Afternoons for Thursday 23 June 2022

1:20 NZ competitor in the Mongol Derby the youngest in the competition

The Mongol Derby is an endurance multi-horse race that is considered the longest and toughest in the world.

45 competitors will cover 1000 kilometres of the wild Mongolian steppe, testing their riding ability as well as their navigation and survival skills.

Sam Edney, who turns 21 just 4 days before the event, will be one of the youngest in the competition.

1:30 New Zealand's first clay composter 

Clay is a breathable natural resource known for its antibacterial properties. It's used a lot traditionally by many cultures in food preparation and service. 

Compost enthusiast Victoria Aguilera has gone back to her Chilean roots where clay is a staple, and is launching New Zealand's first clay composter.

She is busting composting myths, full of soil knowledge, and wants everyone to compost together.

1:40 Broadband is over priced says NZ Compare

At a time when the cost of living is steadily on the rise, everyone's looking for ways to save.

Well, according to NZ Compare, broadband bills is one place where we can and should be saving more.

They estimate that over half-a-million households could be paying a l internet, they just don't know where to look.

To help answer that question  NZ Compare CEO Gavin Male talks to Jesse.

1:45 Great album: Jimmy Barnes boxset

 

2:10 Music Critic: Brad Warrington

 

2:25 NZ Sporting History: John Kirwan on the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup win

Our guest for today in Sporting History played an part in arguably one of our country's greatest moments in sporting history which happened 35 years ago this week.

Sir John Kirwin who was of course part of the 1987 Rugby World Cup winning All Blacks team.

The then 22-year old was one of breakout stars of the tournament going on to score six tries in a tournament which would help usher in the modern era of Rugby Union.

He talks to Jesse about that campaign and how it was pivotal to winning back public support for All Blacks.

3:10 Link 3

3:15 Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong

Today Dave Armstrong looks at some of the issues that need tackling around Wellington. He talks to Jesse about the delays in speed limit changes for the city and why people are questioning whether Wellington is still the coolest little capital in the world.

3:20 History with Dr Grant Morris 

One of the most common uses of historical research is to discover a person's genealogy.  Yet genealogical research is usually seen as an 'amateur' pursuit.  What happens when a professional historian tries genealogy?  Today Dr Grant Morris discusses the reality of genealogical research and provide some tips for budding genealogists.

3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness

In 1985 the first robot-assisted medical surgery took place in Vancouver, Canada. It’s now become a standard feature of operating theatres worldwide. The original gadget was named Arthrobot. Unfortunately they’re not around to be interviewed but a key member of the original project team is - and he tells his story to Kurt Brookes.

3:45 The Panel with Alexia Russell and Alan Blackman