Afternoons for Friday 22 October 2021

 

1.12 First Song: Time Flies 

1:20 What does the new traffic light system for COVID-19 mean? 

The Prime Minister has announced a "new playbook" for Aotearoa's team of five million.

Today's announcement included outlining a new alert framework, an "enhanced" economic support package for Auckland, extension to hardship assistance programme and a plan to accelerate Maori vaccination rates.

Epidemiologist and public health medicine specialist at the University of Melbourne, Professor Tony Blakely, talks to Jesse about what he thinks of the 'traffic light system'. 

1:30 E-waste a mounting problem, recycling is the answer!

The mountains of e-Waste piling up in New Zealand can seem very overwhelming...as Kiwis continue to upgrade and discard their electronics at pace.

But one Auckland man, who has been described as being "at the coalface of our e-consumption" by The Spinoff, is tackling this issue and business is thriving.

Computer Recycling's managing director, Patrick Moynahan, talks to Jesse about how he's doing this. 

1:40 How to combat screen fatigue for your eyes 

Since the pandemic began, many of us have spent more time than ever in front of our screens...

Be it the work computer, our laptop, phone or television!

So what can we do about it to give our eyes a rest?

Optometrist Ian Russell shares some tips about how to be kind to our eyes. 

1:50 Excitement in Marlborough over discovery in Wairau Lagoon

Scientists have made an exciting discovery in a Marlborough lagoon.

The council's coastal scientist, Oliver Wade talks to Jesse about what they've found!

2:10 Film Review with Ali Ventura 

Today Ali reviews The Guilty and Black As Night.

2:20 NZ Live REPLAY: The Broken Heartbreakers 

This week for our NZ live replay we're going back to a performance back in January this year by The Broken Heartbreakers.

The Dunedin folk-pop duo of John Guy Howell and Rachel Bailey, aka The Broken Heartbreakers  performed with a full band in our Auckland studio. 

3:08 Brunch pizzas!

This week chef Jess Daniell shares some great ideas for Brunch pizza! It's an ideal way to make a lockdown long weekend feel slightly more special, something a bit fun, and a great way to use up leftovers or get creative with the kids. There are no rules about what you put on these pizzas, but you can find some Jess has used 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 DIY with Stan Scott 

For a lot of people stuck at home on the long weekend, DIY jobs are a great way to use the extra day off. Builder Stan Scott is available to help out and answer any questions on text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz

3:35 Critter of the Week:The redfin bully.

The redfin bully is the jewel of New Zealand’s freshwater fish species with distinctive red patterning on its fins and tail. The redfin is a powerful swimmer: hatchlings are swept out to sea and return as juveniles to live in freshwater streams and rivers.

3:45 The Panel with Ella Henry and Nick Leggett