Afternoons for Monday 2 March 2026

 

1:10 Iran Conflict: Getting an Iranian New Zealander Perspective

Iranian New Zealand Barrister Samira Taghavi joins Jesse to discuss what the conflict in Iran means to her and what changes she hopes it brings. 

1.20 Iran Conflict: What does it mean for New Zealanders?

For analysis of the US- Israel strikes and to discuss New Zealand's response, Jesse is joined again by retired Major-General John Howard.

Major General John Howard is a former New Zealand Chief of Defence Intelligence and also a former Deputy Director at the US Defence Intelligence Agency in Washington DC 

1.25 How 'Pele' went from a home to a mainstream store!

When our next guest Noeleen Tuala had her first grandchild, she found it really hard to find any baby clothing or products that reflected her Pasifika culture and heritage. 
So she took action and Pele was born. 
Fast forward three years and Pele is now available in mainstream stores. 

Self-described Polyreneur, Noeleen Tuala chats to Jesse.

1.30 The best way to watch tomorrow night's lunar eclipse

Star gazers get ready, tomorrow night you'll get a front row seat to a total lunar eclipse, and it'll be your last chance to experience one until 2028.

 Professor Richard Easther from the University of Auckland's Faculty of Science shares his viewing tips and tricks.

1:45 Here Now

Mayu Tanigaito, of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, joins Kadambari Raghukumar on this episode of the podcast Here Now, to talk about her journey from Japan to Wellington as a dancer. 

2:10 OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?

Our chance to check in with Brad Foster, our man on the ground in Australia, about what's hitting headlines over there. 

2:20 Jesse Goes Clubbing: This week he joins the Rock Hounds

It's Monday afternoon and time for me get suited and booted and hit the clubs. 

Jesse has been a day visitor to lots of clubs already, boosting his interest in lawnmowing, cactus, model trains, machine knitting and more. 

If you have a club you'd like him to be part of, let us know on 2101 or Jesse@rnz.co.nz

 Ron Anderson from Rock Hound chats to Jesse. 

2.30 Expert Feature: How can you become more confident?

Whether it's the confidence to walk into a work meeting and give a presentation, to share an opinion, give a public speech or feel comfortable in a social new situation, it seems some of us have confidence, while others struggle to find it. 

If you have questions about how to help build up your own - or someone else confidence - send them in 2101 or Jesse@afternoons.co.nz and we'll put them to today's expert.

Michael Philpott is an expert in this field, he's an executive coach who works with businesses, athletes, and authors. He speaks to Jesse.

3:10 TV Critic: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast Reviewed

Actor Claire Chitham joins Jesse to share what she's been watching on the box. Today she reviews:

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix)

Wonder Man (Disney)

3.25 Roadie Songs: The tunes you like to turn up loud!

We're asking for the songs you love to play on a road trip: you know the ones you want to turn up loud and sing like you're part of the band!

Lots of you have sent in your suggestions, please keep them coming to 2101 or afternoons@rnz.co.nz, we love the offerings and the reasons why. 

If you've got a good yarn, we might even give you a call. 

3:30 Feature: Why Patience is more than a virtue - it's actually good for us too!

 Most of us say we want more patience and we want it now. But suffering a bit while waiting in line or for a text response from a friend is good for you says Dr Sarah Schnitker. She’s a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University, where she directs the Science of Virtues Lab. Dr Schnitker says our penchant for speed and ease is undermining important attributes like persistence. Her research shows that people with patience are healthier and often happier. Dr. Schnitker invites us to tolerate, even embrace the everyday frustrations of waiting at work and at home.

3:50 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.