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PNth mayor updates us on footpath matters, cycleways, Manawatu river and recycling of soft plastics and food scraps along with efforts to maintain a clean city. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Do you know what a displaced person is? Are you a descendant from those WW2 displaced descendants who came to New Zealand? Do you know the purpose? This programme is enlightening about the history of those WW2 folks and an opportunity to meet and celebrate with their descendants. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Should you have your child vaccinated? Why? When? What against? Answers to these and perhaps other questions you might have can be found when you listen to Vicki Rowden and Madeleine Nitschke explain their importance. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Do you or someone you know need support and information about a disability? Sharleen is someone who can help. By listening you can get information about what forms of assistance are available and how you can access them. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Think FAST everyone and you'll be on your way to recognising what a stroke can look like. Listen to Toni and Chris with their experiences to learn more about what is involved and what you can do to possibly avoid having one. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Making life easier for many aspects of your life is the purpose of the Sustainable Living Workshops series. Listen, then book your place to discover the secrets which Di will enlighten you about. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Are you finding it hard financially to make ends meet? Listening to Jeanette will give you an idea how and where help is at hand but you must do the work and it won't be easy. I know it will be worth it. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Dancing is a great form of exercise. Tania Kopytko tells us about chair classes for arthritis sufferers and less able people. She also has faster paced classes for those able to climb stairs. Not only these but we hear about possible opportunities to use dance in performances. Listen to hear all varieties - something for everyone. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Want to have fun while exercising? Line dancing is an easy, enjoyable way to maintain fitness which of course is part of being healthy and well. Chrissy (in Feilding) tells us how and when. Palmerston North also has classes so listen up and get dancing. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Long Covid? Definitely an illness as Renee Dingwall can attest to. She relates how her life went from busy Palmerston North councillor to being someone dependent on others in almost all aspects of her life - truly a story of bravery and resilience well worth hearing. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

How's your diet? Do you eat whatever without a worry? Spare a thought for those with eating disorders. Andrea Bonetto enlightens us about these often-maligned illnesses including management. I certainly learned a lot from this programme. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Chris tells us about the Cancer Society workings, the many types of cancer, how/where to get support or to volunteer as there are many roles available including fundraising, currently in particular for Daffodil Day.  An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Ann speaks with Lael Marshall and Lou Lawrence from iLEAD Manawatū about a youth-led movement supporting disabled young people across Aotearoa. They discuss how iLEAD amplifies disabled youth voices, its local and national committees, conferences, advocacy work, and accessible programmes such as iDrive, iPride and Empowerment. Lael and Lou also share their own experiences of disability, belonging, leadership and the importance of creating opportunities for young disabled people to connect, self-advocate and help shape a more inclusive future. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.

Penny and Carmen inform us about aspects of Diabetes and its treatment for all ages along with the workings of the Diabetes Trust and how you can get educated further about the disease. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

Ann discusses Parkinson’s disease with Stephen Parsons, including what causes it, the symptoms people may experience, and how it can affect movement, mood, sleep, speech, memory, and daily life. Stephen shares his own experience of diagnosis and living with Parkinson’s, while also highlighting the importance of support from whānau, health professionals, and local community groups. The conversation covers the Manawatū Parkinson’s support group, the Red Tulip Walk, options for practical assistance, and the need for better coordinated care for people living with the condition. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.