OARsome Morning Show

Viki Kingsley-Holmes from Marching Otago looks ahead to a big 8 months for Marching Otago, with South Island Championships in December at NZ National Campionships in March. Viki also outlines opportunities to get involved in marching at all levels. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Sally McMillan from iD Dunedin previews archiveD, a fundraising event at the Savoy that will explore fashion history from the 1960s to the early 2000s. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

New accessibility guidelines for indoor recreation spaces - Katie Barry from Recreation Aotearoa reports on new guidelines to help improve access to indoor sport, recreation and aquatics facilities across Aotearoa New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

St Kilda Brass 125th Anniversary - Conductor Peter Adams reflects on the 125 years of St Kilda Brass and looks ahead to their anniversary concert 'And the Saints Go Marching On' to be held on 9 August. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever - Mandy Mayhem-Bullock previews this Saturday's The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, an events held around the world where participants recreate the music video for Kate Bush's 1978 song Wuthering Heights. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Law Commission report on hate crime law - Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law unpacks the recommendations from the Law Commission around New Zealand's hate crime laws. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Menzies on Tour - Chris Brown from Wellington band Menzies previews Saturday's show at Pearl Diver to promote debut album Holding My Cold Hand, Even Though Yours Is Warm. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Big Warm Up - Teresa Moore from Catalytic Foundation says there is still time to donate goods for the Big Warm Up campaign, supporting those in need to stay warm and dry this winter. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Boring Fund - Helen Anderson introduces The Boring Fund, a new funding stream to support small organisations with the essential, unglamorous and hardest things to get funded. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

National Eye Health Month - John Mulka from Eye Health Aotearoa outlines the key eye health issues facing New Zealanders and the advocacy the organisation is involved in. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Harlam Uiti-Collins, Otago Community Hospice - Harlam is Kaupāpa Māori Care Coordinator at Otago Community Hospice. He talks about his role, walking beside whānau as they navigate the final days of a loved one. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Community Law Otago - Caryl O'Connor, managing solicitor at Community Law Otago, brings us up to date with the services provided and the key issues the team is facing in 2026. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dunedin Rock Choir turns 10 - Sandra Buchanan, founding member of Dunedin Rock Choir, previews the weekend's 10th birthday concert at Tūhura Otago Museum. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Broken Heartbreakers - Rachel Bailey and John Howell from Ōtepoti Dunedin indie-folk band the Broken Heartbreakers join Jeff to celebrate the release of fourth studio album Imagine If We Could Just Keep Driving. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

NZ International Film Festival - Festival director Paolo Bertolin previews an exciting programme of films from around the world for this year's Whānau Marama Nedw Zealand International Film Festival. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Journey Pal - Dale Baker is founder of Journey Pal, new technology that is the easiest way for museums to provide audio guides and translations. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Science in a Van at NanoFest - Emily and Alan Worman have been sharing their love of all things science and fun since 2011. They bring two 'Science In A Van' shows to Dunedin for NanoFest. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Pasifika Fesivals Aotearoa - Pip Laufiso and Tanya Muagutui'a from the Pacifika Festivals Aotaroa Inc leadership team outline the resources available through a new website and national hub that connects more than 40 Pacific festivals from across Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Enroling for General Election - Mark Simons from the Electoral Commision provides an overview of the key dates, deadlines and procedures for enroling to vote in this year's general election, to be held on 7 November. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Soulti - NZ producer, DJ, singer-songwriter and electronic artist, Soulti has a new single out, and is currently in the UK to test the waters. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Voting Eligibility - In the wake of Winston Peters' announcement that it will be NZ First policy to restrict voting right to only those with New Zealand citizenship, Prof Andrew Geddis reminds us of the current eligibility laws. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

