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OJ In The Morning
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OJ In The Morning is a fresh, local podcast connecting South Canterbury through conversation, community and great storytelling. Hosted by broadcaster, councillor and community personality Owen Jackson (OJ), the show blends interviews, local news, sport, history, lifestyle features and weekend highlights — all delivered with the warmth and familiarity of a true morning radio show.Featuring local people, local stories and local connections, OJ In The Morning shines a spotlight on the personalities, events and issues that matter across South Canterbury and beyond. With regular contributors, special guests, sport predictions, community updates and a few laughs along the way, this is your weekly catch-up with a distinctly local flavour.Real conversations. Real community. OJ In The Morning — where local people and local stories come to life.
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OJ In The Morning / Episode 8 / Friday July 10th 2026
Welcome to Episode 8 of OJ In The Morning – South Canterbury's Weekend Magazine Show. Each week, OJ brings you the people, stories and conversations that make South Canterbury such a great place to call home. From local news and community issues to sport, entertainment and plenty of good humour, there's something for everyone. In this episode; 00:00 Intro 01:55 Local News 05:50 Local Weather 06:54 Weekend Whistle - Corbin Sprague Motorsport 11:35 "Come From Away' SCDL - Petrina Chisolm 13:22 The Chat - NIgel Davenport 30:44 Central South Island Charity Bike Ride - Robyn Smith 31:57 Top 3 Things You Need To Know This Weekend 34:15 Man On The Land - John Gregan 41:55 Time Capsule 44:10 Robyn Valentine - Wearable Arts Award Winner 53:44 Weekend Smile File - Kirsty Burnett If you enjoy the show, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with your friends and family. Every listener helps us continue shining a light on the people and stories that make South Canterbury special. OJ In The Morning – Local People. Local Stories. Local Connections.
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OJ In The Morning / Episode 7 / Friday July 3rd 2026
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 7 of OJ In The Morning – South Canterbury's Weekend Magazine Show. This week, Alice Sollis joins me for The Chat, John McBeth blows his Weekend Sporting Whistle, Rick Stevens is At The Council Table, we learn more from Robyn Smith about the Central South Island Charity Bike Ride, Petrina Chisholm previews the South Canterbury Drama League show Come From Away, Hugh McCafferty talks UKE Fest in Geraldine this weekend, John Gregan returns with Man On The Land, Kirsty Burnett has the Weekend Smile File, plus local news, weather, the Time Capsule and the Top 3 Things You Need To Know This Weekend. Local people. Local stories. Local connection.
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OJ In The Morning / Episode 6 / Friday 26th June 2026
Every weekend we bring you the people, stories and conversations that make South Canterbury such a special place to call home. This week there's plenty to talk about, with great guests, local insights, a few laughs along the way and the stories that have South Canterbury talking. Whether you're listening at home, on the road or enjoying a quiet coffee, thanks for making us part of your weekend. If you enjoy the show, please Like, Subscribe and Share. It really helps us continue to grow a truly local podcast built on community connection. Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection. 00:00 Intro 04:40 Local news review 09:02 Local weather weekend 09:49 Weekend Whistle - Sport 13:51 The Chat - Julian Blanchard 31:52 Top 3 Things You Need To Know 33:43 Movie Max VIP pass winner 36:14 Man On The Land - John Gregan 46:58 Back to the 50's - Jo Richards 55:05 The Time Capsule 58:32 Community Catch Up - Russell Cowles 70:59 The Chat - Hugh McCafferty Uke Fest
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OJ In The Morning / Episode 5 / Friday 19th June 2026
🌞 OJ In The Morning – Episode 5 This week OJ catches up with local firefighter Leighton Brehaut, Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen, South Canterbury Federated Farmers President James "Jimmy" Emmett, sports commentator John McBeth and Kirsty Burnett from the Weekend Smile File. From local government and the rural economy to sport, community events and some good old-fashioned South Canterbury stories, there's plenty to enjoy. 00:00 Intro - National Volunteer Week 03:05 Local News Review 06:55 Local Weather - Lake Tekapo Mid Winter Swim 08:23 Weekend Whistle - Sport with John McBeth 18:25 The Chat with Leighton Brehaut 34:30 Top Three Things To Know This Weekend with OJ 36:10 Community Catchup with Diana Renwick fighting cancer in Melbourne 42:00 Man on Land - SC President Fed Farmers - 'Jimmy' Emmett 50:40 Movie Max Digital VIP double pass winner 52:00 Time Capsule - Who killed Theo in Coronation Street 55:00 At The Council Table - Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen 71:30 Weekend Smile File - Kirsty Burnett and the gastro bug 78:00 This Weekend could be the best weekend of your life. Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection. 👍 Like, Subscribe and Share. #OJInTheMorning #SouthCanterbury #Timaru #LocalPeopleLocalStoriesLocalConnection
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🎙️ OJ IN THE MORNING – EPISODE 4 | FRIDAY 12 JUNE 2026
This week OJ catches up with local businesswoman Felicity Collier, sports commentator John McBeth, Kirsty Burnett from The Weekend Smile File, Alice Brice from the South Canterbury Eco Centre and Timaru District Councillor Chris Thomas. Plus OJ has a Local News recap, looks inside The Time Capsule, shares the Top 3 Things You Need To Know and checks out the Weekend Weather. Local people. Local stories. Local connection. 👍 Like, Subscribe and Share. #OJInTheMorning #SouthCanterbury #Timaru #LocalPeopleLocalStoriesLocalConnection
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OJ In The Morning / Episode 3 - June 5th 2026
This week on OJ In The Morning, Josh South joins me on The Chat, Mackenzie Mayor Scott Aronsen is At The Council Table, John Gregan is our Man On The Land, Simon Bruce talks sausage rolls, Reuben McKeown introduces Fistball, and Kirsty Burnett returns with the Weekend Smile File. Plus local news, community updates and stories from around South Canterbury.
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OJ In The Morning – Kings Birthday Weekend Special
King’s Birthday Weekend on OJ In The Morning! 🏉 John McBeth previews a huge weekend of sport 😊 Kirsty shares what’s on around South Canterbury 🗣️ Roselyn Fauth talks art, history & community 🏛️ Craig Rowley discusses amalgamation, rates & more Local people. Local stories. Local connection.
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OJ In The Morning – Episode 1 | Local People, Local Stories, Local Connection
Welcome to the first episode of OJ In The Morning — South Canterbury’s Weekend Magazine Show. Local people, local stories and local connection, featuring Michelle Pye, John Hepburn, John McBeth, Kirsty Burnett and more. Thanks for being part of the beginning. Local people. Local stories. Local connection.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
OJ In The Morning is a fresh, local podcast connecting South Canterbury through conversation, community and great storytelling. Hosted by broadcaster, councillor and community personality Owen Jackson (OJ), the show blends interviews, local news, sport, history, lifestyle features and weekend highlights — all delivered with the warmth and familiarity of a true morning radio show.Featuring local people, local stories and local connections, OJ In The Morning shines a spotlight on the personalities, events and issues that matter across South Canterbury and beyond. With regular contributors, special guests, sport predictions, community updates and a few laughs along the way, this is your weekly catch-up with a distinctly local flavour.Real conversations. Real community. OJ In The Morning — where local people and local stories come to life.
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