Afternoons for Friday 21 April 2023

 

1:15 Helping hand for rural mental health

This time of year on the farm is about getting ready for winter, finishing lamb sales, putting rams out with ewes, managing fly strike.  

And it's autumn harvest time for apples, kiwifruit and grapes soon as well.

But the sector is doing the hard yards to recoop after recent events, on top of all the usual pressures.

Jonathan Bell is the area Co-Ordinator of East Coast Rural Trust Support. He talks to Jesse about putting your hand up and asking for help.

1:25 Other 'great' walks that aren't hard to book!

The recent sale of tickets for popular 'great tracks in Aotearoa such as the  Milford Track were in such demand that the system crashed as 10 thousand people all tried to book at the same time.

If you have missed out on a booking for a 'Great Walk' this coming season, fear not - some RNZ reporters have compiled a list of some of the ' very good' walks you can go on instead without the mad online rush.

One of those who helped to compile the list for RNZ is Maori News Editor, Jamie Tahana. He talks to Jesse.

1:35 Mission to eradicate moth plants in Hawke's Bay

You either have or haven't heard of moth plants. But once you know about them you'll notice them everywhere.

An absolute pest that strangles other trees and bushes, the plant was introduced in the late 1800s for decorative purposes.

Robert Smith is on a mission to rid Hawkes Bay of the pest, he's the founded a Hawkes Bay branch of S.T.A.M.P - which stands for Society Totally Against Moth Plant.

1:45 Community feast organised to thank people working on food security challenges

A huge community feast is being held in Ōtautahi Christchurch to thank and collaborate with those who are working tackle the food security and resilience challenges was face.

The event is being held next Friday, at the Aldersgate Centre as part of the University of Canterbury's 150th anniversary celebrations.

University of Canterbury Sustainability Manager Dr Matt Morris explains the event to Jesse.

2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry

Today Dom talks to Jesse about Beau Is Afraid, Evil Dead Rise and Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival.

2:20 NZ Live: Mini Simmons

For today's NZ Live performance we've got  Auckland-bassed rock 'n' rollers Mini Simmons in the studio.

They formed in 2017 and two years later released their 70s-inspired self-titled debut record.

Since then they've performed on some of our biggest festival stages and supported artists like Benee and The Darkness, as well as leading their own tours at home and across the ditch.

They're now in the midst of a new tour supporting their sophomore album 'Make Up'.

You can catch them at The Yot Club in Raglan tonight or dates in Auckland, Leigh, and Whangarei over the coming week.

3:08 Beef and mushroom stew with sourdough, caramalised onion and cheddar

Kelly Gibney today shares a great recipe to keep people happy and warm in the cooler months.

She has a wonderful recipe for a stew then topped with croutons, cheese and onion!

You can find out how to make the stew 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 Tony Murrell

Landscaper and gardener Tony Murrell's back with Jesse to talk about making the most of your outdoor areas through 'plant liberation'.

He's going some great tips and can answer your questions. Text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:35 Critter of the Week The coral slime mould

This week’s critter is a species of slime mould that looks like ghostly forest coral. The coral slime mould (Ceratiomyxa  fruticulosa) is one of our most distinctive and abundant slime moulds. 

Scientists are still puzzling over exactly what slime moulds are – they're neither plant, animal nor fungi but these single-celled lifeforms can move, hunt for food and produce spores.

3:45 The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Simon Pound