Episodes

  • Exploring the stars and stories of Matariki

    Exploring the stars and stories of Matariki
    Jul 18 2026
    Join us as we sit down with Anglican priest and Māori chaplain at Otago University, Te Ata Roy as we explore the deep cultural roots of Matariki. While now celebrated as a national holiday in Aotearoa, Matariki (the Pleiades star cluster) has guided Māori communities for generations, marking the Māori New Year and the time for planting. In this episode, Te Ata shares powerful insights and personal stories from her own whānau. Tune in to learn more about the true spirit of Matariki. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    26 mins
  • A Free Flowing Cup of Tea with Abby Fleur

    A Free Flowing Cup of Tea with Abby Fleur
    Jul 4 2026
    In this episode, host Emma Hamilton chats with special guest, Abby Fleur, about her many creative interests and endeavors. After growing up in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Abby returned to her roots in Aotearoa / New Zealand to study Sculpture at the Dunedin School of Art. Abby shares how a traumatic brain injury directed her focus on art at a young age and continues to impact her art and life. She remains an active member of the Ōtepoti / Dunedin community, and you may be lucky enough to bump into Abby leading creative workshops, organizing community festivals, or singing at a local gig. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Abby and even small bits of history behind your new favorite local old buildings and businesses. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    27 mins
  • Heart Centered, Earth Directed Designs with Hollie Perniskie

    Heart Centered, Earth Directed Designs with Hollie Perniskie
    Jun 20 2026
    Today’s conversation is with host Emma Hamilton and special guest, Hollie Perniskie, designer and founder of Felix conscious design, a “heart centered, Earth directed” sustainable clothing brand based in Ōtepoti / Dunedin. Through her own business, Hollie uses her talent and training as a designer to create yoga, active, and leisurewear for women that prioritizes their comfort and health alongside the health of the Earth. Inside Hollie’s studio along the bustling hill on Stuart Street, we learn a bit about Hollie’s path to becoming a designer and some of her mentors and inspiration, many of whom are members of her own family/whānau. We also learn about the intention and experimentation that goes into Hollie’s process of making garments. Learn more about Hollie and her work online at https://www.felixwear.com, on Instagram @felix.consciousdesign, and on Etsy at https://felixconsciousdesign.etsy.com. Or, stop by her studio in King Edward Court to see the magic for yourself! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    27 mins
  • Carlo Acutis: The Millennial Saint

    Carlo Acutis: The Millennial Saint
    Jun 6 2026
    In this episode, we hear from Kate Hobbs, an Australian passionate about promoting the mission of St. Carlo Acutis. As the first millennial saint in the Catholic Church, Carlo was in many ways a regular boy who grew up in Milan, enjoying football and gaming like his peers. Yet, he held a deep passion for his faith and a heart for serving the poor. With a relic of St. Carlo arriving in New Zealand this June, tune in to hear more about Carlo's story of holiness in ordinary life. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    27 mins
  • Kate Ivey: Exercising Self-Worth

    Kate Ivey: Exercising Self-Worth
    May 9 2026
    In this episode we are joined by Kate Ivey, an entrepreneur who has spent a decade helping women feel better physically and mentally through her business, Kate Ivey Fitness. Kate opens up about the challenges of being a young mother to a child with special needs and the pivotal moment she realised she was losing some of her identity. Learn why she believes taking care of yourself is a "must" rather than a luxury, and how that shift helped her find her strength again. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    27 mins
  • Where Table Tennis Takes You with Yvonne Fogarty

    Where Table Tennis Takes You with Yvonne Fogarty
    Apr 25 2026
    In this episode, we talk with table tennis champion Yvonne Fogarty. Yvonne comes from a multi-generational table tennis family, with a journey that began in the back shed that eventually led to international competitions, earning her medals on the world stage. Tune in to hear how table tennis became more than just a sport for Yvonne, opening doors to community, travel, and lifelong friendships. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    26 mins
  • The Power of the Cacao Plant with ‍Marōtini

    The Power of the Cacao Plant with ‍Marōtini
    Apr 11 2026
    In this episode, host Emma Hamilton interviews special guest Marōtini, Founder of Ka Kā Wā Confectionary. Marōtini shares how her personal experience with the myriad health benefits of cacao led her towards the path of more than a confectioner and founder of a growing local cacao business, but ultimately, an advocate for regenerative food systems. Get to know the wahine behind the delicious and healing cacao and other regenerative local businesses in Ōtepoti / Dunedin in this episode, and learn more about Ka Kā Wā Confectionary online at https://www.kakawa.co.nz/ and on Instagram @kakawa_confectionery. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    27 mins
  • From Pain to Purpose with Rev Jessie

    From Pain to Purpose with Rev Jessie
    Mar 28 2026
    In this episode, we meet Rev Jessie, an Anglican vicar from Upper Hutt, who shares her transformative journey from addiction to the ministry. Her story illustrates that hitting rock bottom often prepares us to serve others in ways we never previously imagined. With Easter approaching, Rev Jessie also guides us through the significance of Holy Week—the spiritual path leading to Easter Sunday. As the most vital feast in the Christian calendar, it celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus and serves as a universal symbol of hope. Rev. Jessie’s life is a testament to the fact that we all have our own "resurrection stories" waiting to be told. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    27 mins