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Spectrum
An iconic documentary series which captured the essence of New Zealand from 1972 to 2016.
RNZ said a fond farewell to Spectrum in 2016, but you can continue to enjoy many hours of listening here.
Alwyn Owen and Jack Perkins began Spectrum in 1972. During its first 20 years or so, the series often included first-hand accounts of New Zealand life as far back as the 1890s and is recognised as one of New Zealand’s most valuable libraries of oral history.
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Pat McMinn: NZ's Voice of the 1950's
In 1994, the popular singer of the 1950's Pat McMinn talks to Jim Sullivan about her musical career and especially her recordings with TANZA, the record label started "To Assist New Zealand Artists'.
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To Have an Ordinary Life - part 4
15 Jan 2017Mike Gourley critically examines the latest government foray into disability issues - The Enabling Good Lives initiative. Read more Audio
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To Have an Ordinary Life - part 3
8 Jan 2017Mike Gourley looks at the support available for disabled people making the transition from school to further training or work. Read more Audio
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To Have an Ordinary Life - part 2
1 Jan 2017Mike Gourley explores the current state of employment options for disabled people in the aftermath of the repeal of the Disabled Persons Employment Promotion Act. Read more Audio
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To Have an Ordinary Life - part 1
25 Dec 2016Mike Gourley profiles the people and issues in play at the time of the decision to close the Kimberley Centre (once a housing facility for the intellectually disabled) ten years ago this year. Read more Audio
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Forty-four years ain't bad
In this final spectrum Justin Gregory presents a series of Spectrum stories past and present that represent the wondrous array of every day Kiwis. Read more Audio
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Silent cries
In New Zealand one in four children under the age of 18 are said to be living in a situation of physical violence, neglect or abuse. Men are often the perpetrators, but women also have a hand in… Read more Audio
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Twenty five dollars and a dream - the story of Tapu te Ranga Marae
An urban marae built from scavenged materials by homeless youth, ex-cons, and gang members in the 1970s in Wellington is struggling to keep its whare open after the council deemed several of its… Read more Video, Audio, Gallery
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Gustav Kronfeld Redux
Even after 100 years, they can't cover over G Kronfeld's name! Read more Audio
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David Drops the Mic
Spectrum producer David Steemson says he has worked at RNZ since "before the coming of mankind". But in July 2016 he's hanging up his headphones and retiring, at about the same time as Spectrum itself… Read more Audio
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