Episode Playlist
The OI Podcast - 17-01-2025 - 77 - Coping with Dementia II - Yoram Barak( 0:51:33)
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Professor Yoram Barak, Research Scientist and Consultant joins Dr Barb to discuss Dementia.
This episode contains discussion around dementia and holocaust survivors. Listener discretion is advised.
https://www.otago.ac.nz/bms/expertise/profile?id=2591
https://alzheimersotago.org.nz/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 17/01/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 10-01-2025 - 76 - The Kingdom - Animals in the Jewellery of Jane Dodd( 0:55:14)
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The Kingdom – animals in the jewellery of Jane Dodd.
Jane Dodd chats with Dr Barb about her latest exhibition.
Contemporary jewellery with a distinctive style and powerful narratives.
Designed like a phylogenetic tree, The Kingdom mirrors evolutionary relationships and invites you to explore the intricate connections between species in the Animal Kingdom.
Animal Attic, Tūhura Otāgo Museum
11 Oct 2024 – 28 Jul 2025
https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/the-kingdom-animals-in-the-jewellery-of-jane-dodd
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 10/01/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 03-01-2025 - 75 - Transport Modeshift - Early European Land Transport - Peter Reed( 0:56:49)
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In Episode II of our Transport Modeshift miniseries.
Dr Barb talks with Toitu Museum Curator Peter Reed about the Early European transport and modeshifts. Covering land transport during the late 1800s and early 1900s: Horses, Coaches, Trains, Motocycles, Motorcars, Trams, Trolly Buses, and Roads.
“On the Move” a permanent exhibition at Toitu - Otago Settlers Museum has had a recent refresh. Free Entry.
https://www.toituosm.com/whats-on/exhibitions/on-the-move
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 3/01/2025 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 01-01-2025 - 74 - 2025 New Year’s Day Special - Hope and Hauora - with Mathew Kiore( 0:54:18)
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Manager for the “Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention” Mathew Kiore talks to Dr Barb and Trudi around loss and healing, Hope and Hauora, Waterfalls of Wellness. A Māori lens on a very New Zealand challenge. Manaaki Ora for the workforce, and Tiaki Whānau, Tiaki Ora for whānau and communities.
This episode contains discussion around suicide prevention, loss, and wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised.
For advice or help in NZ call:
1737 Helpline
0800376633 Youthline
Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention https://centreofmaorisuicideprevention.com/
Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS) https://www.cab.org.nz/community-directory/KB00037075
Or contact your GP, or ED,
Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year!!
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 1/01/2025 1:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 27-12-2024 - 73 - Synthetic Biodiversity Conservation - Phil Seddon( 0:53:42)
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Professor Phil Seddon chat with Dr Barb and Trudi about Synthetic Biology. What is it?
IUCN SSC Guiding Principles on Creating Proxies of Extinct Species for Conservation Benefit.
https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/46248
Piaggio et al. 2017. Is it time for Synthetic Biodiversity Conservation? TREE
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169534716301975
Seddon, PJ. 2017. De-extinction and Barriers to the Application of New Conservation Tools.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/26625191
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 27/12/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 25-12-2024 - 72 - Christmas Plants and Baking - Janice Lord and Mat Kiore( 0:57:50)
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The Botany of Christmas with Professor Janice Lord, Mathew Kiore, Dr Barb and Trudi.
Meri Kirihimete! Find all the Answers to the Otago Institute Christmas Quiz (Join the Otago Institute facebook members) in this episode – No cheating we all know you can use google. This Quiz should give an average family 2-3 hours good natured banter in the post prandial space between meals and leftovers. Merry Christmas!!
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 25/12/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 20-12-2024 - 71 - Interdiciplinaraity in Museums - Heather Gaunt( 0:56:13)
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Dr Barb Chats with Dr Heather Gaunt - Academic Specialist – Museums and Collections Department – University of Melbourne
We touch on: Pierre Nora (1931-), Percy Grainger (1882-1961), Carnegie Libraries, William Walker (1828-1908), Robert Sticht (1856-1922), Henry Savery (1791-1842)
For more information on the topics mentioned search:
Henry Savery, The Hermit in Van Diemen’s Land – using the pseudonym Simon Stukeley
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-can-looking-at-art-make-for-better-doctors-70484
http://umac.icom.museum/
https://grainger.unimelb.edu.au/
https://www.jstor.org/stable/2928520
https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/walker-william-4790
https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/sticht-robert-carl-8670
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 20/12/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 13-12-2024 - 70 - International Relations and Public Diplomacy - Professor Natalia Chaban( 0:53:27)
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This episode was recorded on the 15th NOV 2024 the morning after the Royal Society Research Awards Event
Professor Natalia Chaban, (University of Canterbury), speaks with Dr Barb and Trudi. The 2024 recipient of the Mason Durie Medal awarded by the Royal Society NZ Te aparangi for Natalia’s innovative research into perceptions in international relations and public diplomacy, most recently focusing on the war against Ukraine.
