Afternoons for Friday 16 April 2010
1:10 Best Song Ever Written
The Wild Blue by Christine Lavin chosen by Paul Corwin from Reefton
1:15 NZ Music - Live
New Zealand Live until two with more music from our top musicians. By way of a change today we have a band in our Wellington studio that have never actually played together before even though they've just released an album. It's not that they are unknown to each other, in fact two of the principals go back a long way, but this was one of those CD's created with the use of digital and internet technology and by band members in different centres. One of those involved is very familiar to us all. He was on this very show just four weeks ago as a member of the Fourmyula, just prior to their reunion concert in Upper Hutt. Today he teams up with childhood friend and former band mate from another top 60s Kiwi band The Kal-Q-Lated Risk.
2:10 Feature stories
The finish line is in her sights. Twelve days after setting sail in the 2010 Solo Tasman Challenge, Trish Lewis is about to become the first woman in 35 years to sail solo across the Tasman in a 25 foot yacht. She's overcome deck leaks, electrical problems... and major sleep deprivation to sail 1280 nautical miles from Port Taranaki New Plymouth on her beloved yacht Wishbone.
Moko the Dolphin is making waves in Whakatane. Moko first arrived in Gisborne in November 2009 and delighted crowds with his friendly antics.
In January, he moved up the coast to Whakatane.Volunteer "Moko Minders" were appointed by the Council to keep an eye on the friendly dolphin. The idea started in Gisborne when someone was seen harassing Moko.
Now, at least one Dolphin Watching tour operator in the Whakatane area has complained to the district council that "Moko Minders" were overstepping their role and ferrying passengers to see Moko.
The tour operator was granted permission to run a ferry service himself, and was charging $2.50 for kids, and $5 for adults who wanted to get closer at the bottlenose dolphin.
The Whakatane District council stepped in this morning and met with the Moko Minders.
2:30 NZ Reading
Present part five of Sorry, I'm a Stranger Here Myself written and told by Peter Bland, an evocation of his life in England in the 30s and 40s and in New Zealand through the 50s and 60s.
2:55 He Rourou
Ana Tapiata talks to Rapata Newsom and Matiu Rei about their thoughts on the Whanau Ora report.
2:50 Feature Album
Contra - second album by American indie rock band Vampire Weekend (2010).
Vampire Weekend, one of the hottest bands of 2010, have been named overnight along with controversial rapper Snoop Dogg, Dizzee Rascal, the Flaming Lips and Pet Shop at this year's celebratory Glastonbury Festival.
They join other headliners U2, Muse and Stevie Wonder
3:08 One Stop Shop
Fresh Fast Food - Jonny Schwass
Figs with Ricotta
Weekend Wine - Yvonne Lorkin
Under $10
Villa Maria Private Bin Gewurztraminer 2009 $8.98 supermarkets
Faultline Marlborough Chardonnay 2008 $10.99
Over $10
Mudhouse Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 $14.98 supermarkets
Treat Yourself wine
Dry River Late Harvest Riesling 2009 $62
Precious few get to try this wine because those in the know pounce on it as soon as it's released - but I say beg, steal, borrow, do whatever you can to at least try this wine as soon as you possibly can. Brilliant white gold colour and ultra-concentrated mandarin, preserved lemon, lime sorbet and manuka honeyed notes. Incredibly clean and refined and rippling with tangy, tropical fruit and has powerful persistence of flavour. This is hands-down the BEST late harvest Riesling I've ever tried. www.dryriver.co.nz
3:25 Weekend Weather - Steve Ready
3:29 Movie Review - Noelle McCarthy
3:35 Sports Story - Murray Williams
3:47 The Vault
On the Vault today Deb Nation meets Oliver 18 years after his baby burblings featured in a programme called Parent Talk. Now aged 20, Oliver hears his mother describe postnatal depression, and recounts his teenage years, spent struggling with mental illness.
4:06 The Panel
Simon Pound and Scott Yorke
