09-04-2026 - Dr Ian Griffin, Director of Tūhura

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09-04-2026 - Dr Ian Griffin, Director of Tūhura

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NASA, the Hubble Telescope, and the Aurora Australis. What do these things have in common? Dr. Ian Griffin, a passionate astronomer and Director of Tūhura Otago Museum is the star of this episode. Who better to talk about the Friends’s relationship with Tūhura than such a passionate advocate for museums and education? Our hosts talk with the director about how the Friends help his work supporting Tūhura through difficult economic times for public institutions. Going all the way back to his childhood and reflecting on why museums are integral to forming critical thinkers from such a young age, Ian regales listeners with stories from his time at Tūhura, from moa footprints to NZ’s oldest telescope. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

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