Afternoons for Wednesday 11 May 2022

 

1:20 The new normal for tourist operators around the world

The Prime Minister is expected to announce today she's bringing forward the full re-opening of our borders, from October to July.

It's a welcome relief for tourism operators, educational institutes, companies desperate for staff, and of course.   

But it's also a relief for those in the travel industry. 

One operator has just returned from a ten flight, five country trip to re-establish and reconnect with her business contacts. Robyn Galloway's noticed that travel is very different now, with most of the changes are for the better.  

1:30 A gondola mooted for an alternative Auckland harbour crossing

A new and exciting alternative is being considered to move people across Auckland's Waitemata harbour,  but if you have a fear of heights it may not be for you.

The world's biggest manufacturer of gondola's is working on a plan to build a low cost, high capacity public transport system connecting the North Shore to the city centre.

Doppelmayr's New Zealand genreral manager Garreth Hayman talks to Jesse.

1:40 Sorry, not sorry - how to apologise publicly

PR specialist Ben Thomas talks to Jesse about the apology from Simon Henry to Nadia Lim and what should have happened.

The apology from the DGL CEO has only just arrived, after he sent it via courier!

1:50 Ukrainian film festival to raise money for the war torn nation

It is hard to ignore the images and stories coming out of Ukraine as Russia continues its bombing campaign, targeting civilians, supply chains and shipments of weapons coming from the West.  

For family and friends here in New Zealand it is a terrifying time, not knowing if their loved ones are safe.  And then there's the feeling of helplessness.  Not knowing how to help.   

Two Ukranian born actors and film makers Elena Stejko and Dasha Volga, have set up a special fundraiser.  They're launching the Ukranian Film Festival, which will run in Auckland from May 29 - June 12, raising funds for Ukrainian charities.

2.12 Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell

Today Paul Bushnell reviews podcasts with tricky branding issues.

Podcasts have been around long enough that we can talk about brand issues - and Paul Bushnell picks up several of these today as he discusses Kermode and Mayo's Take and Don't Mind Cruxmont.

2:25 Bookmarks with Murdoch Stephens

Joining us on Bookmarks today is refugee advocate and novelist Murdoch Stephens.

Murdoch launched the Doing Our Bit campaign in 2013, successfully advocating for New Zealand to double its refugee quota. Long before that he founded Lawrence and Gibson publishing, where he began releasing novels under the pseudonym Richard Meros.

Murdoch tells us about the books, songs and movies that inspired him, and gives the lowdown on his latest novel 'Down from Upland'.

3:10 How to live harmoniously as a blended family

Blending families almost led Lori and David Sims to separate. He had four kids from a previous marriage, she had one. His approach to parenting is different from hers. But a counselor gave her a mantra to help smooth out her frustration, "they are not your kids".  Now they coach stepparents on ways to have respectful relationships with your partner's children, without parenting them.  We'll talk to Lori and David Sims about their "Nacho Kids Academy".

3:35 Stories from Our Changing World

One of the main causes for the 7 year life expectancy gap between Māori and non-Māori is heart disease.

This week on Our Changing World, Claire Concannon meets researchers from the Pūtahi Manawa / Healthy Hearts for Aotearoa centre of research excellence who are aiming to close this gap.

3:45 The Panel with Sue Kedgley and David Farrar