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Afternoons for Friday 23 August 2024

1:15 Digging the job for 45 years

Working as a cemetery groundman might not be for everyone, but Palmerston North City Council's longest-serving employee says he's not retiring anytime soon. 71-year-old Neville Carter is approaching 45 years on the job and has the target of reaching 50 years of service.

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1:25 Burger Wellington: a wrap up

The 15th Burger Wellington wraps up this weekend. All month, as part of Wellington on a Plate, businesses have been serving up their takes on the ultimate burger. This year's theme has been "play with your food". 

RNZ's own Sam Smail has been working through the burgers on offer. They join Jesse to give their verdict. 

Burger enthusiaist Sam Smail with a burger

Photo: Lianne Smith

1:35 A chilling passion

A Taranaki teenager has set an ice swimming world record, despite only recently taking up the discipline. 

Last month, Madeline Hobo broke the Under 18 500-metre world record at the New Zealand Ice Swimming Championships in Alexandra, Central Otago. 

Sounds cool enough, but Madeline is now aiming to take the plunge at the world championships in Italy in January.

Ice swimmer Madeline Hobo has broken the world under 18 500-metre ice swimming record.

Taranaki teenager Madeline Hobo has broken the world under 18 500-metre ice swimming record. Photo: Lorna Hobo

1:45 Freaky Friday: A call from Marrakesh 

More thrilling and terrifying tales from our listeners. Natalie calls in with a story about the incredible link with her father that stretched all the away from Morocco to New Zealand. And transcended even death ...

A photo of a boy reading in bed with images of ghosts behind him

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2:10 Film Review: We Were Dangerous, Bookworm and It Ends with Us. 

The magnificent Kate Rodger is in studio to talk about all the latest movies. 

We Were Dangerous

We Were Dangerous Photo: Photo by Kirsty Griffin

2:20 NZ Live

Celebrating the release of their new single 'Carry Me' - Jesse is joined in the studio by Taranaki Indie band Fin Rah Zel.

Taranaki band Fin Rah Zel

Photo: Warren Payne paynephotofineart.com

3:08 Food: Red curry roasted chicken

Food writer Kelly Gibney brings us a super simple and hearty recipe for the end of the week. Get all the details here. 

Red curry roasted chicken by Kelly Gibney

Photo: Kelly Gibney

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.

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Photo: RNZ / Claire-Eastham Farrelly

3:25 Weekend Stuff

Builder Stan Scott's back today to help with some handy hints and tips for your DIY projects or repairs around the house. 

asian senior man carpenter wear protective mask dust and headphone working with electric planer In his own woodworks.

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3:35 Critter of the Week: New Zealand hermit crab | kāunga

This week's critter is the kāunga (New Zealand hermit crab, Pagurus novizealandiae), one of more than 60 species of hermit crab found in Aotearoa.
 
Like other hermit crab species, kāunga move through many different shells during their lives. When they're in the market for a new home, they look for another crab with the right size shell to trade with. The two crabs probe, rock and knock each other's shells to check for quality before quickly switching accommodation.

New Zealand hermit crab

Photo: Forest & Bird

3:45 The pre-Panel