Afternoons for Tuesday 14 February 2023

 

1:15 Updates on weather events around the north island

Today we'll be speaking to people affected by overnight flooding, slips and ongoing power outages around the north island. We'll speak to the Henderson evacuation centre where a number of Muriwai residents are after an overnight slip caused damage to properties there. Then we'll head to Tokomaru Bay evacuation centre to get an update on what's happening in that region. We'll also get updates and first hand accounts from affected residents in Hawke's Bay.

1:25 How florists are faring on a weather affected Valentine's Day

Taking a break from the weather, we look at what is usually the busiest day of the year for florists around Aotearoa.

Kaiapoi Florist and Gifts owner Suzie Lambert talks to Jesse about whether flowers are still the language of love and how the weather might affecting some deliveries, particularly in the north island.

1:35 Natural and sustainable NZ cosmetics company making it's international mark

Brands around the world are on the hunt for innovative ways to provide products that are natural and sustainable.

Recently this has opened up an opportunity for Organic Bioactives to make its mark on the international cosmetics industry.

They are a cosmetic ingredients exporter who use extractions from native plants, and they've just entered a massive deal with a US brand to include one of their ingredients.

Founder and CSO of Organic Bioactives Andrea Taimana talks to Jesse.

1:45 What's happening across the ditch with Brad Foster

Brad Foster reports on the rollout of the fifth COVID vaccine in Australia and the anticipated slow uptake from Aussies, almost 1000 Chinese made security cameras to be removed from government buildings, and Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling shooting his new film in Sydney.

2:10 Book Critic: Claire Mabey

Today Claire Mabey talks to Jesse about Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton and Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux.

2:20 Music feature: Musical theatre moments

For today's music feature we are looking at magical Moments in Musical Theatre...

To discuss this, freelance Music Director Richard Marrett joins Jesse.

He's helmed many shows at The Court Theatre in Christchurch, but has over one hundred productions on his CV dating back to the early 90's.

3:10 Making history stories popular again

Never underestimate the power of a cracking good story and the ability to tell them well. This is what's elevates two Oxbridge-educated middle-aged men obsessed with history to modern star status. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are the hosts of  the podcast "The Rest is History". It gets millions of downloads around the world, and the pair sell out venues on tour talking about everything from the Trial of Charles the First, to the historical importance of pigeons. They  are unapologetic about their passion for history, connecting contemporary culture and politics to our past with gusto. We'll talk to Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook about "The Rest is History". 

3:30 Spoken Feature: BBC Witness

In August 1958, the Japanese entrepreneur, Momofuku Ando, came up with the idea of a brand new food product that would change the eating habits of people across the world.

In 2018, Ashley Byrne spoke to Yukitaka Tsutsui, an executive for the company founded by Ando, about the birth of the Instant Noodle.

3:45 The Panel with Ella Henry and Mark Sainsbury