Épisodes

  • 114 - State of the City with Mayor Sophie Barker

    114 - State of the City with Mayor Sophie Barker
    Jan 23 2026
    Mayor Sophie Barker joins Dr Barb to discuss the role of Mayor, three months in its been a rollercoster already. We discuss the City Vision bringing communities together, the Albany Street safety upgrades, CEO recruitment process, DCC Code of Conduct, Rates Caps and what they might mean for Dunedin. The upcoming By-Election. Register to vote: www.vote.nz This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    52 min
  • 113 - Mathematical Models with Dr Stephen Cornell

    113 - Mathematical Models with Dr Stephen Cornell
    Jan 16 2026
    Dr Stephen Cornell (University of Liverpool) chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about Mathematical Models and how they can help us understand the spatial arrangment and spread of infectious diseases, and pandemics, and advise decision-makers on how to respond. https://OIPod.short.gy/StephenCornell This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    58 min
  • 112 - Connectivity and Conservation Prioritisation with Dr Jenny Hodgson

    112 - Connectivity and Conservation Prioritisation with Dr Jenny Hodgson
    Jan 9 2026
    Dr Jenny Hodgson chats with Dr Barb and Trudi about how the spatial arrangement of land use and management affects the viability of species. We discuss Connectivity, Conservation Prioritisation, and working with practitioners (farmers, and conservation groups) to develop better solutions for species and habitats under stress from climate change and habitat loss. Dr Hodgson, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Liverpool (UK), is the lead researcher on The Condatis Project. https://OIPod.short.gy/JennyHodgson https://OIPod.short.gy/condatis-proj This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 min
  • 111 - A few of my favourite things

    111 - A few of my favourite things
    Dec 19 2025
    Dr Barb and Trudi share their favourite episodes and guests from 2025 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 min
  • 110 - Migrating Birds and Braided Rivers with Dr Ann Schlessmann

    110 - Migrating Birds and Braided Rivers with Dr Ann Schlessmann
    Dec 12 2025
    Talking with Dr Ann Schlessmann about the challenges concerning internal migrating birds and braided rivers https://braidedrivers.org/rivers/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    53 min
  • 109 - DNADRV (DNA DRIVE) and Bugs

    109 - DNADRV (DNA DRIVE) and Bugs
    Dec 5 2025
    What is DNADRBV and what does it tell us about tell us about insect biodiversity in New Zealand and is this important. With Dr's Aimee van der Reis & Richard O'Rorke, from The University of Auckland, School of Biological Sciences. Biodiversity, insects, DNADRV, https://www.dnadrv.com/index.html This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    51 min
  • 108 - Naturally Uncommon Ecosystems - Dr Gretchen Brownstein

    108 - Naturally Uncommon Ecosystems - Dr Gretchen Brownstein
    Nov 28 2025
    Conversation with Dr Gretchen Brownstein exploring what an ecosystem is and then a deep drive, excuse the pun/dad joke, into what might make one naturally uncommon - which sounds like an oxymoron. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    53 min
  • 107 - What's Up with Education

    107 - What's Up with Education
    Nov 21 2025
    A chat about the state of education with PPTA Regional Chairperson Kussi Hurtado-Stuart aka Mr H. Maths and Physics teacher at OGHS. Starting with his journey into education, the role education plays in a meritocratic society, the impact of inequality, the invisible role/working hours of a teacher, curriculum changes, pay and work hours/load, and the joys of being an educator. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 min