The Royal Society NZ Te Aparangi awards the Mason Durie Medal for advances in the frontiers of social science that have had both national and international impact.
https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/medals-and-awards/research-honours/2024-rha/2024-mason-durie-medal/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 13/12/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 06-12-2024 - 69 - For the Love of Lepidoptera - Dr Robert Hoare( 0:55:57)
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Dr Robert Hoare, Scientist, Lepidoptera Taxonomist and all-round nice guy joins Dr Barb to discuss Moths, butterflies and understanding nature.
https://www.inaturalist.org/
https://otagomuseum.nz/
https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/tools-and-resources/collections/new-zealand-arthropod-collection-nzac/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 6/12/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 29-11-2024 - 68 - Coping with Dementia - Antoinette McLean( 0:55:9)
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Episode I in our “Coping with Dementia” miniseries.
Dr Barb chats to Antoinette McClean from Alzheimers Otago about coping with Dementia over the holiday period. Strategies to manage the holidays when a loved one has dementia. Communication, travel, and holiday advice. How to get a diagnosis. How to access services. The importance of getting an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) sorted early and Advanced Care Plans.
https://alzheimersotago.org.nz/
https://alzheimers.org.nz/
https://dementia.nz/
https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/
https://www.publictrust.co.nz/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 29/11/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 22-11-2024 - 67 - Speaking For The Trees - Dr Peter Heenan( 0:54:42)
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This episode was recorded on the 15th NOV 2024 the morning after the Royal Society Research Awards Event - Speaking for the Trees (and Other Botanical Wonders)
Dr Peter Heenan, (Manaaki Whenua), Botanist, taxonomist, systemitist speaks with Dr Barb.
The Royal Society NZ Te Aparangi awards the Leonard Cockayne Lecture Award every three years for excellence in botanical research. The 2024 recipiant is Dr Peter Heenan for his unrivalled knowledge of the New Zealand flora and of the institutions responsible for botanical research and its application
Director of Manaaki Whenua’s Allan Herbarium, Peter has been described as having an unrivalled knowledge of Aotearoa New Zealand’s flora.
https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/medals-and-awards/research-honours/2024-rha/2024-leonard-cockayne-lecture-award/
https://www.inaturalist.org/places/new-zealand
https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/tools-and-resources/collections/allan-herbarium/
https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/medals-and-awards/research-honours/2024-rha/2024-leonard-cockayne-lecture-award/
https://www.inaturalist.org/places/new-zealand
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 22/11/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 15-11-2024 - 66 - SITE Student Showcase - Alexia Moore and Michelle Beevors( 0:55:31)
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SITE Student Showcase
Dr Barb and Trudi chat with Alexia Moore (2024 Hons Graduate) and Michelle Beevors (Head of Sculpture Department) about this year’s Dunedin School of Art SITE exhibition.
Opening night on the 22nd November from 5.30pm
Cash bar, band, crudities
Exhibition open 10am - 4pm Saturday 23rd – Tuesday 26th
Dunedin School of Art
19 Riego Street.
https://www.op.ac.nz/schools/dunedin-school-of-art
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 15/11/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 08-11-2024 - 65 - 5364 Nocturne The Shireen Taweel Exhibition( 0:53:49)
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5364 nocturne The Shireen Taweel exhibition
Shireen is the Dunedin Public Art Gallery’s International Visiting Artist for 2024. A multi-disciplinary research-led artist her most recent work looks at the influence of the celestial navigation technologies of Arab astronomy on the future movement of people through migration and pilgrimage.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
5 Oct 2024 - 2 Mar 2025
https://dunedin.art.museum/exhibitions/present/shireen-taweel/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 8/11/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 01-11-2024 - 64 - Groundbreakers - Grace Joel, Frances Hodgkins and the new art of Ōtepoti( 0:56:19)
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Grace Joel, Frances Hodgkins and the new art of Ōtepoti.
