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Central Otago has always been a place of many layers: gold-rush grit beneath modern ambition, world-class artistry beside grassroots sport, and a community that somehow balances small-town warmth with big-picture thinking. FergCast Central steps confidently into that landscape. One week it’s the forgotten histories buried in the schist; the next, a deep dive into the arts scene shaping the region’s creative future. FergCast Central isn’t just a show. It’s a weekly snapshot of who we are, where we’ve come from, and the conversations shaping where we’re going.
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6 days ago
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Driverless cars in the news. Stu Victor from Queenstown takes us through his driverless car experience in the USA recently. Queenstown Lakes District Councillor Matt Wong on recent flooding, No visitor levy and capping rates. Jim is back with his Mutterings on Life after a dose of the flu. Alexandra Blossom Festival boss Martin McPherson and then last year's Festival Queen Andrea Javier . Well kno
Listen on their channel →28 August 2026
S1 E1
Ginger Crunch crusade — Ferg's on the hunt for the real deal, $100 voucher up for grabs Sam Neill tribute — a clip of him on dreaming of a world with nothing to report Leila Franklin — Wakatipu High singer-songwriter, top 15 at Rock West, off to Wellington next year Shane Norton — bringing Omakau's historic Commercial Hotel back to life Kim Cadzow — Wānaka Olympian calls time on pro cycling after
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