Nine To Noon for Thursday 4 August 2022

 

09:05 Pelosi leaves Taiwan, tension ratchets up

The US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan, after a hugely controvertial visit that has seen tension between Beijing and Taipei reach new heights. In the last two hours, Taiwan has scrambled jets to warn off 27 Chinese warplanes in its defence zone. Nancy Pelosi is the most senior American politician to go to Taiwan in 25 years. But officially, the United States abides by the "One China" policy - a cornerstone of the two countries' diplomatic relationship which recognises only one Chinese government - and it has formal ties with Beijing and not Taiwan. China is furious over the visit and has implemented what it calls "necessary" military drills in seas close to the island. Susie speaks with journalist Jeremy Goldkorn, editor-in-chief of SupChina and co-host of the Sinica podcast - both go-to sources of information and analysis for keen China watchers.

09:15 Walking the talk on ethical investment and avoiding financial greenwashing

Too many investors wanting to invest ethically or sustainably are being forced to take a leap of faith due to woolly or misleading claims by fund management companies. The Financial Markets Authority has sent a strong message to fund managers to ensure they can back up any promises they make around ethical, responsible or sustainable investment. At the same time there is an array of green banking incentives on offer to help people "green up" their homes and lives. Susie speaks to Paul Gregory from the Financial Markets Authority and Financial Advice's Katrina Shanks about what borrowers and investors need to look out for when it comes to greenwashing in the financial sector? 

09:30 Commerce Commission takes aim at building suppliers

The Commerce Commission has taken aim at certain building material suppliers, as well as rebate and loyalty schemes, as part of its much-anticipated report into the residential building supplies market. The watchdog launched an in-depth market probe into the cost of residential building supplies due to skyrocketing prices and chronic shortages and this morning released its draft findings.

09:40 Turning back the culinary clock to 1977

Bellamys, the official restaurant of Parliament, is recreating a state dinner held for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on a visit in 1977. As part of Wellington on a Plate, diners first get a tour of parliament, followed by the "state dinner" - the menu re-imagined for the present day by head chef Joshua Ross.

09:45 UK: Truss U-turn, Rees-Mogg admits Brexit mistake, Cornwall shark attack

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Susie to look at Liz Truss' embarrassing U-turn on civil servant pay, after it was  revealed her plans would cut pay for millions of teachers and nurses - how will this affect her leadership chances? The Brexit opportunities minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has admitted Brexit has played a part in delays at Dover - but he said he was "wrong for the right reasons". And a snorkeller has suffered a shark bite off the coast of Cornwall - something labelled an "extremely rare" event.

10:05   Taranaki farmer Kane Brisco on keeping mentally and physically fit

Dairy Farmer and founder of Farm Fit Kane Brisco says the pressures of farming almost forced him to walk off the land. He's written about dealing with the strain in his book Tools For The Top Paddock in the hope of assisting others experiencing the physical and mental challenges of farming.

 

10:35 Book review: Eddy, Eddy by Kate De Goldi

Carole Beu of the Women's Bookshop in Ponsonby reviews Eddy, Eddy by Kate De Goldi, published by Allen and Unwin

10:45 The Reading

Jessica Robinson reads part two of 'The Families' by Vincent O'Sullivan.

11:05 Tech: Facebook's TikTok look, retail giants dump facial recognition 

Technology correspondent Dr Dennis Desmond joins Susie to talk about the big changes Meta is introducing to Facebook that will make it run along the lines of TikTok - why do some think this will mark the end of the social media era as we know it? And Dennis will update us on what's happening to the retail giants in Australia who were using facial recognition technology, following an official complaint to the country's privacy watchdog.

11:25 Parenting : Tips for good nutrition for early childhood 

Paediatric dietician Jenny Douglas talks to Susie about how to best nourish infants and young children. Jenny runs her own private practice, Jump Start Nutrition in Dunedin. She specialises in infant feeding, food allergies and intolerance, fussy eating and gut health. She has contributed to Nadia Lim's new book Yum which focuses of recipes and nutrition for the whole family.

 

 

11:45 Film & TV: Industry (s2), Trainwreck: Woodstock '99, The Resort

Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz has been looking at season two of Industry (Neon), a documentary about the omnishambles that was Woodstock '99, and new comedy series The Resort. 

Music played in this show

Artist: Pacific Heights ft Louis Baker
Track: Back to You
Time played: 09:45

Artist: Whitney
Track: Blue
Time played: 10:45

Artist: Tony Allen& Dave Okumu & Joan As Policewoman
Track: Take Me to Your Leader
Time played: 11:05

Artist: Lady Wray
Track:Through it All
Time played: 11:25