Summer Times for Thursday 6 January 2022
09:10 Taking action on water safety
There have been at least 25 water-related and suspected drownings since the start of December, including three yesterday. It's a somber statistic which raises the question of what can be done to prevent it? Sarah Chambers is the owner of Little Makos Swim School and has a lot of thoughts on the issue.
09:20 Congestion at Picton boat ramp
It's peak season for boat ramps across the country, but one small town is particularly congested this year. Picton Marina has an unusually long backlog of boaties, and our next guest is one of them. Mike Green lives in Kaiapoi, but he's been visiting Picton for 45 years and is a frequent user of the marina.
09:30 Surf Update: Fitzroy Beach
We're heading to Fitzroy beach in New Plymouth where Todd Velvin is the President of Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving Club and joins Jesse to update us on the weather and surf conditions
09:35 Sheep scanners 112km run for mental health
North Canterbury sheep scanner Ben O'Carroll recently ran 13-hours from Cheviot to Christchurch and in the process raised more than $25,000 for men's mental health and suicide prevention as a part of Movember. It's been a few weeks since his 112km run and he joins Jesse to share what's happened since.
09:45 Tonga update with Kalafi Moala
Our Tonga correspondent Kalafi Moala keeps us up to date with the latest news.
10:00 How to eat healthier in 2022 with Angela Berrill
If your New Year's resolution is to eat a healthier diet then listen in... Angela Berrill is the founder and director of ABC Nutrition. She's a registered Dietitian, published writer and a professional speaker who's passionate about making nutrition easy, as she believes food is to be enjoyed rather than feared.
10:30 Sports update with Zoe George
There's a lot happening in the world of sport... And to keep us all up to date is Stuff's senior sports journalist Zoe George. We hear about the Black Caps result, the Cricket World Cup, NZ Bowls Nationals, the Australian open and a recap of some of the biggest controversies from the year that's been.
10:40 Summer bridge club tour
Our next guest is part way through a summer road trip with a difference. Instead of visiting beaches and ice cream shops, she's visiting some of New Zealand's 100 odd Bridge clubs, to meet the locals and play a few hands. Sharleen Grounds joins Jesse to chat about her tour
11:00 Bookmarks with Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan
Today's Bookmarks guest is Mayor Tim Cadogan of Central Otago. Tim became Mayor in 2016 but was formally a lawyer, specialising in criminal and family work.
11:30 Campground check-in: Flaxmill Bay
This Summer we're checking in with campgrounds around the country to see what's happening in their neck of the woods... This morning we're heading to Flaxmill Bay which is a sheltered bay between Cooks Beach and Ferry Landing on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Manager of Flaxmill Accommodation and Campground - Alan Connolly joins Jesse to chat about how they're Summer is going.
11:35 How to exercise in the Summer heat
Summer is well and truly here which means there's no longer a need to hide in the gym on the treadmill. Whether your exercise of choice is a road run, boot camp in the park or a bike ride... now is the time to get outside and do it. But if you can't get up early in the morning to beat the sun or complete your workout later in the evening you'll need some tips to exercise safely in the heat. Dr. Carol Ewing Garber is a Professor of Movement Sciences at Columbia University's Teachers College. Our producer Tiffany Salmond spoke with her and asked for the best ways to beat the heat
11:45 Summer Hero: Police dog handler Mike Evans
While most of you listening right now will either be at the beach, relaxing at the camp ground or on a road trip to your next holiday destination... Many New Zealanders are still at work - doing the hard yards to keep us all safe. One of those people is Mike Evans who is an Operational Sergeant at Auckland Police Dog Section.