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The OI Podcast - Talking About Science, Art and Mātauranga Māori

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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 - Dr Judith Penney( 0:56:33)       
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Anaesthetic Consultant Dr Jude Penney in conversation with Dr Barb about Anaesthesiology. What’s involved in a general anaesthetic, and the importance of being upfront and honest with your doctor; they aren’t there to judge you. This episode explores anaesthesiology in general you should ALWAYS follow YOUR anaesthetic’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 with 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 - 02-08-2024 - Drama and Wellbeing in Schools - Kimberley Fridd( 0:56:4)       
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Today we are talking with Kimberley Fridd Head of drama at John McGlashan about putting wellbeing at the heart of Arts education. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 2/08/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 26-07-2024 - Greenhouse Gases and Trees - Janice Lord( 0:55:41)       
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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. 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: 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 - 05-07-2024 - Replay - Paulette Tamati-Elliffe - Te Reo Revitalisation( 0:55:41)       
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Paulette Tamati-Elliffe - te reo revitalisation, placenames, Ōtākou centred kōrero - Kāi Tahu identity. Originally broadcast on 12 May 2023 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 5/07/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
The OI Podcast - 28-06-2024 - Replay - Treaty of Waitangi and Co-Governance with Paerau Warbrick( 0:55:54)       
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Mānawatia a Matariki! Enjoy this revisiting of a previous episode of Talking About Election Special with Paerau Warbrick. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 28/06/2024 2:00:00 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 - 26-04-2024 - Gretchen Robertson - Otago Regional Council - What do they do?( 0:56:16)       
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Dr Barb and Trudi chat with ORC Chair Gretchen Robertson about the ORC Long Term Plan, submissions, Public Transport, The Environment, Ratings. orc.govt.nz/ltpfeedback This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 26/04/2024 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 - 23-09-2023 - Paerau Warbrick - Treaty of Waitangi and co-governance( 0:56:7)       
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Treaty of Waitangi and co-governance This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 23/09/2023 6:00:00 p.m.
Talking About: Election 2023 - 22-09-2023 - James Collins - Crime and Sentencing( 0:56:8)       
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Talking with James Collins about crime, courts, and sentencing and other related topics This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 22/09/2023 2:00:00 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: Election 2023 - 09-09-2023 - Lisa Marriott - Making sense of tax policy( 0:53:16)       
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Discussing the whys and wherefores of our various taxes, what makes good tax policy, can taxes be equitable, and why should we pay tax. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 9/09/2023 6:00:00 p.m.
Talking About: Election 2023 - 08-09-2023 - Climate Issues with James Renwick( 0:55:22)       
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Climate Issues with James Renwick This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 8/09/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About: Election 2023 - 02-09-2023 - Election 101 with Janine Heywood( 0:50:18)       
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An introduction to the electoral process including why we have MMP, the role of parliament during the election, who can vote, the electoral jargon and what it means, and strategic voting. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 2/09/2023 6:00:00 p.m.
Talking About: Election 2023 - 01-09-2023 - Series Introduction with Trudi Sunitsch and Barbara Anderson( 0:52:54)       
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An introduction about the show, what it's about, the topics we will cover, aa well as finding out a bit about the show's hosts. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 1/09/2023 2:00:00 p.m.
Talking About with Dr Barb Anderson - 25-08-2023 - Otago Institute Science Fair Special( 0:56:25)       
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Otago Institute Science Fair Special. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 25/08/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About with Dr Barb Anderson - 18-08-2023 - Stroke - Professor Valery Feigin (Bonus Extra)( 0:5:21)       
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Enjoy this podcast extra featuring 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 3:15:00 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 - 12-05-2023 - Paulette Tamati-Elliffe - Te Reo Revitalisation, Placenames, Otakou Centred Korero - Kai Tahu identity( 0:55:48)       
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Paulette Tamati-Elliffe - te reo revitalisation, placenames, Ōtākou centred kōrero - Kāi Tahu identity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 12/05/2023 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 - 21-04-2023 - Talking About Octopus, Squid, and Cuttlefish with Dr Jean McKinnon.( 0:52:56)       
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Dr Barb Talks everything Teuthcology with Dr Jean McKinnon. Octopus sex, Vampire Squid, and fossil cuttlefish. Jean is a teaching Fellow in the Department of Marine Science. A Teuthologist holds a BSc, Post grad Diploma, MSc, and a PhD from the University of Otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 21/04/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 14-04-2023 - Talking About Wildlife Medicine and Pharmaceutics with Associate Professor Arlene McDowell( 0:53:59)       
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Dr Barb talks to Dr Arlene McDowell about Wildlife Medicine and Pharmaceutics, Possum Biocontrol using nanotechnology, and working with the Wildlife Hospital and Yellow Eyed Penguins. Arlene is an Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy she holds a BSc(Hons)(Melb), MSc(Melb), a PhD (Otago) and is the Director of the new University of Otago degree – Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science.
Published: 14/04/2023 3:00:00 p.m.
Talking About - 07-04-2023 - Talking About Art, Life and the Four Seasons of South Korea with Genie Lee( 0:54:34)       
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Talking About Art, Life and the Four Seasons of South Korea with Genie Lee - Dr Barb talks to Genie Lee about Art, Life and the Four Seasons of South Korea. Genie Lee holds three Bachelors degrees and three Masters Degrees. www.handshakeproject.com This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 7/04/2023 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 (Bonus Interview)( 0:27:43)       
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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 5:00:00 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 - 24-02-2023 - Talking About the Crochet and Intergenerational Healing with Lissy Cole Designs( 0:56:5)       
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Talking About the Crochet and Intergenerational Healing with Lissy Cole Designs - Dr Barb talks to Lissy Cole and partner Rudi about crochet, intergenerational healing, their art practice, colour, joy and their latest touring exhibition Wharenui Harikoa. https://lissycole.com/ Outlaw yarn: http://bit.ly/3EznPcc
Published: 24/02/2023 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 - 02-12-2022 - Water Safety - Matt Kiore( 0:23:50)       
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Water Safety - Matt Kiore This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 2/12/2022 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 - 18-11-2022 - Dr John Kerr - Conspiracy Theories( 0:24:51)       
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Dr John Kerr - Conspiracy Theories This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 18/11/2022 2:30:00 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.

The Otago Institute Winter season of “The OI Podcast” - topical conversations about anything and everything from the worlds of Science, Art and Mātauranga Māori. Join Dr Barb Anderson and Trudi Sunitsch for some stimulating conversation with guest experts. Brought to you by the Otago Institute – the Otago Branch of the Royal Society for Arts and Sciences. https://otago-institute.org/


Host: Dr Barbara Anderson and Trudi Sunitsch

Produced By: OAR FM Dunedin

Language: English

Category: Community

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