Lesley Paris Station Manager 03 4716161 [email protected] About me Lesley joined the station in 2010, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the broadcasting, retail and music industries. Leading Otago Access Radio through its digital upgrade and relocation to new premises in 2023, Lesley is passionate about diverse communities being heard and connected in the fast evolving media environment.
Jeff Harford Community Liaison 03 4716161 [email protected] About me Jeff joined the team at the beginning of 2011 to help extend and strengthen the station’s links with the wider community, and to encourage participation and information sharing. Jeff also hosts the OARsome Morning Show, weekdays from 8am and 9:30am. He’s a musician and former small-business owner, and has a background in the public service and print media.
Arina Aizal Community Connector & Youth Coordinator 03 4716161 [email protected] About me Arina started at OAR as a volunteer in 2020. Today, she is passionate about empowering quiet voices in the community and creating meaningful connections with our diverse multicultural communities in Ōtepoti. Arina supports young people through Youth Zone, and hosts The Arinality – Cultural Identities of Women in Aotearoa, Connecting Cultures Features, Muslim Chaplaincy Conversations, and Vibe Check. On weekends, Arina helps manage her family’s Malaysian food business, Kampung Dunedin.
Geoff Barkman Studio Engineer 03 4716161 [email protected] About me Geoff has been with the Dunedin-based Community Access station since September 2007, making him the guru of all things technical. He plays a vital role in keeping the station on air, in scheduling the many radio shows and podcasts, and in training programme makers and podcasters of all ages.
Domi Angelo-Laloli Operations Director 03 4716179 [email protected] About me Domi’s association with the station began in 2007 as co-host of a music show. These days, he manages station operations including special projects, administration and assisting with technical and production duties.
Debbie Roe - Trust Chair Debbie has been chairperson for Hills Radio Trust since 2021 and is proud to be able to support the Management and staff of Otago Access Radio in their aim to embody the spirit of community by providing opportunities for people of all backgrounds and beliefs to have their voices heard. Debbie has managed organisations in the social service sector for over 18 years and has a strong interest in not-for-profit governance.
Alistair Addis – Trustee Alistair Addis is the owner of a software development company specialising in music-related businesses. He is a past presenter of music shows on OAR FM and an avid follower of contemporary film, music and local, national and international politics.
Teresa Chan – Trustee Teresa joined the Board in 2021. She is an experienced property, business and immigration lawyer, and has various governance experience in the community sector. She has been the chair of the Dunedin Shanghai Association since 2016, and the Chair/President of the Otago & Southland Branch of the NZ Chinese Association since 2013. As an immigrant herself, Teresa understands that cultural identity is important to many of us, born here or overseas. To her, pride in one’s culture helps us to be confident of our place in the world. That can only make better communities.
Simon Vare – Trustee Simon began his journey with Otago Access Radio back in 1991 in his final year as manager at student radio station Radio One 91 FM, instigating the formation of the Otago Community Broadcasters Society alongside NZ On Air and the Dunedin City Council Community team. He was an employee at OCBS in those formative years, from 1992-94, which saw the establishment of the first station out in South Dunedin . Since those times he has kept an eye on proceedings, including numerous interviews and being a presenter in the Kilts ‘n Kiwi show promoting the Dunedin Edinburgh Sister City Society and its ‘Celebrate St Andrews Day’ events. Simon is currently occupied in a range of musical services, including music distribution, artist management, tour organisation and promotion under the Yellow Eye Company moniker.
Lorraine Johnston – Trustee Lorraine joined the Trust in November 2023 and has served in governance roles for a number of not-for-profits, including MS Otago and the Globe Theatre. Lorraine is retired after a varied career in banking, academia and librarianship. Her academic background is in Māori Studies teaching te reo. (Photo: Don Townsend)
Tim McMullen – Trustee Stuart McLauchlan (Treasurer ex officio) The Hills Radio Trust is a Registered Charity (CC21387)
