Afternoons for Tuesday 3 March 2026

 

1:10 Explainer: How do Shipping Channels and Supply Chains Work?

Throughout the world there are certain strategic passageways on which global trade is dependent on. 

One of those is The Strait of Hormuz. 

It's a narrow outlet of the Persian Gulf and is a major shipping lane for the world, ships crossing it carry around one fifth of global oil supplies. 

That strait has now become a major focus of concern as the conflict in the Middle East really heats up.  

To find out what happens when shipping channels and supply chains start to fracture, and how it could affect us here in New Zealand, Jesse is joined by Sherelle Kennelly, CEO of NZ Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarder.

1:20 We meet an artist helping shape NZ's design story 

This week, there's a new exhibition in Auckland that brings together some New Zealand's most exciting designers and makers. 

It's called 'In the Making,' and has everything from weaving and welding, to working with discarded materials, and it offers a look into our current design identity. 

One of those involved is artist, designer and inventor Adam Ben-Dror, he joins Jesse. 

1:30 Why experts say the Misuse of Drugs Act needs to be thrown out

There are calls for the Misuse of Drugs act to be thrown out with experts arguing that rather than reducing drug-related harm, the 50-year-old act is "instead a major driver of harm".

Leading researchers from the University of Otago and the NZ Drug Foundation are urging politicians to work together to update the law with a modern framework focused on health and justice outcomes

To discuss the issue is University of Otago Professor Michael Baker, one of the authors of a public health communication centre briefing on the topic. 

1:45 Exciting Local Conservation Work in Progress!

We were delighted to receive an email last week from the Mohua Marine Trust, one of Afternoons' Critter of the week t-shirt fund recipients

They wanted to share their progress on their latest project, so Secretary of the Trust Neil Wilson joins Jesse with an update.  
 

2:10 Mayoral Minutes with Porirua's Anita Baker

It's time for Mayoral minutes, where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they’re facing, how they’re working to solve them, and what makes their community special.

Today we're heading to the Porirua, from where Mayor Anita Baker joins Jesse. 

2:20 Book Critic: A Selection of Crime Novels

Afternoons book critic Catherine Robertson has been binge reading crime novels and joins Jesse to share her thoughts on:

City of Vengeance by D.V. Bishop (Pan McMillan)

Dead Man’s Axe by Bing Turkby (Guitarmerston North)

Exit Strategy by Lee and Andrew Child (Bantam)

2:30 Music feature: Johhny Cash in the Spotlight

Time for our Tuesday music feature, where we take a deep dive into an artist, album, style or era. 
This week it’s the Man in Black. Johnny Cash was the backbone of country music for almost 50 years. 
But, he also transcended the genre, and had the ability to make music that spoke to multiple generations of fans. 
This made him one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all time. 
He died in 2003, and last week would’ve celebrated his 94th birthday. 
To look back at the legacy of Johnny Cash, Jesse is joined by AudioCulture and Muzic NZ contributor Bee Trudgeon.

3:10 Tech Tuesday: Some tips on making AI work for you

A battle is being waged in the United States between a company called Anthropic and the US Pentagon, and it's all over rules about using AI for mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons. Anthropic is refusing to comply with requests from the Pentagon, and now President Trump has announced the entire federal government will stop working with Anthropic. 

Finn Hogan joins Jesse to explain why we should care, and shares introductory tips for using AI to your benefit.

3:25 You're the Judge: Should I track my elderly parents' location?

Tuesdays on Afternoons means we share a dilemma and you, our audience, decide the outcome. 

This week we're looking at a question from listener Katie, who asked if it's okay to track her elderly parents' location on her phone, despite them not wanting it.

Let us know your thoughts - 2101 on the text!

3:30 Feature Interview: Are 'People Pleasers' actually living in fear?

People pleasers are everywhere. They’re the ones who put the needs of others first, carrying the load without complaint. They laugh at bad jokes, drop you off at the airport if you ask and never want to cause a fuss. It may look like kindness or sound like generosity, but psychologist Ingrid Clayton says it’s often fear in disguise. She calls it fawning and says in many cases it’s the reflex to please as a way to stay safe. It becomes a survival strategy learned early and practiced well. Dr Clayton traces where that impulse begins, how it shapes our relationships, and what it takes to unlearn it without losing our capacity to care. Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back' by Ingrid Clayton.

3:50 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.