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."
Mural artists create ripples at Palmy school
Eleven students collaborated with Wellington mural artist Heneriata Te Whata.
Meet Wildbase Recovery's newest residents
The red-crowned parakeets (kākāriki) are sisters who were born in Christchurch.
Roslyn Library adds dementia resources to its collection
Memory Matters seeks to promote memory health and support people’s cognitive abilities.
50 years of friendship, fun and lucky cups
Ashhurst Senior Citizens Association celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Judith Lacy: Maysie reveals the editor's most embarrassing moments
OPINION: I’ve accepted a lifetime’s supply of Temptations to hide the photos.
Palmy's first StoryWalk launched at Ahimate Reserve
Kay Arnott's story is about Mavis the mog’s encounter with a frog.
Palmy's public clock cannot be relied on for the time
Rangitāne view the clock as a symbol of rangatira Kerei Te Panau.
Caccia Birch House reopens after strengthening work
Strengthening and replacing the floor of the Awhina Room was finished sooner than planned.
Long-serving tour operator puts away her microphone
Palmerston North's Margaret Jones has clocked up 39 years in the touring business.
Pioneering Feilding family's life captured in new book
The Carthew family were booksellers and involved in politics, church and the community.
Trust offers free support for diabetics
It has moved to The Pillars in Palmerston North suburb Milson.
An absolutely fabulous woollen solstice
The Manawatū Spinners and Weavers Guild is holding a Fabulous Fibre Fair on Saturday.
Palmy band wants to drum up more members
Pipes and Drums of Palmerston North is a non-competitive band that turns 30 this month.
Manawatū restarts Miriam's heart
Miriam Sharland says New Zealanders tend to underestimate Manawatū's beauty.
Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour
Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.
Elected members’ financial interests revealed
Manawatū District Council's elected members are a property-owning bunch.
Manawatū recognises some of its finest
More than 50 people were acknowledged at Volunteer Recognition Event in Palmerston North.
Volunteers sought to be the police's eyes and ears
PN Community Patrol partners with the police and the council to keep the community safe.
Modern way to learn Rangitāne history
Visit six sites along the Manawatū River, scan the QR code and be taken back in time.
Increase in total rates take slightly reduced
It was reduced from the proposed 11.3 per cent to 10.1 per cent.
Council halves its cycling improvements budget
Elected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.
Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.
Manawatū's public clock woes continue
Feilding's clocktower shows 12 and Palmy's is four minutes slow.
Palmy woman says pageantry has allowed her to heal
Rovelyn Milford has battled depression, anxiety and body image issues.
Judith Lacy: Linking in or out is best done with pizza
OPINION: There's valuable real estate to be had on and off line.
MPs’ pecuniary interests revealed
Manawatū-based MPs all own property and are members of at least one retirement scheme.
Palmy's first Rotary club turns 100 next week
About 120 past and current members and partners are expected at the centennial dinner.
Council's Long-Term Plan attracts 1443 submissions
From facilities to finances, libraries to leaves, submitters traversed wide ground.
Trade Aid's Palmy store to close
The social enterprise is closing its 24 stores nationwide but will continue online sales.
Judith Lacy: My incredibly easy journey to a silver fern passport
OPINION: The colloquialism warmed my heart much more than the missing sausage roll.
From braces to beard: Film-maker's eight-year project finished
The making of the series The Tripods has been a huge part of Arlo Macmillan's life.
Choir and guitarists to capture godwits' journey
The Renaissance Singers commissioned Anne French to write a song cycle about the godwits.
A tour inside Palmerston North Police Station
The scaffolding has gone and the carpark is no longer the domain of builders.
A week to celebrate all things tech
ManawaTech has organised eight events for next week's Techweek.
Drum students rock around the clocktower
Try Music students played My Hero by the Foo Fighters on repeat in The Square.
Caccia Birch House temporarily closed
The first floor of the historical house is being strengthened.
Zentveld family steps up from backyard croquet to tournaments
Next season, three generations will be playing golf croquet.
From blind date to platinum wedding anniversary
Alma and Bob Bartosh have danced their way through marriage for 70 years.
Turbulent times as I discover basketball isn't like cricket
OPINION: Good giraffe, I sound like a woman during World War II.
There's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urges
Retired caretaker Alistair Cameron wants everyone to pick up a leaf or a hundred.
Viola student shows her gratitude by composing a duet
Solace Ward’s duet Inspiration will premiere at Musica Viva Manawatū's May concert.
Unleash your inner rock star with an invisible guitar
The Manawatū Air Guitar Championship will be held on May 18 in Palmerston North.
Be a Passenger this NZ Music Month
There are free gigs featuring homegrown talent scattered around the CBD until May 31.
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.