Afternoons for Friday 3 June 2022

1:20 Ōtorohanga mayor pleads for Phillips children to be returned

As winter sets in, the Mayor of Ōtorohanga is urging Thomas Phillips to bring his children home and hand himself in.

It has been six months since Phillips took his three young children back into the bush, after sparking a massive manhunt the first time they disappeared.

Ōtorohanga is where Phillips has a home before his disappearance.

The Mayor Max Baxter talks to Anna about their plea for Phillips to return.

1:30 Wrap of Samoan language week

Talofa lava - It's Samoan Language week and in Palmerston North they're not stopping at just one week.

They've launched a six week course, that runs in the Congregational Church of Samoa hall in Westbrook.

By the end of the six weeks those who sit the course should be able to hold basic conversations in Samoan.

Course organiser Tiana Fauolo talks to Anna.

1:40 Badjelly the Witch to be animated in Aotearoa

A New Zealand animation company has won the rights to bring one of the most famous and dearly loved children's story to our screens, Badjelly the Witch.  

The animation company, called Mukpuddy, is one of nine successful applicants for funding under the $50 million dollar Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund.

Anna speaks to Mukpaddy producer Simon Ward about landing the project.

1:50 Just Sew Sessions held to help repair clothing

Have you got a favourite item of clothing that you just don't want to give up?

Doing your own repairs can be a bit daunting if you're not handy with a needle. There is a workshop that can help.

Lead Educator Kim Tabrum from the Sustainability Trust, who runs Just Sew sessions.

2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry

Today movie reviewer and @Letterboxd editor at large Dom Corry talks to Anna about the Finnish horror film Hatching. He also gives his verdict on the Swedish romantic dramedy Tuesday Club.

2:20 NZ Live: Aro

Today for NZ Live we have husband and wife duo, Aro performing for us.

The are bilingual performers who've just released their latest waiata Kia Mau and are about to embark on a nationwide tour.

3:08 Cabbage and Blue Cheese Soup

Today chef Martin Bosley shares what he calls a cost of living crisis recipe that's full of flavour and easy to make.

You can find out how you can make his cabbage and blue cheese soup here.

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 her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 DIY with builder Stan Scott

On the eve of a long weekend builder Stan Scott is along to help you out with tips for any home handyman projects you might doing.

You can text your queries to 2101 or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz

3:35 Critter of the Week the tongue louse!

This week's critter is one of nature's weirdest creatures.

The tongue louse (Cymothoidae species) makes its forever home inside the mouth of a hapless host fish, cutting off the tongue and replacing it with, well, itself.

The parasite is found in several different fish species in New Zealand, peering out of their mouths with beady eyes.

3:45 The Panel with Anjum Rahman and Scott Campbell