Audio Content & Oral Histories

In this talk Lesley Courtney discusses the houses and families associated with the land that was incorporated into Massey Agricultural College. Duration 1 hour mp3 file.

Interview with Bill Roach, MBE. He worked for the Co-Op from 1971 - 1985 and retired as Chairman of the Board. Interview took place at the time of the 50th jubilee of the Co-Op in 1992.

Interviewer: Lee Matthews, reporter for the Manawatu Evening Standard

Length: 56 minutes and 30 seconds

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features a discussion with performance artist Kimberley Dark, and spotlights The Fat Nutritionist blog.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Mary Chapin Carpenter as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé's experience filming an episode of New Zealand current affairs programme 20/20 (which aired on 16 February 2012) and features a discussion with 20/20 reporter Hannah Okelford.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features a discussion on Cat Pausé’s article "Big belly laughs : why it's ok to laugh at fat people" Published for The Conversation platform, a chat with Jessica Kane about Fatshion - Fashion and body positivity for larger people, and spotlights a blog by Adipose Activist on the Health Conundrum.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Gossip as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé’s piece for The Conversation platform: "Moving beyond weight : why the focus on size is bad for our health", a discussion with Dr Robyn Longhurst of Waikato University on Fat studies in geography, and a spotlights a tumblr blog on being fat and romantic interested in others.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies, and finished with music from fat artists. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by B. B. King as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features reflections on a Woman's Day magazine article about Cat Pausé's fat activism, a discussion with Kristin Rodier on naturalness and obesity, and spotlights a blog from Dances with Fat by Ragan Chastain.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies, and finished with music from fat artists. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by The Mamas and the Papas as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features fellow City Councillor Orphee Mickalad.

Born in the Republic of Congo, Orphée survived two civil wars and eventually escaped to neighbouring Gabon with family. He talks about some of the stereotyping that happens for former refugees in New Zealand, his interrupted education and how he overcame these challenges to make Palerston North home.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Cindy Nuong Nguyen.

Originally from Vietnam, Cindy studied International Business and came to Palmy for post grad studies at Massey University. Cindy has worked for the City Council in the infrastructure unit, as well as volunteered with Network of Skilled Migrants - Manawatu and Volunteer Central.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Nina's story of settling in New Zealand and how she got involved in helping others settle here. As President of Manawatu Multicultural Council Palmerston North she has a special insight into some of the challenges.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Jérémie Corroenne.

Jérémie talks about the motivation for his move from France to New Zealand, the importance of first languages for children and what helped him settle in Palerston North

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Deven Rai. Deven dicusses his escape from Bhutan, growing up in a refugee camp in Nepal and what life is like now in Palmerston North with balancing work, volunteering and a young family.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Volker Schröter from Germany, who has been in Palmerston North for over two decades. He talks about finding work, family and his volunteer work with Network of Skilled Migrants Manawatū.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Raza Nayeel and covers his life in Afghanistan, role as a community leader for Manawatu Afghan Society and some of the challenges of settling in to life in Palmy.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features fellow City Councillor Dr. Zulfiqar Butt.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Haifa.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé's initial reaction following the broadcast of an episode of New Zealand current affairs television show 20/20 which features her, social media activity from Substantia Jones and Marilyn Wann and a discussion with Julianne Wotasik, Vice president of National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) Los Angeles and spotlights "My fat beautiful body" by Jennifer Levier.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies, and finished with music from fat artists. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites.

This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Abby Burke as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Fat Liberation Movement's response to the Strong for Life campaign in Georgia, USA, and a chat with Marilyn Wann, weight diversity speaker and author of FAT!SO? website, zine and book.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies, and finished with music from fat artists. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites.

This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Aretha Franklin as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Fat Rights and Health at Every Size Specialist Golda Poretsky and Everyday Feminism author Lesley Kinzel, and spotlights Massey University's Fat Studies Reflective Intersections conference.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies, and finished with music from fat artists. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites.

This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Gossip as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features an interview with Michelle Allison from The Fat Nutritionist and spotlights a blog called 'What Sorts of People by Kristin Rodier on obesity and naturalness.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies, and finished with music from fat artists. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Adele as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.