Afternoons for Thursday 17 February 2022

1:20 300 babies wanted for kūmara gut health trial

Researchers need 300 Auckland babies to take part in a trial to investigate the potential health benefits of kūmara.

Professor Clare Wall at the University of Auckland's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is leading the new study.

She joins Jesse to tell him about the research and what implications it could have for public health.

If you are interested to get involved, you can contact Clare at c.wall@auckland.ac.nz

1:20 Covid numbers: 1573 new community cases

As Covid daily numbers exceed 1000 for the first time in New Zealand, experts are saying there's no need to panic.

The Ministry of Health is reporting 1573 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today.

Professor Michael Baker talks to Jesse about why the rapid rise has been within expectations and people shouldn't be alarmed.

1:30 Fears for 103-year-old war memorial building

Heritage advocates are calling for a 103-year-old war memorial building in Christchurch to be saved from demolition. 

The Christchurch City Council has voted 13 to four to demolish the quake-prone Upper Riccarton War Memorial Library.

Historic Places Canterbury chair Mark Gerrard tells Jesse why he thinks that's the wrong way to go.

1:40 Ditching the 'gamer' stereotype with Chelsea Rapp

When you think of a 'gamer' what do you imagine?

Well, cast aside any stereotypes, as the fastest-growing demographic in the industry might surprise you. 

Chelsea Rapp is Chair of the New Zealand Game Developers Association and head of Strategy at CerebralFix. 

She joins Jesse to share the latest trends in the gaming world.

1:45 Great album: Licorice Pizza soundtrack

Today's album to give away to our link 3 winner is the soundtrack to the movie, Licorice Pizza.

Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood composed the film's score & Paul Thomas Anderson curated the soundtrack. The title pays homage to the California record store, Licorice Pizza.

2:10 Music Critic: Colin Morris

Today Colin Morris talks to Jesse about the musician considered to be one of the first rappers Abiodun Oyewole and his music. He also has a look behind the scenes at the song, 'Circus' by Eric Clapton, which he wrote in the aftermath of the tragic death is of his four year old son.

2:25 NZ Sporting History: 2011 RWC

For today's sporting history moment in time we go back the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand was hosting the tournament and there were high expectations the All Blacks would again reclaim the Web Ellis cup after a 24 year long drought.

The Crowd Goes Wild host and sports broadcaster, James McOnie talks Jesse through the memorable cup and the nail biting finish.

3:10 Link 3

3:15 Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris

Today Steve talks to Jesse about pest control on his land, a Hawke's Bay beef farm. He's also tackling a new problem in beef and sheep farming in which drench resistance is becoming more common place.

3:20 History with Dr Grant Morris: The history of Parliament’s lawn

The nation’s attention is currently focused on a lawn outside our Parliament.This is not just any lawn, but arguably New Zealand’s most famous.What is the history of Parliament’s lawn and what history has it seen over the decades?

Historian Dr Grant Morris talks to Jesse about the lawn and the protests, celebrations, ceremonies and picnics he's seen there over the past two decades.

3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness

On 6th February 1952, King George VI died after a long illness. Britain came to a standstill to mourn the monarch who had led the nation through World War II,  and the present Queen acceded to the throne. Simon Watts brings together BBC recordings from 70 years ago.

3:45 The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Guy Williams