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05/09/2026

🚜 WHERE WILL NZ FARMING BE IN FIVE YEARS?

There’s plenty of change happening in farming right now — so where does Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst hope the sector will be five years from now?

I put that question to Colin during our Man On The Land chat.

🎥 Here’s what he’d like the future of New Zealand farming to look like.

Check out the full interview on my YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ESOnMq01g

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

05/09/2026

💙 DON’T FORGET DAD TOMORROW!

Dads — and the father figures in our lives — are pretty special.

So with Father’s Day tomorrow, Kirsty and I reckon it’s a good reminder to take a bit of time to celebrate yours. It doesn’t have to be anything flash — sometimes just making the time is what matters most.

🎥 We have a yarn about Father’s Day in this week’s Weekend Smile File.

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

04/09/2026

🏙️ SHOWGROUNDS OR THE CBD — IS THERE ROOM FOR BOTH?

There’s been plenty of discussion about whether the new Showgrounds development has pulled shoppers away from Timaru’s CBD.

So I was interested to get the thoughts of James Smith from The Cyclery, who’s been doing business in central Timaru for years.

Can the Showgrounds and our CBD both succeed?

🎥 Here’s what James had to say.

Check out the full interview on my YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMIYY3mMxHY

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

04/09/2026

🚜 WHAT IS FEDERATED FARMERS DOING WELL?

Federated Farmers has been the voice of rural New Zealand for a long time — but where is it actually making a difference?

I put that question to national president Colin Hurst during our Man On The Land chat.

🎥 Here’s what Colin reckons they’re getting right.

Check out the full interview on my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ESOnMq01g

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

04/09/2026

🕵️ THE UNSOLVED SOCIETY…

There’s an intriguing new group getting underway in Waimate, organised by Emma Heppell, for anyone who loves getting stuck into unsolved mysteries and cold cases.

Kirsty reckons it sounds a little bit Thursday Murder Club — and I think she might be onto something! 😄

🎥 We have a chat about it in this week’s Weekend Smile File.

And I’m looking forward to having Emma on OJ In The Morning in the next couple of weeks to tell us exactly what The Unsolved Society is all about.

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

04/09/2026

🎙️ EPISODE 16 IS OUT NOW!

Another fresh helping of OJ In The Morning is ready for your weekend!

I’ve recorded a quick rundown of what’s in this week’s show — plenty of great local conversations and a few laughs along the way.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or tap the link and catch the whole show on my YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovEofZqs7Ls

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

04/09/2026

🚜 WHAT MARK WOULD YOU GIVE NZ FARMING?

If New Zealand farming was getting a school report card right now, what mark would it get?

I put that question to Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst when he joined me for Man On The Land this week.

🎥 Here’s Colin’s assessment — and why.
Full interview with Colin is on my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9ESOnMq01g

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

03/09/2026

🎨 ART IN MOTION IS BACK THIS WEEKEND!

Kirsty joins me for the Weekend Smile File, and we have a yarn about Art in Motion — including the very important question of what Kirsty will be wearing when she hosts the evening! 😄

🎥 Here’s a little taste of what to expect.

Catch the full Weekend Smile File chat on my YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwSTuOsLP74

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

03/09/2026

'60 Seconds with OJ' - Friday 4th September...It's someone's special day on Sunday, we all got a little shaken and a milestone anniversary for revered Aussie crocodile hunter.

03/09/2026

WHAT HAS PALLIATIVE CARE TAUGHT YOU ABOUT LIVING?

I thought this was an interesting question to ask Dr Catherine D’Souza from Hospice South Canterbury

I really liked Catherine’s answer.

🎥 Here’s what she had to say.

You can also catch my full chat with Catherine on the OJ In The Morning YouTube channel.

Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

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