Ara Toi On Air

Sean Norling and Amie Taua
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Ara Toi On Air is a fortnightly programme dedicated to highlighting the dynamic arts scene in Otago. Hosted by Dunedin City Council Ara Toi - Creative Partnerships advisors Sean Norling and Amie Taua, Ara Toi Radio will open a window to community arts projects across various disciplines, our local practitioners, cultural events and the broader arts ecosystem. Each episode will feature interviews with local artists, or segments designed to cover local arts projects. The program will be further enriched by a broad selection of (only) local music, showcasing the diverse talent and depth from the region. 

  1. 12/10/2025

    EP16 - Live

    This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    32 min

  2. 11/12/2025

    EP15 - Sihle Ntuli

    In this episode, Sean caught up with Sihle Ntuli, the 2025 Caselberg Trust Margaret Egan Cities of Literature Writers Resident. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    26 min

  3. 10/29/2025

    EP14 - Beau Cotton

    EP14 - Beau Cotton - In this episode, Sean talks to West Harbour Artist in Residence, Studio 2 facilitator, op-shop pearl collector and bull kelp enthusiast, Beau Cotton. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    22 min

  4. 10/15/2025

    EP13 - Ruby Macomber

    EP13 - Ruby Macomber - In this episode, Amie Taua talks to Ruby Macomber ahead of the Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival panel discussion, Pasifika Publishing - Sharing our Stories This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    26 min

  5. 10/01/2025

    EP12 - Piupiu Turei and Phoebe Ryder

    EP12 – Amie Taua catches up with two local wāhine toa: Piupiu Turei, the freshly minted director of Blue Oyster Art Project Space and Phoebe Ryder, the manager of Studio2 and Margaret Freeman Gallery in Kaituna / South Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    26 min

  6. 09/18/2025

    EP11 - Lisa Blakie

    EP11 - Lisa Blakie - Amie Taua talks to local Lisa Blakie, Narrative Director and Co-Director of Atawhai Interactive. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    19 min

  7. 09/04/2025

    EP10 - Nick Tipa and Harshi

    EP10 - Nick Tipa and Harshi - In this episode Sean talks to local stage performer, actor and writer Nick Tipa about their creative practice and their upcoming Robert Lord residency. We also have a nice chat with Harshi about the "Bind it Yourself" bookbinding sessions happening at the Dunedin City Library. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    24 min

  8. 08/21/2025

    EP9 - Lah Laufiso and Joerg Bendt

    EP9 - Amie talks to Lah Laufiso about their journey from Fashion Design student, to Polyfest Pou, to OPAC member and DCC Policy Advisor. We also catch up with Joerg Bendt from Dance Happy Doom Crew, about the upcoming DANKFEST and Rangatahi Rumble music festivals. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

    24 min
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Ara Toi On Air is a fortnightly programme dedicated to highlighting the dynamic arts scene in Otago. Hosted by Dunedin City Council Ara Toi - Creative Partnerships advisors Sean Norling and Amie Taua, Ara Toi Radio will open a window to community arts projects across various disciplines, our local practitioners, cultural events and the broader arts ecosystem. Each episode will feature interviews with local artists, or segments designed to cover local arts projects. The program will be further enriched by a broad selection of (only) local music, showcasing the diverse talent and depth from the region. 

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  • Creator
    Sean Norling and Amie Taua
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Otago Access Radio
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    Ara Toi On Air