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OARsome Morning Show

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All the latest on what’s happening in Dunedin, interviews with people making a difference in your community, regular feature segments, and some great music.

Community groups, social service and health agencies, arts practitioners and other local organisations are welcome to share their stories and promote their events and initiatives on OAR FM, Dunedin's community access media platform.

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Episodes

OARsome Morning Show - 05-09-2023 - World Suicide Prevention Day - Corinda Taylor

September 04, 2023 21:30 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MB

World Suicide Prevention Day - Corinda Taylor from Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust previews the World Suicide Prevention Day event to be held in Dunedin on 8 September. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 05-09-2023 - South Dunedin Community Network - Eleanor Doig

September 04, 2023 21:15 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MB

South Dunedin Community Network - Eleanor Doig looks ahead to community consultation on the South Dunedin Future programme, and the upcoming community hui. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 05-09-2023 - South Dunedin Future - Jonathan Rowe

September 04, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

South Dunedin Future - Pprogramme manager Jonathan Rowe discusses the recent flyer drop Science of South Dunedin, explaining the water, land and climate change-related challenges facing South Dunedin. He also explains the DCC's decision to start early discussions with Government about support for a voluntary property acquisition. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 04-09-2023 - Dunedin WEA - Mary Geary

September 03, 2023 21:15 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MB

Dunedin WEA - It's national Festival of Adult Learning Week. Mary Geary from Dunedin WEA runs us through the programme for Term 4 and invites us to come along for Friday's Open Day. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 04-09-2023 - Literacy Aotearoa - Corrina Kagaya

September 03, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MB

Literacy Aotearoa - It's national Festival of Adult Learning Week, and Corrina Kagaya from Literacy Aotearoa guides us through free learning opportunities on offer. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 01-09-2023 - Keep Otepoti Dunedin Beautiful - Kelsey Porter

August 31, 2023 21:30 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MB

Keep Otepoti Dunedin Beautiful - Coordinator Kelsey Porter previews Clean Up Week and the Keep Dunedin Beautiful Awards. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 29-08-2023 - Dunedin's Seniors Climate Action Network - Sue Novell

August 28, 2023 21:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Dunedin's Seniors Climate Action Network - Seniors Climate Action Network (SCAN) member Sue Novell offers tips on growing Food Resilience in local communities. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 29-08-2023 - Tahu Mackenzie

August 28, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MB

Tahu Mackenzie - Tahu brings us up to date with the creatures and plants of Orokonui Ecosanctuary. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 28-08-2023 - Swaroopa Unni - Natyaloka School of Indian Dance

August 27, 2023 21:15 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Swaroopa Unni - Swaroopa is bringing her time in Dunedin to a close with Natyaloka, a final performance from students of the Natyaloka School of Indian Dance. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 25-08-2023 - Otago Socialist Society - Gareth McMullen

August 25, 2023 09:15 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

Otago Socialist Society - Gareth McMullen introduces the Otago Socialist Society and previews the weekend screening of documentary Oh Jeremy Corbyn, The Big Lie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 25-08-2023 - The House of Poetry - Bill Direen and Lola Elvy

August 24, 2023 21:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

The House of Poetry - Bill Direen and Lola Elvy preview the inaugural National Poetry Day event to be held at the House of Poetry in Mornington. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 25-08-2023 - Multicultural Day - Arina Aizal

August 24, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

Multicultural Day - OAR FM Community Connector Arina Aizal previews a busy weekend of events to mark Te Tiriti-based Multicultural Day. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 24-08-2023 - What's News Dunedin? - Richard Knights

August 23, 2023 21:30 - 15 minutes - 7.05 MB

Richard Knights is bringing his popular Facebook group to OAR FM's airwaves. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 23-08-2023 - Catherine Hammond - Hocken Collections

August 22, 2023 21:30 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Catherine Hammond, Hocken Collections - Catherine reflects on her first year as head of the University of Otago's Hocken Collections and Special Collections. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 23-08-2023 - Otago Polyfest - Pip Laufiso

August 22, 2023 21:15 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MB

Otago Polyfest - Pip Laufiso previews this year's celebration of Maori and Pasifika culture, and outlines volunteering opportunities. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 23-08-2023 - Tawaki Project - Thomas Mattern

August 22, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MB

Tawaki Project - Thomas Mattern has been working to study and raise the profile of tawaki, a largely unknown penguin species found in Fiordland. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 22-08-2023 - K9 Medical Detection - Pauline Blomfield

