Afternoons for Friday 28 March 2008

1:06 Noelle's Essay

1:10 Best Song Ever Written - Hold On Yes

According to Rick Wentz.

1:15 Friday - NZ Live

Andrew White (Part Two)

2:00 News

2:10 Ozjet Withdraws from Palmerston North

The withdrawal of International airline Ozjet from Palmerston North is a blow to both the city and Palmerston North's Airport, which is hanging onto its international status by the skin of its teeth. Joining us now to look at the implications of are Palmerston North's Mayor Jono Naylor and Airport chief executive Garry Goodman,

2:20 Just How Do You Dispose Of Disposable Nappies?

It's fast becoming a worldwide problem, with more and more families opting for the disposable diapers, which are an environmental nightmare. Last year, Rangiora couple Karen and Karl Upston, who sell cloth and disposable nappies from home, trialled a nappy composting service for disposable diapers. Now - they are now in the process of starting up the NZ's first ever Nappy Composting service Envirocomp.

2:30 NZ Reading - You SayHawaii by Tusiata Ava

A young woman and her birth mother meet for the first time.

2:45 He Rourou

In He Rourou today, Ana Tapiata talks to Huia Morgan and her daughter Stacey at the Hui Aranga, the annual Easter Festival of the Maori Catholic church

2:50 What's On

2:55 Weekend Weather - Bob McDavitt

3:00 News

3:12 Fresh Fast Food - Lauraine Jacobs

Lauraine Jacobs is the Food Editor of Cuisine magazine and author The Confident Cook published by Random House.

3:33 Sports Story - Barry Guy

Today Barry talks about swimming, cycling, athletics, and rugby.

3:47 NZ Society- From Age to Age

Potter Barry Brickell, may have art in his soul - but he's done a lot for Coromandel where he lives. David Steemson finds out more about the thoughts and work of this 71-year-old enthusiast.

4:00 News

4:06 The Panel - Mike Loder and Linley Boniface

4:30 News Headlines/Traffic/Weather