A University of Otago-led research team have discovered that the Chatham Islands were once home to a unique population of sea lion.

The discovery may have important implications for current conservation sea lion efforts and researcher Dr Nic Rawlence joins us now to talk about it.

The city's warehouse district will once again take on a festive atmosphere when the Vogel Street Party returns this year.

The event attracts families, artists, performers, food vendors and musicians, and co-ordinator Brendan Christie joins us now to talk about what's next.

More and more people are turning to crowd-funding websites as a way to source money to turn ideas into reality.

One of those sites is Boosted, a not-for-profit focused primarily on the arts, and Dunedin ambassador Dudley Benson joins us now to talk about it.

Riding for the Disabled Dunedin is celebrating recent recognition for the work they do.

The group was the runner up in the sports and leisure category of the Trustpower Community Awards and operations manager Katy Ferguson joins us now to talk about it.

The largest island in Otago Harbour has a new inhabitant.

The manager's role on Quarantine Island has been filled by Phil Perrow, and he joins us to talk about it.

This week is National Volunteer Week, an occasion to celebrate volunteers and their contributions to the community.

In Dunedin, volunteer efforts are co-ordinated through Volunteering Otago, and manager Anna Clere joins us to discuss the work they do year-round.

An increase in the number of families seeking emergency help is inspiring Presbyterian Support Otago staff to set a big target in an upcoming fundraiser.

Their annual Octacan appeal is on this week and fundraising and marketing director Monica Lindemann joins us to talk about it.