Afternoons for Wednesday 22 February 2023

 

1:15 Vineyards in Hawke's Bay impacted for years to come

One of the many concerns following cyclone damage in Hawkes Bay is the effect on local growers.

The region is known for stone and pip fruit as well as grapes, the crop that has made Hawkes Bay red in particular famous around the world.

So what will be the impact of flood damage on this year's vintage and production in years to come?

Ryan Fraser, vineyard manager at Paritua Vineyards in Bridge Pa talks to Jesse.

1:25 Domestic violence awareness raised in a first hand account

"Notes from Inside" by Anne Thurston is a personal account Anne's experiences of domestic violence, mental illness and learning to address and cope with those issue.

It chronicles her childhood, time as a "farmer's wife and life by the beach in Wellington.

To discuss the book is David White, an advocate for victims of domestic violence.

1:35 Nelson classic boat show coming up

The NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow at St Arnaud in the Nelson Lakes National Park is a top favorite on the boating and events calendar.  

It's on again this year on March 4th and 5th.

Jesse speaks to Peter Rainey, the boat show's organiser.

1:45 Dare to Do it Tour down under, 'Escape to the Chateau' personal show

It's a long way from northern France to here down under, but that's the trip Dick and Angel Strawbridge of Escape to the Chateau fame have made for their fans in this part of the world.

If you're not familiar with their programme, it's been running on air since 2016 when they moved from the UK to Château de la Motte-Husson and embarked on a massive restoration project.

Originally uninhabitable the pair have spent the past 8 years transforming the property and creating a successful special events business out of their hard work.

They talk to Jesse about their tour and just how much work they've put into their home and business. You can buy tickets for their show in Auckland here and Wellington here.

2.12 Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith

Today Ximena talks to Jesse about the official companion podcast to the new HBO post-apocalyptic drama, The Last of Us and Havana Syndrome.

2:25 Bookmarks with Thomasin McKenzie

On Bookmarks today we'll find out about the favourite things of New Zealand actor Thomasin McKenzie...

Who has just spent a lot of time with Anne Hathaway in their latest Sundance film Eileen.

She's certainly become an international star. She joins Jesse to talk about what she likes to read, watch and listen to in her down time.

3:10 Joanne Drayton baring her life in her book The Queen's Wife

New Zealand writer Joanne Drayton has made a name for herself writing about other people: Crime Writer Dame Edith Ngaio Marsh, beloved chefs Hudson and Halls and Anne Perry, AKA Juliet Hulme from the infamous Christchurch Parker-Hulme murder case.  Now she's telling her own story. The story of two women who met by chance, came out as lesbians in the 1990's, and risked everything to be together. Her new book shares the moves, countermoves, victories and defeats that define  the lives of Drayton and her partner. The memoir is called The Queen's Wife.

3:35 Stories from Our Changing World

Claire joins students and scientists on an expedition to Campbell Island to collect some peat core samples.

3:45 The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Eli Matthewson