Lucy Hammonds and Lauren Gutsell, curators at Dunedin Public Art Gallery, talk about the upcoming exhibition Groundbreakers, which opens a window to the world of contemporary art in Ōtepoti at the turn of the century, and in particular women artist’s experiences within this.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
9 November 2024 - 27 April 2025
https://dunedin.art.museum/exhibitions/future/groundbreakers/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 1/11/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 25-10-2024 - 63 - A genetic cause for stomach cancer - Parry Guildford( 0:56:28)
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63 - A genetic cause for stomach cancer - Finding a genetic cause for stomach cancer in a whānau now saves thousands of lives
Prof Parry Guilford & Ass Prof Karyn Paringatai identified a genetic mutation (in the CDH1 gene) causing members of the McLeod whānau to die from Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer stomach cancer at a young age. The development of a genetic test now enables whānau members to understand their risk of cancer and take life-saving action.
Join Prof Parry Guilford & Ass Prof Karyn Paringatai. Hutton Theatre - Tūhura Otago Museum,
Tue, 29 Oct 2024: 6-7pm.
For more information and to book a seat, see: https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/events/finding-a-genetic-cause-for-stomach-cancer-in-a-whanau-now-saves-thousands-of-lives-dunedin/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 25/10/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 11-10-2024 - 61 - Transport Mode Shift BUSES - Cr Elliot Weir (Otago Regional Council)( 0:56:1)
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Councillor Elliot Weir talks with Dr Barb and Trudi about Public Transport bikes and Buses.
https://www.orc.govt.nz/orbus/
If you liked this episode with Cr Elliot Weir we think you’ll like “Urban Redevelopment” with Glen Hazelton, “Otago Regional Council – What do they Do?” with Gretchen Robertson, and “Chewing Gum and Walking” with Aaron Hawkins.
Support The OI Podcast www.otago-institute.org
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 11/10/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 04-10-2024 - 60 - Chewing Gum and Walking - Housing - Aaron Hawkins( 1:8:59)
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Aaron Hawkins talks with Dr Barb about Chewing Gum and Walking. Mayor during the Covid Pandemic, Housing, Homelessness, Escarpment Domes.
Inspiring Communities https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/
Cosy Homes: https://www.cosyhomes.org.nz/
Escarpment Domes: https://www.escarpmentdomes.co.nz/
https://tinyurl.com/HeraldArticleHomelessCrisis
https://tinyurl.com/ODTHomeless
If you particularly liked this episode with Aaron hawkins we think you’ll like our Election 2023 special series interviews, “Urban Redevelopment” with Glen Hazelton, “Otago Regional Council – What do they Do?” with Gretchen Robertson, and “Play the Ball” with Cr Sophie Barker.
You can support the production of The OI Podcast by becoming a member for the price of a coffee www.otago-institute.org
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 4/10/2024 1:00:00 a.m.
The OI Podcast - 20-09-2024 - 58 - Studying Faults - Genevieve Coffey( 0:55:22)
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In this episode, geologist Genevieve Coffey from GNS Science shares her expertise on earthquakes and active faults throughout New Zealand. Coffey discusses the critical role of studying past fault activity to predict future seismic risks. She highlights the unique geological landscape of Dunedin, which has fewer active faults compared to regions like Wellington, but still faces certain seismic hazards.
Coffey also reflects on her academic journey, from studying at Otago to working in Lower Hutt and New York City. The conversation explores key methods for studying faults, such as trenching and analysing sediment layers to uncover evidence of past earthquakes.
Additionally, Coffey addresses the impact of faulting in areas like Christchurch, the earthquake resilience of wooden versus stone structures, and how incorporating Mātaranga Māori enhances the understanding of historical seismic events.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 20/09/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 13-09-2024 - 57 - Sediment, Peat Cores and the Climate - Greer Gilmer( 0:54:22)
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Today we are talking with Dr Greer Gilmore is a paleo climatologist post-Doctoral fellow at GNS Science.
As part of her research Greer analyses sediments collected in fjords, lakes, and peat bogs to reconstruct rainfall and wind strength. This helps give us a better understanding of the role of the Southern Hemisphere’s westerly winds in past, present, and future climates. In addition Greer has also been a recipient of a Whitinga Post-Doctoral fellowship from the royal Society Te Apārangi. Today we will be chatting with Greer about how you got to where you are now, including where did you study and why as well as what exactly is a paleo climatologist and how the past and help us understand climate change in the future.
