The information for this image was taken from an advertisement that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 31st March 1989 "Hiku Artz Productions presents Darby Tuhaka and Beehive Jive Rhythm & Blues stageshow. Cloverlea Tavern, playing Friday & Saturday nights 7.30 pm. No cover charge."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19th August 1992 "The Tartan Clansmen left last week for Seville in Spain, where they will represent Palmerston North at World Expo 92. First stop is Disneyland where the band will perform for three days. The promoter in Los Angeles told the Clansmen they are the first "Down Under" group to be accepted at Disneyland. From there they move to London and on to Seville, where they arrive by September 10. The group was invited to perform at Seville by Expo co-ordinator Max Cryer, who had been impressed by their performance at Brisbane Expo in 1988. Unfortunately the Clansmen could not get a class A rating, which would have meant their tour would be funded by New Zealand's Expo organisers. So they "had to sing for their supper", said fundraising committee chairman Ian Cruden. The group will promote the region in return for the support they have received. The Clansmen will perform outside the New Zealand Pavilion, entertaining the people lining up to get inside. Mr Cruden said they would only perform for short periods because of the tremendous heat."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19th August 1992 "The Tartan Clansmen left last week for Seville in Spain, where they will represent Palmerston North at World Expo 92. First stop is Disneyland where the band will perform for three days. The promoter in Los Angeles told the Clansmen they are the first "Down Under" group to be accepted at Disneyland. From there they move to London and on to Seville, where they arrive by September 10. The group was invited to perform at Seville by Expo co-ordinator Max Cryer, who had been impressed by their performance at Brisbane Expo in 1988. Unfortunately the Clansmen could not get a class A rating, which would have meant their tour would be funded by New Zealand's Expo organisers. So they "had to sing for their supper", said fundraising committee chairman Ian Cruden. The group will promote the region in return for the support they have received. The Clansmen will perform outside the New Zealand Pavilion, entertaining the people lining up to get inside. Mr Cruden said they would only perform for short periods because of the tremendous heat."

This image was taken by a Manawatu Standard photographer and depicts the band 'Foise' (later Foise Master). Members: John Hicks, Matt Sanko, Ross Harkness.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th November 1987 "Tired, listless, unemployed? You could need Dole Day Afternoon, an extravaganza of local bands designed to shake life back in to the jaded local music scene. Organised as a joint exercise by the Unemployed Workers' Rights Centre and the Manawatu Employment Resource Centre, Dole Day Afternoon features local bands Summer Onions, The End, Arnold Splendor (featuring Max Satchell and Greg Malcolm-Boelee) and One Leg Too Short. Organiser Robin Gauld said he hopes tomorrow's bash will enable unemployed people to party without too much expense ($3 on the door), while enjoying some of the more interesting original bands about at present. Those able to skive off work are also welcome. "The entertainment angle is important, but it's also a chance to get everyone together as a group and discuss some of the heavy issues about at present like the threatened cuts in unemployment payments for under-18-year-olds," he said. Gauld says he's hoping to make the event semi-regular, mixing diverse bands at a wide range of venues and generally filling the gap since the demise of the regular Meltdown venue in the city. The venue is the Cafe de Paris, with he first band limbering up at around 1pm. {Photograph] Summer Onions just one of the bands featuring in tomorrow's Dole Day Afternoon. From right: Grey Toomey (guitar), Peter Vangioni (drums), Gerald Murphy (vocals), Grant Tucker (guitar/trumpet) and Gerard McDonald (bass)."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th November 1987 "Tired, listless, unemployed? You could need Dole Day Afternoon, an extravaganza of local bands designed to shake life back in to the jaded local music scene. Organised as a joint exercise by the Unemployed Workers' Rights Centre and the Manawatu Employment Resource Centre, Dole Day Afternoon features local bands Summer Onions, The End, Arnold Splendor (featuring Max Satchell and Greg Malcolm-Boelee) and One Leg Too Short. Organiser Robin Gauld said he hopes tomorrow's bash will enable unemployed people to party without too much expense ($3 on the door), while enjoying some of the more interesting original bands about at present. Those able to skive off work are also welcome. "The entertainment angle is important, but it's also a chance to get everyone together as a group and discuss some of the heavy issues about at present like the threatened cuts in unemployment payments for under-18-year-olds," he said. Gauld says he's hoping to make the event semi-regular, mixing diverse bands at a wide range of venues and generally filling the gap since the demise of the regular Meltdown venue in the city. The venue is the Cafe de Paris, with he first band limbering up at around 1pm. {Photograph] Summer Onions just one of the bands featuring in tomorrow's Dole Day Afternoon. From right: Grey Toomey (guitar), Peter Vangioni (drums), Gerald Murphy (vocals), Grant Tucker (guitar/trumpet) and Gerard McDonald (bass)."

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th January 1990 "New Zealand's best selling act ever returns for a sensational tour!! The Seekers. Million selling hits: The Carnival is Over -- Georgie Girl -- Morningtown Ride. By arrangement with the Christchurch Town Hall. [At the] Opera House -- Palmerston North. Thursday Jan 25-- 8 pm. Price $33.50 (GST Incl) Book now at Opera House (Visa & B/C accepted) Ph. 81-186. [Sponsors:] 2ZA and The Coachman Hotel"

The information for this image was taken for an advertisement that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th September 1987 "Rokkit 88: Appearing at Alberts. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Doors open 7pm. Cover charge $2.50 Albert Motor Lodge, 700 Main Street East."

The information for this image was taken for an advertisement that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th September 1987 "Rokkit 88: Appearing at Alberts. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Doors open 7pm. Cover charge $2.50 Albert Motor Lodge, 700 Main Street East."

