Afternoons for Friday 3 December 2021

 

1:20 Auckland hospitality industry reopens for business

After months of patiently waiting, Aucklanders can finally go out to a restaurant or cafe, gym, or cinema.

Under the new traffic light system, or Covid-19 protection framework, the region is now in the red setting.

Auckland restaurateur Yael Shochat from Ima Cusine speaks to Jesse about how the first day is going and why prices have to go up.

1:30 New tool launches to 'flush out' modern slavery 

A new tool designed to "flush out" modern slavery has just been launched in Aotearoa. 

That coincides with yesterday's International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. 

Chris O'Reilly, whose company AskYourTeam has developed Ethical VOICE, joins Jesse to explain how it works.

1:40 A city farm with charm in Ponsonby

For those living in central Auckland, it might be hard to imagine a farm in the midst of the city.

But, as Jesse just learned this week, an urban community farm is tucked away in the suburb of Ponsonby. 

Andy Boor is the general manager of Kelmarna Gardens and he gave Jesse a tour of the farm this morning.

Andy talks to Jesse about his unique set up in central Auckland. 

1:50 100 Years of Radio, listener memories 

To continue 100 years of radio celebrations, we're sharing listeners' memories of radio over the years. 

Today we go back to the early 1940s with Wendy McArthur, who can remember hearing updates on the second world war on the radio each night with her family. 

2:10 Film Review: Ali Ventura

Ali reviews The Power of the Dog and A Castle for Christmas.

2.20 JUK partners with Salvation Army for Xmas

Chef Jess Daniell, from Jess's Underground Kitchen fame, joins Jesse to talk about her Christmas collaboration with The Salvation Army.
 

2:30 NZ Live REPLAY

This week we are replaying NZ Live from September last year with Steve Tofa. 

3:08 Carrot Lox 

Singer-songwriter, author, activist and chef Flip Grater has written a book, called the Grater Good, which highlights food that is truly delicious and about indulgence, yet happens to be good for you and the planet! Flip joins Jesse to talk through a recipe for carrot lox. (She's also the founder of Maiden Records, if her name seems familiar!) You can find the recipe here. If you want more recipes that are good for you and the environment, you can pre-order a copy her book here: www.koapress.co.nz/shop/p/thegratergood

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 Picking a live Xmas Tree - what to look out for 

Today Editor of NZ Gardener Jo McCarroll joins Jesse to talk about selecting a live Christmas tree, the different ones available and what to look out for when you're selecting one to last the distance over the festive season. 

3:35 Critter of the Week Chatham Islands' stag beetle

Swept by Southern Ocean storms and isolated for 1.75 million years, the Chatham Islands are a treasure trove of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world.

This week’s critter is the Chatham Islands’ stag beetle.

There are only two species of stag beetle surviving on the Chathams and both are endangered, living in fragmented habitats and vulnerable to predation.

3:45 The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Duane Major