Podcasts about Dunedin

In New Zealand, bowel cancer is responsible for the second highest number of cancer deaths, and one in ten people diagnosed are under the age of 50. Globally, what was once seen as a disease of old age is now affecting an increasing proportion of the younger population. Research shows that our gut health has a lot to do with prevention and managing risk. Associate Professor of Surgery at Imperial College London, James Kinross, is a colorectal surgeon, scientist and best-selling author. His book Dark Matter explains in practical terms what you can do to look after your microbiome - the ecosystem of micro-organisms living inside you - and the key to a healthy immune system. Dr Kinross will be in New Zealand next month as a guest speaker at the 2025 New Zealand Society for Oncology Conference in Dunedin. He speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes ahead of his trip about our 'internal climate crisis', the use of faecal transplants and why exposure to microbes is necessary for our survival.

Weka have been spotted across Dunedin in recent years. The sightings have prompted ornithologist Bruce McKinlay to start a record of the sightings, and so far he has collected 76. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dunedin writer and novelist Fiona Farrell joins Emile Donovan.

Village life with a horse, a mouse and rabbits. Train politeness, buses in Samoa and the art of John Noakes in Dunedin. Together with the long-lasting relevance of a Victorian Act of Parliament.

Dunedin councillor and mayoral candidate joins us tonight to talk about the flood of emails from the Taxpayers Union trying to bully mayoral candidates across the country to sign a pledge that, among other things, states Councils won't raise rates higher than inflation.An alleged whistle blower has written to Duncan Garner saying that, among other things, "Luxon is f**ked" and that "he only wants yes men" and "he hates anyone who challenges him". Is it a real email, we have our doubts but we'll share it with you tonight to see what you think.Stuff seemed to once again beat up a headline implying Chris Hipkins is going to rule out working with te Pati Maori where the truth today is in at least two interviews we saw, Hipkins said basically "we'll see". On NZ Herald Now Hipkins was strong with his messaging and quick to rebuff culture way bs and on RNZ he set the tone for what will be the messaging for the next 12 months...Jobs, health, homes and cost of living.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

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INTERVIEW: Lara Macgregor & Tabitha Littlejohn on new play 'Every Brilliant Thing' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Bret Vogel aka Incredible Yacht Control on new album 'pastor al' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Another guess for THEjoeSHOW's Secret Sound. We've already given away TWO cruises to Brandy in Largo and Lauren in Dunedin... Will we get a winner this morning? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTERVIEW: DITA UR FRIEND on new EP 'The Home For The Lovesick' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: SEEK HELP! on AMPED Music Project 2025 by Cass Harrop on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Deaf Raccoon on AMPED Music Project 2025 by Cass Harrop on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Promise Akindeju from Lemon Time Studios on studio's expansion, new short film 'They Call This Healing' and a Boosted fundraiser by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Dunedin uni students who come into conflict with their landlords over the filthy state of their flats, or whose bonds are withheld for no apparent reason, have said the Tenancy Tribunal is not fit for purpose. Among them is second year University of Otago student Zoe Eckhoff, who recently won a Tenancy Tribunal case after finding her newly-leased flat in a shocking state. However, she said she was only able able to do this because she had the support of her parents and was able to hire a lawyer. Now the University's Vice Chancellor, Grant Robertson, is among those calling for change. Bella Craig reports.

INTERVIEW: Dave Thomson from Brother Sister on new track 'Oasis' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Mike Angrove from Walk Without Fear charitable trust on new anti-violence campaign by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Tess talks about the planned new gold mine being fast tracked in Otago, students struggling with bad flats, water costs blames for rates rise in Waitaki and the winners of the Big Sing.

Annual secondary school choral competition The Big Sing wrapped up in Dunedin over the weekend, with Auckland schools taking out all six Gold awards. Westlake Boys choir director David Squire spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue and will help some struggling regional airlines but warns it won't solve everything; DOC's launching a huge campaign to increase awareness about the fragility of nature and help drum up some funds for its work; Annual secondary school choral competition The Big Sing wrapped up in Dunedin over the weekend, with Auckland schools taking out all six Gold awards; Kerry-Anne Walsh has the latest from Australia.

