Yueke Lee shares her journey from China to Ōtepoti, exploring culture, belonging, identity and finding community. She also talks about her upcoming New Zealand Young Writers Festival workshop, Poetry as Community Care: Multilingual Collaborative Poetry, and the inspiration behind it. Find out more on NZYWF's website. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

An interview with new OAR FM host Hamish Martineau about his interest in Chinese culture and language and exchange experience in Hong Kong. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, we speak with Dr Shabnam Jalili Moghaddam from Auckland University of Technology about a new research study exploring the experiences of migrant and former refugee communities — including the barriers that can affect wellbeing and the things that help people feel connected and thrive. Link to the survey here: https://redcap.link/rf8wj4l1

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Join us for a conversation with Professor Kevin Clements, speaker for the 23rd Annual Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith Group Peace Lecture. Professor Clements is a lifelong peacebuilder, educator and researcher, and is Honorary Director and Distinguished Fellow at the Toda Peace Institute. He was also the Foundation Chair of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Otago. Hear his reflections on peace, faith, love, courage and hope, and find out more about the free public lecture on Monday 14 September 6:45pm at the St David Complex Lecture Theatre in Dunedin. The lecture will also feature a panel of representatives from Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths. Everyone is welcome! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, we chat with Nigani Willie and Ohela Hoffmeister from the Papua New Guinea Dunedin Kominiti as they explore the theme Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin bilong tumbuna – Preserve, revitalise, and promote our language and culture, for this year's Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin Language Week. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

An interview with two committee members of Arai Te Uru Marae community lunches and dinners Pātaka Ora about their service for the community to foster connection. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

An interview with two new hosts of OAR FM's K-Talk - Ursula Ottley and William Facer about their Korean pop culture obsession and exploring Kpop, Kdramas, food and language learning together as best friends. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, we chat with Pinky and Sandy from the Dunedin Punjabi Association about womanhood, cultural identity and the importance of creating spaces where women can come together, have fun and feel connected. Mela Teeyan Da is a women-focused Punjabi cultural celebration in Ōtepoti coming up on 22nd August 2026 - more info on Dunedin Punjabi Association's Facebook page. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

An interview with hosts of a new OAR FM Connecting Cultures programme 'Indus to Otago', Ahtisham Malik & Zernab Malik about their migration story from Pakistan and what listeners can expect from them and the Pakistani Cultural & Wellbeing Society. Indus to Otago is about bridging the gap between Pakistan and Dunedin by sharing the richness of Pakistani heritage, celebrating national milestones, and discussing the wellbeing of the diaspora. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

An interview with Teira Dean, Moana Chapman and Zoana Cockburn from the Ōtepoti Dunedin Cook Islands Community about the upcoming ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani from the 2nd to the 8th of August. Check out the podcasts on OAR FM, Spotify and Apple Podcasts! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz