Afternoons for Friday 16 December 2022
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Measuring the stress of moving house!
1:15 PM.It seems like no matter how much people prepare for it they still underestimate the stress of moving. Now Dr William Cheung has analysed micro-level data to measure the stress of moving house. Read more Audio
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Ōtara's first XV documented
1:25 PM.A new documentary series is out following Ōtara's Tangaroa College first fifteen rugby team. It shows us what life is really like at a decile one school, the realities of school truancy, and how rugby… Read more Audio
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What does the world look like through a chiton's eyes?
1:35 PM.Have you ever thought about what a chiton can actually see? They are the hard shell mollusc that sticks to rocks, and looks a bit like an armoured slug. Well they aren't sightless. Marine scientist… Read more Audio
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NZers spending less this Christmas
1:45 PM.2022 has been tough on the wallet for many. So it might come as no surprise that a lot of people are planning to spend less this Christmas, according to PriceSpy's new survey. PriceSpy's Jordan Tini… Read more Audio
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Film Review with Dom Corry
2:10 PM.Today Dom talks to Jesse about the latest Avatar film, The Way of Water. He's also seen The Banshees of Inisherin and The Lost King. Audio
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NZ Live: IA
3:00 PM.The ancient sounds of taonga pūoro (Māori musical instruments) are the bedrock of IA's music. The Waikato-based indigenous soul band tick off a "bucket list item" and give us an NZ Live performance. Read more Video, Audio
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Glazed Ham with Ginger, Lime & Pink Peppercorns
3:08 PM.Today Julie Biuso talks to Jesse about a great recipe for glazing the Christmas ham this year. She also has some great tips for carving the ham safely and getting a little bit of the tasty fat on each… Read more Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
3:16 PM.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… Read more Audio
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DIY with Stan Scott
3:25 PM.Builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to talk about any DIY tips you're after. Audio
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Critter of the Week: Harvestman Arachnid
3:35 PM.This week's critter is the glow-worm hunter harvestman, Forsteropsalis photophaga. These gangly, crab-clawed arachnids live in the Waitomo Caves and subsist exclusively on a diet of glow-worms. Male… Read more Audio
1:15 Measuring the stress of moving house!
It seems like no matter how much people prepare for it they still underestimate the stress of moving.
Well, Dr William has analysed micro-level data to measure the stress of moving house.
He joins Jesse to talk about what he's measured and how the stress compares with other stressful times in people's lives.
Photo: 123RF
1:25 Ōtara's first XV documented
A new documentary series is out following Ōtara's Tangaroa College first fifteen rugby team.
It shows us what life is really like at a decile one school, the realities of school truancy, and how rugby and mentorship can help young men.
The series is directed by Anthony Costello and follows coach Saua Leaupeptele on the journey.
Saua talks to Jesse about their story and why it's being told.
1:35 What does the world look like through a chiton's eyes?
Have you ever thought about what a chiton can actually see?
They are the hard shell mollusc that sticks to rocks, and looks a bit like an armoured slug.
Well they aren't sightless. And as far as we know, they're the only critters with lenses made of aragonite... the same stuff as their shells.
Marine scientist Professor Abby Smith talks to Jesse.
Photo: Professor Abby Smith
1:45 NZers spending less this Christmas
2022 has been tough on the wallet for many.
So it might come as no surprise that a lot of people are planning to spend less this Christmas, according to PriceSpy's new survey.
But what are people buying? What are the trends? What tips are out there to save money?
PriceSpy's Tech Commentator Jordan Tini talks to Jesse.
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2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom talks to Jesse about the latest Avatar film, The Way of Water. He's also seen The Banshees of Inisherin and The Lost King.
2:20 NZ Live IA
For NZ Live no today we have Waikato based band, IA in the Auckland studio with us.
The Maori music collective made up of Moetu Smith, Reti Hedley and Turoa Pohatu create beautiful indigenous soul music.
The Māori Music Award finalists just recently released a new song, 'Ruia Taitea,' which will feature on their forthcoming album, The Art Of , due out in February.
Indigenous band IA (L-R: Pianika Duncan, Turoa Pohatu, Moetu Smith and Reti Hedley) Photo: supplied/Promotional
3:08 Glazed Ham with Ginger, Lime & Pink Peppercorns
Today Julie Biuso talks to Jesse about a great recipe for glazing the Christmas ham this year.
She also has some great tips for carving the ham safely and getting a little bit of the tasty fat on each slice.
You can find out how to make this glaze here.
Glazed Ham with Ginger Lime Pink Peppercorns Photo: Julie Biuso
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.
Photo: RNZ / Claire-Eastham Farrelly
3:25 DIY with Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to talk about any DIY tips you're after.
If you have a question for Stan text in on 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.
3:35 Critter of the Week: Harvestman Arachnid
This week’s critter is the glow-worm hunter harvestman, Forsteropsalis photophaga. These gangly, crab-clawed arachnids live in the Waitomo Caves and subsist exclusively on a diet of glow-worms.
Male glow-worm hunters use their huge, exaggerated pincers to wrestle for the chance to mate with females.
Harvestman arachnid Photo: supplied
3:45 The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Chris Wikaira
