Nine To Noon for Friday 1 March 2024

09:05 Developer says going up not out key to Auckland's housing affordability

A leading Auckland apartment developer says big money is fuelling the city's sprawl and curbing community creation. Ockham co founder Mark Todd has been part of the apartment scene in Tāmaki Makaurau since 2009. His company has completed more than 1100 apartments at various sites in Auckland including including the blocks, Tuatahi in Mt Albert and Aroha in Avondale. The latest is the Greenhouse building in the heart of Ponsonby - where 21 of the 93 apartments are still available. At the recent opening of the high end property Mr Todd  took a swipe at developers of sites in Drury - 38 kilometres south of Central Auckland He says urban sprawl contributes to Auckland being a city many can't afford to live in, particularly service workers who are the necessary backbone of the metropolis.

09:25 Former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman on her approach to vintage clothing

After being at the forefront of high fashion, Alexandra Shulman has recently turned her hand to selling vintage clothing at a pop-up store in London. The sale had Shulman's friend and famed author Zadie Smith working on the tills and included top brands like Prada, Chanel and Gucci. Sales raised money for British food aid charity Laurence’s Larder. The former British Vogue editor talks to Kathryn about the value of recycling vintage clothing and how the fashion industry can be made more sustainable. Photo by www.chrisboland.com/london-wedding-photographer/

09:45 Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie

South Korea and Japan have both sunk to record low fertility rates despite their government's attempts to drop incentives and implore young people in have babies. And Philippines President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr has addressed parliament in Australia to speak about security and regional stability. However not everyone was pleased he received the invite.

10:05 Designing green spaces for the greater good

Years of research have shown the health benefits gained from gardening - an activity that increases mobility and aerobic fitness,  while reducing waistlines, the risk of dementia, heart disease, and type-2 diabetes. What's not to love? But the positive effects go beyond the acts of planting, weeding, and mowing. Forest Bathing - a Japanese practice of just immersing oneself in nature- is linked to improved mental health. Green spaces, gardens, are good for us. But not all gardens are created equal. Dr Gayle Souter-Brown is a landscape architect and founder of Greenstone Design - a salutogenic design specialist. Her latest research examines the relationship between mental wellbeing and green spaces. 

10:35 Book review: Te Ata o Tū The Shadow of Tūmatauenga: The New Zealand Wars Collections of Te Papa by Matiu baker, Katie Cooper, Michael Fitzgerald and Rebecca Rice 

Paul Diamond reviews Te Ata o Tū The Shadow of Tūmatauenga: The New Zealand Wars Collections of Te Papa by Matiu baker, Katie Cooper, Michael Fitzgerald and Rebecca Rice published by Te Papa Press

10:45 Around the motu : Chris Hyde in Hawkes Bay

A temporary bridge providing access to a cyclone hit community in the Hastings District has buckled. Dartmoor's temporary bridge over the Mangaone River has been closed as a safety precaution after a heavy vehicle crossed it causing damage. Also, Chris has details on Napier's 377 council owned homes which could be sold off just two years after the Council made a decision to keep them. And more than 200 people are taking part in the Jolly Good Chaps Napier to Wellington 50cc Scooter Challenge. The scooter riders head from Napier to Wellington tomorrow raising money for mental health. The journey includes heading over the winding Remutaka mountain range.

11:05 New music with Jeremy Taylor

Music commentator Jeremy Taylor has a new compilation of Glen Campbell recordings of Jimmy Webb songs; the perfect match of Webb's emotive compositions with Glenn's honeyed voice. And earlier this week we heard Beyonce's new song Texas Hold 'Em - today we hear her second country release, 16 Carriages.

11:30 Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

The first test series between the Black Caps and Australia since 2016 is underway. Sam discusses the drama in the build-up, with the retirement of Neil Wagner and the injury to Devon Conway, plus the unexpected call up to Scott Kuggeleijn and exclusion of Mitchell Santner.

11:45 The week that was with Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks

Comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks have some thoughts on a clip circulating on social media, which lists Millennial-era names that Generation Alpha believes are outdated. And a woman is set to become the first person to marry a hologram powered by artificial intelligence.