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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.

Surf life saving

Surf life saving Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson

 

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.

The boat ramp is unusually congested this Summer

The boat ramp is unusually congested this Summer Photo: RNZ/Robin Martin

 

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

Fitzroy Beach, Fitzroy, New Plymouth

Photo: Unsplash / Ethan Brooke

 

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.

Ben O'Carroll

Ben O'Carroll Photo: Ben O'Carroll

 

09:45 Tonga update with Kalafi Moala

Our Tonga correspondent Kalafi Moala keeps us up to date with the latest news.

Funeral of Rt. Hon. Col.,Lord Ma'afu Tukui'aulahi at the Mala'e ko Huelo 'o Hangai (tombs) Tokomololo, Tongatapu on 3 January 2022.

Funeral of Rt. Hon. Col.,Lord Ma'afu Tukui'aulahi at the Mala'e ko Huelo 'o Hangai (tombs) Tokomololo, Tongatapu on 3 January 2022. Photo: Pesi Fonua / Matangi Tonga

 

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.

Angela Berrill

Angela Berrill Photo: Angela Berrill

 

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.

The Black Caps celebrate Ajaz Patel taking all 10 wickets in an innings on day two of the second test against India in Mumbai on the 4th December 2021.

Photo: Arjun Singh/Sportzpics for BCCI

 

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

Sharleen Grounds' Bridge Club tour of New Zealand

Sharleen Grounds' Bridge Club tour of New Zealand Photo: Sharleen Grounds

 

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.

Central Otago mayor Tim Cadogan

Central Otago mayor Tim Cadogan Photo: Supplied

 

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.

Flaxmill Bay

Flaxmill Bay Photo: Flaxmillbay.co.nz

 

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

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Photo: 123RF

 

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.

Police dog training

Police dog training Photo: RNZ