Afternoons for Monday 26 February 2024

1.15 Hamilton NZ's fastest growing city

Where do you think the best place to live in New Zealand is?

The peaceful shores of Nelson? The alpine breeze of Taranaki, the crystal waters of Lake Tekapō?

After 27 years, Hamilton has overtaken Tauranga as New Zealand's fastest growing city, according to the latest data from Stats NZ.

To celebrate the mighty Hamilton, we speak to Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate.

1:25 From plastic to science desks, Critical branching out

Auckland's Manurewa High School is rolling out fresh desks in their new science block.

They are made from completely recycled plastics, and are designed go the distance.

It's the work of a Māori-owned company turning plastic waste into long-lasting materials.

Rui Peng, co-founder and CEO of Critical. Kia ora Rui, speaks to Jesse.

1.35 Wellington artist in residence hosting workshops

Sandra Morris is currently artist in residence at Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā, where she is hosting workshops and exploring the relationships between birds, insects, and plants through watercolours and journalling.

She is at The Treehouse Visitors Centre in the Botanic Gardens until March 31 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10am - 3pm.

Sandra joins Jesse to discuss the residency and her career.

1:45 Feature album:

2:10 Television Critic: Claire Chitham

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Feud: Capote vs The Swans on Neon, One Day on Netflix and Boy Swallows Universe, also on Netflix.

2:20 Made in NZ: Holiday Records

Made in NZ is a weekly feature where we celebrate the businesses out there making things across the motu.

Today we're heading to Auckland's Wellesley street, the home of Holiday Records.

Opened in 2018 it bought vinyl pressing back to our shores for the first time since the EMI plant closed down in 1987.

What started out as two men one press has expanded into business capable of churning out over a thousand records a day.

Holiday Records co-founder Ben Wallace talks to Jesse.

2.30 Expert Feature: Customs

Since 2002 there have been 13 seasons of Border Patrol, showing numerous quantities of meth, cocaine and apples being seized at our boarder.

It's an incredibly popular show in New Zealand and is screened around the world. If it has piqued your interest now is your chance. What have you always wanted to ask a Customs expert?

Today's Moday Expert Feature is on Customs - what happens behind the scenes at our boarders - airports, marine ports, and postal service.

Customs Group Manager, Intelligence, Investigations and Enforcement Terry Brown is with Jesse to answer your questions. Text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz if there's something you'd like to ask.

3:10 Ted Talk Curator Chris Anderson

Be brave. Give what you can, and then be absolutely amazed at what happens next.

Ted talk curator Chris Anderson believes this mantra can remedy some of the world's biggest problems. In our constantly connected era,  kindness and generosity can go viral instead of anger and outrage. 

His new mission starts with a new book, about the science of kindness, the power of individual acts, and of course, the stories that inspire us to be the change we want to see. 

His book is called Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading.   

3:35 Here Now
On Here Now this week, Kadambari Raghukumar talks about the magic of masks - part of the live podcast recording that took place earlier this month, at Q Theatre as part of the Podfest at Q.

3:45 The Panel with Ali Mau and Stephen Franks