Afternoons for Friday 18 February 2022

 

1:20 Will the Garden City need a new name as trees disappear?

Concerns are growing over the the lack of tree canopy in Christchurch.

Some say the nickname,The Garden City, is under threat as tree numbers decline.

Survey results just released by the Christchurch City Council reveal show 13.5 per cent of the city is covered by tree canopy, which is 2 percentage points lower than in 2015-16.

Ecologist Colin Meurk​, who works for Canterbury and Lincoln universities and Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, talks to Wallace about what's going on.

1:30 'Uniquely Māori export success story' celebrated at awards

Last night Global Metal Solutions, based in Hamilton, recognised for its success with the award for 'He kai kei aku ringa for Māori Excellence in Export' at the NZ International Business Awards.

Award judges said they were impressed by Gobal Metal Solutions authenticity as a Māori owned and operated business, with tikanga Māori integral to their operations and driving their unique advantage in an industry built on relationships.

Global Metal Solutions chief executive Roger Wilson talks to Wallace about their business and the recognition they've been given.

1:40 Wheelchair rugby player fundraising for safer rideshare

Wheelchair rugby player Barney Koneferenisi is raising money to get a ride share started that is user friendly for the disabled community.

Others can also use the app but the vehicles used for the service have special features which cater for people with disabilities.

Barney talks to Wallace about his vision and how people can donate.

1:50 Help a listener with a baby duck being raised by a chook!

A listener got in touch with us at Afternoons asking for some very unusual advice.

Rachel Algar and her son Maxx have taken a special duckling under their wing and need some help.

Rachel talks to Wallace about their story so we can hopefully find an answer for her and Maxx.

2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry

Today reviewer Dom Corry talks to Wallace about:

The Worst Person in the World, an acclaimed Norwegian comedy/drama that was recently nominated for two Oscars.

C'mon C'Mon, a gentle black and white comedy/drama about a radio journalist (Joaquin Phoenix) looking after his nine-year-old nephew.

Uncharted, an adaptation of the popular action adventure Playstation game franchise starring Tom Holland (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and Mark Wahlberg.

2:20 New gallery Season to launch in Auckland CBD

Opening an art gallery in the midst of a pandemic may seem like a brave thing to do.

But Francis McWhannell and and co-director Jade Townsend have decided the time is right.

Their new gallery, called Season, is set to open next week in central Auckland. 

Francis McWhannell tells Wallace about the new gallery.

2:30 NZ Live Replay

Today's NZ Live replay is a medley of outstanding performances from the years, back when in-studio performances were still able to go ahead. Today's starts with a 2020 song from the 2021 Waita Maori Music Award Winner, Paige.

3:08 Food with Julie Biuso

Today Julie Biuso shares a recipe for pistou, a paste she had been planning on making until cyclone Dovi hit her property and destroyed her garden.

She talks to Wallace about how to make this delicious paste which can be used in vegetable soups and other dishes.

You can find out how to make it here and you can also sign up to Julie's weekly newsletter through her website, Shared Kitchen.

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 NZ Gardener Editor Jo McCarroll

The talented NZ Gardener Magazine Editor Jo McCarroll joins Wallace to talk some tips for sprucing up the garden this weekend.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Prickly king crab

The native Prickly king crab, Paralomis zealandica, is one of the least cuddly critters imaginable.

It’s covered all over in strong rosy spikes and lives in the cold depths of the southern Pacific ocean.

3:45 The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Pax Assadi