Afternoons for Friday 6 May 2022

 

1:20 Using basketball to reach at risk youth

The inaugural Tauihi Women's Basketball League tips off next month, officially launching New Zealand's first ever women's pro basketball competition.

This is a game changer for female representation in the sport, which its founders and players hope will inspire a new generation of young players.

One who's already doing that is Tessa Morrison, who will play for Mainland Pouākai in the league and is also Basketball New Zealand's community lead for women and girls. She talks to Jesse about the importance of the new women's league.

1:30 US stock market tanks overnight, how that will hurt Kiwisaver investments

The US stock market has had its worst day in two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite each falling by between 3 and 5 percent.

Bernard Hickey, who produces the daily economics, business, and politics newsletter The Kākā, which you can find on Substack, talks to Jesse about how that dire performance might impact on Kiwisaver investments.

1:40 Can a board game help future generations save the planet?

It's hoped that a new board game will play a bit part in future generations taking care of the planet.

Called Earthcare, the game's being developed by Australian Lisa Wriley who's used the New Zealand board game, Conservation as her inspiration.

Lisa's here in New Zealand right now to help celebrate the birthday of the man who invented the original game.

She's also launched a pledgeme campaign to have a New Zealand version of Earthcare launched. She talks to Jesse.

1:50 Fishing contest with twist in Gisborne

Fishing trips with Dad are a staple of many childhoods.

Now, Eastern Whio Link has teamed up with Tauawhi Gisborne to add a competative edge.

They're launching SAM's Waioeka Hook Up, which will focus on Dads and other significant adult male figures getting out fishing with their kids.

Eastern Whio Link co-founder Sam Gibson talks to Jesse about their competition.

2:10 Film Review: Graeme Tuckett

Today Graeme talks to Jesse about Doctor Strange and The Velvet Queen, a French documentary on hunting the Tibetan Snow Leopard.

2:20 Tash Sultana coming to NZ to perform in October

Acclaimed Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and engineer Tash Sultana is heading to New Zealand in October to perform at the Spark Arena in Auckland.

They join Jesse on air to talk about the release of their second album and what it's like to be able to tour again!

2:30 NZ Live French For Rabbits

Today French For Rabbits singer Brooke Singer, talks to Jesse about their latest album and current tour.  We also get to play some live recordings from the band's session at the Vogelmorn Bowling Club.

3:08 Cheesy, herb cornbread with avocado & rocket sauce

Today Gretchen Lowe from My Weekend Table shares a recipe for classic avocado on toast with a twist.

She's given the family favourite a make over with a cornbread base and a special sauce to top it all off. You can find out how to make this treat at home 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

Builder Stan Scott joins Jesse on the show to talk about DIY jobs and give tips to listeners on their projects.

If you have any questions you can email them to jesse@rnz.co.nz or text 2101.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Slaters

Slaters, or woodlice, are part of the isopod family. They're a type of crustacean - like crabs and crayfish - but they moved from the oceans onto the land millions of years ago. There are probably 5000-7000 species worldwide, and they've colonised diverse and extreme places from Antarctica to deserts in Australia.

3:45 The Panel with Anna Dean and Dean Hall