Afternoons for Friday 22 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, TODAY,  for pre-orders so they arrive in time for Christmas deliveries to friends and loved ones.

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 Update on the study of goldminers' remains in Otago

For the past few years Dr. Charlotte King has been studying the skeletal remains of colonial settlers on the Otago Goldfields in the eighteen hundreds.

We spoke to her when she embarked on the project, looking at isotopic evidence from the remains finding that the settlers were much more diverse than first thought.

Since then, she's continued to work with this data to see what else she can learn about these early settlers and it turns out there's a lot more to discover!

Dr. Charlotte King from Otago University's Department of Anatomy catches up again with Jesse.

1:25 "Later Vaper" arcade, games to steer teens away from vaping

The school holidays are here and there's a big effort being made to ensure that South Auckland teens with time on their hands aren't turning to vaping. 

The 'Later Vaper Arcade' has been set up to provide young people with a distraction and some fun rather than being tempted by the many vaping shops around.

Whether you can get to the event or not it might give you some ideas of how to talk to your kids about vaping  these holidays

Selah Hart is the Deputy CEO at Te Aka Whai Ora, Māori Health Authority. She speaks to Jesse.

1:35 New sunscreen launched to help the sea as well as your skin

Finding a way to protect our skin without hurting the ocean and marine life became a passion for conservationist Natalie Jones, Nga Wairiki, Ngati Apa, who was appalled by the long list of unnecessary ingredients in conventional sunscreens.

Starting out in her kitchen, in Wellington back in 2019,  demand has quickly outgrown Natalie's ability to produce enough to meet demands for her sea friendly sun cream, so she's crowdfunding to expand the business.

Natalie shares her story with Jesse.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Each week on Afternoons we delve into the stories of the unexplained, eerie or strange coincidences.

Dubbed 'Freaky Friday' we ask listeners to share their goose bum inducing stories with us. If you have one to share please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

This week we talk to Sandy about his stories.

2:10 Film Review with Kate Rodger

Today Newshub entertainment editor and film critic Kate Rodger is along to talk about movies she's seen.

She talks to Jesse about The Creator, Strange Way of Life and Anatomy of a Fall.

2:20 NZ Live: RNZAF Jazz Orchestra

For NZ Live this week we're joined by The Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra ahead of the launch of their new album, Kaiwhakatere - Navigator, being released on September 30.

There's something about brass that makes the spine tingle, and we are so lucky to have seven, count them, seven musicians in our Wellington studio for NZ Live today.

Their first album 'Suites and Moods' is out soon - you can get a copy here. 

Sergeant Alistair Isdale, who is both director of the Jazz Orchestra and Operations Manager leads the band and introduces the musicians to Jesse.

3:08 Gluten free cheddar, spring onion & kumara loaf

Today's recipe from food author, stylist and cook Kelly Gibney can be either a tasty snack at home or a great addition as a side dish at a summer bbq.

She shares her recipe for a gluten free loaf, packed with flavour and a great texture. You can find out how to make this 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 Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

With daylight savings upon us this weekend Lynda Hallinan has some great tips for making the most of the outdoor space at your home after hours.

3:35 Critter of the Week Fiordland skink

This week's critter is the endangered Fiordland skink, Oligosoma acrinasum - a sleek, dark-coloured skink that lives on the rocky shores of Fiordland.

Sun is at a premium in this part of the world, so when it pops out of the clouds, these skinks pile on top of each other to bask in its warm rays.

3:45 The Panel with Jenni Giblin and Ed Amon