Adrian Broad was General Manager of the Manawatu Standard, the local Palmerston North newspaper, from 1988 to 1997. This interview discusses his time in the role. It also outlines his life both before and after his time with the newspaper. Intervi...

Creator:      Lesley Courtney, for Ian Matheson City Archives
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          February 15, 2018

Grant Smith was first elected to Council in 2013, was elected Mayor in a by-election in 2015, then was elected Mayor in the 2016 local body elections. He was born and bred in the Manawatu, and attended West End and Palmerston North Boys’ High Scho...

Creator:      Lesley Courtney, for Ian Matheson City Archives
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 23, 2018

Wednesday 19th September, 2018 marked 125 years since New Zealand women achieved voting parity. As part of the celebrations, three Kate Sheppard camellia plants were planted at the Victoria Esplanade. This photo shows three women who were invited ...

Creator:      Lesley Courtney for Palmerston North City Library
Date:          September 18, 2018