The Outlet

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In this Podcast, host Brent Harbour, talks to Monique Kelly, General Manager of Wao. The Wao Summit is on from October 24th-29th. It's Six days of workshops, kōrero, films, tours and community events about creating tangible, long term social and environmental change. They talk about some of the things you will experience, and what Monique hopes you will take away from the summit.

And Rebecca Williams is the project lead for the Shaping Tomorrow Together project for the Central Otago District Council. They chat about what they are looking for in terms of feedback, how it will impact the future of Central Otago and how you can get involved.

https://www.wao.co.nz/summit2023

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In this Podcast, host Brent Harbour, talks to Jill Woolf, Project Manager for Naseby's Dark Sky Precinct application. They talk about the journey so far, notification by the Central Otago District Council  of Plan Change 22, and what it means for residents and tourism.

Plus  Alice Neary,  principal cellist of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Alice is here for the  At Worlds Edge  Music Festival, on from October 7th to 20th in Queenstown, Wanaka, Bannockburn and Cromwell. They  talk her career so far and what she's looking forward to most at the festival.

https://nasebyvision.org.nz/night-sky/
https://www.worldsedgefestival.com/festival-artists-2023

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In this Podcast, Host Brent Harbour talks to Guy Cotter. Guy's whole life has been spent in the mountains, in New Zealand, the Himalayas and many other mountain ranges around the world. He was introduced to the outdoors at an early age and his passion for the mountains eventually saw him focus on a career as a mountain guide where his skills saw him working alongside Rob Hall and Gary Ball when they established their Everest guiding company, Adventure Consultants. Guy has a book out called Everest Mountain Guide, the remarkable story of a kiwi mountaineer. Brent and Guy chat about the writing of the book, challenges he has faced and his next adventure.

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https://www.pottonandburton.co.nz/product/everest-mountain-guide/

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In this Podcast, host Brent Harbour talks to Benjamin Baker. Benjamin is a violinist and  Artistic Director of his At the World’s Edge Music Festival. It's on from the 7th - 20th of October In Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell. The festival is six  programmes weaving together free events and community performances. They discover when his love for music and the violin began, his inspiration for the festival, and how fostering young talent is a key part of the festivals mission.

Plus in our Local Heroes segment, Brent chats to Lukin Nesbit from Dunstan High School,  about The Nesbit News. Lukin hosts the videos that let students and teachers know what's going on around the school. It's a great way to keep everyone informed and Lukin does a fantastic job!

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In this Podcast, host Brent Harbour talks to Ben Teele. Ben is the guest speaker at the Haehaeata Natural Heritage Trusts AGM on THURSDAY THE 21ST OF SEPTEMBER FROM 7PM  at  ST. ENOCHS CHURCH.

Ben is an archaeologist who will be speaking on - What came before and what could come after - factors in restoring native vegetation in Central Otago.  They chat about how his work in archaeology influences his work on biodiversity, and who should be attending the talk.

https://www.haehaeata.org.nz/home

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In this Podcast, host Brent Harbour, talks to Jake Bailey. Jakes speech from 2015  at Christchurch Boys’ High School went viral . A week before this speech, Jake was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of cancer known to man, and given two weeks to live if this went untreated. Jake is now in remission and  works full time on the psychology of resilience.  Te Hau Toka, Southern Lakes Wellbeing group and Central Lakes Trust,  is bringing Jake out ahead of Mental Health Awareness week which is on  from the 18th to the 24th of September. We talk about Jake's  journey to where he is today, the common questions he gets asked and why the Southern Lakes area is so important to him.

Plus in our Business Talks segment, Nathan Jolly from Collinson Wealth Partners on his article about gambling, speculating, and investing and how they all influence each other.

https://www.jakebailey.co.nz/

https://www.collinsonwealthpartners.com/our-team

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In this Podcast, host Brent Harbour talks to Heather Harries​​​​, the Welcoming Communities Officer for the Central Otago District Council. Welcoming Week is on from the 4th to the 8th of September celebrating a national initiative, to foster mutual understanding, stronger connections, and deeper belonging in the community. They chat about the workshops and other events during the week.

https://www.codc.govt.nz/your-council/council-events?item=id:2n4r467001cxbysmcakk

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In this Podcast, host Brent Harbour catches up  with Martin McPherson, the Event Manager for the Alexandra Blossom Festival. They  talk about the origins of the festival, how it  continues to celebrate the fruit and wool industries of the region, and what you can expect to see this year.

Plus it's election time, and in our Teen Talks segment with the Central Apps cadet journalist Emily Attfield, we talk about how different parties are trying to connect with younger voters, and how those younger voters are reacting.

http://www.blossom.co.nz/

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In this Podcast we celebrate a Central Legend. Ranfurly photographer Janyne Fletcher has won the Sony New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography, Iris Award for Landscape (Open)  Photographer of the Year, for the second time in a row. Host Brent Harbour chats with Janyne  about her start as a photographer, and how Japanese art has inspired her.

https://www.janynefletchershop.co.nz/collections/framed-photography-1

Plus Mayor Tim Cadogan on the how rates are structured in Central Otago, and how the council works to balance needs and preferences.

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In this Podcast  host Brent Harbour talks to Mike Casey. Mike is the owner of Forest Lodge Orchard and a big supporter of New Zealand's drive for Carbon Zero 2050 and his Orchard  is the world's first 100% electric, zero fossil fuel Orchard. We chat about that, the countries first autonomous tractor and putting power back into the national grid. 

https://www.forestlodge.nz/team

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