Local Government changes - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law discusses Central Government's announcements about disestablishing regional councils and imposing rates caps.

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Foster Hope Otago Southland - Juanita Willems is coordinating Foster Hope's Christmas campaign to provide age-appropriate gifts for children in care.

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The Taieri Network - Taieri Network community connector Teresa Christie is handing over the reigns to Jean Bonner. They join Jeff for a conversation about the role and about what's coming up on the Taieri in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Associate Prof Paula O'Kane previews a free public session titled Connecting Ageing Research with the Community, being presented by the Collaborations of Ageing Research Excellence (CARE) in conjunction with the NZ Association of Gerontology and Age Concern Otago.

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The Southern Compass - Virginia Driver has created self-guided audio tours of some favourite southern spots, available via the VoiceMap app.

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Kirsten Gibson from South Dunedin Community Network wraps up 2025, recapping the latest hui and looking forward to 2026

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Buddhism 101 - Helen Ingram co-hosts Buddhism 101, a new weekly programme and podcast on OAR FM that starts on 1 December.

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Shayne Carter and NZSO - Shayne Carter's long-awaited collaborative record REforms, with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, is out now. He talks with Jeff about the project.

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The Greatest Christmas Show - Two-time Scottish fiddle champion Emily Roughton is part of a nine-strong cast of dancers, musicians and cirque artists bringing the Greatest Christmas Show to the Regent Theatre on 4 December.

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Ban on puberty blockers - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law considers the process the Government has used to place a ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care.

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