INTERVIEW: Varda release 'Farthest Shore' EP by Maddy Barnes on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

LIVE TO AIR & INTERVIEW: Grace Gemmell by Maddy Barnes on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Justin Lewis from Indian Ink productions on 'Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream' show by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: No Sector (WLG) playing Dankfest by Jack Knowles on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Dunedin's hills are alive with the sound of music as the Big Sing competition for school choirs heats up. Tess Brunton reports.

INTERVIEW: CAITLIN on new track 'Wash' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Alex Beattie on new track 'Hourglasses' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Lucy from Slumbug playing Dankfest by Mario Girardet on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

The Big Sing Finale co-ordinator is Rosemary Tarbotton - she updates Kathryn Ryan just hours before the competition starts. 

Students at the University of Otago say with the lack of jobs in the city, climbing rent prices and cost of power, they're struggling to make ends meet. The situation has got so bad, some are even leaving their flats altogether to move into vans and cars to sleep. The student's association has said a recent survey shows some students are resorting to sleeping rough. Bella Craig reports.

A thousand choir singers are converging on Dunedin as the Big Sing competition reaches its crescendo. More than 200 secondary school choirs pitched for a position in the Big Sing Finale with the top 24 performing for gold, silver and bronze awards from tomorrow until Saturday's gala concert. An Otago choir hasn't made Finale for more than five years, so it set a special tone for the host city when Columba College made the cut. Tess Brunton reports.

INTERVIEW: OUSA President Liam White on OUSA's new BDS stance by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Dion Lunadon on new track 'Gold Standard Love' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

The international exhibition that brought double the New Zealand population to Dunedin in 1925 to visit the South Seas Fair. Historian Jock Phillips talks to Kathryn about how the event came about and what was featured, including a push to buy New Zealand products like Gregg's coffee and Hudson's biscuits.

There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards. Since July 1, the standards set out minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage - and all rental properties are supposed to be up to scratch. But some students at Otago Uni have said their flats are not only in appalling condition but issues like mould are making them sick, as some landlords carry out the healthy homes checks themselves. Bella Craig reports.

INTERVIEW: Maia Potter on new track 'adore' by Fi Carr on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Strap on playing Dankfest by Cass Harrop on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Episode 540 - Robert Kirby, Southern Lights Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! We went all the way to Florida to talk to a Jersey guy. Robert Kirby - who goes by just Kirby - of Southern Lights Brewing joins the show as we continue our St. Pete/Clearwater jaunt. Recorded at 7venth Sun in Dunedin, Kirbs shares his journey from Jersey to the Sunshine State and what he's trying to do with his brewery to bring new customers in. Kirby also fully understood the assignment for the black glasses. Tune in and let us know what you think!Thanks to Visit St.Pete-Clearwater for hosting us on this trip. The award-winning beaches can't be beat!***As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

McDonald's workers have been striking at different outlets around the country in a bid to get the fastfood giant to commit to introducing the living wage. Staff have walked off the job at McDonald's in Hastings, Auckand, Whanganui, Wellington and Dunedin, with more strikes planned for later this week. The workers union, Unite, said the fast food chain's pay offer of 2.1% is not enough to keep pace with rising costs and the company making $105 million in New Zealand in the last declared financial records. Whanganui McDonald's worker, Rangi Tangira spoke to Lisa Owen.

Vomit up the walls, buckets of faeces on the lawn and damp and mouldy inside. These are just some things students are confronted with in their North Dunedin flats. The local students association calls the area a "slum" and says some landlords don't even both checking if a property is habitable before they hand the keys over to the next set of tenants. Students have told Checkpoint the state of their accommodation has been having serious effects on their physical and mental health, and their studies. Bella Craig reports.

