Community Conversations
One-off interviews with people in our community
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 52
- Years Active
- 2025
Kabaret 666
Shannon sat down with the wonderfully creative Jasmine Tease to talk about Kabaret 666 – the rock and metal-infused cabaret hitting the Red Door Theatre in Nelson on August 29th & 30th. Jasmine share…
00:05:15 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream
Shannon caught up with director and co-writer Justin Lewis to talk about Indian Ink’s latest production, Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream. Justin shares the inspiration behind this unforgett…
00:06:49 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Nelson’s Marble Cathedral Turns 100!
Shannon chats with Graham about the cathedral’s rich history, Takaka marble, quirky construction challenges, and the exciting centenary celebrations this August.
Tune in to hear the stories behind o…
00:11:05 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Bislama Language Week, 27 July - 02 August
Valorie Patrick joins Chrissie to talk about Bislama Language week, and talks about some of the local events happening in Tasman.
00:14:11 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Illusionist Anthony Street, Monday 28 July
Anthony Street is coming to Nelson with his Illusionist show. Renowned as the creator and star of the world-famous Celtic Illusion, he's chatting to Shannon about bringing his unique blend of breatht…
00:05:13 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
George Fenn Presents Sexy Ghost Boy, Friday 25 July
Shannon chats with interactive theatre comedian George Fenn, the brilliant mind behind Sexy Ghost Boy – a wordless comedy exploring all the hilariously awkward rituals we build around intimacy. Award…
00:05:21 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Community Conversations - Jul 18 2025 - Kita from Illuminate Festival 2025
Illuminate Returns to Founders Heritage Park in 2025! Ceara sits down with Kita to discuss all the in's and out's of the festival. Soar above the sparkling lights and take in the magic from a whole …
00:05:04 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Community Conversations - Iris, Massey Film Student's Film, 11th July 2025
Today, we're speaking with Naomi Ellis, a final-year Screen Arts student at Massey University and the Producer of their new upcoming film, Iris. This project explores themes of sisterhood and identit…
00:11:00 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Community Conversations - Dr. Claire Achmad, Chief Children's Commissioner, 10th July 2025
Ceara sits down with Dr. Claire Achmad, the Chief Children's Commissioner, to discuss her role and that of Mana Mokopuna, the needs of Children in Aotearoa and her visit to Nelson.
00:21:17 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Community Conversations - Hearing Nelson Matariki Breakfast, 10th July 2025
Ceara sits down with Bev Wells, Hearing Nelson, and Maria Oxnam, Te Mana Hā, to discuss their recent collaboration for a Matariki celebration for Hearing Nelson.
00:10:55 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Locally led, nationally driven: a kōrero with Marama Davidson
Ceara sits down with Marama Davidson, Co-leader of the Green Party to discuss topics of local significance including climate change adaptation and mitigation, the intersection of of local and central…
00:19:55 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Victory School Funding Cuts with Dan George and Marama Davidson
Ceara sits down with Dan George, Tumuaki Principal of Victory School, and Marama Davidson, Co-leader of the Green Party, to discuss the recent funding cuts to the Victory Homework Academy (VHA) which…
00:21:20 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Community Conversations - Jul 04 2025 - Who Are the Quakers?
Jan Marsh Talks to Quaker Tim Gee. Tim Gee is the general secretary of Friends World Committee for Consultation, the international organisation of Quakers worldwide.
00:22:31 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Community Conversations - Jun 30 2025 - Op Shop Ball with Ryan Thelin
The Nelson Ball Op-Shop is run by a committee of very enthusiastic students from Waimea, Garin, Nayland, Nelson and Nelson College for Girls. With the ball season coming up, the Nelson Ball Op-Shop c…
00:04:53 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Community Conversations - Jun 30 2025 - Youth Nelson impacted by recent floods
We sat down with Sharon from Youth Nelson to hear about how the recent floods impacted their ability to their incredible mahi, take a listen and hear what’s next for them. If you’d like to support th…
00:11:05 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Community Conversations - Jun 10 2025 - Heath Franklin aka Chopper
Heath Franklin aka Chopper joind Fresh FM's Shannon ahead of his Chopper - the Last Hard Bastard gigs at the Theatre Royal on June 12th 2025
00:07:05 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Community Conversations - Paul O'Hara Deputy Head of Mission to the Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand
Ceara sits down with Paul O'Hara Deputy Head of Mission to the Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand. They talk about the recent pop up consular in Nelson as well as the impact the Embassy of Ireland has…
00:18:10 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
Community Conversations - May 28 2025 - Riides App
Barney Kineferenisi talks to Chrissie about a proposed Riides App for whell chair users, and his Give a Little Page
00:23:15 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Community Conversations - May 28 2025 - Founders Book Fair
Dave from the Founders Book Fair joins us to talk about the huge selection of Vinyl, Tapes, CDs etc available at this years book fair. Ot runs from May 31 until June 08.
00:16:19 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Community Conversations - Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival 30th May - 2nd June
Ceara sits down with Evey McAuliffe to discuss Ceol Aneas, New Zealand's annual Irish Music Festival happening right here in Nelson. For more information head to https://irishmusic.org.nz/
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00:08:06 |
Tue 27 May 2025
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