OJ In The Morning is a fresh, local, radio-style podcast connecting South Canterbury through music, stories, and community.
Hosted by Owen Jackson (OJ), the show blends conversation, local insight, interviews and OJ style features all delivered with the warmth and familiarity of a true morning radio experience.
OJ In The Morning / Episode 22 / Friday 16th October 2026
Local people. Local stories. Local connections.
Gidday and welcome to another edition of OJ In The Morning — South Canterbury's Weekend Magazine Show!
We've got another great line-up of local people, interesting conversations and community stories to share with you this week.
🎤 THE CHAT — LEANNE FIFIELD
Proudly supported by MTF Finance Timaru — Your Local Money Experts.
Pleasant Point Community Board Chair Leanne Fifield joins OJ to talk about the good things happening around the Point, along with some of the challenges facing the community, including the swimming pool and motor camp.
🏅 AROUND THE GROUNDS — STU PIDDINGTON
Former Timaru Herald sports journalist Stu Piddington is back with another look at local sport, including the recent success of South Canterbury para athletes, particularly Finn Tregurtha-Nairn, and other notable sporting achievements around the region.
❤️ COMMUNITY CATCH UP — WILL HALL
Proudly supported by Branded Kiwi.
Will Hall from Cure Kids joins OJ to talk about the important work the organisation does for children and families, and an upcoming fundraiser bringing Shaun Wallace to Timaru!
🚧 TALK OF THE TOWN — LEE JOHNS
Proudly supported by Raine & Horne Real Estate Timaru.
The road cone army is finally retreating! Lee Johns joins OJ to discuss the withdrawal of road cones from Timaru's Showgrounds intersection and other matters getting people talking around town.
🚜 MAN ON THE LAND — JOHN GREGAN
John Gregan is back with another look at life in our rural communities. This week we're talking about Fonzie the Shearer, the Farmstrong Bike Ride and the relationship between Fonterra and Temuka Transport.
😊 WEEKEND SMILE FILE — KIRSTY BURNETT
Kirsty joins OJ to wrap up the show with a look at some of the great events, activities and community happenings around South Canterbury this weekend and beyond.
⏱️ CHAPTERS — JUMP STRAIGHT TO YOUR FAVOURITE FEATURE
00:00 OJ Introduction03:00 The Chat – Leanne Fifield | Pleasant Point Community Board21:23 Around The Grounds – Stu Piddington | Local Sport30:00 Community Catch Up – Will Hall | Cure Kids48:41 Talk of the Town – Lee Johns | Showgrounds Intersection58:09 Man On The Land – John Gregan | Rural News1:09:04 Weekend Smile File – Kirsty Burnett | What's On1:13:51 OJ Outro
👏 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
A huge thank you to the local businesses supporting OJ In The Morning:
⭐ MTF Finance Timaru — The Chat⭐ Branded Kiwi — Community Catch Up⭐ Raine & Horne Real Estate Timaru — Talk of the Town
Your support helps us continue sharing the stories of the people and communities that make South Canterbury such a special place.
📣 GOT A STORY WE SHOULD BE TELLING?
Know someone doing something special in our community? Got a local sporting achievement, upcoming event or an interesting story worth sharing?
We'd love to hear from you!
📧 ojinthemorningshow@gmail.com
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And remember…
This weekend could be the best weekend of your life!
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8 Oct 2026
OJ In The Morning / Episode 21 / Friday 9 October 2026
Another great mix of South Canterbury people, stories and conversations on OJ In The Morning this week!
🎙️ The Chat – John Wilson | Thompsons Engineering
From his early days in the construction industry to some of South Canterbury's major projects, John talks about business, community, giving back and why the Fraser Park tunnel means so much to him. Proudly supported by MTF Finance Timaru – Your Local Money Experts.
🏉 Around The Grounds – Stu Piddington
We're launching a brand-new feature celebrating local sport! Former Timaru Herald sports journalist Stu Piddington joins OJ to talk about the teams, athletes, clubs and characters who deserve more coverage.
🐕 Community Catch Up – Claire Wilkins
Following the Great Global Greyhound Walk, Claire joins us to talk about these wonderful dogs, what they're really like as family pets and their future following the end of greyhound racing in New Zealand. Proudly supported by Branded Kiwi – Local branding, local ideas, supporting local business.
🚜 Man On The Land – Richard Wheeler | Sidekick Rural
From farming and rural banking to farm succession, business advice, rugby and triathlon, Richard shares his experiences and passion for rural South Canterbury.
😊 Weekend Smile File – Kirsty Burnett
Kirsty joins us with another helping of good news, community happenings and things to look forward to around South Canterbury.
CHAPTERS – Jump straight to your favourite segment!
00:00 – OJ Intro03:00 – The Chat | John Wilson27:18 – Around The Grounds | Stu Piddington38:05 – Community Catch Up | Claire Wilkins & Greyhounds42:13 – Man On The Land | Richard Wheeler1:03:37 – Weekend Smile File | Kirsty Burnett1:07:19 – OJ Outro | Who's Next?
Have you got a local story worth sharing?
Know someone OJ should interview? A community group deserving more attention? Or an event we should be talking about?
We'd love to hear from you!
📧 ojinthemorningshow@gmail.com
Thanks for listening, watching and supporting OJ In The Morning — South Canterbury's Weekend Magazine Show.
And remember… this weekend could be the best weekend of your life!
17 Sept 2026
OJ In The Morning / Episode 18 / Friday 18th September 2026
Another packed OJ In The Morning with local people, local stories, sport, farming and a few laughs along the way!
This week: Sam Morton from Bowls South Canterbury, John McBeth with the Weekend Whistle, Andrea Denton ahead of the Horticultural Society Spring Show, Greg Anderson on Man On The Land, Emma Heppell and the fascinating Unsolved Society, plus Kirsty Burnett with the Weekend Smile File.
CHAPTERS00:00 Intro with OJ03:00 Sam Morton – Bowls South Canterbury21:03 Weekend Whistle – John McBeth30:10 Andrea Denton – Horticultural Society Spring Show32:00 Man On The Land – Greg Anderson46:10 The Chat – Emma Heppell, Unsolved Society1:02:05 Weekend Smile File – Kirsty Burnett1:06:46 What’s Coming Up Next Week with OJ
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