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The Otago Opportunity
The Otago Opportunity podcast explores local perspectives, ideas, and community initiatives, spotlighting local people and local businesses, and how the Opportunity party's vision within the Otago region will affect you.
Find out more at - www.opportunity.org.nz
Authorised by H.Cargo - secretary@opportunity.org.nz
Episodes
26 episodes
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 25 - Child Brain Development
Join Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis as we discuss how children's brains develop, and what they need at various stages from 0 - 16 years of age.Find out more at
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 21 - Primary Health
Join guest host Anna Clark, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and CEO of Wellsouth Andrew Swanson-Dobbs as we dive in to primary health; what it is, how its funded, and what the future looks like for health in New Zealand...
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 24 - Funding the Arts
Join Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Director of the Dunedin Arts Festival Charlie Unwin, as we discuss funding for the arts, and why a thriving society needs a thriving arts scene. Find out more at ...
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 23 - Life Matters
On World Suicide Prevention Day, join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Charlene and Meg from Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust, as we "start the conversation" about suicide in New Zealand....
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 22 - Workforce Central Dunedin
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Raymond Clark from Workforce Central Dunedin as we discuss the New Dunedin Hospital build, and what happens to all those people who helped build it.
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 20 - Student Politics
Join Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Political Lead on the Otago University Students Association (OUSA) Flynn Nisbett as we chat student politics, and his "joke" campaign to run for mayor.Find out more at...
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 19 - Food Resilience
Join Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, as he chats food resilience with Robyn Zink from Our Food Network and Sarah Gell from Good Food Dunedin. Find out more at ww...
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 18 - Healthy Oceans
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Otago Regional Councillor and advocate for the Otago UNESCO Biosphere Campaign, Chanel Gardner as we discuss the various ways to protect our oceans.
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 17 - Sir Ian Taylor
Join guest host Anna Clark, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and respected business leader Sir Ian Taylor as we have an extended chat about the vision for New Zealand.Find out more at
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 16 - Good Good
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Rose Gleeson, the new owner of Good Good - the best burger joint in Dunedin, as we discuss the challenges facing the hospitality sector. Find ...
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 15 - Big Hairy Episode
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Pat Brittenden from the Big Hairy Network for an extended chat about the state of broadcasting and politics in New Zealand today. Find out mor...
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 14 - Youth Voice
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Malak Tamimi, Youth Leader, Ambassador, and Campaigner, as we talk about the youth voice, and what the future holds for young people in New Zealand.
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 13 - Asset Management
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Murray Pugh, Chief Executive at Āpōpō - the industry body for asset management professionals, as we talk about infrastructure and asset management and what li...
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 12 - Housing
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Chris Glaudel, Deputy Chief Executive at Community Housing Aotearoa, as we talk about housing, and what needs to change for New Zealand.Find out mo...
The Otago Opportunity - Episode 11 - OUSA President
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and OUSA President Daniel Leamy as we talk about the issues that matter to students here in Dunedin.Find out more at
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 10 - The Economy
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity as we talk about the state of the economy and what lies ahead for New Zealand.Find out more at
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 9 - Beauty by Jayde
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and owner of Beauty by Jayde, Jayde Kruskopf as we talk about how she started her award winning beauty business right here in Dunedin.Find out more at ...
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 8 - Science Funding
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Professor Russell Frew, Founder and Chief Scientist at Oritain and member of the Prime Minister's Science Advisory Panel, as we discuss funding for science, r...
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 7 - Gin (Part 1)
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and owner of Sandymount Distillery Richard Wilson as we discuss his multi-award winning gin business out on the Otago Peninsula.Find out more at
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 6 - Civics
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, Psychologist Emily Ware, and her son, a Year 10 High School student in Dunedin, as we discuss teaching Civics at school and dive into how children learn.
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 5 - Citizens Assemblies
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Gareth Hughes, Director of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, to discuss Citizens Assemblies - what are they, and how might they effect you?Find out more...
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 4 - Kiwisaver
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Taieri Mathew Phillips, and Karl Moran, Director and Financial Advisor at Wealth Protection in Dunedin, to discuss potential changes to Kiwisaver and how it might affect your retirement.
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 3 - Land Value Tax
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Daryl Taylor, Director at MortgageMe in Dunedin, to discuss a Land Value Tax, and the effect it may have on house prices. Find out more at
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The Otago Opportunity - Episode 2 - Free Public Transport
Join host Pauline Moore, Opportunity candidate for Dunedin Dave Bainbridge-Zafar, and Alan Somerville, Public Transport Lead at Otago Regional Council to discuss free public transport. Find out more at
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The Otago Opportunity - Bonus Episode - Meet the candidates
In this special Bonus Episode, join host Pauline Moore as we meet the Opportunity candidates across Otago; Helen Tait for Waitaki, Mathew Phillips for Taieri, Bianca Beebe for Southland, and Dave Bainbridge-Zafar for Dunedin. ...
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