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Vibrant diversity: Iree Chow hosts Pacifically Speaking on OAR FM.

Pacific Perspectives On Air

Pacific communities in Dunedin can expect to hear more of their own stories on-air and online, thanks to the efforts of local woman Iree Chow.

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Glowing: OAR FM’s Glow and Tell podcast hosts are (from left) Marwa Othman, Humera Fiaz and Haneen Sajjad.

Podcast Examines Aspects of Beauty

An international cast of women feature in a new radio show and podcast on OAR FM that examines what beauty, power, and presence mean across different cultures.

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New skills: Deborah Hull-Brown hosts Super City on OAR FM.

Super City Radio for Seniors

Deborah Hull-Brown is not shy about trying something new. At age 72, she has developed the skills to produce and host her own radio programme.

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Photo OAR FM’s Greater Green Island Youth Podcast hosts are (from left) Kaitiaki Norman-Pere, 13, Brianna Le, 22, Noah Scott, 23, and Ruby-Mae Inch, 13.

Greater Green Island Youth Voice

Young people in the Greater Green Island area now have a voice in local media. 

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Host Nathan Woodfield in the recording studio in front of OAR FM sign

Sister-cities relationships explored in podcast

A new radio show and podcast is exploring the rich cultural connection between Dunedin and its Japanese sister city, Otaru. 

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DCC Ara Toi Creative Partnerships advisers Sean Norling and Amie Taua host Ara Toi On Air on OAR FM

Boosting coverage of creative sector

Dunedin’s creative sector is receiving greater coverage on OAR FM.

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Photo of Kwentuhang Filipino host Jay in OAR FM Studios

Inspirational stories for Filipino listeners

Filipino music, migration stories, news and inspirational conversations about life in New Zealand and elsewhere feature in a new radio show and podcast.

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Artist Ron Esplin and That Blind Woman Julie Woods in OAR FM Studios, wearing bright pink t-shirts.

World travels shared in podcast

Though Julie Woods and husband Ron Esplin have seen the world through different eyes, they bring a shared vision to a new radio show and podcast series on OAR FM.

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The Hope Centre radio and podcast team is (from left) Nusa Matamua, Anna Harris, Life Matters manager Clare Curran, Omri Reading and John East-O’Leary.

Hope Centre hosting podcast

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is backing a new radio show and podcast on OAR FM. 

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Asya Ahmadasri records her podcast for Layers of Identity on OAR FM.

Young people’s thoughts on identity

OAR FM is inviting young people aged 12-24 to share what identity means to them. 

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Photo of OARsome Morning Show Host Jeff Harford in Recording Studio talking to a guest

More Local Content on Morning Radio

OAR FM listeners can now hear more Dunedin stories over their morning bowl of cornflakes.

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Global Kids Host Khirad in the recording studio in front of a microphone

Young Radio Star Takes On the World

OAR FM’s youngest broadcaster invites listeners to explore the world with her, through stories, adventures . . . and smiles.

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