Hosted by OAR FM's Community Connector Arina Aizal every Friday 10am. Connecting Cultures Features is a show by, for and about the beautiful and diverse multicultural people of Dunedin and New Zealand.
Arun and Vijay from the Dunedin Indian Association join us to share stories about growing up in India, family traditions, and celebrating Diwali away from home. They also introduce their new radio show and podcast, Chai Time with DIA.
The Dunedin Diwali Festival of Lights is happening Sunday 1 November 2026, 2–8 PM at Breeze Arena. You can also catch Diwali previews, workshops and mini henna at Golden Centre and Meridian Mall on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
13 Oct 2026
Mga Kuwento sa Pagitan - Denise Narciso
Filipino New Zealand designer and educator Denise Narciso kōrero about her journey from the Philippines to Aotearoa, cultural identity, and finding a sense of home. She also shares the stories and inspiration behind her exhibition, Mga Kuwento sa Pagitan (Stories In Between), celebrating Filipino experiences of migration, creativity and belonging in Ōtepoti. On now until Saturday 17th October at 125 George Street! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
8 Oct 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week with Life Matters
The theme of this year's MHAW is "Belonging Matters". How do we find a place where we truly belong? Bella Pullon from Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust shares her journey with identity, introversion, and finding connection in Ōtepoti. Check out events hosted by Life Matters for Mental Health Awareness Week. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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Ashik Banstola
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