Topics will include:
- Peat cores and climate
- Sediments cores to reconstruct climate
- The relevance of westerly wind strength and relevance to climate
- Climate proxy analysis
- Importance of the Southern Ocean as a carbon sink
For further information:
Greer Gilmer - Blake NZ
https://www.blakenz.org/person/greer-gilmer/
Dr Greer Gilmer (royalsociety.org.nz)
https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/early-career-researcher-forum/whitinga/dr-greer-gilmer/
Southern fjords, Research strengths | University of Otago
https://www.otago.ac.nz/geology/research/carbon-sequestration-in-new-zealands-southern-fjords
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 13/09/2024 4:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 06-09-2024 - 56 - Exploring the Hoani Parata Papers - Rauhina Scott-Fyfe( 0:51:24)
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Rauhina Scott-Fyfe (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe), Māori Archivist, Hocken Collections Te Whare Taoka o Hākena chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about the Hocken Library, Herries Beattie, and Hoani Parata.
Rauhina will deliver Uncovering an extraordinary life: exploring the Hoani Parata papers, the 3rd Annual Hoani Parata Lecture: https://hocken.recollect.co.nz/
Rauhina has dedicated this episode to their Grandma Betty, Rev. Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Fyfe, 25/11/1939 - 4/9/2024. May she rest in peace.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 6/09/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 30-08-2024 - 55 - Sleeping on the Job( 0:56:33)
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Dr Barb chats with an Anesthetic Consultant about Anesthesiology. What’s involved in a general anesthetic, and the importance of being upfront and honest with your doctor; they aren’t there to judge you.
This episode explores anesthesiology in general you should ALWAYS follow YOUR anesthetic's instructions.
You can support the production of The OI Podcast by becoming a member for the price of a coffee www.otago-institute.org
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 30/08/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 23-08-2024 - 54 - The Underworld of Fungi - Prof David Orlovich( 0:55:51)
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From truffles to toe jam we talk about the world of Fungi with Professor David Orlovich from the Department of Botany, University of Otago. Can Fungi save the world? They are the recyclers and decomposers of the ecosystem. Innovations in packaging, biofuels and Magic mushrooms as medicine. Fungi as food, foraying for fungi and not dying in the process.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 23/08/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 16-08-2024 - 53 - Urban Redevelopment - Glen Hazelton( 0:54:23)
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Dr Glen Hazelton Chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about Urban Redevelopment in Dunedin. The challenge of making public spaces that work for the many and encourage community of all ages and abilities to use common space. The challenges of aging infrastructure, competing wishes and the cool things you find when you dig beneath one of Dunedin’s oldest streets. Glen holds a BA (Hons) and Masters from the University of Auckland and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Otago. Glen is currently the Project Director City Centre for the Dunedin City Council.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 16/08/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 06-08-2024 - Getting it in Your Head - Prof. John Reynolds( 0:55:9)
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Trigger Warning This interview deals with serious medical issues caution is advised.
We dedicate this show to a dear friend and colleague Phil Bishop - the Frog Man - Gone too soon
Dr Barb chats with Prof. John Reynolds (Dept. Of Anatomy, University of Otago) about The Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) and new methods for delivering drugs to the brain to improve the treatment of brain disorders. The challenge with drug delivery to the brain is anatomical. Only certain drugs, and small molecules can cross the BBB. We talk about how this research may be used in the treatment of Brain Cancer, Parkinson’s and other brain diseases.
https://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy/people/staff/profile?id=257
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 9/08/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 26-07-2024 - Greenhouse Gases and Trees - Ass. Prof Janice Lord( 0:55:41)
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Dr Janice Lord, (Department of Botany, University of Otago) chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about the Government Emmisions Plan and public submissions.
This is THE OI PODCAST if you particularly liked this episode with Janice you might also like the interviews with “Sir Prof Mark, Professor Ann Brower.
