Afternoons for Friday 5 August 2022

 

1:15 Filming the reality of poverty for children in Aotearoa

An interesting study has been completed at the University of Otago to observe the impacts of child poverty from a child's perspective.

The research team gave wearable cameras to 168 randomly selected Wellington kids between 11 and 13  to wear for four days, revealing what they see and do on a day-to-day basis.

To tell us about the findings we're joined by Professor Louise Signal from the university's Department of Public Health.

1:25 Toy and Transport museum in Wānaka receives retired Holden police car

The police fleet of Holden vehicles is being retired with many of the cars being auctioned off due to the brand fast becoming a collectors item.

But to recognise the end of the holden association with the thin blue line - some are being donated to regional museums around the country.

One of those museums is The National Toy and Transport Museum in Wanaka, run by Jason Rhodes. He talks to Jesse.

1:35 Cook Islands language week coming to a close

Cook Islands Language week is coming to a close. But that doesn't mean the end of anything, it's more the beginning for many. Especially for the the sixty thousand (60,000) or so Cook Islanders living in Aotearoa,

In fact, te reo Māori has helped some Cook Islanders when starting to learn their native language, te reo Kūki 'Āirani. The two languages are different, but close relatives.

Dr Ake Nicholas of Ngā Pū Toru and Ma'uke is a linguist at Massey University that specialises in te reo Māori of Aotearoa and Kūki 'Āirani. She speaks to Jesse.

1:45 "Roady" app, a NZ start up to make the most of travelling here and abroad

We all love discovering those off-the-beaten-track hidden gems when we're travelling around the country, but by nature, these can be hard to find on your usual tourism sites.

Well, the solution might have arrived, because last week a Kiwi start-up officially launched the app 'Roady'.

It helps travellers both local and international find those hidden gems when they hit the road.

2:10 Film Review with Ali Ventura

Today Ali talks to Jesse about Bullet Train, starring Brad Pitt and Good Luck to You Leo Grande.

2:20 NZ Live: Mousey

For NZ Live today we have Mousey aka Christchurch songwriter Sarena Close.

She's currently promoting her new record 'My Friends', and will be joining Fur Patrol on tour later this month (Aug 11 Nelson, Aug 13 Chch).

She joins Jesse  today from our Christchurch studio!

3:08 Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Today Vanya Insull of VJ Cooks fame joins Jesse to talk about her new book full of amazing easy recipes to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters in your family.

She also shares her recipe for Creamy Tuscan Chicken, you can find the recipe here.

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host 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 Stan Scott

Builder Stan Scott joins Jesse talk DIY tips.

If you have any questions or want some help with any DIY tasks you might have on this weekend. You can text on 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:35 Critter of the Week

This week’s critter is the plumose anemone.

We’re back under the sea this week looking at the plumose anemone, Mimetridium cryptum.

It might look like an ethereal underwater ghost flower, but its tentacles can be whip fast when something tasty swims by.

3:45 The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Guy Williams