"Versions" is an annual collection of work by Palmerston North writers, published by the Palmerston North City Library. Each year's edition is themed around the starting prompt which all of the writers respond to.
In 2025, MPR assisted the library to create an audiobook of that year's edition - "Versions Tuaono" - which was built around the theme of Kāinga/Home. Using MPR's equipment, most of this year's contributors had their work recorded, often choosing to narrate it themselves.
Episode 09: "Roadster", "Travelling Home", "Home is Where the Heart Is/Was", and "Family"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week, our final episode featuring: "Roadster" by Lynley Carter narrated (by MacKenzie Rea), "Travelling Home" by Geoff Naumann (narrated by Hugh Dingwall), "Home is Where the Heart Is/Was" by Nicola Harris, and "Family" by Lara Morgan.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
11 Feb 2026
Episode 08: "Moments with Maria" and "Mountains and Valleys"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week: Moments with Maria, Mountains and Valleys
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4 Feb 2026
Episode 07: "System Of The Raven - A Devouring"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week: "System Of The Raven - A Devouring" by C. T. Dickons (narrated by Cam Dickons, Alisa Chapple, Tomas Valath, Sam Wyss, and Zak Rodgers) - Parts I and II
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28 Jan 2026
Episode 06: "United for Peace" and "Always Home"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week: "United for Peace" by Ariana Cave (narrated by Cam Dickons) and "Always Home" by Belinda M. Law
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
21 Jan 2026
Episode 05: "Redesigned" and "Hymn to Hanuman"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week: "Redesigned" by Shane Gibbons (narrated by Craig Johnston) and "The Hymn of Hanuman" by Lal Medawattegedara.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
14 Jan 2026
Episode 04: "The Crescent Maid", "Poems", "The Wolf and the Bunny", and "To Home"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week: "The Crescent Maid" by Calie Coppinger, "Poems" by Grace Khoe, "The Wolf and the Bunny" by Jesse Tocker (narrated by Tegan Tocker), and "To Home" by J. Xerfan
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
7 Jan 2026
Episode 03: "Black Out", "Home", "Four Walls", "Grace", and "Kua Mate Te Marama"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week: "Black Out" by Alex Johnston (narrated by Cameron Dickons), "Home" by Ann Atkinson, "Four Walls" by Moana Lambert, "Grace" by Pamela Dais, and "Kua Mate Te Marama" by Corey Taylor.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
31 Dec 2025
Episode 02: "@42", "To The Manager", "Pink Stationery", "The Wait", and "Outside"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week: "@42" by Anna Sophia, "To The Manager" by Cameron Schaw, "Pink Stationery" by Alisa Chapple, "The Wait" by Celine Caroline Mata, and "Outside" by Ally Marshall.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
24 Dec 2025
Episode 01: "The Scapegoat", "Small Town/Vibes", "Craving That Homely Feeling", and "Dog Biscuit"
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono".
This week: "The Scapegoat" by Belinda Diepenheim, "Small Town/Vibes" by Sam Wyss, "Craving That Homely Feeling" by Julia Pratt, and "Dog Biscuit" by Micaela Hallam.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
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