Afternoons for Thursday 28 July 2022

1:15 A thorny issue on Hamilton's berms and safety barriers

Hamilton residents are fed up with the state of the city's berms, safety barriers and traffic islands which are overgrown with gorse and other weeds. The problem for the council is that safety rules introduced by Waka Kotahi mean that each weeding job needs a specific traffic plan approved by the government agency.

Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor talks to Jesse about their frustrations and the slow process to get any action taken.

1:25 Inflatable obstacle course for adults

Lockdown has led to the realisation of a long held ambition to create an adult sized inflatable obstacle course.

Corey Ealand was at a children's birthday party three years ago when he was envious of the fun his son was having playing around on a bouncy castle.

He's now got Megaland up and running - which is an adult sized inflatable world of obstacles just for grown ups! He talks to Jesse about making his idea a reality.

1:35 Deep Dive Division cleaning the Waikato Awa

A saxophone, Lime Scooters, a cash register and more than 17 cars are just a few of the items that have been pulled out of the Waikato River.

Deep Dive Division was established in 2018 to bring together the skills of the founders, diving and looking after the environment.

Tau Karalaus talks to Jesse about their work and what they're pulling out of the awa.

1:45 Great album: Dire Straits - Money For Nothing 2022 Remaster

Today's link 3 winner will get a vinyl copy of Dire Straits' Money For Nothing 2002 Remaster. It's a 2LP set featuring songs from their first five albums. It's cut over four sides of vinyl for the first time.

2:10 Music Critic: Tony Stamp

Today RNZ's own Tony Stamp talks about music from Te Kahureremoa and László Reynolds.

2:25 NZ Sporting History: Tall Blacks 2002 FIBA world cup

Today on NZ Sport History we're reflecting on a milestone achievement in the world of basketball.

In 2002, the Tall Blacks flew to Indianapolis to compete in the FIBA World Championship.

Although it was the first time they'd qualified since 1986, the team fought all the way to the semi-finals to claim fourth place.

Their campaign included an absolutely incredible comeback, winning against China 94-88 in their final second-round game.

Player Ed Book debuted for New Zealand against China.  

He became a hero of the championship campaign, stepping into a starting role when NBA forward Sean Marks was injured.

Ed Book reminisces about that game and their 2002 campaign with Jesse.

3:10 Link 3

3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm 

Mary talks today about growing women's financial wellbeing. She's been at at Financial Council summit on women and finances which was looking closely at the gender retirement gap. Mary shares what was discussed at that session.

If  you are in the Wairarapa and want to hear more of what Mary has to say about finances and Kiwisaver, she's due to speak at the Caterton Event Centre next week. You can find out more about the event here on page below.

3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness

In the 1960s, a young mother, Diane Munday became well-known in Britain for her work demanding abortion rights for women. She and others in the campaign faced fierce opposition, but in 1967 abortion was legalised in England, Scotland and Wales under certain circumstances.

3:45 The Panel with Ali Jones and Scott Campbell