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This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 26/07/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 19-07-2024 - Ancient DNA and an Extinct Duck - Associate Professor Nic Rawlence( 0:56:8)
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Dr Barb and Trudi chat with Associate Prof. Nic Rawlence (Zoology Department, University of Otago) about Ancient DNA and an Extinct Duck (Merganser australis).
https://theconversation.com/ancient-dna-from-an-extinct-native-duck-reveals-how-far-birds-flew-to-make-new-zealand-home-229117
blob: https://www.facebook.com/09457934-008c-4dd3-b6e0-50d1e639aca1
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 19/07/2024 4:30:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 12-07-2024 - Play the Ball with Dunedin City Councillor Sophie Barker( 0:55:31)
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Cr Sophie Barker talks with Dr Barb and Trudi about Local Politics, the role of councillors, Standing orders, Governance, and codes of conduct. If you've been wondering what a code of conduct is or why they are important this is the episode for you. we discuss women in politics and round out the show with a discussion on the new Kerb Side recycling system in Dunedin.
https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/rubbish-and-recycling
Standing orders: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/mayor-and-councillors
Reduce and reuse: https://www.resawesome.nz
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 12/07/2024 4:13:39 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 21-06-2024 - Hauhake tū, ka tō Matariki - The Harvest Ends When Matariki Sets( 0:56:2)
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Hauhake tū, ka tō Matariki - The Harvest Ends When Matariki Sets
Marcia Cassidy, Tumauaki for Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ōtepoti (TKKMoŌ), chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about the Kura, Matariki and the upcoming Matariki Night Market.
Nau mai ki Hauhake tū, ka tō Matariki ki TKKMoŌ.
Me hui tahi, me noho tahi, me kai tahi - in unity we welcome in the new year. Our Pō Makete, a stall from each class, locally crafted Māori art, raw fish, kawakawa balm, hangi, and the beautiful tones of kapa haka. Celebrate Puaka Matariki with TKKMoŌ whānau whānui, under the watchful gaze of Matamata. Friday 5th July 17:00-19:00 2024 https://www.facebook.com/events/768452952089661/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 21/06/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 14-06-2024 - Making our Birds count - The NZ Garden Bird Survey with Dr Angela Brandt( 0:55:40)
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“Making our Birds count”
And we’re chatting about garden birds specifically the NZ Garden Bird Survey http://www.gardenbirdsurvey.nz with Dr Angela Brandt.
Angela is a Botanist who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, from Colgate University in Upstate New York, and a PhD in Zoology from Oregon State University. Angela is currently a Senior Researcher in Ecology at Manaaki Whenua, Landcare Research.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 14/06/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 07-06-2024 - Where does the NZ bird fauna come from? - Dr Michael Knapp( 0:55:45)
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Where does the NZ bird fauna come from? - Todays OI podcast will be with Dr Michael Knapp.
What happened to the birds once they arrived and what will happen to them given future climate change. We have data to address all these points, some of it published, some of it not yet. And when I say "we", that is mainly referring to the hard work of my PhD students and postdocs over the last 8 years.
Dr Michael Knapp is a Rutherford Discovery Fellow and Associate Professor in biological anthropology at the University of Otago.
Moa’s Ark or flypaper of the Pacific – New Zealand’s place in the biology of the Pacific
https://tinyurl.com/moasarksciblogs
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 7/06/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 31-05-2024 - History of Unions - Keith McFadyen( 0:55:39)
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Dr Barb and Trudy chat with Keith McFadyen about Unions and the history of Unions in New Zealand.
Keith is a PSA organiser based in Dunedin and a long time Community Board Member for Saddle Hill.
links mentioned in the show:
PSA: https://www.psa.org.nz
History of unions in NZ: https://teara.govt.nz/en/unions-and-employee-organisations/print
Samuel Parnell: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/people/samuel-parnell
Caversham history: https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/building-the-new-world-work-politics-and-society-in-caversham-1880s-1920s/
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 31/05/2024 5:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 24-05-2024 - Don't Eat the Pink Snow - Pam McKinlay( 0:55:21)
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Don't Eat the Pink Snow - Today we’re talking about Art, Science and Art - Science with Pam McKinlay.
Pam is an independent curator and research artist loosely affiliated with the Dunedin School of Art. Pam holds a Bachelor of Home Science, and a Bachelor of Art History and Phenomenology of Religion.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 24/05/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 17-05-2024 - Weaving with Willow and Cedar Bark( 0:56:6)
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Weaving with Willow and Cedar Bark - Dr Barb chats with Judy Zugish (Washington State, USA), Dr Maia Mistral (Seacliff), and Dr Bron Lowe (Waipuna Bay) about the Art and Science of weaving with willow and cedar bark.
