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  • 106 - Indigenising Archaeology with Rachel Wesley

    106 - Indigenising Archaeology with Rachel Wesley
    Nov 14 2025
    In this episode of The OI Podcast, we talk to archaeologist Rachel Wesley about her work to Indigenise archaeology, focusing on the Kāi Tahu and Ōtākou region. Rachel discusses the colonial trauma and personal history that motivated her career, the distinction between Orthodox and Indigenous archaeology, and how Indigenous archaeology serves as a vehicle for recovering lost knowledge and practices. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 min
  • 105 - Meet the Zavros's

    105 - Meet the Zavros's
    Nov 7 2025
    A meet and greet with Australian artist Michael Zavros whose exhibition 'meet the Zavros's' is on at the DPAG from 15 November to 6 April 2026. The exhibition invites the audience into his world through the people, places and subjects that have preoccupied his work. Michael is here as part of the gallery's International Visiting Artist programme and has produced as new site-specific commission as part of that residency. http://www.michaelzavros.com/ https://www.philipbacongalleries.com.au/artists/michael-zavros https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2009/28791/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtfkim4NGgg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxn9EYrTru0 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 min
  • 104 - Kaka Unravelling the Secrets of Aotearoa's Forest Parrot with Michael Knapp

    104 - Kaka Unravelling the Secrets of Aotearoa's Forest Parrot with Michael Knapp
    Oct 31 2025
    New Zealand's kākā parrot is a conservation success story, and this episode of the OI Podcast delves into the bird's fascinating evolution and recovery. Dr. Michael Knapp from Otago University joins the show to discuss the genetic conundrum of the kākā's North and South Island subspecies, their deep evolutionary split from the kea during the Ice Ages, and the vulnerability of females during nesting. The conversation highlights how community-led predator control, as seen in Wellington and Dunedin’s Orokonui Ecosanctuary, is allowing kākā populations to regenerate and expand. Tune in for an informative chat on the conservation and ecology of one of Aotearoa's most intelligent and charismatic birds. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    56 min
  • 103 - Birds, Dreams, and Microbes with Tahu Mackenzie

    103 - Birds, Dreams, and Microbes with Tahu Mackenzie
    Oct 24 2025
    Local Superstar Tahu Mackenzie joins us to talk about her career dedicated to Aotearoa's natural world. She discusses her 16 years at Orokonui Ecosanctuary and her exciting new journey as she returns to the Otago Peninsula for her role with the Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance (OPERA). Tahu shares her conservation philosophy, including the inspirational dream that led her to focus on the hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin) microbiome, and the collaborative community efforts for predator eradication and re-planting native trees to help the birdsong return to the harbour. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    54 min
  • 102 - EVs, Hydro, and the New Zealand Power Grid with Carl Barlev

    102 - EVs, Hydro, and the New Zealand Power Grid with Carl Barlev
    Oct 17 2025
    In this episode of The OI Podcast, power engineer and EV expert Carl Barlev joins Dr Barb to discuss the shift occurring within New Zealand's power industry. Carl outlines his journey into power engineering and explains how New Zealand's significant proportion of hydro power provides an advantage for integrating more flexible renewable sources like wind and solar. The conversation also delves into the critical challenge of matching solar generation peaks with the typical night-time demand for electric vehicle charging, and offers an informed comparison between the long-term sustainability of lithium EV batteries and the finite nature of fossil fuels. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    56 min
  • 101 - What Makes a Good Exhibition? with Craig Scott

    101 - What Makes a Good Exhibition? with Craig Scott
    Oct 10 2025
    In this episode of the OI Podcast, we kōrero with Craig Scott, Head of Exhibitions and Designer at Tūhura Otago Museum. Craig shares his journey into communication design and the creative process behind delivering award-winning design shows and international art collaborations. Learn about the collaborative nature of museum work, the ideal long development process, and how design translates into a captivating visitor experience. We also discuss challenges, including redesigning a fashion exhibition during the COVID-19 lockdown and the spatial limitations for bringing large touring shows to Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 min
  • 100 - Environmental Reform with Chelsea McGaw

    100 - Environmental Reform with Chelsea McGaw
    Oct 3 2025
    A Fast-paced episode. Dr Barb catches up with Otago Southland Regional Manger for Forest and Bird Chelsea McGaw. Topics include, Bird Of The Year, Karearea, Gulls, Fisheries management, Bycatch, Hectors, sea lions, hoiho, Fisheries Act reform, Conservation Act reform, Nature based solutions. Forest and Bird Dunedin https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/branches/dunedin Fisheries Act reform https://www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations/fisheries-reform-proposed-amendments-to-the-fisheries-act-1996/ Conservation Act Reform https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/have-your-say/all-consultations/2024-consultations/proposals-to-modernise-the-conservation-system/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 min
  • Election Series 09 - Māori Roll and Special Maori Issues with Dr Christine Winters

    Election Series 09 - Māori Roll and Special Maori Issues with Dr Christine Winters
    Sep 26 2025
    In this episode of the OI Podcast, Dr Christine Winter discusses the complexities of identity and representation in New Zealand politics, focusing on the choice between the Māori and general electoral rolls. She highlights the importance of this decision as a political act that can increase Māori representation and influence government policy at both local and central levels. The conversation also explores how government decisions on social issues and wellbeing are integral to a flourishing society. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 min