8:10 Words of greeting and words of the year
A Victoria University lecturer found herself at the centre of a social media storm this week after telling a student she does not respond to emails that begin with “hey", since it's too informal.
Linguist Rory O’Sullivan joins the show to give us his take on email etiquette.
We’ll also get his thoughts on the words chosen by various dictionaries for their Word of the Year.
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8:25 Walking 144 kilometres in impeccable vintage
From December 1st to the 12th, artist Jacqui Madelin is walking 12km a day to raise money for Project Island Song, a pest-free wildlife sanctuary spanning seven islands in the eastern Bay of Islands.
Adding a twist to her charitable challenge, Jacqui is completing each day's walk dressed head-to-toe in pieces from her extensive vintage wardrobe.
To find out more about the project and the outfits Jacqui speaks with Emile Donovan.
Jacqui Madelin has been walking 12 kilometres every day to fundraise for Project Island Song, a charity working on pest eradication in the Bay of Islands.
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Jacqui and her husband have been stepping out in full vintage outfits every Friday since Covid lockdowns.
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8:35 The Weekend: Wellington Bike Rave
Every Friday here on Nights, we like to take a look at what's happening around the country in the weekend ahead
Tonight we're heading to Wellington... where tomorrow night the city's streets will turn into a two-wheel dancefloor.
To find out all about Light the Lanes Bike Rave - organiser Darcy Snell chats to Emile Donovan.
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8:40 Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review new fantasy rom-com Eternity, Winner of this week's New York Film Critics Circle award for Best First Film Eephus and The Daniel Craig Bond films.
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He will also chat about the latest and greatest in cinema projectors.
9:05 Nights Quiz
Do you know your stuff? Come on the air and be grilled by Emile Donovan as he dons his quizmaster hat.
If you get an answer right, you move on to the next question. If you get it wrong, your time in the chair is up, and the next caller will be put through. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the run goes in the draw for a weekly prize.
9:25 Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music.
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In Focus on Politics, Giles Dexter looks at the government's rates cap policy. It's popular with ratepayers, but councils are warning of trade-offs ahead.
The government is telling councils to 'live within their means' and is introducing a rates cap. It's popular with ratepayers who have seen their bills skyrocket, but councils are warning it'll come at a cost of services.
11:07 The Logg Cabin
Every week on The Logg Cabin Mark Williams (aka MC Slave from Fat Freddy's Drop) explores the finest music from across the soul spectrum … from Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, House and everything in between, The Logg Cabin delivers music for the mind, body and soul.
On the Logg Cabin this week Mark welcomes Peter tosh and Mick Jagger to visit the cabin in Dub! He pays tribute to the late and great Jimmy Cliff, keeps it local with Lord Echo and Electric Wire Hustle and throws down some classic cuts from David Bowie and A Tribe Called Quest.
