Afternoons for Tuesday 25 July 2023

 

1:15 Refereeing in the spotlight during FIFA world cup in Aotearoa

It's Fifa fever, and for at least one young footballer player - the World Cup buzz is as much about the referees as it is the players.

Seventeen-year-old Ciara Griffin , a player and referee herself, is also one of the stars of the docu-series about women's amateur football - 'The Journey North' - whose producer - Kimberley Kan - featured on our programme last month.

She talks to Jesse about the challenges of reffing and her future.

1:25 Wētā motels - how they get made!

If you were listening to the show last Friday you'll know our critter of the week was the Banks Peninsula tree wētā.

This fascinating creature has been able to thrive largely due to the work of the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust.

Part of their efforts to protect the species has been to build wētā motels, which give them a home and encourage natural native regeneration.

We wanted to hear more about the motels, so today I'm joined by Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust wildside coordinator Alice Webster.

1:35 Learning to float to help prevent drownings

Last year we had a total of 94 drownings across the country, the highest toll we've had in a decade.

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, and the Drowning Prevention Auckland are pushing a campaign to try and turn that around.

It's called 'Float First', and it's encouraging people to make sure their survival skills are up to snuff.

Drowning Prevention Auckland chief executive Nicola Keen-Biggelaar talks to Jesse about their initiative.

1:45 Relationships with Hannah Korrel

Today Hannah Korrel talks about how to make sure the professional you're seeking for any psychological help or advice is actually qualified to be advising you. She says there has been a proliferation in recent years of self titled 'help gurus' who have only done dubious online three day courses rather than had any proper medical training.

2:10 Book Critic: Juliet Blyth

Today CEO of Read NZ talks to Jesse about her book recommendations.

2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster

Brad Foster talks FIFA Women's World Cup, tomorrow's Australia - New Zealand Leaders Meeting, rugby and more.

2:30 Music feature: OMC

'How Bizarre' by Otara Millionaires Club, better known as OMC, is one of the biggest hits to ever emerge from our shores.

It topped the Australian singles chart for five weeks along with a number of European countries and even the US.

But OMC are more than just that single.

The group was formed by brothers Phil and Pauly Fuemana, the group's vocalist, and was later primarily a duo between Pauly and producer and co-writer Alan Jansson.

They only released one album in 1996, but thankfully it hasn't faded into obscurity.

One person who's a big fan is singer-songwriter Erny Belle, and she's with us today to show OMC some love.

3:10 Recovered anorexic helping others with eating disorders

When Genevieve Mora turned 10, her life was ruled by the number four.  With crippling anxiety, she starting turning doorknobs four times, reading pages in magazines four times. She felt out of control with a life ruled by the number four.  The one thing she could control; what she ate. By the time she was 14 she had a full on eating disorder and would spend time in and out of hospitals battling anorexia.  Meeting another patient with a totally different medical problem would turn her life around. Now she helps other people and their families understand eating disorders and offers her tips for recovery. Her book is called Bite Back A compassionate guide to navigating eating disorders.

 

Aotearoa New Zealand 1737, NEED TO TALK? — free call or text. Need to talk? 1737 is free to call or text from any landline or mobile phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ANXIETY NEW ZEALAND — 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389). DEPRESSION HELPLINE — 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions (available 24/7). EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (EDANZ) – support, information and education for carers/parents/whānau. Call 0800 2 EDANZ (0800 233 269) or (09) 5222 679, or visit their website at ed.org.nz. FIND A HELPLINE – not sure where to turn? There’s an online directory of NZ helplines at findahelpline.com/nz HEALTHLINE — 0800 611 116. KIDSLINE — 0800 54 37 54 (0800 KIDSLINE) for young people up to 18 years of age (available 24/7). LIFELINE — 0800 54 33 54 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7). PARENT HELP — 0800 568 856 for parents/whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. Anonymous, non-judgemental and confidential. RAINBOW YOUTH — (09) 376 4155 available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. RURAL SUPPORT TRUST — 0800 787 254. SAMARITANS — 0800 726 666 (available 24/7). SHINE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) — 0508 744 633 (available 24/7). SKYLIGHT — 0800 299 100 for support through trauma, loss and grief; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. BiteBack_TXT_FNL_V4.indd 292 1/05/23 12:31 PM PRHNZ 2023 Sources and resources 293 SPARX.ORG.NZ — online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed. SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE — 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) is a free, nationwide service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is operated by highly trained and experienced telephone counsellors who have undergone advanced suicide prevention training. THELOWDOWN.CO.NZ — 0800 111 757 or free text 5626. WHAT’S UP — 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18-year-olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Online chat is available from 11 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. Monday to Sunday. WOMEN’S REFUGE — 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) for women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family. YOUTHLINE — 0800 376 633 (available 24/7) or free text 23

3:30 Spoken Feature: BBC Witness

The first Barbie doll was sold in 1959. It took Ruth Handler, who created it, years to convince her male colleagues that it would sell. The plastic creation sold 350,000 in the first year and went on to take the world by storm selling millions. It's now been turned into a live action film starring Margot Robbie which hit the cinemas last week. Ruth and husband Elliot Handler spoke to the BBC's Alan Dean in a 1990s documentary which Claire Bowes used to make this programme. 

3:45 The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Raj Chakraborti