Afternoons for Friday 11 August 2023

1:15 Whanganui's first regular public transport service: an update

Anthonie Tonnon has been a driving force behind Whanganui's first frequent bus service in three decades.

It's called 'Te Ngaru, The Tide'

Now there's an upcoming review, and they're asking the question: do you want regional public transport services?

It's not the only region trying to transform their regional public transport.

Whanganui District Council representative for Horizons Regional Council's passenger transport committee, Anthonie Tonnon speaks to Jesse.

1:25 Three minute thesis winner on her winning entry!

Trying to explain a PhD thesis in three minutes so a layperson can understand it not an easy feat, especially when your discipline is microbiology.

But our next guest managed to explain her thesis so well, she won University of Auckland's Three Minute Thesis finals.

Cam Hoffbeck will now be competing in the Asia Pacific finals.

1:35 Kava potential in treating PTSD

Many know kava as a traditional drink from the Pacific Islands that numbs your muscles, but it could also be useful in treating PTSD.

A new research project has received a grant of almost one million dollars from the Health Research Council.

And will explore using kava as therapy for front line workers experiencing PTSD - like first responders, military personnel, and corrections officers.

Anau Mesui-Henry is a PhD student part of the study, and co-owner of Four Shells Kava in Auckland. She speaks to Jesse.

1:45 Freaky Friday

This week we hear a story of a strange coincidence from Sam in the Bay of Plenty and then some great spooky tales from Paranormal Researcher Mark Wallbank.

2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry

This week Dom talks to Jesse about Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City, the video game adaptation of Gran Turismo and Australian horror flick Talk to Me.

2:20 NZ Live: Strawpeople

For NZ Live today we have Silver Scroll winning iconic electropop duo Strawpeople in the studio.

They won the scroll in 1995 for their song Sweet Disorder followed up in 1996 with album of the year at the NZ Music Awards for their album Vicarious.

The band  of Fiona McDonald and Paul Casserly kept making music and collaborating with different artists until 2004.

Now they've just released another album, Knucklebones.

3:08 Cabbage with Garlic, Bacon, Sausage and Walnuts

Today chef, author and councillor Martin Bosley shares a great comfort food winter recipe using simple ingredients to create a big flavour.

You can find out out how to make his cabbage with garlic, bacon, sausage and walnuts recipe 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 Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

This week Lynda has some great tips to help your garden thrive through the current cold snap.

3:35 Critter of the Week

This week's critter is the common bag moth, Liothula omnivora. These drab little critters are found all over the country hanging from fenceposts, branches and even letterboxes. The caterpillars spin themselves a tough sleeping bag out of silk, bark and leaves, and then drag it around with them.

3:45 The Panel with Lavina Good and James Elliot