Afternoons for Monday 15 April 2024

 

1:15 How a nine day fortnight suits a Waikato company

Even if you love your job  there are still some Mondays when you really don't want to drag yourself into work. Or maybe a it's on Fridays when you'd rather start the weekend early.

But, as far as the economy goes we have a tendency to assume more work and longer hours are the key to economic growth.

For the last 12 months Cambridge company Te Miro water have been trialing a nine day fortnight. That is a three days off every other weekend.

We speak to Te Miro's co-founder Britta Jensen about the pros and cons of their approach.

1.25 Otago researchers leading a global team solving cause of genetic condition

Academics from around the globe have joined forces under the lead of Otago University to get to the bottom of a rare genetic condition.

It's called Glutamine Synthetase Stabilization Disorder, and it can cause seizures and delayed development in those born with it.

Until now relatively little has been known about it - enter Dunedin School of Medicine PhD candidate Amy Jones.

Thanks to her research, the cause of the disorder has been discovered, offering hope to families with it and those who will be diagnosed in the future.

1.35 Increasing popularity of vintage clothing, an explainer

They say style never goes out of fashion.

That certainly seems to be the case with vintage clothes, with a growing demand for them here and around the world.

So what's behind the vintage clothing trend?

Stephanie Bird is passionate about vintage fashion and owns Painted Bird boutique in Auckland.

She talks to Jesse.

1:45 Feature album:

2:10 Television Critic: Dom Corry

Today Dom talks to Jesse about Sugar on Apple TV +, Fallout, new on Prime Video and Mr Bates Vs. Post Office on TVNZ +.

2:20 What's Happening in Oz with Brad Foster

Brad Foster provides an update on Saturday's Bondi tragedy including the shock the country is feeling. He also highlights the individual acts of bravery, especially from the NSW Police Inspector, Amy Scott, who shot and killed the 40-year-old man, Joel Cauchi.

2.30 Expert Feature: Orthopedics

If you've ever experienced chronic joint pain, an impact injury, or just woken up with a crooked neck, then today's expert feature can be helpful.

With an aging population, as well as an increase in the early onset of musculoskeletal problems, we wanted to take some time to talk about orthopaedic health.

Orthopaedic surgeon and president of the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association Dr Simon Hadlow joins Jesse.

If you have any questions text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz

3:10 The passion behind puzzling, Anna Shechtman's story

Anna Shechtman is a 14 letter word for someone who loves creating or solving crossword puzzles. 

As a passionate cruciverbalist,  she published her first puzzle in the New York Times at just 19. 

She deciphers  the clues about politics and gender revealed in one of the most popular word games in the world in her new book, "The Riddles of the Sphinx: Inheriting the Feminist History of the Crossword Puzzle."

3:35 HereNow

In Here Now this week, Kadambari Raghukumar chats talks to food creative Sam Low about his journey to finding virtuosity.

3:45 The pre-Panel