Afternoons for Friday 17 March 2023

 

1:15 Annual Haumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition doubling as playcentre fundraiser

The annual Haumoana Giant Pumpkin Competition is happening this Sunday.

As with many events in Hawke's Bay, things are different this year, with people in the midst of cyclone recovery.

Parents at Haumoana Playcentre will be on the barbecue to raise funds to re-build the damaged playcentre, which was designed by famous architect John Scott.

Julia Hughes is on the team organising this weekend's event, she talks to Jesse.

1:25 Army pays tribute to cyclone-ravaged Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti

It's been a month since Cyclone Gabrielle tore through parts of the North Island, causing widespread devastation.

In a show of support for cyclone-battered residents, the New Zealand Army Band has done something a little special.

It's performed a heartfelt version of Ka Hao and Rob Ruha's award-winning song "35" - which celebrates State Highway 35 around East Cape - and dedicated it to everyone affected by the cyclone.

Lance Corporal Cameron Burnett talks to Jesse about why they've made their version of the song.

1:35 Māori comedians raising money for cyclone hit whānau

This April Fool's Day, the first of April, Māori comedians will take the stage to raise money for whānau impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

It's a star-studded lineup.

Actor, comedian and writer Kura Forrester is headlining the evening. She talks to Jesse about their show and how people can support them.

1:45 Update on Six60 scholarship students

The university year is in full swing and a group of four students at Otago Uni is settling into life at a pretty iconic address.

New flatties Tomuri Spicer, Hamish Waddell, Gabi Summerfield and Sam Meikle have taken up residence at 660 Castle Street - former home to the band Six60.

They're the recipients of the University's Six60 scholarships - which include not only a hefty rent reduction but the opportunity to be mentored by the band itself.

We catch up with two of the flatmates with us today - Tomuri and Hamish.

2:10 Film Review with Graeme Tuckett

Today Graeme talks to Jesse about 65, an American science fiction thriller. He also seen Meet Me In The Bathroom, a 2022 documentary about the post-punk music scene in New York in 2000. He also gives his verdict on Shazam: Furty of the Gods, a sequel to the 2019 hit film.

2:20 NZ Live: Deva Mahal

For NZ Live today we have Deva Mahal playing.

Deva was brought up in Hawaii but found her groove when she moved to New Zealand, which led to the release of her debut album 'Run Deep' in 2018.

She's performed alongside some of the biggest names in music on some of the world's biggest stages, including Bonnaroo, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and the North Sea Jazz Festival.

Now though she's back on our shores for the release of her new EP, 'Future Classic Volume One - Classic', which is the first of a planned two-part project.

She's performing at WOMAD tonight and this weekend.

3:08 Swede Gratin

This week Martin Bosley has some tips to make the most of the humble and economical vegetable, the swede!

Far from being a dull often overlooked addition to meals, it can be transformed into a flavourful side dish that goes perfectly with mains that have rich braised juices.

Martin shares his recipe for swede gratin, a dish that can also be made with celeriac. You can find out how to make the gratin here.

3:16 Music 101: Kara Rickard

Kara Rickard is hosting Music 101 this weekend, on air from 1pm tomorrow afternoon. She joins Jesse to talk 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

Today Lynda talks to Jesse about specialist nurseries. She's also been at Ayrlies plant fair which is on today and tomorrow.

3:35 Critter of the Week The Devil's finger fungus

This week’s critter is a species of stinkhorn fungi that looks (and smells) like the beginning of a zombie apocalypse. 

The Devil’s fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri) sprouts red tentacles out of the ground that smell like rotting meat.

3:45 The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and David Cormack