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SLANZA Sessions

by MPR - Manawatu People's Radio

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Episode 79 - This Cuts Deep

September 22, 2026 · 28 min

The team along with SLANZA President Trena Lile discuss the proposed cuts at National Library, and the ongoing impacts on libraries and literacy. A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit…
Episode 78 - They Rock

September 8, 2026 · 28 min

The crew chat to Margaret Mahy Book of the Year winners Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan about their journey, their inspirations, and how cool Ballet is. A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit…
Episode 77 - Book weeks aren't weak

August 25, 2026 · 28 min

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 76 - The Librarians

August 11, 2026 · 28 min

A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 75 - On Its Way

July 7, 2026 · 28 min

ASLW on its way! The Team celebrate end of Term by talking to SLANZA President Trena Lile about Aotearoa School Library Week, and proceed to be very, very silly. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.

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Episode 74 - Speaking Shortlists

June 23, 2026 · 29 min

The team chat with 2026 NZCYA Book Awards Judge and school librarian Lauryn Urquhart about this years shortlisted selections. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 73 - If You Know You Know

June 10, 2026 · 29 min

What are the quirks and patterns that make us and our weird Library worlds tick? Lauryn Urquhart helps us reply to your enthusiastic missives. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 72 - Mythbusters

May 26, 2026 · 30 min

The team discuss the myths, truths, and the uncouth of Library, and Librarian misconceptions. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 71 - Results Are In

May 12, 2026 · 30 min

We chat with marvelous Miriam Tuohy about the results of the 2025 School Library Survey from National Library. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 70 - The Room Has the Answer

April 28, 2026 · 30 min

The team are blessed to chat to retiring Nat Lib Facilitator Debvie Roxborogh on her long tenure working to empower school libraries. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 69 - We See You

April 14, 2026 · 30 min

The crew talk to Kate Foster about the awesome DANZ awards, highlighting diversity in books for one and all. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Episode 68 - To Label or not To Label

March 10, 2026 · 29 min

'To Label or not to Label' That is the question, and you guys ANSWERED! We chat labels on spines, covers or not at all. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.

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About the show

Welcome Library lovers to SLANZA SESSIONS, a radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries, and all of the people who inhabit them. Local Manawatū school librarians Alan Dingley, Sasha Eastwood and Chris Auer, will be bringing you interviews, reviews, views and more. We want to share our love of books for youth and young people, and our passion for school libraries. We will be asking questions and seeking answers about how we can all ensure the School Library maintains its valuable place in the NZ literacy and education landscape.