Afternoons for Monday 13 March 2023

 

1:15 Whitinga ora pēpi at Auckland hospital a big help for newborns needing extra care

A Starship and Te Toka Tumai collaboration has seen a new unit created, called Whitinga ora pēpi.

The unit is the first of its kind in New Zealand,designed for babies who are in need of extra care, but not intensive care.

Co-Charge Midwife Rebecca Clark  explains how successful the unit has been.

1.25 Pharmac funding life changing device for children with type 1 diabetes

A six year old girl is one of many who are set to benefit from Pharmac funding Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitors.

The product means Grace can now have more freedom to move around as teachers and teacher aids can monitor her in the playground from a distance.

Grace's mum, Juliet talks to Jesse about what these glucose monitors are and how much of a difference it can make for children with type 1 diabetes.

1.35 Poet Hera Lindsay Bird adds 'agony aunt' to her CV

The Spinoff have recruited one of New Zealand's best and funniest writers to be their resident advice columnist.

Hera Lindsay Bird is well known for her poetry will now be helping readers with their problems. She talks to Jesse about the new role and what issues she's expecting to tackle.

You can ask Hera for help by emailing her at helpme@thespinoff.co.nz.

1:45 Feature album: Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson

 

2:10 Television Critic: Claire Chitham

 

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Brad Foster reports on what's being promised in the NSW election in the lead-up to the election on March 25, and a Sydney reunion of a different kind just recently. He also talks golf, basketball, and Oscars.

2:30 Expert feature: Wedding planning

For today's expert we're talking to wedding planner Teuila Benioni about tips and tricks to make sure the big day goes without any issues.

She can also talk about the latest trends for the big day and the different cultural customs included in the ceremonies she's been involved with.

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

3:10 Words spoken at the right time can change lives

Words have power. And you never know when something you say to a child will influence  their lives forever. Everyday interactions may seem small, but they can play a big part in shaping our identity.  A conversation Dr Mesmin Destin had with an adult when was 16 has stayed with him forever. Now he’s a  social psychologist and professor of human development and social policy Northwestern University in Chicago. His research over the past 15 years shows how the right kind of encouragement at the right time can play a powerful part in filling the gap between the dreams we have for our future, and reality. 

3:35 Voices

On Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar visits Hawkes Bay to meet with some extraordinary community volunteers working long hours to help the region back on its feet after Cyclone Gabrielle.

3:45 The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and David Slack