Afternoons for Friday 23 July 2021

 

1.12 First Song: Georgia Lines' new single out today

Singer Georgia Lines has released a brand new single today, it's called Call Me By Name.

It's been released as a busy time for the Tauranga based artist who's also performed at the recent Tuawahine show and is about to tour with  2021 Silver Scroll nominee, Deva Mahal. She talks to Jesse about her latest track and the upcoming tour.

1:17 Teeth research puts a question mark over the paleo diet

New research out of the University of Otago that looked at over 20,000 teeth may just debunk what we know about our ancestors' eating habits.

The study looked at the chipping patterns in the teeth of fossils and living primates, to find out whether they were likely to have eaten soft or hard foods.

Researcher Dr Ian Towle, an Otago biological anthropologist, explains the findings to Jesse.

1:27 New Zealand gamer wins grand prize at the Independent Games Festival

A New Zealand game set in a futuristic Tauranga has taken out the grand prize at the Independent Games Festival Awards last night.

The game, Umurangi Generation, designed and developed by Ngāi Te Rangi designer Naphtali Faulkner, also won the excellence in narrative award.

Naphtali Faulkner talks to Jesse about his game and the big win.

1:30 COVID bubble pause update and reaction

At 1.30 today we are taking a live cross to the Prime Minister on the trans-Tasman bubble pause. Following that announcement we talk to Professor Michael Baker.

1:50 The story behind Durham farms

Three families are behind the Durham Farms business in Northland which specialises in growing organic food.

They mix crops and livestock, prioritising looking after the environment they are farming in.

Adrian Townsend of Durham Farms talks to Jesse about their produce and organic systems.

2:10 Film Review with Graeme Tuckett

2.15  Te Maeva Nui Festival starts in Auckland tonight

A massive Cook Islands culture in Aotearoa New Zealand festival kicks off tonight. Called the Te Maeva Nui Festival it's an opportunity for Cook Islands people to showcase their arts, culture and heritage.

The event also runs tomorrow until 9pm at the Barfoot and Thompson Stadium in the Auckland suburb of Kohimarama.

Analiess Enoka Robertson talks to Jesse about why the event is so important to Cook Island people living in Aotearoa.

2:20 Best of NZ Live Replay

Due to unforeseen circumstances today's NZ Live session has cancelled. Instead we replay a medley of songs from past performances compiled by our talented studio producer, Andre Upston.

3:08 Tunisian Fricassee Tuna Sandwich

To talk about food today, Yael Shochat joins Jesse in the studio.  She's  the owner of the much loved Fort Street institution, Ima Cuisine.

She's also written a book about her love of food called "An Israeli Mother's Kitchen". The recipe today could be one that a lot of families might enjoy, it's a twist on a Tuna sandwich. You can find the recipe here.

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 Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

 

3:35 Critter of the Week: The Snail-sucking Ground Beetle

One of New Zealand’s more distinctive beetles is the ground-dwelling species, Maoripamborus fairburni. It lives in the ancient kauri forests of Northland and could well be a snail’s worst nightmare. Its long skinny head means it can crawl into the snail shell and suck it up from the inside.

3:45 The Panel with Mary Margaret Slack and Steve McCabe