Afternoons for Tuesday 31 January 2023

 

1:15 3D printing to raise awareness of a dangerous stink bug

Two students from the University of Canterbury have spent their summer developing and 3D printing a model brown marmorated stink bug.

The aim is to raise awareness of this potential invader, which poses a major risk to the country's horticultural sector if it gets a foothold in Aotearoa.

The pest, which originates in east Asia, hitchhikes on passengers and imported goods and is now found in North and South America and Europe.

Mechatronic Engineer at Canterbury University student  Te Matau O Te Rangi Allen explains their work to Jesse.

1:25 Gratitude for growing up in a crowded house

Recent data from stats NZ shows that nearly 40 percent of Pasifika live in a house that is too small for their families, but they scored higher than the general population on family well being.

Someone who articulated the reason behind this is Pacific Communities editor for the Spinoff, Sela Jane Hopgood.

She wrote that she was grateful for growing up in a family home and says the current designs of homes are a bigger problem than they ever were.

1:35 Using balloons to keep unwanted bird life from trees

One of our listeners got in touch after we talked about keeping pesky sparrows away from wildlife sanctuaries  last week.

He's a farmer of 50 years, and has some pest management methods of his own.

Doug Martin, currently in Mosgiel and formerly of Te Puke talks to Jesse about unique way he dealt with unwanted bird life over the years.

1:45 Relationships with Hannah Korrel

Neuropsychologist and expert on relationships Hannah Korrel joins Jesse to talk about making New Year's resolutions and tips for sticking to them.

2:10 Book Critic: Lisa Glass

Today Lisa talks to Jesse about three books by New Zealand authors.

She's reviewing Eddy Eddy by Kate De Goldi, The Pain Tourist by Paul Cleve and Poor people with Money by Dominic Hoey.

2:20 Music feature: Queen  

for this week's music feature we're diving into the work of another British rock icon, this time in the form of Queen.

The band formed in the early 1970s with Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, and of course front man Freddie Mercury.

They were consistent hit makers throughout the 70s and 80s, with Bohemian Rhapsody eventually being voted the UK's Favourite Hit of All Time.

Though Freddie passed away in in 1991 the band still continues tours to this day with Adam Lambert filling the void, even taking to the stage for the 2022 Platinum Jubilee.

Today we're joined by Neill Fraser. You know him as the front man and guitarist for Villainy, but today he's our resident Queen super fan.

3:10 The uncomplicated secret to a happy life

A good life is a complicated life. It's got highs and lows and it's messy, but meaningful, happy and healthy if you put effort into one thing. Not diet. Not exercise. Not a great career, but relationships with other people. This is what researchers have concluded from one of the most unique studies of human life in the world. Researchers at Harvard University have  followed the lives of more than 200 men over the past 80 years. Professor Marc Shultz is the associate director of the study and co-author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.

3:30 POST CABINET LIVE CROSS

At 3.30 today Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will be holding a post-cabinet media briefing to talk about the ministerial changes and update on emergency.

3:45 The Panel with Heather Roy and Johnny O'Donnell

**Please note Susie Ferguson is hosting The Panel today