Afternoons for Monday 20 September 2021

 

1:12 First song

 

1:17 Covid-19 numbers: Analysis with Professor Nick Wilson

Otago University public health expert Professor Nick Wilson joins Jesse to talk through the numbers ahead of the 4pm alert level announcement.

1.27 Negotiating the new MIQ system

Today is the first day of the new MIQ 'lobby' system.

Kiwi software and product leader, Ryan Duguid, has spent more than 25 years working in the software industry and has some thoughts on the new system.

1.34 NZ's organic farmer of the year recognised

New Zealand's organic farmer of the year has been announced at the Organic NZ Awards. 

The prize has gone to Niva and Yotam Kay from Pakaraka Permcaculture in Thames. 

The farm is off-grid, and powered by solar and micro-hydro systems. Yotam Kay speaks to Jesse about the award.

1:40 Model Citizens lockdown competition

Here's a creative challenge for those of us still in lockdown.

Build a model home using whatever materials you can find!

The editor of ArchitectureNow, Ashley Cusick, tells Jesse about the Model Citizens lockdown competition.

1:50 Great NZ Album

2:10 Television Critic: Guy Williams

This week Guy talks about Scratched: Aotearoa's Lost Sporting Legends on The Spinoff, I think You Should Leave, season 2 on Netflix and about some shows from his favourite comedians who've recently passed, Trevor Moor and Norm McDonald.

2:20  The Lazarus Heist Ep 14

From the BBC World Service: The Lazarus Heist tells the true story of an attempted $1 billion hack, which investigators say was carried out by a secretive ring of elite North Korean hackers.

In this episode A frightening global attack, hospital in chaos and an accidental hero.

2:30 Expert feature: Hair Removal

After a bit of time in lockdown this week's expert could be of much use when the alert levels change, we're speaking to Nicola Wood all about hair removal. SHe's an IPL specialist at Mooi Skin and can answer any questions you might have. You can email jesse@rnz.co.nz or text in on 2101.

3:10 Being on the Great British Sewing Bee: Patrick Grant

Baking has Paul Hollywood. Sewing has Patrick Grant. He's one of the judges on the Great British Sewing Bee.  Instead of making desserts, contestants make dresses showing off their skills with a needle and thread.  We'll talk to Patrick Grant about the resurgence in the popularity of  sewing and why this Saville Row fashion designer is going all in on sustainable clothing.

3:35 Voices

Following on from last week's conversation about the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, two women's rights advocates discuss how the new regime is likely to affect the progress made in the last 20 years.

3:45 The Panel with Jenni Raynish and Garry Moore