Afternoons for Monday 5 September 2022

 

1:15 Live stock thefts cost farmers millions every year

Last Friday a North Canterbury farmer woke up to find that 500 of her precious lambs had been stolen.

An investigation is still ongoing to try and discover what happened.

While this seems to be a particularly extreme case, Federated Farmers estimates that around $120 million worth of livestock is stolen from rural properties each year.

Federated Farmers board member and rural policing spokesperson Richard MacIntyre talks to Jesse about the ongoing issue of stock being stolen on large scale.

1.25 National fasting day introduced to celebrate the benefits of fasting

Today is National Fasting Day.

Launched by a group called WELOVEFASTING, it's aimed at people who want to give fasting a go with the support of other health-conscious Kiwis.

Otago University Professor of Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Doug Sellman believes there are misconceptions out there about what fasting is and the effects it can have,

He says, when done properly, it is a great way to lose weight and protect against things like diabetes, heart disease, and even cancers and Alzheimer's.

1.35 Recognition for fund raising for police dogs

Taranaki resident Natalya Manton has been recognised for her generous work raising funds and awareness for the Police Dog Trust.

Since 2021, Natalya, her mum, and carer have been working together to make and sell dog treats, ultimately raising $3,000 to date.

In turn, she was recently invited to a Dog Team Graduation held at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham, where she was surprised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Central District Commander Superintendent.

Natalya talks to Jesse about her passion for Police dogs and her incredible fundraising efforts.

1:45 Number 1 album

 

2:10 Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry

Today Caitlin Cherry talks to Jesse about The Drop Out on Disney, Never Have I Ever on Netflix and Virgin River, also on Netflix.

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Today Brad Foster gives us an update on the Jobs Summit held last week and what the Government's strategy is for alleviating staff shortages. He also provides a snapshot of the latest sporting events coming up in Australia.

2:30 Expert feature: Appliance maintenance

Today's experts feature is looking at appliances - how to care for them, how to repair them, how to tell whether they're worth repairing.

In recent years manufacturers have been facing pressure to make it easier for consumers to access spare parts to get their appliances repaired.

In 2021 the European Union brought in new right to repair standards, and Consumer groups here are keen that something similar is brought in.

Andrew Wadsworth runs Wellington Appliance Servicing in the Hutt Valley, he joins Jesse to talk about taking care of your appliances and can answer any questions on text: 2101 or email: jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:10 Dee Wallace on being the 'mom from ET'

40 years ago, E.T. The Extraterrestrial landed in cinemas and hearts around the world.  Director  Steven Spielberg  used the story of an alien who is accidentally left on earth to tell the very human story of a family adjusting to the trauma of divorce, as well as love, loyalty, and compassion for those who don't look like us.  Spielberg cast Dee Wallace  as mum  to  Elliott,  Michael and Gertie. She'd already been in some classic thrillers like The Stepford Wives and Cujo before ET.  She tells us about her memories of working on E.T. , her work now to help  people find their own live light and an act of kindness by Director Sir Peter Jackson  while she was working on The Frighteners in New Zealand.    

3:35 Voices

Find out how food might be the solution to many of New Zealand's economic, environmental and health problems - that's what's being covered in this week's Voices episode.

3:45 The Panel with Zoe George and Simon Wilson