Afternoons for Friday 5 November 2021

 

1.00 COVID UPDATE LIVE 

1:20 International perceptions of New Zealand are shifting

Government agency New Zealand Story has taken a look at how our key trading partners view New Zealand following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

But are the shifts in perceptions largely positive or do we have work to do?

Recently-appointed NZ Story CEO David Downs joins Jesse to discuss.

1:30 Recycling plastic plant pots 

When you buy plants or seedlings they often come in a little plastic pot.

Most people then take the plants out of those pots and put them in something a little more sturdy or stylish.

But what comes of the original plastic things? Typically, they end up in landfill.

Well, Mitre 10 are now collecting those forgotten containers and recycling them for future plants with supply partner Zealandia Horticulture. Jesse speaks to Zealandia Horticulture general manager Pedro Wylaars.

1:40 Inaugural 'Do Less Day' launched at Hawkes Bay school 

Yesterday a group of Havelock North students launched their inaugural 'Do Less Day' at their school Woodford House.

A day where lessons are focussed on the impacts of climate change and students are encouraged to think about the small things they can do to tackle it.

It's part of an initiative called Project Do Less designed by two of their mentors  - Alex Tylee and Georgina Miller.

Alex talks to Jesse about the initiative. 

1:50 The largest potato in the world...maybe

A couple living just outside of Hamilton in Ngahinapouri have made international headlines this week for growing what could be the world's biggest potato.

Donna and Colin Craig-Brown have named the 7.9 kilogram potato Doug while they await official confirmation that he's the world's largest from the Guiness Book of World Records.

Colin talks to Jesse about the international attention he's getting thanks to this not-so-little tuber.

2:10 Film Review: Graeme Tuckett 

Today Graeme reviews, The Power of the Dog. It's Jane Campion's new, NZ shot western, opening in cinemas this week and on Netflix December 1st.

He's also seen  Eternals, the new Marvel movie from award winning indie director Chloe Zhao.

2:20 BREAKING BREAD documentary coming up 

A new documentary following Arab and Jewish chefs in Haifa, Israel as they collaborate in the kitchen is about to be released in New Zealand.

Connected through a shared love of food, the chefs unite to celebrate their cultures  and the food of their region free from political and religious boundaries. 

Breaking Bread is the brainchild of director Beth Elise-Hawk. She talks to Jesse about the documentary which will screen here in cinemas from November 18. 

2:30 NZ Live REPLAY - Miles Calder 

We've gone back through our archives to past performances of NZ Live as we can't host any artists right now. 

Today we go back to December 2020 when Miles Calder dropped to perform with a five piece band. 

3:08 Sweet treats from Ashia Ismail-Singer 

Today Ashia Ismail-Singer shares two recipes from her latest book, Saffron Swirls & Cardamom Dust. She talks through how to make Zarina's rose burfi, which is a recipe from her mother. She also shares how to make Medjool dates with peanut butter chocolate. You find the recipes here and here. 

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

 

3:25 DIY with builder Stan Scott

 

3:35 Critter of the Week: Ngāokeoke

Ngāokeoke, or walking worms are literally older than the hills.

Today’s critter is a velveteen national treasure with bizarre hunting behaviour—the Murihiku Walking Worm is the tiniest of our ngāokeoke at just 1cm long.

3:45 The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Ed Amon