OARsome Morning Show

Artsenta Symposium and Exhibition - Artsenta dirctor Paul McLellan-Smith previews Toi Piringa: The Art of Connection, a symposium on creativity and wellbing to celebrate Artsenta's 40th anniversary. An exhibition - A River of Creativity - will open soon at Tūhura Otago Museum. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Southern Cross All Breeds Cat Club Show - Zena Pigden previews this Sunday's Southern Cross All Breeds Cat Club Show, which promises to be a fun family-friendly event. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Mornington Methodist Church 150th Celebration - Greg Hughson previews a weekend of celebrations for the Mornington Methodist Church 150th. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Trade Sanctions - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law explains the legal framework for applying trade sanctions. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dunedin Amentities Society Chair Barry Mollison is keen to welcome new members with an interest in developing and improving the city's public spaces. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Taieri Network Community Connector Jean Bonner brings us up to date on community initiatives. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Electrify Dunedin Expo - Event manager Carla Munro previews Electrify Dunedin Expo 2026, a community-led event showcasing practical electrification solutions that reduce household emissions and energy costs. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

New book on South Island Māori Rock Art - Philippa F Graham has published a comprehensive book on South Island Māori Rock Art - European Interest from the 19th Century to the Present. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

New inclusive arts space for Dunedin - Dunedin theatre-maker and educator Cindy Diver has bought a building at 9 Shore St, Andersons Bay, naming it the McNaughton Performing Arts Studio and setting it up as a multi-purpose entity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Free and accessible financial mentoring in Aotearoa - Andrew Henderson from DBAS discusses FinCap's call for government and industry to back free and accessible financial mentoring across New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Ellie Swann and Stitched - Ōtepoti theatre all-rounder Ellie Swann's new play Stitched brings her together with daughter Laniet Swann as they imagine some 'between the scenes' interactions between Shakespeare's Desdemona and Emilia. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Almey Alternative - Harry Almey hosts a new programnme and podcast on OAR FM. The Almey Alternative seeks to uncover neglected subjects, pose unasked questions, all with Harry's eclectic taste and eccentric style – politics and culture, niche or not. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Tahi Ōtepoti Festival - Dunedin Arts Festival director Charlie Unwin unveils the programme for the inaugural Tahi Ōtepoti Festival of solo performance, to be held in October. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Te Pāti Māori's Te Tiriti Entrenchment Policy - Prof Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago Faculty of Law considers the implications of this week's policy announcement from Te Pāti Māori. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dunedin Public Libraries events coordinator Merce Shavanddasht previews a busy month of events. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Valley Project Community Development Coordinator Claire Speedy previews a busy month of Valley Fest events. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Love Tennis - Discover Tennis at the Edgar Centre - Rik Bourne previews the upcoming free have-a-go day to be held at the Edgar Centre, where Dunedin people can discover the social side of tennis. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dunedin Dream Brokerage mentor Jess Covell outlines how DDB brings life into empty urban and retail environments through brokering a lively programme of art project occupation. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Enrolment packs for General Election - You should have received your enrolment pack for the 20256 General Election. What do you do with it, and what do you do if you haven't received one? Mark Simons from the Electoral Commission tells us more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Macandrew Bay School chess champions - Nixsyn, Jack, Sean and Anne from Macandrew Bay School were the primary winners at the 2026 Otago Primary and Intermediate Interschool Teams Championships in June. They will travel to Auckland for the nationals in September. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Special Rigs for Special Kids - Organiser Greg Inch previews this year's edition of Special Rigs for Special Kids, where children with special needs go for a ride in a large truck, culminating in a get-together with food and drink. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Factory farming in Aotearoa - Emma Brodie, campaign manager from animal rights organisation SAFE, detials the campaign calling for an end to factory farming in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Otago Community Trust renewed strategy - Jemma Adams, Otago Community Trust CE, outlines the first phase of the Trust's renewed strategy, shaped by feedback from the community. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Postnatal Me Expo - Caren Van Gastel from Empower Me Fitness previews the weekend's Postnatal Me Expo, an opportunity to connect with a range of local organisations and businesses that support mums in Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Josiah Morgan is the 2026 Robert Lord Writers Cottage resident. He talks about his work, the residency, and the upcoming New Zealand Young Writers Festival in Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Te Pāti Māori voting strategy - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of law analyses Te Pāti Māori's elections strategy to get more Māori in Parliament. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Catalytic Foundation - Teresa Moore from Catalytic Foundation promotes te Gift Five initiative, where Kiwis giving just $5 a week will support frontline community charities working across New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Rock the Vote - Ollie from Sogg and Lucy from SEEK HELP! preview the Rock the Vote all-day concert lined up for 3 October. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Netsafety Week - Brent Carey from Netsafe explores the theme of Netsafety Week 2026 - Online Safety is a Team Sport. Play Your Part. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Eigenface - Penelope Esplin and Elliot Vaughan from New Zealand/New York trio Eigenfacetalk about their debut album and preview their national tour. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Volunteering with Citizens Advice Bureau - Anna Leslie from CAB Dunedin is looking for more volunteers to join the team. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dr Liesel Mitchell is one of the panelists for an upcoming evening of conversation about women's health in midlife. Liesel previews the event. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

