Afternoons for Monday 12 June 2023

 

1:15 New initiative to encourage less littering and more clean ups!

The Etū Rākau Waste Waka is a new initiative making rubbish clean ups fun in an effort to inspire others to protect our environment from harmful litter.

Founded and managed by Rata, he's been wandering his customised trolley around Tāmaki Makaurau, blasting beats as he cleans up the streets.

His Tik Tok account has amassed over 200,000 likes, and he's now launched an online campaign to raise funds and increase the reach his waste waka can have.

Rata speaks to Anna.

1.25 Kawerau 'dirty' water may still be safe to drink

Residents in a Bay of Plenty town are fed up with their rusty brown tap water, which they say is nasty to drink, dirties washing and causes skin irritations.

Kawerau locals say their water's turned brown, tasting nasty and causing skin problems since chlorine was added to their town supply in 2018.

An Auckland University Engineering Associate professor says that increased mineral content can cause skin irritation and make water look dirty – but it’s not necessarily unsafe to drink. Dr Lokesh Padhye talks to Anna. 

1.35 Moves to end Greyhound racing in Aotearoa

Last month racing minister Kieran McAnulty released a report into greyhound racing, saying the status quo is "no longer viable" and the industry must either shut down or face strict conditions.

In short, it appears the heyday of Greyhound Racing may be coming to an end.

So, we thought it would be a goodtime to touch base with Greyhounds as Pets. Daniel Bohan talks to Anna.

1:45 Feature album: Hello Sailor

Today's feature album has come in at number 5 in AudioCultures Top picks of classic New Zealand albums.

Released in 1977 their debut self titled album has three classic top 20 singles featured including the Outrageous Fortune theme song, Gutter Black.

2:10 Television Critic: Linda Burgess

Today Linda talks to Anna about Deadlcoh on Amazon Prime and Somebody Somewhere on Neon.

2:20 Expert feature: Mushrooms

This week's expert is all about fungi! Dr Mahajabeen Padmamsee from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research joins Anna to talk about all things mushrooms.

From foraging to the role they play in the ecosystem Dr Padmasee is covering all aspects of mushrooms and fungi, particularly in Aotearoa.

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3:10 The secrets of a long lived life

By any standard, Charlie White lived an incredible life. He was born in the days of  horse-drawn carriages, before radio and moving pictures and penicillin and lived to be 109. White knew tragedy, and adventure, great love and possibly the deceptively simple secrets to a long and meaningful life. Work hard. Spread joy. Take a chance. Enjoy wonder. Washington Post deputy editor and author David Von Drehle wasn’t looking to uncover those secrets when he met his then 102 year old neighbor, Charlie White. But as the years and the friendship unfolded, Von Drehle realized that the centenarian next door could teach us all about thriving in a constantly changing world.  His book is called, The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man

3:35 Voices

The 1990s were a tumultuous and troubled time for Montenegrins like Vukan Cavor and his family, who came to New Zealand in search of a better life. In this episode of Voices, we find out how families like his maintain their connection to their homeland from here in New Zealand.

3:45 The Panel with Leonie Freeman and David Slack