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Olya Viazenko from Borsch Club

Ukraine’s Vibrant Culture Takes The Spotlight

If all you know about Ukraine is from learned from brief war reports in the media, you’re missing out on much about a rich and vibrant culture.

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Group photo of the hosts for Solomon Language Week Podcast

Solomon Islands language in focus

It is Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week, and OAR FM is hosting podcasts and radio shows to mark the celebrations. 

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June and Micah in Studio

Radio Show Demystifies Home-Schooling

Hosts of a new programme and podcast on OAR FM are seeking to demystify home-schooling through conversations with parents and home-schooled students.

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Ashane De Silva in Blue Studio

Experienced Musicians Share Stories

An intergenerational conversation on Dunedin’s music scene has begun on OAR FM.

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Tess, Rowan, Leisa and Rob in Red Studio

Show Shares Waste Minimisation Tips

A new podcast and radio show is proving there’s more to waste minimisation than a kerbside collection service.

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Maureen Howard in Studio

Podcast Host Born to Rewild

Dunedin-based environmental educator and facilitator Dr Maureen Howard is back behind the mic with new show Rewilding in Action.

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Photo of Richard Knights in the Live Studio

Online Dunedin Group Now On Air

Popular Facebook group What’s News Dunedin? now has a radio platform for conversations about local issues.

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Photo of Amjed in recording studio.

Arabic Journalist Finds New Voice

Amjed Al-Saad has found a new life and a new way to celebrate his culture and language, more than 15,000km from his former home.

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Nathan and Eddie in front of OAR FM sign

Better Access to Radio

OAR FM’s move to new premises in October 2023 has improved the experience of creating radio shows and podcasts for people with disabilities.

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Writer and host Beverly Martens in Broadcast Studio.

Writing and Publishing Explored

A long-standing Dunedin radio programme with a literary focus has a new presenter.

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