August 21, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

K9 Medical Detection - K9MD founder Pauline Blomfield updates us on progress with training and certifying cancer-detection dogs. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 22-08-2023 - Saints Card Game - Lucy Hunter and Miro

August 21, 2023 21:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Saints Card Game - Lucy Hunter and Miro are part of a Dunedin team who have designed and created a unique card game based on the lives of the Catholic saints. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 21-08-2023 - Otepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival - Alison Breese

August 20, 2023 21:45 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MB

Otepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival - Alison Breese from Southern Heritage Trust previews this year's Heritage Festival, to be held 5-15 October. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 21-08-2023 - Trees For Families - Kelsey Porter

August 20, 2023 21:30 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MB

Trees For Families - Keep Otepoti Dunedin Beautiful coordinator Kelsey Porter is taking registrations for this year's opportunity to plant a native tree, to commemorate a special event or person. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 18-08-2023 - Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga - Sarah Gallagher

August 17, 2023 23:30 - 16 minutes - 7.32 MB

Sarah Gallagher, Area Manager with Heritage New Zealand, discusses HNZ's role in our region. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 18-08-2023 - SuperGrans Soup Kitchen - Sandy McKay

August 17, 2023 23:30 - 8 minutes - 4.11 MB

Sandy McKay introduces a free-cooking initiative at SuperGrans Dunedin This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 16-08-2023 - Otepoti Community Wellness Hub - Molly Meehan and Kai Rapana

August 15, 2023 22:00 - 10 minutes - 4.86 MB

Molly Meehan and Kai Rapana introduce us to a drop-in space for people experiencing mental health challenges in Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 16-08-2023 - Stupid Effing Bird - Ryan Hartigan and Daniel McClymont from Dollhouse

August 15, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes - 6.98 MB

Ryan Hartigan and Daniel McClymont from Dollhouse preview an upcoming season of Aaron Posner's adaptation of Chekhov's The Seagull at the New Athenaeum Theatre This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 15-08-2023 - Presbyterian Support Otago - Joy Davis

August 14, 2023 23:17 - 17 minutes - 7.98 MB

Joy Davis updates us on community support initiatives with PSA, including Money Month, rates relief, the Buddy Programme and the Domino Effect campaign. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 15-08-2023 - Tahu Mackenzie

August 14, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes - 6.23 MB

Tahu updates us on all the late-winter happenings at Orokonui Ecosanctuary This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 14-08-2023 - Taieri Musical's Frozen Jr and The Lion King Jr - Emma Donaldson and Denise Henderson

August 13, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes - 6.09 MB

Directors Emma Donaldson and Denise Henderson preview this year's major family-friendly productions for Taieri Musical This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 11-08-2023 - Small Press Fest

August 10, 2023 22:45 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MB

Frances from Evening Books previews a festival bringing together small presses and independent publishers from across Aotearoa New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 11-08-2023 - Otago Potters Group - Erin Jones

August 10, 2023 22:45 - 9 minutes - 6.29 MB

Erin Jones previews the weekend's Otago Potters Group Winter Market This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 11-08-2023 - Grant Sheehan Light, Ghosts and Dreams - Robin Greenberg

August 10, 2023 22:45 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Director and producer Robin Greenberg has made a documentary film on the life of avant-garde New Zealand photographer and publisher Grant Sheehan This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 10-08-2023 - Port Chalmers Seafood Festival - Alasdair Johnston

August 09, 2023 21:30 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MB

Port Chalmers Seafood Festival - Alasdair Johnston previews what promises to be a great family day of food, music and entertainment at the Port Chalmers Seafood festival on 30 September. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 09-08-2023 - Octagon Ensemble - Tessa Romano

August 08, 2023 21:30 - 8 minutes - 5.51 MB

Octagon Ensemble - Tessa Romano is artistic director for the Octagon Ensemble, who present Winter Reverie at St Paul's Cathedral on Sunday. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 09-08-2023 - Post Natal Me Expo - Catherine Caley

August 08, 2023 21:30 - 5 minutes - 3.98 MB

Post Natal Me Expo - Plunket's Catherine Caley previews the expo to be held in the Scenic Hotel Lounge at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Sunday. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 08-08-2023 - Tiny Teddies Family Weekend - Shelley Gorman

August 07, 2023 21:30 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MB

Tiny Teddies Family Weekend - Shelley Gorman from the Little Miracles Trust previews the weekend's 500 Tiny Teddies family events at Dunedin's Golden Centre Mall. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 08-08-2023 - Passion, Pitch, Enrich - Heidi Renata and Ash Dawes

