OJ In The Morning

OJ In The Morning / Episode 8 / Friday July 10th 2026

Welcome to Episode 8 of OJ In The Morning – South Canterbury's Weekend Magazine Show.
Each week, OJ brings you the people, stories and conversations that make South Canterbury such a great place to call home. From local news and community issues to sport, entertainment and plenty of good humour, there's something for everyone.
In this episode; 
00:00 Intro
01:55 Local News
05:50 Local Weather
06:54 Weekend Whistle - Corbin Sprague Motorsport
11:35 "Come From Away' SCDL - Petrina Chisolm
13:22 The Chat - NIgel Davenport
30:44 Central South Island Charity Bike Ride - Robyn Smith
31:57 Top 3 Things You Need To Know This Weekend
34:15 Man On The Land - John Gregan
41:55 Time Capsule
44:10 Robyn Valentine - Wearable Arts Award Winner
53:44 Weekend Smile File - Kirsty Burnett
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OJ In The Morning – Local People. Local Stories. Local Connections.

OJ In The Morning / Episode 7 / Friday July 3rd 2026

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 7 of OJ In The Morning – South Canterbury's Weekend Magazine Show.
This week, Alice Sollis joins me for The Chat, John McBeth blows his Weekend Sporting Whistle, Rick Stevens is At The Council Table, we learn more from Robyn Smith about the Central South Island Charity Bike Ride, Petrina Chisholm previews the South Canterbury Drama League show Come From Away, Hugh McCafferty talks UKE Fest in Geraldine this weekend, John Gregan returns with Man On The Land, Kirsty Burnett has the Weekend Smile File, plus local news, weather, the Time Capsule and the Top 3 Things You Need To Know This Weekend.
Local people. Local stories. Local connection.

OJ In The Morning / Episode 6 / Friday 26th June 2026

Every weekend we bring you the people, stories and conversations that make South Canterbury such a special place to call home.
This week there's plenty to talk about, with great guests, local insights, a few laughs along the way and the stories that have South Canterbury talking.
Whether you're listening at home, on the road or enjoying a quiet coffee, thanks for making us part of your weekend.
If you enjoy the show, please Like, Subscribe and Share. It really helps us continue to grow a truly local podcast built on community connection.
Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.
00:00 Intro
04:40 Local news review
09:02 Local weather weekend
09:49 Weekend Whistle - Sport
13:51 The Chat - Julian Blanchard
31:52 Top 3 Things You Need To Know
33:43 Movie Max VIP pass winner
36:14 Man On The Land - John Gregan
46:58 Back to the 50's - Jo Richards
55:05 The Time Capsule
58:32 Community Catch Up - Russell Cowles
70:59 The Chat - Hugh McCafferty Uke Fest

OJ In The Morning / Episode 5 / Friday 19th June 2026

🌞 OJ In The Morning – Episode 5
This week OJ catches up with local firefighter Leighton Brehaut, Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen, South Canterbury Federated Farmers President James "Jimmy" Emmett, sports commentator John McBeth and Kirsty Burnett from the Weekend Smile File.
From local government and the rural economy to sport, community events and some good old-fashioned South Canterbury stories, there's plenty to enjoy.
00:00 Intro - National Volunteer Week
03:05 Local News Review
06:55 Local Weather - Lake Tekapo Mid Winter Swim
08:23 Weekend Whistle - Sport with John McBeth
18:25 The Chat with Leighton Brehaut
34:30 Top Three Things To Know This Weekend with OJ
36:10 Community Catchup with Diana Renwick fighting cancer in Melbourne
42:00 Man on Land - SC President Fed Farmers - 'Jimmy' Emmett
50:40 Movie Max Digital VIP double pass winner
52:00 Time Capsule - Who killed Theo in Coronation Street
55:00 At The Council Table - Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen
71:30 Weekend Smile File - Kirsty Burnett and the gastro bug
78:00 This Weekend could be the best weekend of your life.
Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.
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🎙️ OJ IN THE MORNING – EPISODE 4 | FRIDAY 12 JUNE 2026

This week OJ catches up with local businesswoman Felicity Collier, sports commentator John McBeth, Kirsty Burnett from The Weekend Smile File, Alice Brice from the South Canterbury Eco Centre and Timaru District Councillor Chris Thomas. 
Plus OJ has a Local News recap, looks inside The Time Capsule, shares the Top 3 Things You Need To Know and checks out the Weekend Weather.
Local people. Local stories. Local connection.
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OJ In The Morning / Episode 3 - June 5th 2026

This week on OJ In The Morning, Josh South joins me on The Chat, Mackenzie Mayor Scott Aronsen is At The Council Table, John Gregan is our Man On The Land, Simon Bruce talks sausage rolls, Reuben McKeown introduces Fistball, and Kirsty Burnett returns with the Weekend Smile File. Plus local news, community updates and stories from around South Canterbury.

OJ In The Morning – Kings Birthday Weekend Special

King’s Birthday Weekend on OJ In The Morning!
🏉 John McBeth previews a huge weekend of sport😊 Kirsty shares what’s on around South Canterbury🗣️ Roselyn Fauth talks art, history & community🏛️ Craig Rowley discusses amalgamation, rates & more
Local people. Local stories. Local connection.

OJ In The Morning – Episode 1 | Local People, Local Stories, Local Connection

Welcome to the first episode of OJ In The Morning — South Canterbury’s Weekend Magazine Show.
Local people, local stories and local connection, featuring Michelle Pye, John Hepburn, John McBeth, Kirsty Burnett and more.
Thanks for being part of the beginning.
Local people. Local stories. Local connection.