Click on these links to see some of Judy's amazing art with bark.
www.twigtwisters.com/fishsticks.html
https://northhouse.org/instructors/judy-zugish
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 17/05/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 10-05-2024 - Dunedin Music Scene - Stephen Stedman( 0:56:18)
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Dunedin Music Scene - Stephen Stedman is Dunedin raised musician and recording technician who works at the University of Otago’s School or Performing Arts. He has a broad experience across all kinds of music making in the community and currently serves as the Whare Flat Folk Festival Director and as a trustee for the Flying Nun Foundation.
Stephen has also put together a special playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37xLbiouJRsdzSwC6mD8Aj?si=f99c6cbb4a98451a
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 10/05/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 03-05-2024 - Bees are all the Buzz with Dr Jenny Jandt( 0:55:36)
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Bees are all the Buzz with Dr Jenny Jandt - Dr Barb and Trudi chat with Dr Jenny Jandt, senior lecturer at the Zoology Department, University of Otago about Bees, Wasps, Pollination, and her new collaboration as part of Art+Memory.
jandtlab.com (for general information on Jenny Jandt's research)
jandtlab.com/bee-crative (for more information on BEE Creative Art + Science)
bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz (to learn more about Bug of the Year NZ, and to recommend nominees for 2025)
inaturalist.nz (to post observations of cool things you find)
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 3/05/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 19-04-2024 - High Country Land Tenure - Professor Ann Brower( 0:53:2)
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This interview is ahead of an amazing talk by Professor Ann Brower the 2022 Charles Fleming Award winner for Environmental Achievement.
Ann will discuss her work to drive changes to high country land tenure review processes that have helped protect 5% of Aotearoa New Zealand’s landmass.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 16/04/2024 2:30:00 p.m.
Talking About: Election 2023 - 16-09-2023 - Elections 102 with Janine Hayward( 0:54:1)
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A further chat with Prof Janine Hayward about our electoral system. Check out the electoral commission web site https://vote.nz/. Not sure about where you fit in New Zealand's political landscape? Check this our using the TV One Vote Compass https://votecompass.tvnz.co.nz/nz2023.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 16/09/2023 6:00:00 p.m.
Talking About: Election 2023 - 15-09-2023 - John Kerr - Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation( 0:55:29)
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Today we are discussing all things concerning conspiracy theories and misinformation. Including how do conspiracy theories develop, why are they so persistent, and how can we identify them and then counteract them. What is misinformation and how does it differ to political spin? What is the difference between the two and how critical is this to considering how to vote?
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 15/09/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About with Dr Barb Anderson - 18-08-2023 - Stroke - Professor Valery Feigin( 0:55:33)
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This week Dr Barb talks to Professor Valery Feigin FRSNZ, the Director of the multidisciplinary National Institute for Stroke and Applied Neurosciences (NISAN) at Auckland University of Technology, and 2022 winner of the Prime Minister's Science Prize.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 18/08/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About with Dr Barb Anderson - 11-08-2023 - Talking About Ms. Information with Gwen Isaac( 0:52:23)
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Dr Barb talks to Gwen Isaac about her latest Documentary Ms. Information. Tagline “Pink-haired, Polarizing and pissing people off” this is a film for everyone, not to be missed, a confronting glimpse into Science Communication and New Zealand society during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Showing at the Rialto, Dunedin Friday 18th (2:30pm) and Saturday 19th August (4pm). Movie Trailer bit.ly/3OSU63e. Book your seat bit.ly/3ORG8ic
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 11/08/2023 4:30:00 p.m.
Talking About - 16-06-2023 - Talking About the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital with Jordana Whyte( 0:54:53)
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Talking About the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital with Jordana Whyte - Dr. Barb is Talking About the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital with Jordana Whyte, Manager of the Wildlife Hospital Trust. Jordana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota. She tells us about wildlife patients, preventing window strike (https://bit.ly/3X8WMfU), what to do if you find native wildlife in distress (ph 0800 DOC HOT / 0800 362 468). https://bit.ly/444W2u
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 16/06/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 02-06-2023 - Talking About Education, Environment and Women in Politics with Marian Hobbs( 0:52:13)
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Marian holds an Masters in Education Administration from Massey University and a BA (English and Political Science) and a Dip Teaching from Canterbury. Followed by a distinguished career in politics Labour MP from 1996-2008, Minister of the Environment from 1999-2005, Briefly the Minister of Broadcasting, and the Chair of the Otago Regional Council last term. Awarded the NZ Sufferage Centennial Medal in 1993.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 2/06/2023 4:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 19-05-2023 - Art and Conservation with Bruce Mahalski( 0:55:28)
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Art and Conservation with Bruce Mahalski - Dr Barb is Talking About Art and Conservation with Bruce Mahalski. Bruce holds a BSc in Psychology and Zoology from Victoria University. The driving force behind the Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery https://bit.ly/3Miniym, the Great Kiwi poster competition (www.greatkiwiposter.com), many of Dunedin’s amazing murals (https://bit.ly/3IrlF0e), and co-author/cartoonist for A Change in the Weather (https://bit.ly/3BDvaFB).
