Afternoons

 

1:10 The dung beetle solution

According to our first guest today, the secret to maintaining clean water and sustainable pastures lies right under our feet - dung beetles. 

Dr Shaun Forgie is the co-founder of Dung Beetle Innovations. 

Based in Auckland, they grow many different species of dung beetle to benefit our environment, including a newly introduced species. 

1:20 NZ's coolest principal calls it a day

Many tears are being shed at a North Shore primary school today, 

Belmont Primary's school principal, Bruce Cunningham, is retiring after more than twenty years in the job.

He's been dubbed at New Zealand's coolest principle by former pupils and parents of pupils alike.

His week has been packed with farewell events and he's been out on the field all morning
 

1:35 De-extinction and the implications for conservation

You'd be forgiven for thinking we're entering Jurassic Park with this next story. 

This week US company Colossal Biosciences announced the birth of three genetically engineered dire wolf pups. 

The reactions to this have been varied - some are defending it as an innovative moment in science, others are criticising it and saying even if "de-extinction" is possible, this is not it. 

To set the record straight here Emile is joined by Dr Tammy Steeves, a Professor for the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Canterbury.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Scary real-life stories from our listeners.

2:10 Film Review: Warfare and Death of a Unicorn

Dominic Corry reviews one-the-ground Iraq war true story Warfare, satirical fantasy comedy Death of a Unicorn and revenge action thriller The Amateur. 

2:20 NZ Live: Tom Lark Time for NZ Live. Today we're joined by Tom Lark A.K.A the indie folk-pop alias of Shannon Fowler. 

The band just released their second album "Moonlight Hotel". You've probably heard us playing the track "Fuselage" on the show recently.

Today Tom Lark take a break from their tour to play for us in our Wellington studio.
 

3:08 Food: Leek and Spinach Tofu Quiche

Amber Bremner has a new cookbook out called Simply Veg and she's agreed to share this recipe with us. It's not traditional quiche and doesn't taste like egg. Get the recipe here.  

3:16 Music 101: Maggie Tweedie

Maggie Tweedie, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm 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: DIY

The weekend is here and that deck isn't goingto build itself. 

Nor is that new window frame going to magically jump into the wall on its own voaltion. 

Stan Scott is our regular DIY and building expert and he will answer your questions and maybe even give you a push to get started on those long gestating projects. Test 2101 or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz

3:35 Critter of the Week: Karengo

This week, we’re talking about a group of edible red seaweeds called karengo. Karengo is dark, sleek and slippery and grows throughout Aotearoa (and the world) on rocky coastlines in the intertidal zone. All species of karengo are taonga, and some iwi consider seaweed a delicacy.

3:45 The pre-Panel