August 07, 2023 21:30 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MB

Passion, Pitch, Enrich - Heidi Renata from the Mana Rangatahi programme and Ash Dawes from Dunedin Fringe preview a rangatahi-led initiative, a shar-tank style event for young people to pitch their creative passions. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 07-08-2023 - Looking For Alaska - Amy Maynard

August 06, 2023 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Looking For Alaska - Amy Maynard from Hamilton duo Looking For Alaska previews the Dunedin leg of their Arts On Tour national tour. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 01-08-2023 - Tahu Mackenzie

July 31, 2023 21:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Tahu Mackenzie - Tahu updates us on all the latest news and events at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 01-08-2023 - Governance Mentoring Programme - Sues Russell

July 31, 2023 21:30 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

Governance Mentoring Programme - Sues Russell from Volunteer South is calling for mentors and mentees for a six-month programme aimed at supporting leaders in governance roles in community organisations. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 31-07-2023 - Greater Green Island Get Together - Emily Brace-Mallet

July 30, 2023 21:30 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MB

Greater Green Island Get Together - Emily Brace-Mallet says registrations are now open for community groups, clubs and organisations to book a stall at this year's event, to be held on 9 September. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 28-07-2023 - Julian Temple Band - Julian Temple

July 27, 2023 21:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Julian Temple Band - Julian Temple calls by for a chat and to play a couple of tunes, previewing the release of upcoming seventh album Tunnels. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 28-07-2023 - Keeping Kids Safe Online - Peter Bevin

July 27, 2023 21:30 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Keeping Kids Safe Online - Peter Bevin previews his upcoming public session as part of the Big P.E.E series designed to empower parents and caregivers with practical tools to have frank conversations with their kids about the big issues. He has developed a programme about online safety. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 26-07-2023 - Jenny Mitchell - Bush and the Birds Tour

July 25, 2023 21:30 - 9 minutes - 6.59 MB

Jenny Mitchell - Award-winning artist Jenny Mitchell previews her upcoming show with the Mitchell Twins in support, at Orokonui Ecosanctuary as part of her Bush and the Birds Tour. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 26-07-2023 - IDEA Services - Tracey Banwell

July 25, 2023 21:30 - 7 minutes - 5 MB

IDEA Services - IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives as part of their communities. Tracey Banwell talks about opportunities to join as a Support Worker. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 26-07-2023 - Dankfest 2023 - co-organiser Joerg

July 25, 2023 21:30 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MB

Dankfest 2023 - Dankfest co-organiser Joerg previews this year's Dunedin festival of dark, alternative music. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 25-07-2023 - Literacy Aotearoa - Corrina Kagaya

July 24, 2023 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Literacy Aotearoa - Dunedin Site Coordinator Corrina Kagaya provides an overview of Literacy Aotearoa's services. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 25-07-2023 - Carlos Biggemann's Cumulus project

July 24, 2023 21:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Carlos Biggemann's Cumulus project - Award-winning photographer Carlos Biggemann talks about Cumulus, a book of photographic studies of the skies accompanied by poetry. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 24-07-2023 - Salam Pakistan - Dr Ayesha Quereshi

July 23, 2023 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Salam Pakistan - Dr Ayesha Quereshi from Dunedin Pakistan Society hosts a new show and podcast on OAR FM. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 24-07-2023 - Keep Otepoti Dunedin Beautiful - Kelsey Porter

July 23, 2023 21:30 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MB

Keep Otepoti Dunedin Beautiful - Newly appointed Keep Otepoti Dunedin Beautiful coordinator Kelsey Porter promotes Keep New Zealand Beautiful clean up week, to take place 16-22 September. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 24-07-2023 - Film Festival Feature - King Loser - Director Andrew Moore and King Loser's Chris Heazlewood

July 21, 2023 03:45 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Film Festival Feature - King Loser - Director Andrew Moore and King Loser's Chris Heazlewood discuss the documentary of the band's implosive 2016 tour, showing as part of this year's New Zealand International Film Festival. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

OARsome Morning Show - 21-07-2023 - A Resting Mess - Daisy Sanders

July 20, 2023 21:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

A Resting Mess - Caroline Plummer Dance Fellow Daisy Sanders and Dunedin Dream Brokerage have upcoming public events that bring together the strands of Daisy's work while in Dunedin. You are invited to gather, rest and become part of a communal reflection in the low-fi landscape of sourced, tactile 'mess'. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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