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Community Conversations
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Conversations with various people and groups broadcast on Fresh FM
Episodes
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Ed Shuttle - Spectacle 2026
The Spectacle 2026 and Ed Shuttleworth raising money for the Nelson Tasman Hospice, The Spectacle running festival returns from 4 to 5 December 2026 to Whakatu-Nelson with trail running and road racing options for all. The event provides a full program of gnarly Trail events with 10km, 22km…
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Nelson Women’s Centre
Delena chats with Augusta from Nelson Women’s Centre as they celebrate 30 years of supporting, empowering, and connecting our community. Hear about the incredible mahi they do, the difference they’ve made over three decades, and how you can support their fundraising efforts to keep this vital...
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Nelson Tasman Pasefika Festival, Saturday 17 October 2026
Jo speaks with Nikita Takai, the director of the inaugural Nelson Tasman Pasefika Festival, here at Founders Park from 9am-4pm on Saturday 17 October. The crew from Fresh FM will see you there!
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High Stakes for Hospice Event Nelson Yacht Club - 17th October 2026
Nic and Tanya from Business Network International talk about the upcoming Hospice fundraising event at the Nelson Yacht Club.
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Community Compost With Ben
Community Compost With Ben discusses the organisation, its people, the future, the worms, soil, and how people can get involved locally.
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Student Counselling Manaaki Tauira NMIT 2026
Student Counselling Manaaki Tauira from NMIT talk about their student health service.
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Te Tauihu Accessibility Expo - Part 2
Fresh FM took the studio on the road for the Te Tauihu Accessibility Expo at Nelson’s Trafalgar Centre. Throughout the day, Delena caught up with stallholders and community organisations doing great work across our region. She also chatted with people visiting the Expo, hearing about their...
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Te Tauihu Accessibility Expo - Part 1
Fresh FM took the studio on the road for the Te Tauihu Accessibility Expo at Nelson’s Trafalgar Centre. Throughout the day, Delena caught up with stallholders and community organisations doing great work across our region. She also chatted with people visiting the Expo, hearing about their...
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Nelson Clay Week 2026
Delena chats with clay artist Carla Ruka about her love of clay and what to discover during Nelson Clay Week. Find more information about Clay Week at www.clayweek.co.nz - events from 3-9 October
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ZineFest Nelson 2026
Audrey Anderson discusses Zine Culture.and ZineFest Nelson 2026. ZineFest Nelson 2026 is on Saturday 10 October at Founders Heritage Park.
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Top Of The South Film Festival
Jo Lang talks with Ronny about the upcoming Top Of The South Film Festival. Nelson - Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd October (Suter Theatre) Marlborough – Sunday October 10 (Event Cinemas Blenheim)
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South Island Chess Champoinship September 30
Andi talks to Rami about the South Island Chess Champoinship on September 30.
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Kabaret 666:The Ritual
Organizer Jasmin her event, Kabaret 666: The Ritual is an R18 rock and metal-infused cabaret and burlesque show running in Nelson on Saturday, 26 September 2026, Location: Chercher, 17 Parere Street, Nelson
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Aorere Museum of Art Opening, Friday Sep 18
James Alker speakt to Grant Knowles about the Aorere Museum of Art (AMoA) opening on Friday September 18 as an art destination and the journey to make it happen
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Chris from the Aunties - Volunteering to help election registrations in Motueka
Welcome to Community Conversations, where curiosity meets community. This is the space where we connect with the people, projects, and ideas shaping our region.
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Hikitia! Ordinary Wonders
Delena has a kōrero with Dr Nikki Evans and Karolina Gorton from Hikitia!, reflecting on the Ordinary Wonders exhibition at Tāwera Arts Hub, what they learned along the way, and the mahi ahead for Hikitia! in our community.
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Magenta Creative Space
Rose McGrannachan talks about Magenta's Booster Campaign and Other fundraising events.
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Lynda Hannah Living Legacies Workshops
Chrissie talks to Lynda Hannah about the Living Legacies Workshops on September 10 2026
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My Time, My Life 2026
Delena spent the day at My Time, My Life and caught up with some of the people there. My Time, My Life is an event that offers individuals and groups the chance to showcase their fun hobbies, sports, meaningful and exciting passions to an interested audience.
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Ordinary Wonders Exhibition Opening at Tāwera, the Nelson Arts Hub
Join Delena as she talks to some of the many people involved with the Ordinary Wonders Exhibition at Tāwera, the Nelson Arts Hub at the launch on Friday August 14 2026
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Nelson Community And Whanau Network 40th Birthday
Delena joins the Nelson Community and Whanau Network 40th Birthday Celebrations.
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Women's Support Motueka Fundraiser
Chrissie finds out about a Gala, Art Auction & Dinner fundraiser for Women's Support Motueka on Sep 12 2026
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Motueka Library Children's Book Week Aug 17-21
Janine from Motueka Library joins Chrissie to talk about Children's Book Week, on August 17-21
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Rock the City 26
Sam and Bryce organizers of Rock the City 26 join Rene to talk about this event showcasing local youth bands. Rock the City 26 is on Saturday the 29th of August at the Theater Royal, and is is supported by Nelson City Council.
