Afternoons for Friday 3 February 2023

 

1:15 Teem fish tool could transform the fishing industry

Chris Rodley is the CEO of Snap Group and the chair of 'Teem Fish'  a company that has created the'Teem fish' camera, a tool that has the potential to end unsustainable fishing. But how big is the challenge? And how can a camera transform an industry?

Chris talks to Jesse about the tool and how it all began in his father's garage.

1:25 Increase in non-Māori learning te reo

Growing numbers of non-Māori are enrolled in te reo courses and there are many new resources to support their learning.

Pania Te Maro Associate Professor, Massey University say that learning the language should also include Te Tiriti and the Māori concept of whakapapa.

She speaks to Jesse about why it's so important for these to be taught as a package.

1:35 Future flooding events might not be covered by insurers, a explanation

It's been a big week for rain affected home owners navigating through insurance companies and putting in their claims.

But while you might have been insured for this weather related event - it's not a guarantee you'll be covered for any future flood damage.

Emma Vitz is an actuary working in risk analysis for the insurance industry, particularly for natural disasters. She speaks to Jesse.

1:45 SlavFest organised to celebrate Eastern European and Balkan traditions

Slavic and Balkan culture and music is set to be celebrated in Wellington in the first ever pan-Slavic event that unites people of Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

During the day there will be a few food fair workshops and bands, before turning into a dance party at night.

To share some music from the region we have SlavFest Educational Charitable Trust's  David Weinstein joins Jesse.

2:10 Film Review with Graeme Tuckett

Today Graeme talks to Jesse about We Are Still Here, an Australian/New Zealand co-production.

He's also seen Knock At The Cabin and Pathaan.

2:20 NZ Live: Anthonie Tonnon

This week's NZ Live performance is from Anthonie Tonnon.

He was the recipient of the prestigious Tait Music Prize in 2022 for his third studio album 'Leave Love Out of This'.

That record came out in the midst of the pandemic and while Anthonie and his band managed to play a handful of shows last year, they're yet to hit the road for a full-fledged tour.

That all changes tonight when he takes the stage at The Globe in Palmerston North, followed by further dates around the country through till the end of April.

3:08 Haloumi and Watermelon Salad

No one wants to be cranking up the oven with the warm summer weather so Julie Biuso's got a lovely fresh summery feeling salad to share today.

She talks to Jesse about how to make haloumi and watermelon salad which has plenty of flavour.

You can find out how to make the salad 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 Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

Recent record rainfall across parts of the country mean that gardens have been washed away and need to be started over.

Lynda Hallinan has some tips and ideas to resurrect the soggy gardens and which plants can actually do well in flood prone areas.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Ngaro Wīwi

This week’s critter is the sleek and powerful Ngaro Wīwi or large black hunting wasp (Priocnemis monachus) that specialises in hunting some of our largest spiders. Once it has subdued its arachnid prey, it drags it back to its nest and lays an egg on top of it. When the baby wasps hatch, they burrow into the spider’s body and start eating. 

3:45 The Panel with Sally Wenley and Raybon Kan