Afternoons for Thursday 8 September 2022

1:15 Space submissions being sought by MBIE

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking public input on the future of space science in New Zealand.

Specific areas they're looking for consultation on include a strategy for building our aerospace sector, the use of satellites, security, and space exploration,

The resulting 'Aerospace Strategy' will aim to further grow our aerospace sector into a thriving internationally competitive one.

Professor Richard Easther form the University of Auckland's Department of Physics talks to Jesse about what MBIE are looking for from the public.

1:25 Historical piano looking for a new home

A colonial Hopkinson grand piano that once lived at the iconic Athfield house in Wellington is looking for a new home.

The piano dates all the way back to the 1880s and has spent the last few years dismantled at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

It's not in the best condition, which is why the museum are looking for a cultural institution to collect it and bring it back to life. Aratoi's collection curator Jo Torr talks to Jesse.

1:35 'Smart cow' technology allows cows to herd themselves

New technology has been developed to automate some of the most critical tasks of the day on a dairy farm.

Developed by Craig Piggot, the 'smart cow' halter gives farmers the ability to pair the live stock via an app which enables the herds to be moved remotely.

Craig Piggot talks to Jesse about the technology they've developed and the nationwide roll out.

1:45 Great album: My Boy by Marlon Williams

Today's link 3 winner will receive a vinyl copy of Marlon Williams' third solo album, My Boy. It's officially being released tomorrow and was co-produced at Roundhead Studios in Auckland.

2:10 Music Critic: Dianne Swann

Today Dianne Swann talks about the recently released solo album from the other half of her musical duo The Bads, Brett Adams. The session guitarist's album is instrumental and like so many projects in recent times, had it's beginnings during lock downs when musicians couldn't be on the road.

2:25 NZ Sporting History: Dave and Lance O'Sullivan

For NZ Sports History today we're looking at the incredible record-setting win of the 1989 Japan Cup by Kiwi-bred horse Horlicks.

Back then the Japan Cup offered the world's largest cash prize and was one of the most prestigious races in the world.

Her win also highlighted the skill of her team - she was trained by Dave O'Sullivan and ridden by his son Lance O'Sullivan.

They both talk to Jesse about the historic win and their wider family ties to Horlicks.

3:10 Link 3

3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm

Today Mary talks to Jesse about the range of numbers around in terms of Kiwisaver and what they all mean. She also recommends using the Sorted KiwiSaver calculator to help work out what messages they are sending.

3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness

The UK’s first official gay Pride march took place 50 years ago - 1st July 1972. Alex Collins talks to Ted Brown who took part in the London march.

3:45 The Panel with Paula Penfold and Wade Jackson