Afternoons for Friday 23 September 2022

Hey COTW fans - critter t-shirts are back with a new design and a tote bag.

The money raised from the sale of the products goes directly to community environmental groups.

You can pre-order your t-shirts, tote bags and tea towels via the link below. You have two weeks to place your orders so they arrive in time for Christmas.

https://joyya.nz/critter-of-the-week/

1.10 First song: Troy Kingi

Troy Kingi has announced his sixth album, An 80s Synth Pop instalment, in his 1O 1O 1O Series, (10 albums in 10 years in 10 genres).

The Year of the Ratbags And Their Musty Theme Songs" will be Out October 7th.

The first single is out today.

Troy Kingi talks to Charlotte.

1:15 Pleasant Point celebrates centenary of it's steam engine train

This weekend the Pleasant Point community is celebrating the 100th birthday of it's resident steam train.

Pleasant Point Railway and Historical Society is using the three day weekend to host a raft of activities to mark the centenary of the Ab699 housed there.

Society spokesman Bryan Blanchard talks to Charlotte about the history of the 85 tonne steam engine and how it came to be in their care after originally being manufactured in Thames.

1:25 Random act of kindness paying it forward at a Kerikeri cafē

Mysterious acts of kindness are in the air up North, and it involves a mystery benefactor and a bundle of banknotes.

Mats Wickbom is the co-owner of Café Cinema in Kerikeri, he explains to Charlotte what's played out in their business.

1:35 Bee aware month, Nicole Sokolich leading the way

September is officially Bee Aware month, but long before that West Aucklander Nicole Sokolich developed a passion for beekeeping after hearing about the threat to them.

She talks to Charlotte about her road to beekeeping and how simple it is to help the bee population.

1:45 First woman to coach NFL visiting NZ

Dr Jen Welter was the first female coach in the NFL. She became the head coach of the Australia women's national team in 2017.

She has also just been announced to join the XFL, Professional American football league coaching team.

Dr Jen Welter is in New Zealand for a week for a Sports Envoy programme. She talks to Charlotte about the gender imbalance in sports coaching.

2:10 Film Review: Ali Ventura

This week Ali Ventura talks to Charlotte about the much anticipated Don't Worry Darling, directed by Olivier Wilde. She's also seen Do Revenge which is out on Netflix.

2:20 NZ Live: Mel Parsons

For this week's NZ Live we've got award winning Mel Parsons in our Christchurch studio, she's about to tour her brand new album, Slow Burn.

It's Mel's fifth album and she's raring to hit the road again after two years of COVID disruptions.

3:08 Italian Sausage, fennel and cherry tomato orecchiette

Today food stylist and cook Gretchen Lowe shares a recipe for her favourite go-to pasta. It's a recipe she's used for the past 15 years including when she's been travelling.

She's not shared this comfort food recipe before, you can find out how to make the dish here.

3:16 Music 101: Tony Stamp

This week Tony Stamp will be hosting, Music 101 here on RNZ. He'll be in from 1pm tomorrow. He has a chat with Charlotte about  what's coming up on the show and because Friday is new music day - he's got a track to play.

3:25 DIY tips with Stan Scott

Builder Stan Scott is along with tips for any DIY projects you're tackling on this unexpected long weekend.

If you have any questions for him you can text 2101 or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz.

3:35 Critter of the Week: the Kiwi tick

We're talking ticks this week on Critter of the Week - specifically, the endangered kiwi tick, Ixodes anatis.
The kiwi tick likes to dine on the blood of kiwi, grey ducks and Canadian geese and females will drink so much their bodies can double, or even triple, in size!

Because ticks are real-life vampires, they tend to get a bit of a bad rap - Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa/New Zealand Conservation Week is a great time to remember that it takes all types to create thriving biodiversity.

3:45 The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Simon Wilson