The Rainbow Umbrella

06/12/2025

Part two of our rainbow support services series, and Mel is back chatting with two more wonderful organisations from across Aotearoa.

Check it out on 105.4 fm or over on spotify!

26/11/2025

On Saturday (supported by some of my beautiful friends) I had the privilege of attending the Air Awards put on and hosted my the amazing team at and even came out with an award! What a wonderful night with so much amazing talent receiving well deserved recognition! Be sure to check out the incredible mahi on offer through OAR - you will certainly not regret it! 🌈

05/11/2025

🌈 Happy new episode day! 🌈 The first episode of the Rainbow Support Services episode is out today and I have been lucky enough to kōrero with some pretty amazing people!
Tune in at 10pm on spotify or 105.4fm to check it out!

08/10/2025

Happy new episode day!
This month Mel is joined by author Jacqueline Bublitz, where they talk about books, true crime and pretty much anything that pops into their heads!
Tune in from 10pm tonight on 105.4fm or check out the kōrero on Spotify or YouTube!

11/09/2025

🌈 It's that time again - a new episode is here!
Tune in for another awesome kōrero full of joy with lovely Ann and Alexis 🌈
Available on Spotify, YouTube and oar.org.nz

29/08/2025

Don't do Spotify? No problem - The Rainbow Umbrella is on YouTube too! Click below to check us out 🌈

Kia ora and welcome to The Rainbow Umbrella, the podcast where we talk about anything and everything, under the rainbow! Wanna support us, click the link below to join our Patron https://patreon.com/TheRainbowUmbrella

14/08/2025

🌈 New episode is live! 🌈

Tune in this month as Mel chats to Abbie about The Rainbow Shoelace Project, an initiative started to combat homophobia and spread joy in the community.

Have a listen on Spotify, OARfm.com or wherever you like to listen!