Afternoons for Friday 14 May 2021

 

1.12 First Song:

1:17 Forsyth Barr NZR offer 

An alternative offer to the Silver Lake deal has been offered to New Zealand Rugby and Provincial Unions. Local investment company Forsyth Barr has suggested the sale of five percent of the assets NZR has in revenue generating assets through an NZX listed entity to the New Zealand public and institutions. 

It would mean, essentially, fans could own a slice of the NZR and Provincial unions. To mull over this option further and if it's a better outcome than selling to an overseas buyer, Jesse is joined by rugby writer Hamish Bidwell. 

1:20 New research highlights challenges for Māori trainee doctors 

The Council of Medical Colleges in New Zealand and Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa have just released a report on the experience of Māori doctors training in Aotearoa. The report has found that Māori trainee doctors are entering a world which has limited understanding of Te Ao Māori and a large burden is put on indigenous trainees to be the go to people for advice on all thing Māori. Jesse is joined by Māori Ear Nose and Throat trained doctor Dr. Rachelle Love  and head of Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa Dr. David Tipene-Leach. 

1:27Covid-19 in Nepal 

There has been a lot of coverage about the devastating impact of Covid-19 in India, But what about neighbouring Nepal? Raj Maharjan is the founding President of the 'Help Nepal Network New Zealand'. He and his colleagues are calling on the New Zealand government to help. 

1:35 Matt McPhail talks about the loss of his father David

It's been a sad day for New Zealand's comedy scene with the death of David McPhail.

The comedian was best known for his political satire in his show, McPhail and Gadsby.

His son, Matt, talks to Jesse about his famous father and the laughter he generated throughout his life.

1:50 Ella Purnell: The Army of the Dead 

The Army of the Dead, a film by Zack Snyder, was released in Aoteaora this week. It's an American zombie heist film which involves a group of mercenaries plotting a a heist on a Las Vegas casino in the middle of a zombie outbreak. English actor Ella Purnell has a lead role in the film, she talks to Jesse about making the movie. 

2:10 Film Review with Dominic Corry

Today Dom looks at Those Who Wish Me Dead -a  thriller starring Angelina Jolie. He also gives his verdict on Spiral: From the Book of Saw - horror reboot/sequel starring Chris Rock.

 

2:20 NZ Live: Mara TK

Singer and songwriter Mara TK joins us in the studio this week for NZ Live!

Mara TK is known for his work with soul trio Electric Wire Hustle among many other things and has just released his debut solo album 'Bad Meditation'.

3:08 Fried Masala Chicken

Today's food segment is a joint effort between Jayshri Ganda and her mum Laxmi. Jayshri has learnt to cook by watching her mother in the kitchen throughout her life. They have now teamed up to give everyone the opportunity to make their delicious Indian cuisine at home by putting a cook book together called, A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That. Jayshri joins Jesse in the Auckland studio and Laxmi is in Christchurch to talk about how to make today's recipe Fried Masala Chicken.

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday 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 with Lynda Hallinan

 

3:35 Critter of the Week  Koitareke

The Koitareke, or Marsh Crake, is a small and secretive native bird that we still don’t know a lot about.

It lives deep in wetland vegetation and is recognisable by its witchy cackles at dusk and through the night.

3:45 The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Eli Matthewson