Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio 4th August 2020. John Ward. Built a gramophone in 1946. Polio restrictions in 1947-8, no school, other restrictions with comparisons to Covid-19. Correspondence school, a few friends. Restrictions for ...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Palmerston North
Date: August 4, 2020
Enjoying a quiet moment on Salisbury Street, Ashhurst. The road became part of SH3 due to the closure of the Manawatū Gorge but was quiet during lockdown - one of the positive parts of the lockdown.
Creator: Jocelyn Woodward-Candy
Place: Salisbury Street, Ashhurst
Date: March 27, 2020
This 'obstacle course' appeared on the pavement by He Ara Kotahi in mind August 2021, during the Delta-lockdown that month. The walkways around the Manawatū river were incredibly busy during lockdown, and this was a kind-hearted initiation of f...
Creator: Juliet Galuszka
Place: He Ara Kotahi, Manawatū River, Palmerston North
Date: August 26, 2021
Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith, providing an update to residents regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: May 16, 2020
Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith, providing an update to residents regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Palmeston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 1, 2020
Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith, providing an update to residents regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: May 21, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, climate change activists left chalk messages in The Square. "COVID NOW CLIMATE NEXT"
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: May 15, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, climate change activists left chalk messages in The Square. "BAIL OUT THE PLANET"
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: May 15, 2020
A collection of anti-vaccine and anti-Covid-19 Vaccine Pass protest slogans chalked outside Palmerston North City Library.
Place: Palmerston North
Date: December 15, 2021
Some of the many empty shelves in Melodies New World during the Covid-19 crisis.
Creator: Jocelyn Woodward-Candy
Place: 299 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date: March 17, 2020
The last look of freedom before level 4 started in just a couple of hours. On the Manawatū Gorge track, the Tawa loop.
Creator: Jocelyn Woodward-Candy
Place: Manawatu Gorge track
Date: March 27, 2020
A drive-through COVID-19 Testing Centre on Main Street.
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: 575 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: June 24, 2020
Ashhurst Library was closed during Level 4 and 3 during COVID-19. Just because we were closed didn't mean people couldn't reserve books and this piles shows that people were very busy!
Creator: Ashhurst Library
Place: Ashhurst Library
Date: May 19, 2020
Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith, providing an update to residents regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: May 6, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic a face mask was places on the statue of Charles John Monro outside Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History.
Monro (1851 - 1933) is credited as the founder of rugby in New Zealand. He introduced rugby in 1870. He...
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: May 18, 2020
People having lunch during COVID-19 alert level 2 at Cuba Cafe on the corner of Cuba Street and George Street. Businesses such as cafes were able to reopen on 14 May, 2020, under the condition that they operated according to the regulations set fo...
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: 236 Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date: May 18, 2020
The altered layout of the mezzaine level of the Palmerston North City Library. The computers were moved to the ground floor and contact tracing measures were implemented for anyone entering the library.
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: 4 The Square, Palmerston North
Date: May 20, 2020
In order to comply with government requlations, the Palmerston North CIty Library was required to undertake contact tracing measures in order to re-open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: 4 The Square, Palmerston North
Date: May 20, 2020
A view of the main desk at the Palmerston North City Library on the first day of re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: 4 The Square, Palmerston North
Date: May 20, 2020
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 20th April 2021. Part 3 of 3. Climate change and the environment. Adaptation. Urbanisation. RSE scheme (Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme). Mechanised dairying. NZ as a Pacific/Asian country. Popula...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 20, 2021
Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 15th December 2020. Part 4 of 4. Trip to London to form World Association of Flower Arrangers. Night train to Scotland. Conference in Australia. Books on floral art. Origins of floral art. Fundraising...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Palmerston North
Date: December 15, 2020
Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith, providing an update to residents regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Palmeston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 29, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, climate change activists left chalk messages in The Square. "EARTH IS OUR ONLY HOME"
Creator: Palmerston North City Library
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: May 15, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmerston North City Council received 105 handmade quilts from the Rose City Quilters to distribute to families in the area.
Rose City Quilters have been making quilts and storing them for distribution during emerg...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 30, 2020
Residents of Palmerston North talk about their experience of being out and about again after seven weeks of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. This video was shot on Thursday 14 May 2020, when New Zealand dropped to alert level 2.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: May 4, 2020
Lucas shares thoughts on being in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 15, 2020
A sign at the Countdown supermarket on Broadway Avenue notifying customers of the conditions of entry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Anthony Behrens
Place: Corner of Albert Street and Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: March 27, 2020
A view of Grey Street looking towards Rangitikei Street from the corner of Carroll Street.
Creator: Karla Karaitiana
Place: 97 Grey Street, Palmerston North
Date: March 29, 2020
Chocolate store, Munchkins, offering contactless customer pick-up or delivery services as per the COVID-19 level 3 restrictions.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: 53 George Street, Palmerston North
Date: April 28, 2020
A customer waiting for coffee at Sublime Coffee Roasters during thr COVID-19 pandemic.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: 203 Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date: April 28, 2020