Friday, January 24, 2014
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Nightly interview: David Lont

As debate rages in Dunedin over off-shore deep-sea gas drilling, the economic future for the oil and gas industry is under the microscope.

A new study that included the University of Otago has given some insight into one aspect of that issue.

Professor David Lont from the Department of Accountancy and Finance joins us to explain.


Thursday, January 23, 2014
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Nightly interview: Andrew Whiley

A Facebook page created by new Dunedin lobby group, Pro Oil and Gas Otago, had attracted more than 3000 'likes' this by afternoon.

The group has said it was formed to counter ''scaremongering'' by opponents of oil and gas exploration.

Spokeswoman Robyn Broughton has been unable to come in for an interview - instead councillor Andrew Whiley has agreed to speak for the group.


Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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Nightly interview: Sarah McDougall

A Dunedin playwright is going back in time, and delving into the world of youth culture '50s style.

To help her in that work, Sarah McDougall is looking for people who were part of the early rock 'n' roll scene in New Zealand.


Tuesday, January 21, 2014
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Nightly interview: Neil Ballantyne

The University of Otago's queer support co-ordinator is back at work preparing for the year.

Queer support provides non-judgmental support, information and resources for university and polytechnic students who are dealing with sexuality and gender identity issues.


Monday, January 20, 2014
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Nightly interview: Julian Eaton-Rye

The recent controversy over plans to drill for gas off the Otago coast has highlighted the need to find alternative - and clean - energy sources.

Some of that work is being done in Dunedin, with researchers looking at the possibilities of harnessing the energy of photosynthesis.

That could involve, of all things, pond scum.


Friday, January 17, 2014
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Nightly interview: Pascal Sirguey

Aoraki Mt Cook is about to shrink by 30 metres - officially, that is - after new measurements by the Otago National School of Surveying.

Researcher Dr Pascal Sirguey joins us this evening to explain how the height was ascertained, and where the 30 metres of mountain has gone.


Thursday, January 16, 2014
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Nightly interview: Jamin Halberstadt

New University of Otago research has shown people of mixed-race are considered more attractive, unless those judging are thinking about what racial group the person belongs to.

The research has been carried out by Prof Jamin Halberstadt of the department of psychology and another researcher from the University of California in San Diego.


Wednesday, January 15, 2014
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Nightly interview: Deborah Manning

An organisation that takes food from businesses for redistribution to those in need has shifted a remarkable 50 tonnes of food since it began in 2012.

Foodshare collects unwanted food from supermarkets, restaurants and other businesses, and redistributes it to agencies which run food banks or distribute to the hungry.

Its founder, Deborah Manning, joins us this evening with an update on that work.


Tuesday, January 14, 2014
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Nightly interview: Yolanda Van Heezik

Controlling the stray cat population and returning lost cats to their owners has animal experts in Otago calling for compulsory micro chipping to be introduced.

Joining us tonight to to tell us about the problem is Otago University senior lecturer of Zoology, Dr Yolanda Van Heezik.


Monday, January 13, 2014
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Nightly interview: Neville Auton

Oil Free Otago held a summit over the weekend that included a conference on energy-related topics.

One of those who spoke at the conference was the Otago Polytechnic's energy consultant Neville Auton.

He has worked on developing energy efficiency locally, and joins us with his thoughts on the issues.


Tuesday, December 24, 2013
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Sue Bidrose

The Dunedin City Council had some turnover at the top late this year, after chief executive Paul Orders announced he was moving back to Wales after a two year stint.

Order's time at the top was widely acknowledged as a period in which the council's finances were put in order.

The search to replace him resulted in a promotion from within.

Sue Bidrose took on the role in charge of more than 600 staff who run everything from rubbish collection to civil defence to economic development.

She came into the studio for a chat with chief reporter David Loughrey on subjects from motorbikes to stadiums to public service.


Friday, December 20, 2013
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Nightly interview: Grace Hepburn

An inundation of cats and a family of orphaned paradise ducklings were just two of the stories that came from the Otago SPCA this year.

No doubt there were plenty more besides, and the organisation's Otago executive officer Grace Hepburn joins us to review the last 12 months.


Thursday, December 19, 2013
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Nightly interview: Ngaire Duke

Christmas is a time of increased consumption, with internet shopping a newer way of doing business.

It is one potentially difficult area the Citizens Advice Bureau is warning people about this season.

Manager Ngaire Duke is here with the details, and a look back on 2013.


Wednesday, December 18, 2013
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Nightly interview: Hamish Saxton

Dunedin is back in full summer tourism mode, as cruise ship passengers flood the city, it seems, on most days.

The tourism industry is an important part of Dunedin's economy, and Tourism Dunedin chief executive Hamish Saxton is here for a look back on the year.


Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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Nightly interview: Glenda Alexander

Glenda Alexander has been named as the Labour candidate to contest the Waitaki seat at the next election.

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation associate industrial adviser manager joins us tonight to tell us about herself and her hopes for the next election.