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 9th October 1991 "Gigs at Massey disoriented: Orientation appears rather grim this year… Organisers at Massey say they can't afford the top acts any more. But the issue goes a little deeper than that. Orientation '92 is a departure from the tradition previous organisers fought hard to establish. Consider the many Kiwi bands who have used the sweaty, beer-sodden social hall as a build up for greater things (and record sales) overseas. [The full article can be read on the newspaper microfilm held at the City Library.] Other local bands who need no introduction are Feast of Stevens, Flippin Hippies (formerly Wild Honey Pie), and Lung, who've promised to keep their clothes on."

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 11th October 1991 "Auckland band Lee Harvey & the Bagmen return to Palmerston North for one show at Super Liquor Man on Friday, with support from Honeylove. The Bagmen who include two members of Hallelujah Picassos, last performed at in the city at Orientation. They have a new EP out on Flying Nun."

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 9th October 1991 "Gigs at Massey disoriented: Orientation appears rather grim this year… Organisers at Massey say they can't afford the top acts any more. But the issue goes a little deeper than that. Orientation '92 is a departure from the tradition previous organisers fought hard to establish. Consider the many Kiwi bands who have used the sweaty, beer-sodden social hall as a build up for greater things (and record sales) overseas. [The full article can be read on the newspaper microfilm held at the City Library.] Other local bands who need no introduction are Feast of Stevens, Flippin Hippies (formerly Wild Honey Pie), and Lung, who've promised to keep their clothes on."

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29th September 1987 "Remember the final days of Meltdown Record's last venue the Commercial? The bop till you drop seemingly endless succession of fine bands that pulled out all the stops to send the venue out in style before the demolition crew moved in? Well this weekend sees the collapse of Meltdown's latest live night-spot (Sper Liquor Man) due to high overheads and the apathy of audiences, and a string of bands are booked for both tomorrow and Friday nights to repeat the performance. Tomorrow sees Three Leaning Men take the stage along with The End and Bassett Road Murders. All are becoming seasoned veterans on stages throughout the country so the standard promises to be high. Friday features , along with fast improving Their Boy Elroy and masters of the surreal Harry Death. Pope on a Rope, a new hard core outfit about town will also be playing, as will The Papatoetoe Pop Parcel. With a barren musical landscape looming on the horizon, either night seems a good opportunity to get the place rocking and catch the finest original bands in the city at the moment. Next week we can all go and listen to U2 from the cover bands, try a disco, or sit at home with out stereos. See you in Wellington."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th July 1985 "Palmerston North Kohanga Reo centres have hosted a flood of visitors for Māori Language Week. Kai awhina (teacher) of the Awhina Kohanga Reo, Ria Gerretzen, says several primary schools and pre-schools have been visiting the language nest daily this week. "Our doors are always open not only during Māori Language Week," Mrs. Gerretzen said. "Anybody who wants to come and see us is welcome anytime. I'm glad people are coming in to see us. It's good for them to see our work," she said. The children are totally involved in welcoming visitors to their kohanga. Visitors are greeted with a formal pōwhiri where speeches and songs are exchanged from both hosts and guests. [Pictured] Kai-Awhina Barbara Rangi tells a story to some of the children of Te Ao Marama Kohanga Reo in Andrew Avenue, Roslyn."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 24th July 1985 "Palmerston North's Māori Community Action radio programme this week celebrates a year on air. And improving community response to the show coincides with a revival of taha Māori by the local Rangitāne people, says programme producer Tangihoro Fitzgerald. "This part of the country has always been stagnant as far as Māori things are concerned. People just didn't seem to be motivated. But now that's all changed because the local tribe, Rangitāne, is really starting to take its place in the community as being the tangata whenua. Without a tangata whenua you can't really get Māori things off the ground." The urban situation and mobility of the Rangitāne people meant they had become dispersed over the past 80 years. "This is an unusual tribe. There was no handing down of things Māori from the old people to the younger generation. But the Rangitāne people are now starting to come to grips with their taha Māori." Pictured: Tangihoro Fitzgerald ... Programme has had to prove itself." [The full article can be read on the newspaper microfilm held at the City Library.]

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "In one of the 24 climate control rooms at the DSIR's plant physiology division the Queen talks to the division's director, Dr. K.J. Mitchell (right) and a research technician."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March 1970 "Dr. A.O. Taylor, in a research laboratory at the DSIR's climate control complex, explains to the Queen the effects of low temperature on tropical grasses which may have a place in New Zealand's agricultural future. In the foreground are maize plants which the laboratory is testing."

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 4th August 1993. "The air was thick with emotion when four Rangitāne pouwhenua (carved stockade posts) were returned home yesterday after an absence of 60 years. Originally from Puketotara Pa, the pouwhenua were considered significant and important taonga for the Rangitāne people. They were the only large Rangitāne carvings still in New Zealand, and four of seven in existence. In 1933, Wiremu Kingi Te Awe Awe presented the carvings to the then Dominion Museum for safekeeping. There they were displayed in the Māori Hall for many years. Today, a delegation from the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, led by board chairman Sir Hamish Hay and Māori art and history director Cliff Whiting, handed over the carvings on a permanent loan basis to the Manawatu Museum. They will form a major component of the exhibitions in the new Manawatu Museum - Science Centre, opening in February next year. Mr. Whiting said the decision to return the carvings to their area of origin was part of the New Zealand Museum's policy of partnership with other museums. [Pictured] One of the four Rangitāne pouwhenua, returned to the Manawatu yesterday, is unveiled in preparation for transportation to a wing of the Museum's new premises."