Afternoons for Friday 26 May 2023

 

1:15 Public awareness encouraged to stop the gold clam spread

An invasive highly invasive and destructive gold clam, has been found in the Waikato River for the first time creating fears for the survival of native freshwater muscles Kākahi and wider ecosystem in the awa.

The clams can produce up to 400 offspring a day and are hermaphrodites, meaning each animal has both male and female reproductive organs and can self fertilise.

It's a  nightmare scenario for Stu Muir, he's the Chair of the Endangered Species Foundation and a local farmer on the river in Waiuku who's also dedicated many years and a lot of land to restore the ecological habitat of his bit of the river.

1:25 Hawke's Bay Gannet tours close down after 70 years

You'd struggle to find someone who grew up in Hawkes' Bay and didn't go on a tractor ride to see the gannets at Cape Kidnappers.

Earlier this month, Gannet Beach Adventures announced its closure. The tour was established in 1952 and it was a difficult decision for co-owners Colin and Kim Lindsday have been running the tours for the last 25 years.

Colin speaks to Jesse about the call to shut down the unique tourism operation.

1:35 Bret McKenzie on collaboration with Lizzo for Simpsons' episode

Superstar Lizzo made a guest appearance on The Simpsons this week.

She performed a song specially written for the episode by our very own Bret McKenzie.

He talks to Jesse about their collaboration and being part of the Simpsons fame!

1:45 'The Polycees' chosen to play at Hollywood Film Festival

A New Zealand short-film called The Polycees that explores the secret world below the Beehive premiers soon

It's a kids film with the idea to help pre-teens explore ideas of democracy and politics

It has just been selected to play at a prestigious Hollywood Film Festival.

Award winning local director Celia Jaspers talks to Jesse about being chosen and the uniquely NZ story they're telling.

1.50 Sydney Light Walk opening with NZ creatives featured

A massive art and lights festival is transforming Sydney from today.

Over TWO million people are expected to visit the Light Walk experience - where one of the installations is by a group of New Zealand creatives.

It's called The Mechanics of Spring and Rebecca Paul is one of the artists who's been working on this

Rebecca talks to Jesse from the opening launch.

1.55 Freaky Friday

Every week we hear a story from you the listener on something strange that happened to you... it could be an amazing coincidence, something creepy or an event that made you hairs stand on end.

This week, Gillian from Palmerston North reads us her story about a ghostly encounter on a family tramping trip.

2:10 Film Review with Sam Hollis

This week Sam talks to Jesse about Pearl, a psychological horror film and a prequel to 'X'. He's also watched STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, which is a documentary about the actor's life.

2:20 NZ Live: Corrella

For NZ Live this week we have Corrella in the Tāmaki Makaurau studio.

This band have become regulars on the airwaves, and now they've released their much-anticipated debut album ROAD FROM 26 and new single 'Whisky.'

3:08 Sticky lemon crumble pie 

This is a very lose definition of a crumble, but no one will care once they start eating it! Chef and author Sam Parish has come up with a unique lemony twist on the traditional crumble that will have everyone wanting seconds.

You can find out how to make this incredibly delicious treat 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 Weekend Stuff

 

3:35 Critter of the Week: Matā or seashore earwig

This week’s critter is the matā or seashore earwig. It lives on coastlines all around Aotearoa and hides under rocks, driftwood and kelp during the day.

Earwigs are fascinating insects that have suffered years of bad press – Nic is here to bust some myths and show some earwig appreciation!

3:45 The Panel with Penny Ashton and Simon Pound