An interview with Kelly Campbell, Migration Manager at Red Cross on World Refugee Day and reflections for the 10 years of refugee resettlement in Ōtepoti Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

As International Yoga Day approaches, we chat with Shweta and Arun from the Dunedin Indian Association about the history of yoga, its benefits for wellbeing, and how it brings people together across cultures and communities. They also share details about this year's International Yoga Day celebration in Ōtepoti. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Can one language help humanity better understand itself? Peter Manins discusses the history of Esperanto, multilingualism, and the idea of a shared world language ahead of a public event hosted by the Otago Branch of the United Nations Association. An event is on Saturday 6th June 2-5 PM at St James Church Hall. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode, Malak Tamimi, award winner of the Race Unity Speech Award Finals talks about the behind the scenes of her speech and trip back home to Palestine that inspired it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode of Connecting Cultures Features, Professor Paola Voci shares her journey from Italy to New Zealand, her experiences in China and the US, and how language and culture led her to Global Studies at the University of Otago. She reflects on learning, identity, and using education to engage with global issues and make a difference. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

In this episode of Connecting Cultures Features, Riza Ambadar, International Manager at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), shares his journey from Indonesia to Aotearoa. He reflects on life as an international student, the challenges of migration, and how his experiences now shape his work supporting others through SIT’s Southland Special Scholarship and accessible education pathways. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Jeffrey Ling shares his migration journey from Malaysia to Christchurch, his years working in Taiwan’s startup scene, and how those experiences inspired him to create Asians in Business New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

An interview with Dr Colin MacLeod, Chair of the Dunedin Interfaith Council, about the power of dialogue in the upcoming Anti-Discrimination Workshop hosted by the Religious Diversity Centre of Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

An interview with Lemalu Tagiilima Feleti from Otago Pacific Islands Centre about growing up in Dunedin as a Samoan, values in his leadership and support the centre provides for Pasifika students at Otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

An interview with Padmini Parthasarathy, the President of Dunedin Tamil Society about her migration story and celebrations during Tamil New Year! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz