Afternoons for Wednesday 10 April 2024

 

1:15 Could canola oil be the fuel to keep the country running in an emergency?

As an island nation with a complete dependence on fuel imports, what would happen to us if a global disaster cut off our fuel supply?  

We have just 21 days of diesel in the country at any time, so there are major implications for our food production and supply.

However a new study published in the international journal 'Risk Analysis' suggests biofuel from locally grown canola could be an answer.

Professor Nick Wilson of the University of Otago, Wellington co-authored this study and he's with us now.

1:25 Sea lion protection under threat in new commercial fishing net changes

New Zealand sea lions are one of the rarest sea lion species in the world and are only found here in Aotearoa.

With a population of around 12,000 - their conservation status is listed as Nationally Vulnerable.

Despite this, the Fisheries Minister has scrapped official limits on the number of sea lion deaths through commercial fishing nets.

So what will this reduced protection mean for the species?

Dr Simon Childerhouse is a senior researcher at the Environmental Law Initiative. He speaks to Jesse.

1:35 50 years of Abba, one of their stage managers reminisces

It was around this time of the year in 1974 that ABBA performed Waterloo at the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton's Grand Hotel.

They went on to win, the song became a chart topping hit - and the rest, as they say is history.

Someone who has more insight into the band than most is Jimmy Barnett.  

Jimmy was Light Director & Productions Manager for the band's live concerts from 1977 until 1980.

Jimmy reminisces with Jesse about working with the Swedish quartet.

1:45 Heading Off: DOC non-great walks opened up for booking

Bookings have been opening for the next season of DoC walks - great and otherwise.

Yesterday, non-Great walk sites opened for bookings in the South Island.

Tomorrow, they'll open in the North.

To talk about some of these lesser-know gems is Department of Conservation heritage and visitors director Cat Wilson joins Jesse.

2.12 Podcast Critic: Sally Ward

Today Producer Sally Ward joins Jesse to talk about a few of the podcasts she's been enjoying lately.

Sally discusses Wiser Word and The Shameless Bookclub. She's also going to talk about one she's looking forward to listening to in the near future called Who Trolled Amber Herd?

2:20 Easy Eats with Sam Parish: One-pan Lamb and fennel meatball lasagne

TThis week on Easy Eats with Sam Parish she shares a fabulous mid week meal idea that won't leave you with tonnes of dishes to clean up afterwards.

She's got a family favourite one pan lasange recipe which has tasty lamb and delicious fennel to elevate the meal.

You can find the recipe here.

2:30 Bookmarks with Luke Buda

For Bookmarks today we have founding member of the Phoenix Foundation and also solo musician Luke Buda.

He has worked on many film scores, most notably Eagle vs Shark, Boy, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

We also get to hear his new single Very Special Feelings.

3:10 New horror film bound to scare, Late Night With the Devil releases tomorrow

Actor David  Dastmalchian has an aptitude for scaring us.

From his first movie role as a schizophrenic sidekick to the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s, the Dark Knight to macabre supporting roles in blockbusters like Dune, Suicide Squad and Ant Man. 

Now he’s taking the lead in a low budget horror flick by two Australian brothers called Late Night with the Devil.

Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, a tv talk show host struggling in the ratings who  dips into the occult for a Halloween night special.

Even Stephen King is raving about it.

We talk to actor David Dastmalchian about the power of fear and why fear almost kept him from saying yes to Late Night with the Devil. 

3:35 Stories from Our Changing World
Coming up, in the latest episode of the Voice of Tangaroa series about our oceans, Kate Evans tackles the contentious topic of marine protection in Aotearoa. 

3:45 The pre-Panel