Afternoons for Friday 2 December 2022

 

1:15 Solving the mystery of the origins of 90 mile beach mussels

Our green-lipped mussel industry is worth 380 million annually, but the exact source of the mussels has long been a mystery.

Now, scientists have used new research methods to pinpoint the source of the hoards of mussels that show up on Ninety Mile Beach.

This could be a major step forward in preserving these mussels and safeguard the industry around them for future generations.

Dr Romain Chaput is a postdoctoral fellow with Victoria University who conducted parts of the research, he speaks to Jesse.

1:25 New Zealand Mini-golf open to be held this weekend

Forget the PGA Tour, this weekend the 2022 New Zealand Mini-golf Open will be held in Whitianga.

This is the 6th time this event has been held since 2016, and it will be played at Wild Wood Mini Golf over Saturday and Sunday.

The defending champion Cameron Couper. He talks to Jesse about how to be the best mini-golfer.

1:35 Irina Miller taking to the stage at TEDX Auckland

TEDX Auckland is coming up this weekend so we had to jump onto he chance to invite one of the speakers on the show today.

Irina Miller launched Daisy Lab early in 2021 after years of concern about the environmental impact of our dairy industry.

The company's focus is on precision fermentation, a process that produces dairy proteins without harming our land or animals.

She's one of six speakers who will take to the stage at the ASB Waterfront Theatre tomorrow she speaks to Jesse.

1:45 NZ Artist sets a new record for the highest auction price for a living artist again

A record sale price has been achieved for a painting by living New Zealand artist, Michael Smither for a second time.

His painting Two Rock Pools sold under the hammer for $516,000  eating his previous record of $342,000 for his Sea Wall and Kingfisher 1967 piece. 

Michael speaks to Jesse about twice breaking the record as a living artist.

2:10 Film Review with Graeme Tuckett

Today Graeme is talking to Jesse about Bones and All, The Road Dance and The Lost King.

2:20 NZ Live: Lawrence Arabia

Today's NZ Live is with Lawrence Arabia.

Since his debut album in 2006 he's toured the world and performed with an array of other artists such as Flight Of The Conchords and Crowded House.

He's in the Auckland studio today ahead of his next nationwide tour to play for this week's NZ Live.

3:08 Salsa Creosa

For today's recipe Martin Bosley shares his go to sauce for the Christmas season.

It's a piquant flavour filled sauce that can go on anything, from asparagus to sandwiches to seafood.

You can find out how to make Salsa Creosa here.

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm 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 Stan Scott

Builder Stan Scott is along to share his advice for listeners with any DIY or home project questions.

I you want to ask Stan anything, please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:35 Critter of the Week pepe pōuri / black mountain ringlet butterfly

This week’s critter is the pepe pōuri / black mountain ringlet butterfly to help celebrate International Mountain Day, which is next Wednesday.

This critter is a unique butterfly that spends its whole life in the mountains of Te Wai Pounamu, the South Island.

Life on high can be harsh and cold so the pepe pōuri has come up with clever ways to stay warm – it has a thick furry body, dark wings that act like solar panels, and lays its eggs on sun-warmed rocks. 

3:45 The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Allan Blackman