Oarsome Morning Show

Grace Petrie - British singer-songwriter Grace Petrie plays Pearl Diver in Dunedin on 12 October. She talks about new album Build Something Better and about life as an activist artist. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Smitha Rajan to visit Dunedin - MāyāDharā International Dance School Director Emilie R.S. and dance student Priyanka are joined by Anna Noonan from Dance Ōtepoti to preview the upcoming visit and public performance by internationally renowned performing artist and teacher Smitha Rajan. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Kiwi Rhymes book reimagined - Janet Horwell's book of Kiwi Rhymes for Modern Times is being translated musically by 16 artists for a bilingual album and a te reo album. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Again Again - Brian McFarland. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Otepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival - Jonathan Cweorth. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Heritage Homes Open Day - Jill Bowie from the Cargill Castle Trust talks about the Heritage Homes Open Day and where you can buy tickets. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dunedin Budget Advice - Andrew Henderson updates with some more information in to what is happening with Dunedin Budget Advice. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dunedin Brick Show - Cameron Lindsey chats to Rob about the Dunedin Brick show coming up this weekend at the Edgar centre organised by LUGO (Lego Users Group Otago). This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dunedin Riding for the Disabled - Grant Shackle explains what they do and how you can support them. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

International Day of the Older Person - Karen Billings-Jensen Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive talks about care and support with Dignetity are key for older people. Help them fulfil the promises of the Universal Declaration of Human rights for older Persons. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Tahu Mackenzie - Tahu gives us a rundown of what's happening at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Well and Being Podcast - Lee Tan and Sonya O'Neill host a new radio show and podcast on OAR FM, presenting lively conversations on how to be at your best, even amidst life's challenges. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Kari Morseth's Rope Walk - Dunedin artist Kari Morseth invites the public to have a go at hand-twining and contribute to the making of a 300 meter rope, made from harakeke. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Dunedin Fringe Festival 2025 - co-directors Ruth Harvey and Kate Schrader walk us through the registrations process for the 25th Dunedin Fringe, and announce a Boosted campaign to support the Fringe. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Paemanu, Awa Toi - Ngai Tahu contemporary visual arts group Paemanu is readying for the eleventh Asia Pacific Triennial, presenting its exhibition Paemanu: Awa Toi. Trust co-chair Mya Morrison-Middleton tells us more. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

The Nairobi Trio - John Quigley, guitarist and vocalist with the Nairobi Trio, previews their upcoming show at the Regent Theatre's Clarkson Studio. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Uniformed Services Expo - Deb Sutton from MSD previews this weekend's Uniformed Services Expo, to be held at Forrester Park. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Neive Strang - Dunedin musician Neive Strang has a new single out, and a new album in the pipeline. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

South Dunedin Community Network - Kirsten Gibson updates us on the latest from South Dunedin Community Network, including a preview of next week's community hui. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Peace is Her Song - biography of Shirley Erena Murray - Hymnist Shirley Murray wrote more than 400 hymns during a career spanning four decades. Not only is she considered New Zealand’s greatest hymn poet, her international reputation is equally significant, with her hymns appearing in more than 140 collections across denominations, countries and continents. Journalist Anne Manchester previews the local launching of her new book on the life and music of Shirley Murray, Peace is Her Song. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz