Afternoons for Friday 13 May 2022

 

1:20 City planning needs more focus on infrastructure in Auckland

There's been a lot of discussion around the Government's planned changes to housing rules in Auckland.  

The changes would see higher-density housing, like apartments and townhouses, built across the city and closer to public transport, shops, and community services.

Former Auckland town planner and now private consultant Raj Maharjan says too much attention has been given to the loss of heritage homes, and not enough focus on the infrastructure.  He says some serious work needs to be done or the city will grind to a halt.

1:30 Seven year old spreads the word about a weed imposter around Aotearoa

Thanks to the curious mind of a seven year old there's been a revelation for many about a pest plant in New Zealand that many have incorrectly thought is the native toetoe.

Eden Fearnside and her mum have observed the familiar white fluffy grass growing in the country side and found that a lot of those grasses are actually an imposter weed from South America.

Eden and her mum, Julia speak to Jesse about their mission to spread the word about pampas and how their blog on the DOC website has been widely read.

1:40 A merger of technology with music on display

Tonight a unique exhibition is opening at the Depot Theatre in Devonport if you are curious about how the impossible is turned in to the possible then you need to check out "Synthesis".

It is a showcase of Aotearoa's first 3D-printed musical instruments.

As part of tech week and New Zealand music month the installation will be on display until the end of May.

Professor Olaf Diegal from Auckland University's Creative Design and Additive Manufacturing Lab talks to Jesse about merging technology with music.

1:50 Inaugural Pedal Party being held in Dunedin for NZ Music Month.

This weekend in Dunedin there's a special party being held as part of NZ Music Month.

But it's not the typical kind of scarfy get together you might be thinking of.

Forget the Speights and a run down student dive - it's all about pedals at the party being held in the City Library.

Pedal Party organiser Brendan Christie explains to Jesse what the event is all about.

2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry

Today Letterboxd Editor-at-Large and RNZ afternoons film critic Dom Corry talks to Jesse about Operation Mincemeat and The Northman.

2:20 New York artist presenting an all-day tidal performance in Tāmaki Makaurau

New York based artist Sarah Cameron Sunde has returned to New Zealand to complete a performance which she first started working on just before the country went into lockdown in 2020.   

It's an installation which will leave you cold, literally.   It involves the artist standing in the Manukau harbour, for a full tidal cycle.  Water engulfs her body, up to her chin and then recedes back down to her feet.  

The 12 hour 23 minute performance will take place on Monday morning, will be filmed in real time, from multiple angles, and live streamed around the world. Locals are being asked to walk out and join her.

Sarah talks to Jesse about the meaning behind the performance.

2:30 NZ Live: Replay

This week's NZ Live replay is a performance from 2016 when Shona Laing and Debbie Harwood stopped by the studio ahead of their show they were touring around New Zealand.

3:08 Spiced Cauliflower Soup

As the weather gets chillier Jess Daniell of Jess's Underground Kitchen, has the perfect recipe to keep everyone warm.

She shares her recipe today for Spiced Cauliflower Soup, a thick and hearty meal that's great for a range of people with dietary requirements. It's vegetarian, vegan, paleo, dairy and gluten free - but still tasty!

You can find out how to make this delicious and healthy meal 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 Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

 

3:35 Critter of the Week Hairworms

This week's critter is the Hairworm, also referred to by Nic Toki as the real-life Alien movie creatures!

The Forest and Bird chief executive explains they are a type of parasitic worm that lives in freshwater and can grow up to 2 metres long. They also don't have a mouth and absorb food through their skin.

3:45 The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Steve McCabe