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  • 102 - EVs, Hydro, and the New Zealand Power Grid with Carl Barlev

    102 - EVs, Hydro, and the New Zealand Power Grid with Carl Barlev
    2025/10/17
    In this episode of The OI Podcast, power engineer and EV expert Carl Barlev joins Dr Barb to discuss the shift occurring within New Zealand's power industry. Carl outlines his journey into power engineering and explains how New Zealand's significant proportion of hydro power provides an advantage for integrating more flexible renewable sources like wind and solar. The conversation also delves into the critical challenge of matching solar generation peaks with the typical night-time demand for electric vehicle charging, and offers an informed comparison between the long-term sustainability of lithium EV batteries and the finite nature of fossil fuels. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    56 分
  • 101 - What Makes a Good Exhibition? with Craig Scott

    101 - What Makes a Good Exhibition? with Craig Scott
    2025/10/10
    In this episode of the OI Podcast, we kōrero with Craig Scott, Head of Exhibitions and Designer at Tūhura Otago Museum. Craig shares his journey into communication design and the creative process behind delivering award-winning design shows and international art collaborations. Learn about the collaborative nature of museum work, the ideal long development process, and how design translates into a captivating visitor experience. We also discuss challenges, including redesigning a fashion exhibition during the COVID-19 lockdown and the spatial limitations for bringing large touring shows to Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 分
  • 103 - Birds, Dreams, and Microbes with Tahu Mackenzie

    103 - Birds, Dreams, and Microbes with Tahu Mackenzie
    2025/10/24
    Local Superstar Tahu Mackenzie joins us to talk about her career dedicated to Aotearoa's natural world. She discusses her 16 years at Orokonui Ecosanctuary and her exciting new journey as she returns to the Otago Peninsula for her role with the Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance (OPERA). Tahu shares her conservation philosophy, including the inspirational dream that led her to focus on the hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin) microbiome, and the collaborative community efforts for predator eradication and re-planting native trees to help the birdsong return to the harbour. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    54 分
  • 100 - Environmental Reform with Chelsea McGaw

    100 - Environmental Reform with Chelsea McGaw
    2025/10/03
    A Fast-paced episode. Dr Barb catches up with Otago Southland Regional Manger for Forest and Bird Chelsea McGaw. Topics include, Bird Of The Year, Karearea, Gulls, Fisheries management, Bycatch, Hectors, sea lions, hoiho, Fisheries Act reform, Conservation Act reform, Nature based solutions. Forest and Bird Dunedin https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/branches/dunedin Fisheries Act reform https://www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations/fisheries-reform-proposed-amendments-to-the-fisheries-act-1996/ Conservation Act Reform https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/have-your-say/all-consultations/2024-consultations/proposals-to-modernise-the-conservation-system/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 分
  • Election Series 09 - Māori Roll and Special Maori Issues with Dr Christine Winters

    Election Series 09 - Māori Roll and Special Maori Issues with Dr Christine Winters
    2025/09/26
    In this episode of the OI Podcast, Dr Christine Winter discusses the complexities of identity and representation in New Zealand politics, focusing on the choice between the Māori and general electoral rolls. She highlights the importance of this decision as a political act that can increase Māori representation and influence government policy at both local and central levels. The conversation also explores how government decisions on social issues and wellbeing are integral to a flourishing society. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    57 分
  • Election Series 08 - Local Election 2025 Series Wrap-Up

    Election Series 08 - Local Election 2025 Series Wrap-Up
    2025/09/19
    This episode of The OI Podcast wraps up the series on the 2025 local elections. Hosts Dr Barb and Trudi discuss the voting process and the shift from "first past the post" to the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for the Otago Regional Council (ORC) among other topics. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    56 分
  • Election Series 07 - Edward Ellison

    Election Series 07 - Edward Ellison
    2025/09/12
    This episode features Matua Edward Ellison, who shares his perspective on the upcoming local elections. He discusses the long history of iwi involvement in council matters, the role of partnership and consultation, and why Māori wards may not be the most effective way to achieve representation for mana whenua in Dunedin. The discussion also touches on the importance of the Kai Tahu Treaty settlement and its ongoing impact. https://kahurumanu.co.nz/our-people/edward-ellison/edward-ellison/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    53 分
  • Otago Regional Council 2025 - Candidate Interviews (James Cockle, Alex King, Lloyd Mccall, Carmen Hope)

    Otago Regional Council 2025 - Candidate Interviews (James Cockle, Alex King, Lloyd Mccall, Carmen Hope)
    2025/08/31
    In this compilation episode, we hear from Otago Regional Council candidates James Cockle (Dunedin), Alex King (Dunedin), Lloyd Mccall (Molyneux), Carmen Hope (Molyneux). Individual interviews are available from https://oar.org.nz/shows/localelections2025/ You can support the production of The OI Podcast and this Local Election 2025 special mini series by becoming a financial member or supporter www.otago-institute.org You can hear the other candidate interviews from OAR.ORG.NZ - also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other great podcast providers. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    54 分