Afternoons for Friday 17 February 2023

 

1:15 Hawkes Bay update with civil defence controller

Supplies and connectivity are slowly being returned to Hawke's Bay, though around 31,000 people in Napier are still without power.

The region has suffered incomprehensible damage in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Also, sadly, another death has been recorded in Hawke's Bay today as well, bringing the total toll to 7.

1900 people in the region are currently staying in evacuation centres.

For the latest Interim Chief Executive of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council Pieri Munro talks to Jesse.

1:25 Ngāti Kahungunu network helping those in need across the region

Ngāti Kahungunu has been organising the iwi response up and down the east coast.

Marae have been flooded in Omahu, Bridge Pā and Wairoa and many other areas.

Across the network, they're providing food, shelter and support.

Ngāti Kahungnunu chairman Bayden Barber talks to Jesse.

1.30 Vector Auckland still connecting homes across the region

There is still a number of homes in the Auckland region who have not had their power restored after cyclone Gabrielle hit the area earlier this week.

Simon McKenzie is the CEO of lines company Vector, he talks to Jesse about the challenges they've had trying to connect properties.

1:35 Vets keeping busy helping with animal welfare

Vets have been rushed off their feet helping to ensure the welfare of live stock and pets throughout the Hawkes Bay region.

Vet Services Hawke's Bay has practices in Napier, Hastings and Waipukurau. The general manager Brendan James talks to Jesse.

1.45 Hastings racecourse turned into an animal shelter

The Hastings racecourse has turned into a shelter for misplaced pets, horses and live stock.

Helping You Help Animals (HUHA) is co-ordinating the effort and asking for donations to help them keep the animals coming to them safe and comfortable.

HUHA founder Carolyn Press-McKenzie talks to Jesse about they mostly need.

2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry

Today Dom talks to Jesse about Women Talking,  the new Marvel movie Ant-Man and the Wasp:Quantumania and What's Love Got to do with It.

2:20 NZ Live: Estere

Estère released her Mākara Peak EP in December, and will start her EP release tour in March.

She stops by to play her new EP live for us ahead of her tour.

3:08 Roast Tomatoes with Anchovies and Mozzarella

Today Martin Bosley shares a recipe that is tasty satisfying and easy to make if you're without power or access to refrigerated produce.

There are many variations you can make of his roast tomatoes with anchovies and mozzarella, and you don't need to serve with bread, many pantry items can be used.

Find out how to make this delicious meal 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 Garden clear up

While many are still mopping up around the North Island Jo McCarroll from NZ Gardener joins Jesse to talk about what to be careful of when cleaning up the garden and how to replant safely.

3:35 Critter of the Week: The Bug of the Year!

After three months of tireless campaigning for the title of Bug of the Year 2023, the votes are in...

Our first ever bug champion is the ngaro huruhuru, the native bee Leioproctus fulvescens! Up against stiff competition from the North Island lichen moth, the New Zealand praying mantis, the Pūriri moth and the wētāpunga, this cute, fluffy yellow pollinator is well-deserving of the crown. 

3:45 The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Alan McElroy