Afternoons for Friday 9 December 2022

1:10 First Song: In And Out Of Love, by Drax Project
For today's first song we have a track from the brand new EP from NZ music heavyweights, Drax Project. 

The Wellington four piece band are known for their hits such as "Woke up Late" and "All This Time." 

But this latest body of work "BLIND BEAT EP" is a huge hit on the social media platform TikTok. 

To explain, Jesse speaks to Drax Project drummer Matt Beachen.

1:20 New Years accommodation almost at full capacity

If you're keen to get away to one of our regional hotspots for New Years, you might have missed the boat.

Domestic travel is back in a big way and new data has revealed that accommodation for some of our key centres is already reaching full capacity.

So, if you're looking for a place to cash over summer, this is your reminder to get a move on and get it booked!

 Bachcare head of revenue Nick Peirce breaks down the numbers. 

1:35 Auction raising money for young people on the Thai-Myanmar border

Jude Smith is running an auction raising money to help bring joy to lives of young people on the Thai-Myanmar border. 

Her organisation is called the Circus Play Project, and they'll use the money raised to run fun workshops for kids living in dire circumstances. 

The auction ends on Monday night so there's still time to take a look and make some bids. 

Jesse speaks to Jude about her work. 

1:45 A guide to restaurant etiquette

Have you ever been rude to a waiter, demanded to be seated at a certain table, or told a manager how to do their job? 

Yael Shochat, chef and owner of restaurant Ima Cuisine, sees it every day, and she's over it. 

She speaks to Jesse about some of the experiences she's had and why she thinks we need to do better as a country.

2:10 Film Review with Ali Ventura

Jesse speaks to Ali about 'Emily' and festive films, 'The Noel Diary' and 'Falling For Christmas.'

2:20 NZ Live: Wallace

This week's NZ Live is a little bit different.

When the Queen passed, exactly 3 months ago in fact., Wellington musician Wallace was due to record a NZ Live that day.

We took the opportunity to record her and the band live on the day. And now she's back with me to talk about the songs and her debut album "AND OTHER COLOURS".

3:08 Japanese-style Souffle Cheesecake

For today's food chat chef, Sam Mannering, stops by the Auckland studio with a recipe from his latest book, Food Worth Making Volume II.

He's got a recipe for a delicious desert or sweet treat to share with friends and family. You can find out how to make this very decadent cake here.

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 Indoor pot plants with Liz Carlson

 

3:35 Critter of the Week

This week’s critter is Aotearoa’s only seahorse – the pot-bellied seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis). 

These elegant and portly creatures hang out in seaweed meadows all around the country, hoovering up food through their tubular snouts and engaging in elaborate courtship rituals. 

3:45 The Panel with