Deco Retro <link>http://www.planetaudio.org.nz/deco-retro</link> A combination of modern and organic motifs, Art Deco design continues to be captivating and collectable. Deco is the passion of the presenters of this programme that explores the local and global Deco scene, preservation and heritage, the buildings, jewellery and furnishings with interviews, music, notice of coming events; a sharing of the knowledge of Club Moderne, the Art Deco Society of Auckland. Curtain call https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1111151-240314-141000.mp3 In this final episode of Deco Retro, we revisit an interview with Jackie Wilkinson from Friends of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Listen to find out some of the ways you can join and support the APO. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:03:00 +1200 Preludes and Feuds https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1097796-240214-141000.mp3 Phillippa speaks to Kay Eady, author of “Preludes and Feuds, The Lewis Eady Story”. Few family businesses survive for over one hundred and forty years with four generations of family ownership. Kay is the wife of the late John Eady, whose career with Lewis Eady Ltd spanned fifty years. An enormous amount of research went into writing the history of the Lewis Eady family music business and how it came to make an enduring contribution to the history of music and entertainment in New Zealand. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:02:00 +1200 Deco and Nouveau Style https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1076703-240110-141000.mp3 A monthly look at our heritage buildings, the fashions, furniture and design of the Deco period from the Art Deco Society. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:01:00 +1200 Notes from Christmas Past https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1073087-231213-141000.mp3 This month’s Deco Retro is a sleigh-ride down memory lane. Featuring nostalgic childhood memories from 1950s and 60s Auckland and a letter to Father Christmas penned in 1913, the episode also revisits Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas in Auckland 1953 and the tragic Tangiwai Disaster of the same year. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:12:00 +1200 Deco and Nouveau Style https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-979128-230412-141000.mp3 A monthly look at our heritage buildings, the fashions, furniture and design of the Deco period from the Art Deco Society. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:04:00 +1200 Aprils ANZAC Show https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/2016-04-13 DR_Web.mp3 Music and talk dedicated to ANZAC day 2016 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:03:00 +1200 Riverhead Pub Restored https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/2019-02-13 Deco Retro_mixdown.mp3 Nancy interviews the owners of the historic Riverhead Pub. Learn about this fabulous old lady on the banks of the upper Waitemata Harbour and its history dating back to the early 1800s. One of New Zealands famous landmarks which has been fully restored by the hardworking owners Stephen and Paula Pepperell. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:02:00 +1200 Warwick Henderson https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-481476-190313-141000.mp3 Warwick Henderson talks with Phillippa about his book, ‘The Fascinating History of Toys and Games Around the World’. Warwick has collected antique toys and games for over forty years now and reveals some fascinating facts and surprising stories... Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:03:00 +1200 Sr Magdalen Sheehan https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-486764-190410-141000.mp3 Nancy interviews Sr Magdalen Sheehan at St Marys church Motuti on the return of the much revered Bishop Pompellier to his final resting place in Motuti Northland Hokianga. The Bishop was much loved by the early Maori treating them with respect and dignity and bringing Catholicism to Northland in the mid 1800s. He was present at the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and there insisted on "freedom for all religions in New Zealand" be part of the treaty....very relevant when we think back what happened in Christchurch on March 15. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:04:00 +1200 Taking the waters https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-507268-190612-141000.mp3 Te Aroha Mineral Baths have a long and interesting history and were renowned for their therapeutic values. “Taking the waters” was a very popular and fashionable thing to do in the early 1900’s in New Zealand. Nancy interviews Janice Parlaine from the Te Aroha Museum on these wonderful baths which are still a great tourist attraction in this area. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:06:00 +1200 Incendiary 1901: Christine Beardon https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-521993-190710-141000.mp3 In this episode Philippa is joined by Waiheke playwright Christine Beardon, whose play “Inciendary 1901” was based on the mystery surrounding the devastating fire at the Grand Hotel in Auckland in 1901 and the inquest that followed. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:07:00 +1200 Voyage Out https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-551829-190911-141000.mp3 This episode of Deco Retro focuses on the Voyage Out: Life on the Migrant Ships 1870-1885 as told to Phillippa by David Hastings whose book “Over the Mountains of the Sea” reveals the hardships and perils migrants faced during the three month voyage to New Zealand. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:09:00 +1200 New Zealand Fashion Museum https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-568399-191009-141000.mp3 Listen to Nancy talking to Doris du Pont the founder of The New Zealand Fashion Museum. All about our great designers of the early years upto todays interesting effect our Pacifica neighbours are having on Fashion in New Zealand. Hear about “Walk the Walk” an interesting app you can download... Wed, 9 Oct 2019 14:10:00 +1200 Katherine Mansfield: Fantasist and feminist https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/2019-11-13%20Deco%20Retro_mixdown.mp3 Celebrating the brilliant N.Z. writer and satirist who often portrayed family and friends through her short stories, this episode includes an interview with Cherry Hankin whose psychological study of Katherine Mansfield and her stories is very revealing. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:11:00 +1200 Meet the McCahons https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-582248-191211-141000.mp3 Nancy interview's Victoria McCahon about growing up in the McCahon family with three other siblings. The struggle for them all in the early years well before Colin McCahon became known and famous internationally with his art... Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:12:00 +1200 Joanna Boileau: Starch work by experts https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-600446-200311-141000.mp3 In this Deco Retro episode Phillippa interviews freelance historian Joanna Boileau about her book "Starch Work By Experts: Chinese Laundries in Aotearoa New Zealand". Joanna was commissioned to research and write the book by the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:03:00 +1200 The Black Death https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-603586-200513-141000.mp3 This Deco Retro episode includes a short history of the plague, the pestilence that came to be known as the Black Death that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages and changed the course of history. Wed, 13 May 2020 14:05:00 +1200 Peter Lange https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-656230-200812-141000.mp3 Nancy interviews Peter Lange one of NZ's early potters. He has devoted over 40 years to the Auckland Potters' society and was awarded the MNZM from the queen in 2016 for his devotion to ceramics in NZ. His sculptures can be viewed around Auckland, Waiheke and Botanic Gardens Manurewa. His pots are in several NZ collections, including the Auckland Museum. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +1200 Driving to Treblinka https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-704005-201111-141000.mp3 This month Phillippa interviews award-winning journalist and author, Diana Wichtel, whose book “Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father” is a compulsive read as you follow Diana’s odyssey into his Polish family’s past Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:11:00 +1200 Frances Walsh https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-719460-201209-141000.mp3 Nancy interviews Frances Walsh, a journalist now employed at the Maritime Museum Auckland and author of “Endless Sea”. Hear interesting tales about the Museum, their working boats and more. Wed, 9 Dec 2020 14:12:00 +1200 Baubles, bangles and beads https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-726210-210113-141000.mp3 Join Phillippa as she explores the fabulous, flamboyant jewelers of the Art Deco era. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:01:00 +1200 Taking of the waters https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-753736-210414-141000.mp3 The Te Aroha hot baths have a long and interesting history. In the early 1900s the Taking of the Waters was a very fashionable pastime as they were thought to have great therapeutic values. Today they are still frequented by many visitors and tourists Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:04:00 +1200 Dunedin: Edinburgh of the South https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-769259-210512-141000.mp3 This month Phillippa explores Ōtepoti / Dunedin, its Scottish history and splendid legacy of impressive Victorian and Edwardian buildings Wed, 12 May 2021 14:05:00 +1200 Wonderful wool https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/DR_WildWool.mp3 Wool, that wonderful natural fibre, is in severe decline. This month on Deco Retro, Nancy speaks to Denise Gore from Napier, a talented and enthusiastic knitter who creates wonderful and fashionable garments from this product. Wed, 9 Jun 2021 14:06:00 +1200 The OE https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-830537-211110-141000.mp3 This month's episode of Deco Retro is about the baby boomer generation and that quintessential kiwi right of passage, the OE (overseas experience). Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:11:00 +1200 Wild journeys https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-861153-220309-141000.mp3 Queen Street, New Zealand's best-known street where protesters strut their stuff, based on Bruce Ansley's book "Wild Journeys". Wed, 9 Mar 2022 14:03:00 +1200 Scotland to Waipu https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-907139-220914-141000.mp3 Hear about the migration of the Scottish highlanders after the bloody battle of Culloden to Nova Scotia and finally to Waipu New Zealand. Nancy interviews Jackie Craymer a direct descendant of these people. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:09:00 +1200 Touring the Pah Homestead https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-923649-221109-141000.mp3 Deco Retro takes you through the historic Pah Homestead interviewing Trish Northey who conducts tours there. This wonderful old Homestead has so many interesting secrets and with such extensive knowledge of its history, Trish is able to reveal them Wed, 9 Nov 2022 14:11:00 +1200 All about Ella https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-984213-230510-141000.mp3 This month Deco Retro celebrates the inimitable First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Nancy discusses her life and shares a selection of old favourites that Ella brought such meaning to; Mack the Knife, Manhattan, and The Very Thought of You Wed, 10 May 2023 14:05:00 +1200 Chateau Tongariro https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1003131-230614-141000.mp3 Phillippa tells the story of Chateau Tongariro, a gracious landmark at the foot of Mt Ruapehu that may be closed for good. Hear an interview with Julie Hill, whose father was a manager at the Chateau from 1948-1949. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:06:00 +1200 Farmers Trading Co https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1022831-230712-141000.mp3 Nancy tells the fascinating story of the Farmers Trading Co, from its startup in 1909 till present day. Started by Robert Laidlaw as a mail order business, it grew to become the nationwide chain of retail stores that is still very much a household name. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:07:00 +1200 James Bond https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1039425-230809-141000.mp3 This episode of Deco Retro delves into the world of James Bond and the people and events that inspired the creation of Ian Fleming’s iconic hero, “007”. Wed, 9 Aug 2023 14:08:00 +1200 Friends of the APO https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1055484-230913-141000.mp3 This month, Deco Retro speaks to Jackie Wilkinson from Friends of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Learn how you can support the Orchestra by joining one of their monthly mornings at The Stables Theatre in Ellerslie, meet and listen to the talented artists there and find out how to join. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:09:00 +1200 Train tripping https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1058865-231011-141000.mp3 Hear author Denis Dwyer’s account of taking the last train to Clyde in 1990 (from his book New Zealand Adventures By Rail) and Katherine Mansfield’s journal entry documenting her train ride over the Kaingaroa Plain in 1907, as well as railway enthusiast Rev. David Crooke’s reliving of some of the goings-on at New Zealand’s most magnificent and historic railway station in Dunedin. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:10:00 +1200 Author interview: Terry Moyle https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1063646-231108-141000.mp3 Nancy interviews Terry Moyle, author of 'New Zealand at the Beach' and 'Every Home Should Have One'; two quintessential books on family life in 60s - 80s New Zealand. Wed, 8 Nov 2023 14:11:00 +1200