Community Conversations

Community Conversations

Welcome to Community Conversations, where curiosity meets community. This is the space where we connect with the people, projects, and ideas shaping our region. From grassroots initiatives to big-picture thinking, these are the conversations that bring our community closer together.

Episodes

July 15, 2026 10 mins
A sneak peek at the 2026 Nelson Arts Festival with Artistic Director Janelle Bish. We chat about this year's first ticket release, what audiences can expect, and why the Nelson Arts Festival continues to be a highlight of Whakatū's arts and culture calendar.
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Andi talks to Karolina Gorton, Janja Heathfield and Rohan O'Neill-Stevens about the new Whakatū Nelson Arts Hub, and Ordinary Wonders, a collaborative community storytelling and visual arts exhibition.
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July 9, 2026 33 mins
Chrissie talks to NZ Musician Mihirangi Watihi on Music, change, Ai, Spotify & Attenborough
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July 1, 2026 14 mins
Rene is joined by Bryn from Racing Sparrow Model Yachts about his world of design to being on the water with 3D printed Yachts and the community built around this world and his personal journey.
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Kath joins Delena to talk about the Winter Warmer concert for kids happening at 10.30am on Tuesday July 7th at Founders Heritage Park. Tickets available through https://kathbee.nz
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Andi talks to Victory Community Centre's community co-ordinator Steve McLuckie about the upcoming Matariki Celebtations
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June 18, 2026 16 mins
Ordinary Wonders Project – Invitations to Share Memories and Register as an Artist Open Until 3 July
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Andi catches up with Laura to find out about the fundraising Ceilidh on 06 Jun 26
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May 25, 2026 10 mins
Andi catches up with Lenka from Citizens Advice Bureau. They talk about a recent move to Richmond, and how to access their services in Nelson.
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May 22, 2026 12 mins
Andi catches up with Keri-Mei about her exhibition He Ngaki Māra, on in Nelson until May 30th
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Chrissie talks to Sage Forest, a film maker from Golden Bay who is in search of some actors and extras to film a birthday party scene advert with a message.
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May 19, 2026 11 mins
Chrissie catches up with with Mariposa owner Tracey Brignole who is closing her Takaka clothing outlet on May 23rd.
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Andi talks to Becky Siame about her Nelson Fringe Festival 2026 show (Winner of best local show) which is back at the Suter for 1 perfomance on May 23 2026
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Welcome to Community Conversations, where curiosity meets community. This is the space where we connect with the people, projects, and ideas shaping our region.
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Find out about some music events happening in Nelson during Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2026, NZ Music Month 2026
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May 8, 2026 11 mins
Chrissie talks to Dave Tilby about a Fuel Tax Protest on May 16 2026
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Welcome to Community Conversations, where curiosity meets community. This is the space where we connect with the people, projects, and ideas shaping our region.
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April 28, 2026 12 mins
A conversation with Pete Rainey as he reflects on more than 30 years shaping the choral music scene in Whakatū Nelson. Pete discusses his musical journey, community singing, and his final concert with the Chroma Chamber Choir. Monumental: Music for Choir and Organ is on Saturday 2 May, 6:30–8:00pm at Nelson Cathedral, with tickets available from ncma.nz or at the door.
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April 16, 2026 16 mins
A kōrero with Brenda McQuillan of Te Piki Oranga about supporting whānau wellbeing across the Top of the South, with a focus on gambling harm. In this conversation, Brenda shares how gambling can affect the brain and addiction pathways, and how Te Piki Oranga can support and assist those experiencing gambling addiction.
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Lucinda Jimson joins Andi to talk about the Nelson Provincial Museum Gala Royale fundraiser dinner on June 13 2026
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