Judith Lacy is editor of the Manawatū Guardian
"I began my journalism career at the tender age of 10 as a 2ZB cub reporter on the Dick Weir Sunday morning show. "Growing up on a dairy farm near Pātea, newspapers and magazines came into our house daily. My spare bed was covered in scrapbooks of newspaper clippings with stories about cricketer Martin Crowe a favourite. "As a teenager, I would stare longingly at the journalism careers folder in the school library and go to sleep listening to talkback radio. "Being a journalist means being paid to be curious, to ask questions and to write. I love meeting new people, connecting the dots, and giving people useful information. "I graduated from journalism school in 2001 where I was identified by my fellow students as a future editor. "I have been editor of the Manawatū Guardian since December 2020 and was the editor of The Tribune for nearly six years. "I have also worked in the newsrooms of regional newspapers and as a sub-editor. "I have a Master of Arts in politics from Victoria University of Wellington and enjoy covering local government, community development and human interest stories. "In my spare time, I like trying new recipes, walking and spending time with my cat Maysie."
Boxing, softball and science: Elected members' finanical interests revealed
Property ownership is high while other employment is diverse.
Street safety improvements on the way two years after residents raise concerns
Three raised pedestrian crossings and right-turn bay set to be installed on Roslyn street.
New play delves into the cast’s stories of femininity
Femme Fiction is 'a short, sharp delight' featuring topics that need space to breathe.
'Quiet hero' of Relay for Life calls time
Richard Anderson has been on the Relay for Life committee since its inception in 2001.
Glenys has The Square in her strumming
The 81-year-old gets tired easily, but this isn’t a tale of woe but of having a go.
Judith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friend
OPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.
Relief for passionate recyclers
Environment Network Manawatū is the place to take your bottle tops.
Review: A novel way to mark Anzac Day
A Time Like This provides many touchstones for one’s life.
Motorcyclists' triumph for Youthline
The Manawatū chapter of the Triumph Riders Motorcycle Club raised $2514 for Youthline.
Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests
Horizons councillors are required to state their property and financial interests.
Retired geriatrician shares how the speciality has come a long way
Walking sticks up if you have heard of Dr Marjory Warren.
Trailblazer Meri takes to the stage
Meri Tipene-Walker is the first woman and first Māori to be the president of OnStage.
What is World War I veteran Douglas' secret?
Find out in Jackie Davis’ play A Time Like This, opening at the Globe Theatre on April 18.
Review: The bonus points keep coming for Foxton
Leighton Briggs brings great facial expressions, twinkly eyes and stage presence.
What's the time? Don't ask Mr Manawatū
Feilding’s clocktower has stopped, Palmerston North’s is six minutes slow.
Feast of hearts and hopes
Participants in the Y Central’s Rangatahi Ora programme put on an Easter High Tea.
Palmy walking advocate honoured
Frank Goldingham has received an Outdoor Access Champion Award.
Hot cross fun: What happened when I entered a speed-eating contest
OPINION: The water dulled the taste of the hot cross buns - don’t try that at home.
Library's JP service extended
From this Saturday, a JP will be available from 11am until 1pm at Central Library.
Dance the night away step by step
The Manawatū Dancing Club in Palmerston North is looking for more members.
Silver medal for Palmy mechanic on world stage
'I’ve never had a medal in my life before,' Gerrit van Schalkwyk says.
Chalk mural signifies unity between races
Palmerston North artist Atefe Abadi created the mural boundary to mark Race Relations Day.
Mondays are the day for the 'happy little instrument'
A retired Palmerston North teacher has restarted a beginners’ class.
Community AED comes to Kelvin Grove
There is now an AED outside the gym at Cornerstone Christian School.
Jam Jayme's inbox to put jam in people's pantries
SuperGrans Manawatū is seeking volunteers for its cooking and preserving workshops.
'Party within a party' for environmental leaders
Stewart Dairylands wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award.
Judith Lacy: Palmy + Peters = Pulling Power
OPINION: Despite Winston Peters being the same age as my mother he clearly isn’t rusty.
Council waiting for quotes to repair community centre
Part of the verandah was hit by a truck in late November.
Country comes to city's heart
Palmerston North athletes shine at the 2024 New Zealand Rural Games.
Kiwi DYI shines in Palmy creative agency
Eltezza is a combination of Mo Eltayeb and Chris Teneza’s last names.
Palm in our hands, charcoal in hers
Darcelle Nesser tried to imagine the feelings of people involved in the palm oil industry.
John is anchored to Feilding
Retired businessman John Darragh reminisces to mark Feilding’s 150th anniversary.
Wheels on the bus go 'round in a new way
Rachel Keedwell’s excitement was palpable as she launched Palmy’s new bus network.
Judith Lacy: Expand not just your stomach but your brain
OPINION: Hokowhitu Farmers’ Market is a taonga but there is always room for improvement.
Palmy radio station The Gramophone Room turns 25
The Gramophone Room broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 88.1FM.
Feilding flood survivor reflects on his 84 years
Feilding is marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Manchester Block.
Passport to world provided in Te Marae o Hine
The annual World Food, Craft and Music Fair drew huge crowds.
Green-dress day for family from Kerala
The Palmerston North registered nurses are now New Zealand citizens.
How welcoming is Manawatū District?
The council's welcoming communities co-ordinator Sarah Deveau wants to know.
Farmers are constantly looking for better ways to do things, new MP says
'The difference between my first year of farming and today is like night and day.'
Owner of former Fitz pub open to co-development
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels has not yet found an option to fit in with its hotel.
Get blown away at Aqaba
Manawatū Jazz Club’s Thursday-night Jazz Cafe has moved to Aqaba.
Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers
A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.
Long train running needs you and you
Palmerston North Esplanade Scenic Railway is holding a volunteer open day on Saturday.
Judith Lacy: Leg warmers couldn't propel my choreography dream
OPINION: I've never taken a dance class in my life but believed I could create the moves.
Island to island with help from CJ
NZLankaNewsTalks is a radio show packed with New Zealand and Sri Lankan news.
Two decades on: Pregnant woman plucked from Mangamahu roof shares her story
Seilena Phillips-Edwards' rescue touched hearts during the Whanganui floods.
New gallery offers a chance for artists to bind together
Tui Tui is at Square Edge Arts Centre in Palmerston North.
Turitea School students are modern-day Pied Pipers
The school bought five traps using an Environmental Initiatives Fund grant.
Be happy and get wacky with water
The free annual event is hosted by Roslyn Education and Community Health.
Dog Man series a hit with young Palmerston North book lovers
City library's top spot goes to American author Dav Pilkey.
Separate children's ED for Palmy in sight
During the Christmas break, construction prep was carried out on site.
New recycling rules: What I shouldn't have put in bin
OPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.
Heart of social housing complex beats stronger
The tenants' lounge has couches, a dining table, a kitchenette and toilets.
Free to a large wall: Piece by textile artist Laura Hudson on the move
It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.
Readers solve heritage mysteries
'She was delighted that we could zoom in on her dad’s face.'
Revealed: Palmerston North City Library's most borrowed books in 2023
Top spot goes to Northern Irish author Lucinda Riley.
Grow strong: Mental health coach shares insights
Katherine Gillespie is a PreKure certified mental health coach.
Adventurous holiday for young readers
Children hung out with pirates, went into space and visited a volcano.
Politics is about service and empathy, new MP says
Rangitīkei people are modest and humble and it’s about “we, not me”.
High praise for Palmy composer
Sai Natarajan's musical education began when he was in the womb.
Irish eyes smiling for people with dementia
Born and raised in Cork, Liam Walsh says he is living the dream in Aotearoa.
Library cat has paws of clay and a silent purr
Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.
Judith Lacy: Don't sit on the edge - hedge it
OPINION: The Sledge Track has an activity for everyone - no matter how soon you puff.
What says summer more than cricket?
OPINION: Can anyone go past cow corner, googly, rib-tickler and — dare I confess — box?
Big win for contractor Fulton Hogan
It now holds road maintenance contracts for Palmerston North and Manawatū district.
Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out
The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.
Parenting tips from Barnardos on how to survive the school holidays
When out and about give your children a task such as picking up rubbish.
New Lido features provide bucket-load of cooling
The 600-litre dumping bucket releases its load about every three minutes.
Globe to Globe for Palmy Shakespeare lovers
Eli Hancock and Jacob Waugh return to stage The Winter's Tale.
Children of displaced people to share their stories
Untold Stories will share people’s War World II experiences and new lives in Palmy.
Plenty of change for MP Tangi Utikere
While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.
Mamastrummers light up festive faces
Washington Parade is Palmerston North’s answer to Ponsonby’s Franklin Rd.
Early Christmas present for principal
Bunnythorpe School is now a two-teacher school.
War memorial in Bunnythorpe like new again
The restored Bunnythorpe War Memorial was unveiled on December 9.
New Lions club joins the Palmy pride
Clearview Park Lions Club meets at Julia Wallace Retirement Village.
Actors sought for World War I drama
A Time Like This tells the story of World War I veteran Douglas.