Local people giving recollections of the past, sometimes opinions of the future. Hear about the lives of people in your local community, where they are from and what they have experienced. Discover how the area has changed over the years.
Jacquie Campion has lived around Feilding for about 40 years.
She came here from Wellington with her two young children.
At first, she lived around Kimbolton and Kiwitea.
A trained hairdresser, she began doing mobile hairdressing.
It was a great way to get out and meet local people.
She later sold early home computers and Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Her success with Britannica even took her on overseas trips.
She then moved into office work and property management.
That eventually led to a long and successful career in real estate.
Jacquie says real estate is really about talking and listening to people.
Away from work, horses and dressage are a big part of her life.
And after 40 years, she’s very much at home in the Feilding community.
An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
29 Sept 2026
Episode 436 - Tom Barry and Stewart Picken Part 2 of 2
Tom Barry explores how New Zealand farming can become more sustainable while creating new income opportunities. He highlights the potential of turning forestry waste into biofuels instead of leaving it to cause erosion and flood damage.
He also sees renewable energy as a win for farmers, with solar and wind farms allowing livestock to keep grazing while providing valuable extra income.
The discussion also covers aquaculture, with Tom describing the promise of mussels, salmon and kingfish as low-carbon export industries that could create jobs and boost regional economies. He believes these industries have a bright future if practical challenges can be overcome.
An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
22 Sept 2026
Episode 435 - Tom Barry and Stewart Picken Part 1 of 2
Examines proposals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from New Zealand agriculture by 2050. The speakers explain how lower livestock numbers, greater farming efficiency, and increased use of horticulture and forestry could contribute to meeting emissions targets. Discussion on the role of the Emissions Trading Scheme, carbon credits, and alternative land uses. The conversation also considers the economic impact of these changes on farmers, including investment opportunities and market risks. The programme provides an overview of the issues shaping the future of New Zealand farming
An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
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