Published: 19/05/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 05-05-2023 - Talking About Grasslands and Activism with Prof Alan Mark( 0:58:45)
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Dr Barb is Talking About Grasslands and Activism with Sir Alan Mark KNZM CBE. Prof Mark holds a BSc in Zoology and Botany, and an MSc in Botany from the Otago University, a PhD from Duke University in North Carolina. Emeritus Professor at the Botany Department, University of Otago. A fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi since 1978.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 5/05/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 28-04-2023 - Talking About Mana Wahine with Professor Angela Wanhalla( 0:56:53)
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Dr Barb is Talking About Mana Wāhine with Dr Angela Wanhalla. - She is a professor(History), University of Otago, a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi, holds a BA (Hons.), MA, and PhD from the University of Canterbury. Angela is currently working on her Marsden funded project Te Hau Kāinga: Histories and Legacies of the Māori Home Front, 1939–45. Aftermaths is Available from https://www.unibooks.co.nz/
Published: 28/04/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 31-03-2023 - Talking About Ngā Hau Ngākau with Emma Morris( 0:55:38)
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Today Dr Barb speaks to Tūhura Otago Museum Guide, Emma Morris about the latest exhibition Ngā Hau Ngākau, an exhibition of luminous paintings, intricately carved taonga pūoro and beautiful music. Emma has a Pasifika background and has a particular affinity with the Pacific Cultures gallery. She will also talk to this and explain her role at the Museum. The exhibition, www.otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/nga-hau-ngakau
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 31/03/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 24-03-2023 - Talking About Leopard Seals with Giverny Forbes( 0:56:45)
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Talking About Leopard Seals - Dr Barb talks to Giverny Forbes-Scott about Leopard seals. Giverny holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Animal Management and welfare form Unitech Institute of Technology Auckland and a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of Otago.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 24/03/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 17-03-2023 Talking About Sand with Associate Professor Mike Hilton( 0:49:33)
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Dr Barb talks to Associate Professor Mike Hilton about Sand. Mike holds a BA, MA, and PhD from the University of Auckland, he is in the School of Geography, University of Otago. Mike’s research investigates the geomorphology and management of coasts, dune ecology, management for coastal communities wellbeing and conservation of biodiversity. He currently is working on Island Formation processes in the Maldives.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 17/03/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 10-03-2023 - Talking About Aquatic Ecology with Otago Regional Council Chair Gretchen Robertson( 0:53:5)
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Talking About Aquatic Ecology with Otago Regional Council Chair Gretchen Robertson - Dr Barb talks to Gretchen Robertson (BSc (Hons.) about Aquatic Ecology and the Otago Regional Council.
Gretchen is the chair of the Otago Regional Council. We talk about her background in coastal and freshwater Ecology, the role of the Otago Regional Council as custodian of our environment, manager of public transport and the ORC EcoFund.
https://www.orc.govt.nz/
https://www.orc.govt.nz/our-council-our-region/
Published: 10/03/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 03-03-2023 - Talking About Diet with Hatsumi Matsui( 0:55:28)
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Talking About Diet with Hatsumi Matsui - Dr Barb talks to Hatsumi Matsui about Diet.
Hatsumi works as a lecturer, freelance dietitian to elite sportspeople, and author in Japan. Like a Japanese Alison Holst teaching how to cook good nutritional food on a budget.
Hatsumi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from the Otsuma Women’s University, Tokyo Japan, and a Master’s degree in public health from Loma Linda University, California, USA.
Published: 3/03/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 17-02-2023 - Talking About Conservation Management with Elton Smith( 0:55:12)
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Talking About Conservation Management with Elton Smith - Dr Barb talks to Elton Smith.