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Whakatū Menzshed
Chris Gladstone, Chairman from Whakatū Menzshed joins Rene to talk about Menzshed.
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Why men ignore their health
Dr. Afraz Adam joins Rene to talk about why men ignore their health, and National Telehealth Service.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Find out about the important work done by Big Brothers Big Sisters, and how you could get involved. Plus the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman Fundraising Dinner & Charity Auction that is scheduled for Friday, 28th August 2026 at the Rutherford Hotel Nelson.
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Chanel Arts Centre
Julienne from Arts Council Motueka joins Chrissie to talk about the future of the Chanel Arts Centre, and a public meeting on Monday July 27 2026
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2026 Nelson Arts Festival
A sneak peek at the 2026 Nelson Arts Festival with Artistic Director Janelle Bish. We chat about this year's first ticket release, what audiences can expect, and why the Nelson Arts Festival continues to be a highlight of Whakatū's arts and culture calendar.
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Whakatū Nelson Arts Hub and Ordinary Wonders
Andi talks to Karolina Gorton, Janja Heathfield and Rohan O'Neill-Stevens about the new Whakatū Nelson Arts Hub, and Ordinary Wonders, a collaborative community storytelling and visual arts exhibition.
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NZ Musician Mihirangi Watihi
Chrissie talks to NZ Musician Mihirangi Watihi on Music, change, Ai, Spotify & Attenborough
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Bryn - Racing Sparrow Model Yachts
Rene is joined by Bryn from Racing Sparrow Model Yachts about his world of design to being on the water with 3D printed Yachts and the community built around this world and his personal journey.
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Kath Bee - Winter Warmer Concert for Kids
Kath joins Delena to talk about the Winter Warmer concert for kids happening at 10.30am on Tuesday July 7th at Founders Heritage Park. Tickets available through https://kathbee.nz
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Community Conversations - Victory Community Matariki Celebrations
Andi talks to Victory Community Centre's community co-ordinator Steve McLuckie about the upcoming Matariki Celebtations
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Ordinary Wonders Project
Ordinary Wonders Project – Invitations to Share Memories and Register as an Artist Open Until 3 July
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Laura Fear Victory Community Centre - fundraising Ceilidh on 06 Jun 26
Andi catches up with Laura to find out about the fundraising Ceilidh on 06 Jun 26
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Lenka - Citizens Advice Bureau
Andi catches up with Lenka from Citizens Advice Bureau. They talk about a recent move to Richmond, and how to access their services in Nelson.
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Keri-Mei - He Ngaki Māra exhibition
Andi catches up with Keri-Mei about her exhibition He Ngaki Māra, on in Nelson until May 30th
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Sage Forest - Golden Bay short fim maker
Chrissie talks to Sage Forest, a film maker from Golden Bay who is in search of some actors and extras to film a birthday party scene advert with a message.
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Mariposa in Takaka closing on May 23
Chrissie catches up with with Mariposa owner Tracey Brignole who is closing her Takaka clothing outlet on May 23rd.
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Becky Siame - The shape of belonging at the Suter on May 23 2026
Andi talks to Becky Siame about her Nelson Fringe Festival 2026 show (Winner of best local show) which is back at the Suter for 1 perfomance on May 23 2026
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Whakatū Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust with Tomas Baker and Kimberly Templeton
Welcome to Community Conversations, where curiosity meets community. This is the space where we connect with the people, projects, and ideas shaping our region.
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NCMA Community Events through to May 23 2026
Find out about some music events happening in Nelson during Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2026, NZ Music Month 2026
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Fuel Tax Protest on May 16th
Chrissie talks to Dave Tilby about a Fuel Tax Protest on May 16 2026
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Fluer Fitzsimmons - PSA Secretary in Nelson May 05 26
Welcome to Community Conversations, where curiosity meets community. This is the space where we connect with the people, projects, and ideas shaping our region.
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Pete Rainey - Chroma Chamber Choir
A conversation with Pete Rainey as he reflects on more than 30 years shaping the choral music scene in Whakatū Nelson. Pete discusses his musical journey, community singing, and his final concert with the Chroma Chamber Choir. Monumental: Music for Choir and Organ is on Saturday 2 May…
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Te Piki Oranga, Gambling Harm
A kōrero with Brenda McQuillan of Te Piki Oranga about supporting whānau wellbeing across the Top of the South, with a focus on gambling harm. In this conversation, Brenda shares how gambling can affect the brain and addiction pathways, and how Te Piki Oranga can support and assist those...
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Nelson Provincial Museum Gala Royale, June 13 26
Lucinda Jimson joins Andi to talk about the Nelson Provincial Museum Gala Royale fundraiser dinner on June 13 2026
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Rory Paterson, new Labour Candidate for West Coast Tasman
Rory Paterson, new Labour Candidate for West Coast Tasman
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SAAM: Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2026
Conversations with people and groups from and impacting Te Tauihu the Top of The South.
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