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SLANZA Sessions

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

government & organizations

All Episodes

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Episode 79 - This Cuts Deep

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/09/22

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 them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.

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Episode 78 - They Rock

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/09/08

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 them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.

en-nz

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Episode 77 - Book weeks aren't weak

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/08/25

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.

en-nz

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Episode 76 - The Librarians

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/08/11

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.

en-nz

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Episode 75 - On Its Way

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/07/07

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.

en-nz

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Episode 74 - Speaking Shortlists

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/06/23

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.

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Episode 73 - If You Know You Know

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/06/10

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.

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Episode 72 - Mythbusters

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/05/26

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.

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SLANZA Sessions Episode 71 - Results Are In

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/05/12

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.

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Episode 70 - The Room Has the Answer

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/04/28

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.

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Episode 69 - We See You

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/04/14

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.

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Episode 68 - To Label or not To Label

SLANZA Sessions ·

2026/03/10

'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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