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History with Dr Grant Morris

28 Mar 2024

Today Dr Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the destruction of major settlements in New Zealand history. He's just returned from a trip to Christchurch where he saw a lot of what has been built since their devastating earthquakes and what still needs to be constructed. Today he looks back on two famous historic examples… Audio

Thursday 28 March 2024

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1:15 Film societies becoming over subscribed

A spike in Wellington Film Society members has forced the group to shut-off subscriptions this year, and even turn away some members from over-subscribed screenings.

The popularity is not just limited to the capital wither, with other centres around Aotearoa reporting similar trends.

We speak to Chris Hormann from the NZ Federation of Film Societies about the rise in popularity.

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1:25 The Back Fix, a new book on dealing with back pain by Antony Bush

Back pain is incredibly common and according to the World Heath Organisation, lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldw.

Collectively, people in the US spend $100 billion annually on trying to fix back pain.

Antony Bush - a phsysiotherapist and fitness counsellor who has 30 years experience in spinal pain and muscularskeletal injuries - has a new book called The Back Fix which is out on Easter Monday.

He speaks to Jesse.

The Back Fix book cover

The Back Fix book cover Photo: Supplied from PR Gill Hughes

1:35 NZ BBQ champion back for Flavours of Plenty Festival

When former truck driver Mike Jeffries started a barbecue business - The Big Smoke BBQ Co - 14 years ago, he was a somewhat of a lone wolf in culinary circles.

Since then BBQ has taken off with festivals dedicated solely to the craft. Just last month, 10,000 people attended Meatstock in Hamilton.

There was even a BBQ World Championships held in Memphis last year where Mike and his team took out third place

Back in New Zealand, he's gearing up for the Flavours of Plenty festival in Tauranga.

1:45 Link 3 winners' album: Bright Future by Adrianne Lenker

This week's link 3 winner will get a vinyl copy of Adrianne Lenker's newest album Bright Future.

2:10 Music Critic: Dianne Swann

This week Dianne Swann talks with Jesse about the new album fromWelsh singer-songwriter, Gruff Rhys  - Sadness Sets Me Free.

2:30 NZ Sporting History: Stephen Swart

This week on NZ Sporting history we speak to cyclist Stephen Swart who was an integral part of the group which finally exposed Lance Armstrong's drug cheating to the world.

Stephen was named New Zealander of the year in 2012 for his bravery in speaking out about the American cycling hero.

Stephen shares his story with Jesse.

Lance Armstrong at the 2009 Tour de France in Monaco

Lance Armstrong at the 2009 Tour de France in Monaco Photo: 123RF

3:10 Link 3

3:15 Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson

Today NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson pays tribute to his friend and a keen problem solver of climate change, Rod Oram.

Rod sadly died after a cycling accident and was laid to rest by his loved ones, friends, and colleagues this week.

Simon talks about his friend, a fellow cycling enthusiast and environmentalist.

Rod Oram

Rod Oram Photo: RNZ/Dru Faulkner

3:20 History with Dr Grant Morris

Today Dr Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the destruction of major settlements in New Zealand history. He's just returned from a trip to Christchurch where he saw a lot of what has been built since their devastating earthquakes and what still needs to be constructed. Today he looks back on two famous historic examples of New Zealand settlements that were partially destroyed by earthquakes.

Napier after Hawke's Bay earthquake, February 1931, Napier

Napier after Hawke's Bay earthquake, February 1931, Napier Photo: Les Wallace. Gift of Holden New Zealand Limited, 1998. Te Papa (O.005635)

3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness

It's been 50 years since a chance find by Chinese farmers led to an astonishing archaeological discovery.

Thousands of clay soldiers were uncovered in the province of Shaanxi after being buried for more than 2,000 years.

They were guarding the tomb of the ancient ruler Qin Shi Huang, who ruled the Qin Dynasty.

In 2013, archaeologists Yuan Zhongyi and Xiuzhen Li told Rebecca Kesby about the magnitude of the dig, and how unearthing the incredible statues shaped their careers.

Terracotta soldiers stand to attention.

Terracotta soldiers stand to attention. Photo: Marica van der Meer/Arterra/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

3:45 The pre-Panel