Afternoons for Friday 15 September 2023

CRITTER T-SHIRTS ARE BACK

To celebrate all things Aotearoa native fauna and flora we have a new Critter of the Week t-shirt back for 2023.

The super talented Giselle Clarkson has designed a new image for the shirts and tote bags.

There is a cut off date for pre-orders so they arrive in time for Christmas deliveries to friends and loved ones, that date is Friday September 22nd.

Follow this link and place your order. Five dollars for each t-shirt and tote bag sold goes back to environmental volunteer groups around Aotearoa which are working hard to keep our unique critters safe from extinction.

Order your COTW 2023 t-shirts and or totes by clicking here.

1:15 Beautiful story told by mother and son duo

'Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai' is a new illustrated book for young readers about a young boy full of ideas and self-determination.

You might know author Michaela Keeble for her poetry collection 'Surrender', which was long-listed for the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards in 2022.

But with with this book, she's taken a novel approach in that all the words in it are things Michaela's son Kerehi Grace has actually said.

Kerehi is now 10, but Michaela has been jotting down fascinating things that have come out of his mouth since he was born. The result is 'Paku Manu Ariki Whakatakapōkai'

Kerehi and Michaela both speak to Jesse.

1:25 Someday Stories: The Generation Gardener

Someday Stories is a yearly series run by The Outlook for Someday, a project that aims to support young filmmakers on their journey into the film industry.

With a focus on  sustainability, this is the seventh series of films, and six short films are being released this month and they cover topics of consent, cultural identity, community connection and environmental protection and they can be found online on RNZ, Māori+ and they'll also be broadcast on Whakaata Māori.

Today we're speaking to Luke Ross, director of The Generation Gardener a short documentary being released next Wednesday September 20.

1:35 Celebrating the Jewish New Year - a guide

Today is officially the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh HaShanah.

To tell us more about the event, how it's marked and the food that's traditionally paired with the celebrations, Yael Shochat of Ima Cuisine joins Jesse.

1:45 Freaky Friday

For this week's installment of Freaky Friday we speak to Geoff about a haunted house in Auckland and Sue has an incredible story to share about a dream that wasn't a dream as well as the story of her birth.

2:10 Film Review with Sam Hollis

Today Sam talks to Jesse about A Haunting in Venice and Paint.

2:20 NZ Live D.C. Maxwell

For NZ Live today we have D.C Maxwell in to perform.

His album Lone Rider  is out in the world, and Under the Radar's review said "A creative powerhouse who demands to be experienced live."

3:08 Little Prune Cakes with Custard

Today Martin Bosley has a recipe for a simple treat that could nearly be considered a health food!

He shares with Jesse how to make Little Prune Cakes with Custard, a great way to treat guests with desert or just a nice little treat during the day. They're simple to make and you can find the recipe 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 DIY tips with Stan Scott

If your spring clean is including a few odd jobs around the home that need a bit of DIY attention, builder Stan Scott is along today to help out if he can.

Text your questions to him on 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz and he'll do his best to help you out .

3:35 Critter of the Week: Brewer's Yeast

This Sunday, September 17, is International Microorganism Day and we’re celebrating by talking about brewer’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Humans have been putting this yeast to work since ancient times to make wine, beer and bread but what exactly is it?

3:45 The Panel with Heather Roy and Jeremy Elwood