Episodes

  • 14-05-2026 - Dr Georgia Ciaran - Tūhura Philanthropy

    14-05-2026 - Dr Georgia Ciaran - Tūhura Philanthropy
    May 14 2026
    Without donations, charitable cultural institutions struggle to survive. Dr Georgia Ciaran has made it her life’s mission to help keep irreplaceable icons like Tūhura Otago Museum thriving for generations to come. On today’s show, our guest, the head of philanthropy and development at Tūhura, describes how every penny given can leave a lasting legacy. Georgia gives our listeners insight into the impact of philanthropy at Tūhura - from sprinklers to collection management. 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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    25 mins
  • 07-05-2026 - E/Prof Nancy Longnecker, Tūhura Friends President

    07-05-2026 - E/Prof Nancy Longnecker, Tūhura Friends President
    May 7 2026
    Host of Friends Forever and Friends president Nancy Longnecker is in the hotseat, with co-host Rafael and guest host Joëlle quizzing the science communication emerita professor on her long career and dedication to the Friends. Nancy discusses her work on the Friends’ centenary exhibition as well as the million other things she juggles to keep the Association helping Tūhura. A lifetime of helping to better communicate and inform the public, spanning agriculture, Moriori and much more; Nancy shares snippets of her fascinating life with listeners. 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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    26 mins
  • 30-04-2026 - Tim Medlicott, Tūhura Archives volunteer

    30-04-2026 - Tim Medlicott, Tūhura Archives volunteer
    Apr 30 2026
    Retirement hasn’t stopped Dr Tim Medlicott from active contributions to the community. After about 40 years as a GP, Tim is an active Friend of Tūhura Otago Museum and consistent and substantial volunteer with the museum’s Archives Project. The Association of Friends support the Archives Project with funding and volunteers. Friends are summarising and scanning documents including letters to and from HD Skinner, one of the museum’s influential directors. The letters detail unique item acquisitions and provide insights into the personalities and their sense of purpose. Tim shares some of the fascinating stories that he has come across through his work with the Archives Project. 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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    27 mins
  • 23-04-2026 - Gareth West, Tūhura Otago Museum archivist

    23-04-2026 - Gareth West, Tūhura Otago Museum archivist
    Apr 23 2026
    Preserving information for the future and gardening are two of Gareth West’s passions. Our hosts talk with Gareth about the importance of Tūhura’s Archives Project which the Association of Friends has supported with funding and volunteers. Archives are an important part of the museum’s collections. They help discover the past and protect documentation for further use. Tūhura’s archives include last century’s correspondence between museum director H. D. Skinner and museums around the world during a time of active collecting and trading. Have a listen as Gareth describes archival processes, use of materials by researchers and the future of the project, giving listeners a look into a world many know little about. 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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    26 mins
  • 16-04-2026 - Joëlle den Toom, Friends council member

    16-04-2026 - Joëlle den Toom, Friends council member
    Apr 16 2026
    We pick the brain of Friends’ council member Joëlle den Toom, discussing her work on the centenary book project, researching and documenting the 100 year history of the Association of Friends of Tūhura. Joëlle’s efforts stretch further, coordinating the Friends’ social media presence and helping with membership recruitment. As an archaeozoologist, she has excavated at a two-thousand year old site in Spain and examined subsistence patterns on Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Archipelago. Joëlle gives listeners insights into her research, talks about her connection with Tūhura, and what inspired her to join the Friends council. We’re lucky to have her! 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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    25 mins
  • 09-04-2026 - Dr Ian Griffin, Director of Tūhura

    09-04-2026 - Dr Ian Griffin, Director of Tūhura
    Apr 9 2026
    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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    29 mins
  • 02-04-2026 - Dr Jane Malthus, Friends' Life Member

    02-04-2026 - Dr Jane Malthus, Friends' Life Member
    Apr 2 2026
    Dr Jane Malthus is a life member of the Association of the Friends of Tūhura and former Friends’ Patron. No-one knows threads, fibres and fashion like Jane, so who better to fill you in! And who better to kick-start our Friends Forever podcast series. Jane is the honorary curator of the dress collection at Tūhura Otago Museum and impresses our hosts with her knowledge of the rich textile history of Otago and New Zealand. Going back to the 80s and 90s, she sheds light on her work with the Friends - from fundraising for the Museum’s Costumes and Textiles Unit to exhibitions, and even the politics of the sector. 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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    27 mins
  • Friends Forever coming soon!

    Friends Forever coming soon!
    Mar 26 2026
    Tune in as we share stories and knowledge celebrating the Friends of Tūhura’s 100th anniversary.
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    1 min