NZ International Film Festival - NZIFF Festival Manager Matt Bloomfield previews the festival which runs in Dunedin until 30 August. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Events at Dunedin Libraries - Events Coordinator Merce Shavanddasht previews a busy month of events at Dunedin Libraries. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

National Party leadership challenge - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law reflects on this week's unsuccessful bid to topple Christopher Luxon as party leader. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Yasmin Hotene Kahukura is organiser of a Dunedin rally in solidarity with other centres who are protesting the Data Centre Leaders' Summit taking place in Auckland. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

New Zealand documentary legend Pietra Brettkelly previews her collaboration with Nigerian filmmaking collective The Critics, which turns the camera on their daily lives. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Lauren Perrett is founder of Wombee, an online platform that helps mums and mums-to-be find the right mothers group for them, in locations across New Zealand and Australia. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Holly and Zoe are from Fern Collective, which collaborates with schools and local organisations on behalf of some of our most vulnerable community members, aiming to create transitions that prioritise the wellbeing of youth and adults. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Shane Loader is editor of documentary film Last Man Standing, which explores the remarkable political career of Jim Anderton, who spent his life fighting for social equity, regional economic development and the protection of vulnerable communities in the face of the tidal wave of neoliberal politics and economics. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Rosie Hill from Dream SouthD updates us on recent projects, including revitalisation plans for Lorne St. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Duncan Greive introduces Lume, a buy-to-own, album-focused digital music platform designed as an alternative to streaming services like Spotify, allocating 80 percent of net revenue to creators and their direct partners. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Out of the Blue at NZIFF - Director Robert Sarkies reflects on his 2006 film Out of the Blue, about the 1990 Aramoana massacre, which will screen as part of New Zealand International Film Festival 2026. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Heavy Breathers at Dunedin Marathon - Charlie and Jack are among 70 young University of Otago men, the Heavy Breathers, who wil run the Dunedin Marathon to raise awareness for men's mental health. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Friends Forever ehibition at Tuhura Otago Museum - Nancy Longnecker and Linda Forbes from the Friends of Tūhura Otago Museum reflect on 100 years of the Friends, and the accompanying exhibition that opened this week. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Foundations workshop from Music managers Forum - Mikee Carpinter from Music Managers Forum Aotearoa previews a free Foundations workshop built for artists and self-managers just starting out. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Teachers powers to remove students from classroom - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law discusses the Act Party proposal to give teachers the legal power to remove disruptive studnets from the classroom. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Probus - As the World Health Organisation releases new guidelines identifying social isolation as one of the leading modifiable risk factors for dementia, Probus New Zealand offers regular opportunities to connect that can benefit the health of retirees and the semi-retired. Margaret Drake of Probus South Pacific tells us more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Fabric-A-Brac - Amanda Tonks is organiser of Fabric-A-Brac, bringing together the recycling nand dressmaking communitiesmon August 15 for a day of haberdashery and thrifting in support of Otago Community Hospice. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Breast Room 15th Anniversary - Denise Ives established Dunedin peer-to-peer breastfeeding support service The Breast Room 15 years ago. They will celebrate with a morning tea on Wednenesday, in this World Breastfeeding Week. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz