Thursday, May 30, 2013
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Nightly interview: Ruth Chapman

Plans are afoot in Dunedin for a community conflict resolution service.

A meeting to discuss the issue was held last night, and a member of the group exploring the concept is here with us now.


Thursday, May 30, 2013
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ODT Interview: Jim Sullivan

He is the voice of Sounds Historical on Radio New Zealand, recently celebrated fifty years in broadcasting, and knocks out a column for the Otago Daily Times.

Jim Sullivan joins us today to tell us about his work.


Wednesday, May 29, 2013
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Nightly interview: Paul Prince

60 years ago Sir Edmund Hillary and sherpa Tenzing Norgay made it to the summit of Mount Everest.

The feat has inspired generations of mountain climbers, with many New Zealanders following in his footsteps.

Joining me tonight to talk about Sir Edmund's achievement and what it means to climbers today is Paul Prince from the Otago section of the New Zealand Alpine Club.


Monday, May 27, 2013
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Interview: Pam Hall

Pam Hall joined us here in 2009 to talk about the start of the St John Caring Caller scheme.

The scheme was set up to run a telephone friendship service in Dunedin, after it was established in other centres.

Four years later she is back, with the scheme in place and now looking to grow.


Friday, May 24, 2013
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Nightly interview: Bob Clarkson

The Otago Chess Club is the oldest incorporated society in New Zealand, with a remarkable 137 year history.

Its membership, though, is below previous highs.

The club has plans to do something about that, and secretary Bob Clarkson is here to tell us what.


Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Nightly interview: Dr Nicholas Khoo

Dunedin's relationship with China is becoming increasingly important.

And the sister city link with Shanghai, as well as China's economic importance for exporters, mean it has been under the microscope.

University of Otago senior lecturer Dr Nicholas Khoo is here with a review of the last few months in that relationship.


Thursday, May 23, 2013
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ODT Interview: Nigel Benson

A spat between a promoter and Forsyth Barr Stadium hit the front page today, with the fallout from a cancelled Fleetwood Mac concert at the heart of the issue.

ODT reporter Nigel Benson has the byline, and he joins us tonight.


Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Nightly interview: Elaine Horn

Every week in New Zealand three families are told their child has cancer.

The Child Cancer Foundation is in place to support those people at a time their life faces ongoing upheaval.

The foundation is involved in a project this week with a specific Dunedin focus, and Elaine Horn is here with some background.


Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Nightly interview: Paul Martin

Dunedin Collaboration Against Family Violence is holding family/whanau nights, dealing with some of the issues the city has been struggling with recently.

The organisation has reported everything from parent relationships to K2 problems have been raised.

Stopping Violence Dunedin Operations Manager Paul Martin is here to tell us all about it.


Monday, May 20, 2013
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Nightly interview: Charlotte Flaherty

The rise of cycle and walking paths in Dunedin followed a concerted effort by a public keen to have them built.

But the rising demand for the paths has led to a clash of use between cyclists and walkers.

That has led to a campaign to highlight the need for courtesy on the paths, led by the DCC's safe and sustainable travel co-ordinator.

Charlotte Flaherty joins us tonight.


Monday, May 20, 2013
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Nightly interview: Dave Cull

The DCC has spent the last few days thrashing out its annual budget.

The result is exactly what was promised - a 4% rates rise, after a debate that saw little in the way of raised voices, angry onlookers or organised groups of outraged ratepayers.

Mayor Dave Cull joins us with a wrap of the annual plan.


Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Nightly interview: Janine Hayward

'Furious' is the response of Dunedin academic Janine Hayward to the Government's lack of response to calls for changes to MMP.

The Government has come under fire after throwing out Electoral Commission recommendations to amend the MMP system.

That followed Justice Minister Judith Collins' announcement changes would not be in place before the next election.

Associate Professor Hayward joins us to explain her response.


Thursday, May 16, 2013
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ODT Interview: Vaughan Elder

The University of Otago has an essential role in keeping Dunedin on the national and international radar.

It is also the backbone of the city's economy, attracting thousands of students each year, and generating thousands of jobs.

ODT reporter Vaughan Elder is the man that keeps tabs on the university and he joins us tonight.


Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Nightly interview: Dr. Robert Patman

Nawaz Sharif held off a challenge from former cricket star Imran Khan to win a third term as Pakistan's prime minister this week.

He will continue ruling the second largest Muslim country in the world, the only Islamic nation that is a declared nuclear power.

Professor of International Relations Robert Patman joins us with some analysis.


Monday, May 13, 2013
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Nightly interview: Peter McIntyre

New Zealand's budget will be released on Thursday into an economy still recovering from global economic turmoil.

Otago Chamber of Commerce president Peter McIntyre always has his finger somewhere near the financial pulse.

He joins us tonight with his thoughts on the event.