Afternoons

 

1:15 Getting the spread on all things butter

Why is butter so expensive? Can people power really make a difference? What happens if Fonterra leaves the NZ market?

We put all our butter questions to Emma Higgins, Senior Agricultural Analyst at Rabobank.

Then we talk to someone who has churned their own butter to find out if DIY spreads are an option. 

1:25 From mountain to sea on two wheels

After the 2008 global financial crisis, one of the recovery programmes was the Mountain to sea cycle trail.

Almost 20 years later, the penultimate section, Te Hangaruru, has just been completed.

Great Rides co-ordinator Lynley Twyman chats to Jesse.

1:35 How to make the two ingredient BelgieBaker Meringue

A Tauranga pâtisserie chef is making headlines around the world for his re-invention of how to make the dessert favourite of meringue. 

Noel Remacle's recipe includes just two ingredients

Noel's career has taken him around the world. From his homeland of Belgium to Aotearoa. Via Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, Seoul, Sydney.

1:45 Freaky Friday: Stories from the other side

 It's Freaky Friday, when we speak to listeners about their spooky experiences and strange coincidences. 

Today's guest is Wayne MacKenzie. 

2:10 Has Marvel got is mojo back? The Fantastic Four: First Steps is out today

The latest Marvel comic book adaption is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, it's out today and early reviews are glowing. 

Dom Corry tells Jesse what he thinks and looks at the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot.

2:20 NZ Live: Paul Cathro 

Time for NZ Live, and while this isn't today's guest's first time on NZ Live, it is his first time in front of the mic. 

Paul Cathro is probably best-known as the bassist of Ha the Unclear, the band he founded with his brother, but those in the know have been paying attention to his solo career too. 

He's just put out his second solo album Catapult. 

3:08 Keeping it simple: Roasted kalamata olives and black grapes recipe

Julie Biuso shares her recipe for a dish of roasted olives and grapes. It is so simple but so utterly delicious!
It's like a juicy, sweet and salty add-on to dishes, though it can be enjoyed on toast topped with feta. It was outrageously good with roast chicken, but also fantastic with French Onion Tartlets

3:16 Music 101: Kara Rickard with what's on the show this weekend

Kara Rickard, host of Music 101, talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Overcoming colour jitters in design

To quote our next guest "there are no ugly colours, just poor combinations". 

Interior designer Syliva Sanford is with Jesse to talk about overcoming the color jitters when it comes to design and decorating. 

3:35 Critter of the Week: Ranger Dragonfly

Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly.

Just like human rangers, these ranger dragonflies cover a lot of ground, able to travel over several kilometres

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.