NanoFest 2026 - NZ International Science Festival director Jerome Cousins previews a busy programme of events for this year's NanoFest in Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Dumb Waiter - Dunedin actors Dylan Shield and Brent Caldwell take on Harold Pinter play The Dumb Waiter at the Playhouse from 30 July. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Amped Music Project has a new coordinator. Zac Nicholls previews this year's four-week music mentorship programme for high school students. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Escape Room - Data Guardians - Sequoia Short is the creator of Escape Room - Data Guardians, a game designed to explore the concepts of data sovereignty and indigenous data sovereignty and spark meaningful conversations. The event is part of the Nano Fest programme for 2026. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Matariki mā Puaka - Alan Ned Gray has coordinated the local musical acts for the Matariki mā Puaka drone show event at Logan Park on 10 July, headlines by Tiki Taane. He introduces Ngahau Tene, Tough Guy and Dubious Groove. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Food in Schools - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law explores the implications of the Auditor General's report on the food in schools programme. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Budgeting support through DBAS - Andrew Henderson from DBAS outlines the free and confidential service available for families and individuals in the greater Ōtepoti area who are at risk of, or in financial hardship. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Independent Music Venues Aotearoa - Taylor MacGregor from Independent Music Venues Aotearoa says collective action is required to secure a future for live music venues in New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Community Choirs - Local singer, conductor and musical director Nancy Miller is involved with Mosgiel-based community choir Rhythmix, as well as the Waitati Warblers. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Crafts On Tap - Elise Van Loon is running fun and social craft workshops at Dunedin licensed venues, where anyone over 18 can unleash their creativity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Auckland-based artist Sione Faletau turns environmental data into art using knowledge and symbols from his Tongan Heritage. He brings Ongo mei he fonua: Sounds from the Soil to Nano Fest 2026. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Puaka Matariki Festival 2026 - DCC Event Producer Rewa Pene previews a busy calendar of citywide events for this year's Puaka Matariki Festival, celebrating the Māori New Year. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Tūhura Otago Museum Head of Philanthropy and Development Georgia Ciaran says there are many ways the public can support the museum, from one-off donations to attending events and leaving bequests. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Conservation Amendment Bill - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law outlines the background and potential implications of the Conservation Amendment Bill, currently open for public submissions. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Big Warm Up campaign - Teresa Moore from Catalytic Foundation is calling for more donations of winter goods to support families in need across Aotearoa New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

South Dunedin Community Network is on the move to new premises. Rose Dickie checks in on a busy week. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Live Dungeons and Dragons - Actor and producer Rosella Hart is part of a team running monthly theatre/gaming sessions at the Gasworks Museum. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Regent Theatre Christmas Show - Vocal Director Arlie McCormick previews auditions for the Regent Theatre's Christmas spectacular Saving Santa's Sparkle, which will celebrate a host of local talent. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Sophie Rogers - Alexandra-based writer Sophie Rogers' second novel Orchids and Camelias is out this week, a work of historical fiction that illuminates the lives of Chinese gold-miners in 19th Century Otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Women's Wellbeing Group - Vicki Wise from Otago Mental Health Support Trust introduces a new Women's Wellbeing Group that meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Bunchy's Big Score - Max White and Reef Brazendale from Dunedin band Bunchy's Big Score drop by to celebrate the release of second album Wanda's Bicycle. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

CanBead - Jenni Ryland is Dunedin-based coordinator for New Zealand-wide charity CanBead, which provides free bead-craft workshops for people experiencing health challenges, trauma and loss. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Sleep Lab Stories - Liesel Mitchell hosts new podcast The Sleep Lab Stories on OAR FM, conversations with regular people sharing thoughts and stories about sleep. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Our Food Network - Robyn Zink from Our Food Network introduces the Community Kai Map and Food Co-op, two food resilience initiatives under way in Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Integrity issues in the public service - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law considers the relationships between the public service and ministers in the wake of allegations by Erica Stanford of 'creative accounting' and MBIE advice that turned out to be 'complete fiction'. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Nicola Cheeseman is Back - Producer and director Kim Morgan and actor/comedian Harriet Moir preview Hic Sunt Dracones' upcoming production of Kathryn Burnett's play Nicola Cheeseman is Back. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Gambling regulations for fundraisers - Ben Gamboni from Department of Internal Affairs outlines important information around laws governing lotteries, raffles and sweepstakes. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Community Resilience Survey - Erica Andrews from Emergency Management Otago (EMO) is encouraging residents to take part in its annual Community Resilience Survey. The survey helps EMO better understand how prepared Otago communities are for emergencies, their awareness of local hazards and where people prefer to receive information before and during an emergency. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Books Beyond Barriers - BBB is a disability resources podcast that explores books, research and insights for the disability community. In each episode, host Krissy Wright, librarian at the CCS Disability Action Library and Information Service, will provide helpful resource recommendations, share gems of information, and sometimes even invite special guests to share their insights. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz