Otago Access Radio Podcasts

Chris Ford from the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) covers news and issues.

A weekly ecumenical programme of worship every Sunday at 8:30am presented by Dunedin's inner city ministries.

Artsenta is a shared studio for people within the mental health community. This show is hosted by users of the Artsenta facility and features music and updates on Artsenta initiatives.

Science Notes is hosted by Dr David A. McMorran of the Chemistry Department at Otago University. He interviews science graduates about their interests and studies.

Spotlight on legal issues affecting our daily lives. Supported by the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago

A radio show and podcast by Arina Aizal, on stories of women with international backgrounds on their cultural identities, belonging, wellbeing and passions in Aotearoa.

Your monthly guide to the visual arts in Dunedin and beyond. Join presenter Sally McMillan in conversation with art creators, collectors, conservators, and curators. Proudly brought to you by the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society.

Christine and Beth explore our city's rich literary heritage, with people who are passionate about the printed word. Thanks to Dunedin Athenaeum Library and Mechanics Institute

Debbie Roe from Livingwell - Disability Resource Centre brings you information about the services that they provide.

Information, support and entertainment for tina and tamaitai Samoa every fortnight. Hosted by Christine Anesone and Erolia Rooney.

Want to hear more from your favourite female singers and songwriters? Music from the likes of the 80s goddess Sharon O'Neill to the contemporary sounds of Grimes. Music by women. Why wouldn't you?

Tim presents an hour of African and African-influenced music, from Afro-beat to reggae and spoken-word pieces.

Arasan FM brings you news and current events in Dunedin, Otago region and wider New Zealand. This will focus on current affairs, interviews and news for a cohesive and united Tamil communities in the Otago Region.

Connections aims to provide a quality needs-based service for people with disabilities and is committed to the philosophies of empowerment and inclusion. They present an hour of music on this entertaining show.

The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society is a not-for-profit organisation, devoted to supporting people with MS, along with their families and carers. Join MS Otago Community Connector, Katie Burns - for discussion on the challenges that people with MS face and the support available in our community. Proudly supported by MS Otago. http://www.msotago.org.nz/

Each week, Tony Nielsen, will introduce you to a Bluesology Profile, in which he will share a Blues hall of fame artist, talk about their life and recording history, and play highlights of their music. I’ll be checking out big names like Robert Johnson, Little Walter Jacobs, Jimmy Reed, Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf and Blind Willie McTell. Bluesology Profiles, with me, Tony Nielsen, each Saturday at 4pm, on OAR FM.

Dunedin artists Ron Esplin and Andy Cook present tips and info for budding artists, as well as music with an arty theme.

A show from the Asthma Society, discussing breathing problems.

Hamro Awaz – the voice of the Nepali and Bhutanese community in Dunedin. Music, discussion and information, every Tuesday at 6pm. Created by the Dunedin Nepalese Society.

Faatalofa atu ile 'au faafofoga, ole tautua lenei ale Fonofaufautua a Samoa i otago. O mea o tutupu i o tatou laufanua faapea o tatou nuu tuaoi i aso Gafua ta'itasi Faafetai

Say what you like, music just sounds better at 33rpm . . . Join Steve as he trawls through his record collection to bring you the best from the late ’60s and the ’70s. Well known and not-so-well-known songs from the likes the Beatles, the Doors, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Allman Brothers and many more, spinning from the decks of OAR FM.

Ninety minutes of timely tips, topical interviews and terrific music, keeping you up to date with what’s on around Dunedin and Otago. Community groups, social service and health agencies, arts practitioners and other local organisations are welcome to share their stories and promote their events and initiatives on OAR FM, Dunedin's community access media platform.

Marvin Hubbard presents an hour of interesting and eclectic and topical radio. Marvin interviews a wide range of people from religious leaders and teachers through to ecological activists and touring musicians.

Hosted by OAR FM's Community Connector Arina Aizal every Friday noon. Connecting Cultures Features is a show by, for and about the beautiful and diverse multicultural people of Dunedin and New Zealand.

Telugu is one of the sweetest languages spoken in the southern part of India – known as the Italian of the East due to its melodic nature. Listen to Telugu songs that are rich in music and meaning, and hear more about this beautiful place, on Namasthe Telugu with Sasi Bhushan.

An hour of nostalgia with your hosts Jimmy, Lyza and Special Guests.

Local musician John Egenes hosts a hot-pickin’ hour of roots, folk and country music along with news of local gigs and chats with guests from around the globe.

Join the K-Talk team and special guests for a celebration of Korean culture and music. Every Second Tuesday on OAR FM’s Connecting Cultures Zone. Brought to you by the Dunedin Korean Language & Culture Society.

Ever wonder about the stories of women around you? We wanted to create an intentional space for women to share the wisdom they have gained through their life experiences. Tune in to be in awe of some Wonder Women in our midst.

The Dunedin Senior Chinese Association shares their experience living in Dunedin as seniors, and what they know about Chinese culture.

Shane plays great tracks from the 50s, 60, and 70s thanks to CCT

Let us take you on a Journey... We'll tell stories and create connections with your new favourite sounds, including New Zealand faves and rarities. We're just two music geeks trying to make our way in the world, and we're taking you for a ride.

More than 90 different ethnic groups are represented in Dunedin, and Dunedin Multi Cultural Council exists to ensure we all have the same rights and responsibilities.

Hosted by Dunedin Pride - events, pride nights, pride month, pride related news, guest speakers from adjacent organisations, and topics that will help our LGBTQIA+ community.

Do you do and say things when drinking you regret the next day? Is alcohol a problem for you or someone you care about? Every Four Weeks, the AA Otago Intergroup presents AA Live, brought to you by Alcoholics Anonymous. Find out how people just like you found sobriety in AA. If you would like to get in contact with AA you can use the following methods: Phone – 0800 229 6757 Website – www.aa.org.nz Local Website – aaotago.org.nz Post – Box 6115, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9059

Blowing Bubbles brings you positive conversations with people in their bubbles around the world. How are people living their bubble lives, working from home, keeping kids entertained, staying connected and getting exercise? And how are these things presenting us with opportunities to find new ways of living? Every weekday the Sustainable Lens team of Samuel Mann, Shane Montague-Gallagher and Mawera Karetai reach out from their bubbles to chat with interesting and positive people around the w ...

Join Jaiyvish and Tallulah for a weekly celebration of what young people from all nationalities are up to in Dunedin.

Warren Voight takes you on a musical journey across eras and genres, playing tracks from the famous and the not-so-famous and exploring the connections between the artists and their music. Swing, blues, rock, pop and much much more, all on 360 Degrees 'Round Wazrock.

The programme takes a look at what makes Dunedin the nation's heritage capital. The wonderful stock of historic buildings will be explored, as well as early European settlement, Maori life in past centuries and tales of gold. Thanks to the Southern Heritage Trust

Listen as Fletcher brings you music, chat, and segments like you’ve never heard before and a new show will be added every fortnight on the OAR FM website and on the Youth Zone app.

Join Asya Ahmadasri every second Tuesday at 4 PM on OAR FM Youth Zone where Asya gives her thoughts and delves deeper into the theories of popular films, books, TV shows and other fun things.

Each Tuesday we catch up with Community Board representatives to talk about the topics of the day, find out how you can have your say, and profile the people who are making a difference in their communities. Included in this OARsome Morning Show segment are: Otago Peninsula Community Board, West Harbour Community Board, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board, Mosgiel Taieri Community Board and Saddle Hill Community Board.

Award winning crime writer Vanda Symon hosts this show on behalf of the Otago-Southland branch of the NZ Society of Authors. Every month she interviews a local or international writer about their current projects and the process of writing. Write On with Vanda Symon has been created with the generous support from the University Book Shop.

Headscarves and Good Yarns is all about celebrating the differences we have in our community. Even though we all look, think and speak differently to each other we all call Aotearoa our home so tune in and find hear the stories of many different kiwis. We also navigate those uncomfortable conversations around race that we just need to have sometimes. Hope you guys tune in!

Join Tina Turntables as she revs up your Wednesday drive home, spinning the wheels of steel with waiata from women & gender diverse musicians. Spanning all genres, eras and ethnicities. From the godmothers of modern music to the wahine of today.

Join Dunedin Yoga Lady Kate Bendall every second Tuesday at 10.30 as she explores all things to know about yoga. Kate’s passion is to open the doors of this powerful practice to the community, and to share that passion with you.

Rosa brings you the best and the worst - filled with interviews, discussion and music for the after school audience

Veteran journo Neale McMillan presents a half-hour one-on-one interview with politicians from all the major and minor parties in New Zealand.