INTERVIEW: Princess Chelsea on delivering Going Global Festival keynote address & how smaller artists can attract international audiences by Tina Turntables on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Geneva AM on new album 'Pikipiki' by Tina Turntables on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: No Hoper (AU) release debut s/t album by Fi Carr on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

A pharmacist says her industry's under an unsustainable amount of pressure, off the back of two high-profile cases. New reports revealed a pharmacist failed to consult a man's GP three times on his blood thinner medication before he suffered a fatal brain bleed. Meanwhile, a Dunedin woman suffered an overdose of fentanyl after being given six times her prescribed dosage. Mangawhai Pharmacy director Lanny Wong says we need to rethink how pharmacists are funded. "For the last two decades, we've been doing the same type of work for less. So in order to keep our business viable, we need to dispense more prescription." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTERVIEW: Gareth Shute on new book 'Songs from the Shaky Isles' & the history of NZ pop music by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

INTERVIEW: Jamaica Moana on debut EP 'BUD & DENI' by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Ian Chapman is Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Music at the University of Otago.

A Dunedin cafe is looking for keen home gardeners to supply it produce, in a trial backyard to plate project. To begin with Taste Nature hopes to contract four gardeners for 12 months, but would like to continue the scheme longer term. It is all part of the cafe's push to use seasonal produce and know exactly where the ingredients come from. Home gardeners will be paid for what they grow. Managing Director of Taste Nature, Clinton Chambers spoke to Lisa Owen.

Episode 539 - Devon Kreps, 7venth Sun Brewing Happy Monday, Thieves! Week two of our summer in Florida finds us with Devon Kreps of 7venth Sun Brewing in Dunedin. She welcomes us into the venerable brewery and gets right into the spirits of the black glasses. From the evolution of the brand, to finding beers that bring joy to customers, Kreps gives us the insight into brewing in Florida that we need. Thanks to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater for brining us to the area to record these shows. Tune in and let us know what you think!***As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

This week we are joined by Dr.  Olivier Jutel, a lecturer in the Department of Media, Film & Communication at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. His scholarly focus is in communication studies and media theory, particularly around populism, digital media, political economy, and critical theory. Travis and Julian chat with Olivier about his iconoclastic take on the paradigms that have dominated U.S. technology and communications policy since 2016. Olivier argues that fear of foreign influence has been leveraged by a coalition of Silicon Valley firms, national‑security agencies and allied think‑tanks to deflect structural reform of platforms. Drawing on Cold‑War communication theory, this coalition frames all online conflict as “information warfare,” treating citizens as passive targets for behavioral manipulation while ignoring deeper political‑economic drivers of democratic decay. Jutel retraces the military origins of mass‑communication research, critiques Shoshana Zuboff's “surveillance capitalism” thesis, and dissects the role of high‑profile disinfo professionals whose methods, he contends, don't question the core assumptions of tech industry platforms and national‑security priorities. Olivier concludes that while this disinformation framework is past its heyday, its war‑like view of social life persists, empowering actors such as Palantir while sidelining antitrust and public‑interest remedies. The solution? A shift toward true democratic governance of digital infrastructure. Dr Olivier Jutel at University of Otago https://www.otago.ac.nz/mfco/staff/olivier-jutel Thanks for subscribing to QAA on patreon. Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast. /// We've launched a new podcast miniseries network: Cursed Media. The very first Cursed Media miniseries is Science in Transition. Science in Transition is an investigation into the intellectual origins of the contemporary right wing backlash against transgender acceptance. Through six deeply-researched episodes, hosts Liv Agar and Spencer Barrows unearth a bizarre coalition of well-meaning clinicians, aristocratic sexologists, militant feminists, right-wing culture warriors, headline-chasing journalists, and conservative politicians. Listen to the first five episodes of Science In Transition right now and all episodes after the sixth one is released by subscribing through this link. www.cursedmedia.net/ Subscribers to Cursed Media get access to three new podcast series per year, plus every episode of QAA's existing mini-series (properly organized!)