Afternoons for Friday 17 December 2021

 

1:20 Spending Christmas in the remote McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica

While many of us will be preparing to reunite with family for Christmas, a small group of Scott Base scientists will be getting further away from theirs.

Climate change scientist and ecologist Ian Hawes will lead a team of researchers on a remote field trip to the McMurdo Dry Valleys to look for microbes. 

They're about to set off, but before they do Ian Hawes talks to Karyn Hay about the trip

1:30 How to avoid festive food poisoning

The festive season is getting into full swing and NZ Food Safety is giving out some pointers so you don't accidentally poison yourself, friends or relatives.

They have released a guide in the hope of preventing any nasty surprises for people over summer, including what do to if you're taking food with you when you're travelling.

 New Zealand Food Safety's Vince Arbuckle talks to Karyn about avoiding festive food poisoning.

1:40 Drive-through foodbank the preferred way to distribute parcels

A West Auckland charity has come up with an innovative way to distribute food and toy parcels this Christmas.

Visionwest has designed a drive-through Christmas foodbank so delivery can be contactless and meet Covid-19 restrictions.

Brook Turner, head of community service development at Visionwest, talks to Karyn about how they're meeting demand while preserving the dignity of those in need.

1:50 Waihi school kids star in tourism campaign 

Schools kids in Waihi have turned on the charm in a new tourism campaign for their North Island beach town that asks, 'Why Not Waihi?'

In the 30-second video clip the kids visit local tourist hot spots like the goldmine and Karangahake Gorge.

Waihi cameraman and director Scott Spicer helped the kids put it together, and chats to Karyn Hay about the campaign and what locals love most about their town.

2:10 Film Review: Graeme Tuckett

Movie reviewer Graeme Tuckett talks to Karyn about the latest Spiderman film, No Way Home and the Westside Story remake, directed by Stephen Spielberg

2.20 Therapy dogs welcome travellers to Christchurch

For the last two days, between 12 and 1 pm, those passing through Christchurch airport may have made some furry new friends.

Therapy dogs have been welcoming pats, cuddles and "paw-fives" from anxious travellers as the Auckland border restrictions were lifted.

Karyn Hay chats to Chief Aeronautical and Commercial Officer Justin Watson about the programme.

2:30 NZ Live Replay

This week's NZ Live replay is a collection of performances from the first ten years of NZ Live. Artists featured today in include Sir Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga and a very young Ella Yelich-O'Connor.

3:08 Salads for Christmas Day from Jess Daniell

Today Jess from Jess's Underground Kitchen talks to Karyn about two tasty salads that will be on her menu for Christmas Day. She shares how you can make Tomato & summer-fruit panzanella and Beetroot, Citrus & Avocado Salad. She also has some handy hints about using up the dregs of sauces and pastes. You find her recipe for tahini dressing 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 Stan Scott

If you're looking for some tips to improve your place for any upcoming festivities, builder Stan Scott has some tips and tricks to share with you for any DIY jobs you're planning on.

3:35 Critter of the Week Twin tailed Salp

Salps are gender-fluid, translucent jelly-beans which band together to form long chains, travelling the oceans in a gelatinous tunic!

The world’s largest salp is called the Twin-sailed Salp and the biggest specimen was found off the coast of New Zealand during a NIWA expedition. It is also called the Super Pooper because it’s nutritious poop feeds life on the seafloor.

3:45 The Panel with Sally Wenley and Dave Cormack