Afternoons for Monday 7 November 2022

 

1:15 The race to save the 'treasures' sinking the old Hawera town hall

Hāwera local Tom Edgecombe is a life long dedicated collector, who now is the proud owner of a 130 year old town hall in Hāwera full of "treasure".

But it's sinking into the ground and might be past the point of repair.

Tom talks to Jesse about his bid to protect the collection inside the hall before it's demolished.

1.25 Making maths more engaging using art

Maths and art might seem like they're from different planets.

But Dr Roman Mitch brings them together in his new piece Tauira Raupapa, which helps students find new ways to engage with technology.

It's on display as part of this year's Aotearoa Art Fair, the country's biggest contemporary art event starting next Wednesday. Dr Mitch talks to Jesse about the piece.

1.35 Mosgiel brass band celebrates 150 years

The Mosgiel Brass Band celebrated their 150th Anniversary over the weekend.

Front and centre was Barbara Cooper, who's been playing in brass bands for 70 years.

Women were hardly allowed to play in the 1950's, but that didn't stop Barbara.

She talks to Jesse about her time with the band.

1:45 Number 1 album

2:10 Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry

Today Caitlin talks to Jesse about Lego Masters on TV3 and 3NOW, Inside Man on Netflix and The Patient on Disney.

2:30 Expert feature: Pest Control

One of the best ways we can look after our native flora and fauna is though backyard trapping.

Lower-Hutt based Sally Bain is an expert rat catcher and urban trapping specialist and she's here to answer our questions for today's expert feature.

If you have any questions for Sally you text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:10 The ONE thing we can do to solve climate change

Australian inventor and entrepreneur Dr Saul Griffith has a simple solution to fix one of the biggest problem our world faces. He says to put the brakes on climate change we need to do one thing; electrify everything. He's a former advisor to US President Joe Biden on energy policy. He  believes we need a moonshot to deliver a new energy grid that will power our homes, our cars and our businesses. Griffith says solving climate change should taste at least as good as carrots, at best ice cream, but it should not be painful.

3:35 Voices

On Voices, how a group of volunteers in Wellington have been working quietly to help struggling families meet their food needs.  

3:45 The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Allan Blackman