Afternoons for Friday 27 May 2022

 

1:20 What the PM meeting with the US president means for NZ

The Prime Minister has managed to nail down a meeting with US President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris during her US trip.

She's also talking to executives at some of the world's biggest companies.

Stephen Jacobi, formerly with the New Zealand United States council, now executive director of the New Zealand International Business Forum, talks to Wallace about the importance of this trip.

1:30 World first forest pre-school set to open in Manurewa

A world first forest pre-school is about to open in Manurewa.

The project began in 2019 and will finally open its doors next month.

To talk about the unique space and the enrolments to date, Chrysalis founder, Dr Darius Singh talks to Wallace.

1:40 Safer steps at St Clair's beach for surfers

Following a long campaign, the Dunedin Council has built a safe stair case at St Clair beach for surfers!

They're expected to be opened by the end of June. Co-chair of St Clair Action Group Dr Richard Egan talks to Wallace.

1:50 Masterchef NZ 2022 starts on Sunday Night

A new season of Masterchef NZ is due to kick off on Sunday night.

Wallace talks to one of the judges, Michael P.Dearth about what we can expect from the 2022 contestants.

2:10 Film Review with Graeme Tuckett

Today Graeme gives his verdict on Top Gun: Maverick and The Bo's Burgers Movie. He also talks about the upcoming French Film Festival.

2:20 NZ Live with Michael Llewellyn

NZ Live is back with performers coming into the RNZ studios to perform every Friday afternoon!

The first artist today is Micheal Lleywellyn, he's currently touring Aotearoa with his OMD Diaries Tour. The tour's named after his debut album, Oh My Darling which was released earlier this year.

3:08 Chicken wonton soup

Today Kelly Gibney shares a great comfort food recipe for chicken, mushroom and black pepper soup.

You can find out how to recreate this dish at home here and it can be made ahead by freezing the wontons.

3:16 Music 101: Jana Te Nahu Owen

Jana Te Nahu Owen, producer of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on the show tomorrow which includes a lot of Sir Dave Dobbyn!

3:25 Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

3:35 Critter of the Week: Minute Grasshopper

This week's critter is the Minute grasshopper, one of the smallest, cutest and rarest of our endemic grasshoppers. It's a lumbering grasshopper that's great at camouflage and enjoys relaxing in the sun!

3:45 The Panel with Leoni Freeman and Michael Moynihan