Afternoons for Wednesday 2 March 2022

 

1:20 Caring for your child with Covid-19

Dr Mike Shepherd, a specialist in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at Starship, joins Jesse to talk about what to do if a young child catches COVID-19 as well as ways to protect them when they are too young for a vaccine.

1:30 How your suburb could be harmful or helpful to your health

New research has mapped out how different New Zealand suburbs can impact our physical and mental health, for better or worse.

The study was led by University of Canterbury Public Health Senior Lecturer Dr Matt Hobbs, who joins Jesse to explain how the features of our neighbourhood might make us more likely to smoke, vape or develop diabetes, anxiety or depression.

1:40 Taranaki teacher designs e-bike for surfing

If you've ever wanted to take up surfing but the mere thought of paddling out over the break again and again is exhausting, one Taranaki teacher might have the solution.

New Plymouth Boys High School's Michael Parker has designed what he's calling an 'e-bike for surfers'

He chats to Jesse about his summer testing out his new two-speed motorised board.

1:55 Afternoons Quiz Robert Kelly

RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his weekly quiz.

2.12 Podcast Critic: Justine Murray

Today RNZ's own podcast producer, Justine Murray talks to Jesse about a new series Nē?, a new podcast by Māori, for Māori on The Spinoff. 

2:25 Bookmarks with Ed Amon

Ed Amon is a Master of Indigenous Studies Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian.He's also a regular panelist on The Panel with Wallace Chapman. Today Ed talks to Jesse about he likes to watch, read and listen to in his down time.

3:10 Washing away demons in the surf

Something that could easily end his life, is what saves Kerby Brown time after time. He surfs some of the world's most dangerous waves. The Western Australian surfing legend shares his battles with mental illness and explains how wild waves help him tame his inner demons in the documentary Facing Monsters.

3:35 Stories from Our Changing World

Claire heads along to a community snorkel day in Wellington to find out more about the Taputeranga Marine Reserve, and the group that are helping people to explore it.

3:45 The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Scott Campbell