Afternoons for Friday 6 August 2021

 

1.12 First Song:

1:17 Cochlear implant revolution by PhD candidate at Canterbury University

Cochlea implant technology is set for a revolution using a new method of detecting sound.

If all goes to plan, the design will change and hearing will be of a higher quality.

Working on the device is PhD candidate at the University of Canterbury, Tom Maslin.

His work has made him a finalist in the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2021, competing for the Momentum Student Entrepreneur prize. He talks to Jesse about his work.

1:27 Difficulties finding people keen to work in meat works

Employers are having a tough time finding workers right now and our primary industries are no exception.

The Meat Industry Association has launched a new campaign - 'Meat your career' to encourage more locals to consider working with our biggest export products.

To talk a bit about the worker shortages and this new campaign, CEO of the Meat Industry Association, Sirma Karapeeva talks to Jesse.

1:35 Family portrait photographer wins Nikon Iris Award, for the 3rd time

Jo Frances is one of our best portrait photographers.

Known for her beautiful work capturing families, she's no stranger to awards.

For the third year, she's reigned over the Family Photography category in the national Nikon Iris Awards.

Jo talks to Jesse about the stories behind her most recent photography.

1:50 "O for Awesome" myth busting

Journalist George Driver has been busy getting to the bottom of what could be considered one of the most misheard lines in New Zealand television history!

He's dug deep into the case of David Tua's appearance of Wheel of Fortune choosing an "o" has long been a source of amusement when he apparently said he's like an "O for Awesome"..

George Driver's left no stone unturned getting to the truth - and it turns out we owe our former boxing great an apology. He talks to Jesse about his article.

2:10 Film Review: Dom Corry

This week Dom Corry gives his verdict on The Suicide Squad and Coming Home In The Dark - which is a New Zealand thriller about a family besieged by an unpredictable madman.

 

2:20 NZ Live: Dillastrate

Christchurch neo soul pop group Dillastrate are joining us today for NZ Live.

The duo is made up of Henare 'H' Kaa and Tim Driver, who are set to release their new EP, Narrative, on August 13.

They join us in the Christchurch studio to play some tunes and have a chat to Jesse!

3:08 Yellow Split Lentil Dahl

Today Jayshri and Laxmi Ganda are back to talk more about another recipe in their hugely popular cookbook, A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That. Their easy to make authentic recipes have seen demand for their book soar and got them invited to the recent Auckland Food Show. They are back this week to talk about how to make a super healthy, but simple yellow split lentil dahl. You can find the recipe here.

3:16 Music 101: Tony Stamp

Tony Stamp, is filling in as  host of Music 101 here on RNZ this Saturday afternoon. He  talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on the tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - he has a track for us to play.  pick us a track to play.

3:25 Weekend Stuff with Lynda Hallinan

This week Lynda Hallinan has some advice for growing broad beans, which you either love or hate!

She explains they're also one of the few crops that can sown direct in the dead of winter, as their large seeds germinate even when the soil is frozen.

Lynda shares her tips and tricks for getting a bumper broad bean harvest.

3:35 Critter of the Week Te Pāpapa Pango

Cockroaches are one of the least-loved critters in the world but not all roaches are disease-infested household invaders. Te Pāpapa Pango is one of 21 cockroaches native to Aotearoa. It might kick up a stink when disturbed (its other name is the Black Stinkroach) but it prefers life outside in the leaf litter of our forests and gardens.

3:45 The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Peter Field