Nine To Noon for Monday 13 November 2023

09:05 Toxoplasmosis : Toll on lambs and threat to waterways and marine life

Toxoplasmosis, a disease carried by cats is costing sheep farmers tens of millions of dollars annually and is also killing dolphins. Tasman farmer, Lloyd Faulkner is heartbroken to lose 110 lambs to the disease this year, despite his ewes being vaccinated. The 88-year-old says his Tapawera farm has never been so badly affected. Kathryn also talks to veterinarian, Roger Bay from Town and Country Vets in Richmond, near Nelson, who says toxoplasmosis is causing huge problems nationally and taking an economic toll.

09:30 Young change makers: Impact Award Winners

Luke Gray and Georgia Latu are two of five young people recognised at the weekend for their leadership and creating real solutions to the real challenges in Aotearoa. Luke created a mental health initiative for 13 to 18-year-olds which has been rolled out throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Georgia Latu was 12 when she founded Pōtiki Poi, manufacturing eco-friendly poi. Four years later, it employs more than 40 people. Georgia was a finalist for Young New Zealander of New Zealand this year and Luke received a Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year Award in 2021. They're among the 2023 winners of the Impact Awards given by the charity Inspiring Stories, which celebrate young leaders and changemakers.

09:45 Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney discusses a state of emergency in Iceland, as authorities prepare for an expected volcanic eruption in the southwest of the island in the coming hours or days. A series of quakes and underground lava flows have been recorded in the Reykjanes area and thousands of people have been evacuated from a nearby fishing town. And in France, a march against antisemitism in Paris and other cities has caused political ructions.

10:05 Gregory Morgan: mapping key breakthroughs in tumour virology

25,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every year, and as the population ages, that number is expected to increase. There are various causes, notably genetic and environmental factors - of course the sun is a big one for us. But there is also another less well known factor, viruses. Viruses are estimated to be responsible for 1 in 5 cancers, with the two biggest culprits being HPV - Human papillomavirus  - and Hepatitis B. Dunedin born and Otago educated Gregory J. Morgan has mapped key breakthroughs in  tumour virology over the last century in his book Cancer Virus Hunters: from early experiments with chickens through to the now ubiquitous HPV vaccine. He is an associate professor at the Stevens institute of Technology in New Jersey.

10:35 Book review: The Crewe Murders by James Hollings & Kirsty Johnston 

Sally Wenley reviews The Crewe Murders by James Hollings & Kirsty Johnston published by Massey University Press

10:45 Around the motu: Kelly Makiha in Rotorua

Kelly has the latest in the case of a a leading entertainment figure in court charged with drugs and sex offences, and an update on the long running saga involving local man, Tiny Deane and his troubled security business. Kāinga Ora says it has 500 homes in the building or planning stages in Rotorua and Kelly has the good oil on why the Rotorua courthouse was evacuated a couple of months ago.

Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist with the Rotorua Daily Post

11:05 Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes

Brigitte and Gareth discuss ongoing coalition talks and reflect on Labour's transition to the Opposition. 

Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. 

11:30 Shakshuka: the simple, delicious middle eastern staple

Throughout the middle east shakshuka is a staple and simple meal. Eggs are simmered in a tomato based sauce spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne, topped with fresh coriander and crumbled feta cheese. It's something that Auckland restauranteur and business owner Gus Obied grew up eating in the middle east. From a young age, he'd watch his mother and aunties making shakshuka, as well as other meals using freekeh, pomegranate, couscous and roasted veggies. Gus emigrated to Sydney in 1994 and with his New Zealand born wife, Kathleen moved to Auckland in 2009. Since 2016 he's owned and run Gusstop Cafe in central Auckland, and now he's launched GusStop Shakshuka in a jar - based on his family's recipe.

11:45 Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne

Kennedy has been travelling in Southland and Otago, visiting some new predator-focused conservation projects, looking in on a few regional icons and visiting the Hollyford Whitebaiters' Ball.