Elton is Conservation Manager at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Elton holds a BSc (Ecology, Zoology), Dip. (Wildlife management) from the University of Otago. We talk about what it’s like to be a conservation manager at Orokonui Ecosanctuary http://bit.ly/3Ih0UV8).
Elton’s journey to Conservation Manager and Ecosanctuaries and conservation in general.
Published: 17/02/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 10-02-2023 - Talking About the Interface of Art and Educational Practice with Andrew Last( 0:52:28)
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Dr Barb talks to Andrew Last about his Interface of Art and Educational Practice spanning 40 years. Andrew is an Artist and recently retired educator from the Dunedin School of Art.
Andrew holds a BA and an MA (Fine Arts) in Gold and Silversmithing from RMIT University in Melbourne. We talk about his origins and the evolution of his art towards more locational specificity. Andrew lives and works in West Harbour, (Dunedin).
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 10/02/2023 4:45:00 p.m.
Talking About - 03-02-2023 - Te Taiao and Art - Madison Kelly( 0:52:17)
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Te Taiao and Art - Dr Barb speaks to Madison Kelly about Art, Nature (Te Taiao), Whakapapa and her latest exhibition "Toko by and by" at the Blue Oyster. Madison Kelly holds a First Class Honours degree from the Dunedin School of Art and was the 2022 Carlsberg Trust Artist in Residence.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 3/02/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 27-01-2023 - Talking About Hone Tūwhare with Jeanette Wikaira( 0:56:5)
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Talking About Hone Tūwhare with Jeanette Wikaira - Dr Barb talks to Jeanette Wikaira (BA, MA) about Hone Tūwhare, poetry, the Hone Tūwhare charitable Trust and literary residency at Kākā Point. Jeanette Wikaira is Manahautū, General Manager, Maori, partnerships and policy for DCC, Chair of the Hone Tūwhare charitable Trust. Jeanette holds a BA (History), MA (Maori studies), Masters in Museum Studies and is currently working on her PhD at the University of Otago.
Published: 27/01/2023 3:45:00 p.m.
Talking About - 20-01-2023 - Diversity and Weta( 0:55:17)
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Dr Barb talks to Dr Cilla Wehi about Diversity in science, incorperating Matauranga Maori into ecology, using isotope analyses to investigate the historic diets of Kea, and using Whakatauki and naming words to investigate plant-weta interactions. Dr Wehi is a conservation Ecologist, she holds a BA in English, a First Class Honours Degree in Zoology, an MSc in Animal Ecology, and a PhD from the University of Waikato. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 20/01/2023 6:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 13-01-2023 - Misinformation and Spiders - Chrissie Painting and Leilani Walker( 0:56:39)
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Dr Barb talks with Dr Leilani Walker (Auckland University of technology) and Dr Chrissie Painting (University of Waikato) about Misinformation, Spiders and their new Scientific article out in Current Biology on "The Global Spread of Misinformation on Spiders". References to Literature, Art, Ice Cream and Cheese included.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 16/01/2023 9:45:00 a.m.
Talking About - 09-12-2022 - SLIME - Jennifer Shulzitski( 0:25:16)
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Talking about all things Slime, What it is. Why It's Important. What can we do about it. We'll also be talking about the recent Otago Regional Council elections, SLIME the Nitrate Monster and the reasons behind this campaign.
Jennifer has a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology from Northern Arizona University and over two decades experience as an ecologist and educator.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 9/12/2022 2:30:00 p.m.
Talking About - 25-11-2022 - Christmas Knitting - Dr Steve Taylor( 0:24:2)
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Christmas Knitting with Dr Steve Taylor - Talking About Christmas Knitting with Dr Steve Taylor public Scholar, Director AngelWings. Steve Researches how local communities and local groups participate in Society and change. One of his projects involves knitting.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 28/11/2022 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 04-11-2022 - Communicating Through the Noise( 0:24:31)
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Communicating Through the Noise - Dr Barb is with guest experts Dacia Herbulock (Director of the Science Media Centre), Ceridwyn Roberts (free-lance Science communicator) and Dr Sarah-Jane O'Conner (teaching fellow at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington).
We’re Talking About Communicating Through the Noise, Misinformation, Disinformation and the SCANZ conference (https://www.scanz.co.nz/) being held in Dunedin 16th Nov-18th Nov. 2022
Published: 4/11/2022 2:30:00 p.m.