Afternoons for Monday 23 January 2023

 

1:15 Project fighting weeds and replanting natives

Gardens have exploded with growth over the past couple months thanks to the warm wet weather.

But so have the weeds.

Wildlife photographer Holly Neill moved onto a property on the Kāpiti Coast late 2020, but it was absolutely overrun by weeds.

Now the agapanthus have been uprooted, and 400 natives planted, and Holly's story was one of the most read articles on Predator Free NZ.

Holly talks to Jesse about the project.

1.25 Pest eradication of possums needs adjusting in light of new research

A first-of-its-kind study into the behaviour and learning abilities of brushtail possums has taken place at the University of Canterbury.

It's said the findings could have serious implications for pest eradication in New Zealand.

The research was carried out by Master's student Emma Godfrey. She talks to Jesse about what she found out about their behaviour.

1.35 No eggs no problem for vegans!

The great egg shortage of the summer was big in the news until politics got in the way!

Many are thinking they're going to get chooks to be their supply, something animal welfare groups are urging people to not do without thinking through the logistics and long term care of the animals.

But for Vegans - there's no crisis at all!

Claire Insley from the Vegan Society talks to Jesse about the egg alternatives.

1:45 Feature album 

 

2:10 Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry 

Today Caitlin talks to Jesse about The Last Of Us, Firefly Lane and The White Lotus Season 2.

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Brad Foster reports on the ongoing controversy surrounding this Thursday's national day, Australia Day, local reactions to the resignation of Jacinda Ardern, and new hope for the Australian rugby team with the reappointment of Eddie Jones as coach in the lead-up to the Rugby World Cup.

2:30 Expert feature: Tea

For the first Monday expert feature of the year we put tea in the spotlight.

Tea bag or pot? Milk or no milk? What are the health benefits?

Today we're going to answer all those questions and more.

Zealong Tea Estate produces all kinds of wonderful organic teas in the mighty Waikato, their research and development manager Amy Reason talks to Jesse about how to brew the perfect cuppa!

You can text any questions through to 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:10 Tom Standage on what lies ahead in 2023

Welcome to 2023.  Every year, The Economist brings together policy makers, thought leaders and correspondents from around the world with predictions about what issues we'll confront in 2023 that we need to prepare for today for a special edition of the magazine. The issues include  a looming recession, more climate catastrophes and what happens in China now that the Zero Covid Policy is over. We'll talk to the editor of "The World Ahead in 2023", Tom Standage.

3:35 Voices

In this week's Summer Series of Voices - theatre, clowning and mask theory - one man's obsession with theatre masks and his growing collection.

3:45 The Panel with Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman.