Afternoons for Friday 4 February 2022

 

1:20 More pressure on GPs with expected rise in Omicron self isolation cases

Local health services are preparing for a peak in Omicron cases by looking at how they managed the latest Delta outbreak.

South Auckland GP Dr Matire Harwood co-authored an audit of her practice - Papakura Marae Health Centre - to highlight the pressures GPs and healthcare workers are under, and where they will need support from government.

Dr Matire Harwood talks to Jesse about the audit, which is out today.

1:30 Annah Stretton talks 30 years in fashion in new book

Renown fashion designer Annah Stretton celebrates thirty years in the fashion industry this year. It also coincides with the 10th anniversary of her work with Whakaruruhau Waikato Women's Refuge and her charity RAW.

Annah talks to Jesse about surviving in such a tough industry and her decision to go back to University to complete a masters course. Her life story is told in her book, due out in March, called Grit Before Grace.

1:40 Teen raising money for Flying Doctors Service

17 year old Christchurch Girls' High School Student Issy Hinton-Russell is following on her grandmothers' philanthropic ways by fundraising for the Flying Doctors Service.

She was fortunate to be able to visit her Grandmother in Australia just before she died and in helping to settle her Granny's estate realised how many charities she supported throughout her life.

Issy talks to Jesse about her motivation to honour her Grandmother's memory by raising money for charities too.

If you'd like to contribute, you can do so here.

1:50 Underarm bowling incident of 1981 impact

For our New Zealand Sporting History this week, we looked back at the infamous underarm bowling incident of 1981.

Many of our listeners got in touch to talk about how the incident sparked deep seated dislike of Australians by New Zealanders.

Today we speak to Fletcher Blades who emailed us about that summer when he was 12 and his family had just migrated to New Zealand from Australia!

2:10 Film Review: Graeme Tuckett

Film reviewer Graeme Tuckett gives his take on Belfast, Parallel Mothers and Jackass Forever.

2:20 Southland church celebrating 120 years

The South Island town of Riverton is home to one of New Zealand's oldest churches.

St Mary's Anglican church will celebrate its 120th birthday this year and there's one person who knows the church, and the town, better than anyone.

Reverend Leah Boniface joins Jesse to share her knowledge of the historic building.

2:30 NZ Live Replay - Tiki Taane

Today's NZ Live replay goes back to 2016 when superstar Tiki Taane stopped by the Auckland studio to re-create his one man live show for the RNZ audience.

3:08 Jewish Penicillin - Ashkenazi Chicken Soup

When chef and owner of Ima Cuisine heard about the likelihood of many New Zealanders becoming unwell with omicron, her Jewish mothering instincts kicked in. So I think many many of us are likely to get a dose of the bad flu 

She started making chicken soup and freeze portions, as science and the Jewish community have known for years, a good chicken soup can help you feel better!

She says it won't prevent you catching Covid but it might help you get through the tough bit. You can find her recipe here and watch the video below - it's Ima making the soup when her youngest was ill.

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 tips with builder Stan Scott

Builder Stan Scott is back for 2022 ready to help listeners with their DIY projects at home.

If you have a question or conundrum you'd like help with, email jesse@rnz.co.nz or text 2101.

3:35 Critter of the Week Flying Duck Orchid

This week’s critter is an endangered orchid that looks like a miniature flying duck with a head covered in glossy warts.

The flying duck orchid hoodwinks hapless male wasps with a sneaky trapdoor mechanism to ensure pollination.

3:45 The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and David Slack