Afternoons for Friday 14 October 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

 

 

1:15 Collecting data to give better advice on dolphin and whale strandings

On average, each year about 300 dolphins and whales strand on New Zealand beaches each year, one of the highest stranding rates in the world.

Just in the past two weeks more than 500 pilot whales died after two mass strandings on the Chatham Islands.

Despite the frequency of strandings we still don't totally understand them.

A new study by Massey University researchers  hopes to provide the first practical indicators for assessing welfare and likelihood of survival in stranded whales.One of the report's authors, Rebecca Boys speaks to Wallace.

1:25 Northland short film to be part of an international festival in the US

A short film made by Northland teenager has been selected to play at the Los Angeles Student Film Festival this week.

Casey Robert's short film 'Gob' is all about a goblin living in a girl's wardrobe as an assignment to help the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Casey talks to Wallace about what it means to be included on the international stage and her future career plans

1:35 "Bug of the Year" competition launching soon

Are you a fan of the Common bag moth or maybe you're more of a Tree wētā person.

Following in the footsteps of the vert popular Bird of the Year competition the Entomological Society of NZ  is putting together a Bug of the Year to promote Aotearoa New Zealand's native insects.

Lead Curator Invertebrates at Te Papa Dr Julia Kasper talks to Wallace about the latest poll on New Zealand fauna!

1:45 Special Olympics torch march to be held this weekend

Police and Special Olympics athletes from the Counties, Howick and Pakuranga clubs are teaming up this weekend for the nation-wide Law Enforcement Torch Run.

 A contingent of New Zealand Police will walk alongside athletes will walk around the Manukau Velodrom ahead of the games in Hamilton in December.

New Zealand LETR director Inspector Mark Harrison talks to Wallace about the importance of the ceremony and march.

2:10 Film Review with Ali Ventura

Today Ali Ventura reviews Halloween Ends in cinemas now and another also showing in theatres, Good Boss.

2:20 NZ Live: Tom Cunliffe

Today's NZ Live is with Tom Cunliffe.

He's just released his new album 'Secret Exhibition' which he's currently touring.

He's in our Auckland studio for NZ Live.

3:08 Summer 'dish' recipes from the latest book

Sarah Tuck joins Wallace to talk about the latest 'dish' Summer recipe book.

She's the cookbook author and editor behind the popular magazine and together with beloved food editor Claire Aldous has created the latest book.

Sarah also shares two delicious recipes from the book that are bound to be a hit at baches and homes right through the warmer months.

You can find out how to make the Spicy Salami, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Pizza here and this is the link for you to make the Eggplant, Spinach and Couscous Salad with Lemony Yoghurt Dressing here.

3:16 Music 101: Kara Rickard

This week Kara Rickard is filling in as host of Music 101 here on RNZ on Saturday afternoon from 1pm. She talks to Wallace about what is coming up on this week's show and plays a track!

3:25 Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

3:35 Critter of the Week: Barrel shrimp

This week’s critter has been dubbed a ‘monster in a barrel’ and a ‘sinister squatter.’

The whatu ura or barrel shrimp, Phronima sedentaria, makes its home out of transparent sea creatures like salps and jellyfish by eating out their organs and playing house inside the shell.

3:45 The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Chris Wikaira