural burial options in the Palmerston North area, and what will you do to ensure this happens? 21:40 What are your views on the use of 1080? 26:10 What would you do to improve the safety of cyclists and walkers in the city? 29:57 How can we improve the health and quality of our waterways? 31:34 What are your thoughts on how PNCC can transition from neoliberal, ecocidal growth narratives to a resilient, community-centric model? 35:00 What is the value of developing a community-focused city-wide climate action plan? 42:03 What is your stance on central government directives to focus on growth, including housing developments and expansions, when our systems are already at capacity? 45:39 What is council's role in helping to address the overwhelming prevalence of plastics in our landfill, public places, and lives? 47:43 What role can Environment Network Manawatū play in supporting council's objectives? 48:52 What is the value of water bodies in urban areas? 50:19 An observation has been made that there are more trees planted in wealthier areas of the city. Where do you see evidence of inequity within our city and what do you think could be done about it? 52:03 There is a lot of change on the horizon coming from central government, which impacts local government. How can council be prepared for these unknown changes? 54:21 What priority would you give to ensuring climate plan actions are resourced and implemented? 55:44 I would like to know when the cycle track to Ashhurst will be completed. I would like to cycle it without riding on the main road. 56:57 Do you support bolstering the range of responsible recycling and composting options in Palmerston North? If so, how would you progress this?

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Big Thief - All Day, All Night, Incredible Yacht Control - Jen's Dad's Telescope, Michaela Tempers - Saintly, S.G. Goodman - Planting By The Signs

The Meet The Candidates event was held at the Palmerston North Leisure Centre by Environment Network Manawatū on 27/08/25. This event was for candidates standing for the Palmerston North city Council and Te Pūao Māori Ward. In this section, candidates stood or sat to indicate their agreement or disagreement with a series of statements collected from the public. Find a podcast of the full event at www.mpr.nz/show/elections TIMESTAMPS 01:20 PNCC should commit to becoming a net zero organisation well before 2050. 02:13 Council should expand and adequately resource native habitat restoration and predator control across the city and its reserves. 02:50 Council should support the development and expansion of community gardens, urban farms, etc. 03:27 Council should aim to halve the amount of waste sent to landfill by 2035 04:09 Council should prioritise investment in public transport. cycling, and walking infrastructure over expanding road infrastructure for cars. 04:59 Council should require stronger protection for urban trees and green corridors in development and planning. 05:30 Council should integrate food resilience and food security into civil defense and climate mitigation planning. 06:07 Council should expand kerbside collection to include food scraps for composting and energy production. 07:07 Spankie Jackzon should be made a Dame for services to Palmerston North's international relations 07:52 Council should ensure that all new council-owned buildings and facilities meet energy efficiency and low-carbon design standards. 08:20 Council should work with mana whenua to integrate Mātauranga Māori into biodiversity protection and ecological restoration. 08:59 Council should prioritise making council-owned land available, where appropriate, for food-growing by communities, schools, and social enterprises. 09:57 Council should adopt procurement properties that favour sustainable, low-waste, and circular economy practices. 10:38 Cafe Cuba should live up to its name and reopen as a co-operative 11:19 Council should actively support and incentivise the uptake of renewable energy. 12:02 Council should allocate more resources to improving the ecological health of local waterways. 12:38 Council should partner with local organisations to reduce food insecurity by improving distribution of surplus food. 13:46 The Hurricanes main home ground should be Arena Manawatū (because our wind is better than Wellington's) 14:56 Do you have a Bee card? 15:50 Do you deem the two new fast food businesses on Rangitikei St as high-value businesses for Palmerston North? 16:37 Do you go tramping? 17:05 Do you ride a bike around the city? 17:53 Council should remove the remaining carparks from the Featherston Street/Rangitikei Street intersection. 20:16 Council should explore "out of the box" options for environmental and economic improvements. 21:31 The Four Wellbeings are a key responsibility of local government. 22:10 Council should prioritise infrastructure development for mode shift and public transport. 23:04 Māori wards? 23:42 Productive land should be protected for food production over housing or industrial purposes.

The Meet The Candidates event was held at the Palmerston North Leisure Centre by Environment Network Manawatū on 27/08/25. This event was for candidates standing for the Palmerston North city Council and Te Pūao Māori Ward. This is the candidate introduction segment. Candidates were given 1 minute each to introduce themselves and explain what Council can do to look after the environment. Find a podcast of the full event at www.mpr.nz/show/elections TIMESTAMPS 00:07 Lew Findlay 00:59 Brent Barrett 02:02 Kaydee Zabelin 03:14 Michael Morris 04:11 Tobias Nash 05:22 Nelson Harper 06:34 Cameron Jenkins 07:23 Adrian Phillips 08:28 Caleb Riddick 09:31 Kayne Dunlop 10:33 Rachel Bowen 11:50 Debi Marshall-Lobb 13:10 Jack Koh 14:20 Lorna Johnson 15:34 Richard Woolgar 16:27 Dave Poppelwell 17:44 Karen Naylor 18:40 Zulfiqar Butt 19:51 Zakk Rokkanno 21:06 Orphée Mickalad 22:23 Vaughan Dennison