Afternoons for Tuesday 18 June 2024

 

1:15 Saving Southern film makers

A recent report has highlighted what's been described as a ''dire situation'' for our film and production industry in Otago and Southland.

Now a new initiative is aiming to turn that around.

The Southern Filmmakers' Collective wants to create a diverse and thriving film and television sector in those regions.

Rebecca Rowe from the collective speaks to Jesse.

1:25 Clever students helping to keep ball costs down

It's that time of year when the joys in your life shine like Robert Patterson and Kristen Stewart in Twilight.

It's school ball season, but students can struggle to afford the clothes and tickets.

However, at Ōtūmoetai College in Tauranga they have a great scheme.

They've got their own second hand ball shop and judging by the photos I've seen it's well stocked.

It's run by two year 13 students, one of those being Charlotte Willacy. She speaks to Jesse.

1:35 Seals and their 'silly season', what to expect

Just like us humans, seals also have a silly season.

Its around this time of year that young seals spread their flippers.

Whether it's in a KFC parking lot or the hand tools section of Bunnings, the wee pups really get around and potentially get themselves, and us, into all sorts bother.

Jody Weir is DOC's marine science advisor, she speaks to Jesse.

1:45 Demand high for book on The Treaty of Waitangi

If the success of a new book is anything to go by, New Zealanders are keen to gain a greater understanding of Te Tiriti, The Treaty of Waitangi.

The book was released earlier this year by Roimata Smail, who has spent 20 years working as a human rights lawyer and Te Tiriti educator.

To find out more about 'Understanding Te Tiriti - a handbook about Te Tiriti o Waitangi', Roimata speaks to Jesse.

2:10 Book Critic: Anna Rankin

Today Anna talks to Jesse about The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation by Matthew Scobie and Anna Sturman.

2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster

Brad Foster reports on protests in response to a proposed windfarm off the New South Wales coast by residents and a promise by the Opposition that should they win the next election they will not be built. He also foreshadows tonight's NSW Budget, and talks weather, rents and skinny dipping in Tasmania.

2:30 Music feature: K-Pop

From 'Parasite' to 'Squid Game' to the smartphone in your hand, Korean culture is everywhere you look, and there's no bigger example than K-pop.

The popularity of K-pop - or "Gayo" as it's locally known - has grown exponentially since the term was coined in the early 2000s.

In 2020, K-pop was the fastest growing media market in the world, with groups like BTS and Blackpink all-but dominating the global pop music scene.

The big question, of course, is WHY? What caused this boom in popularity and why do K-pop lovers love it so much?

Auckland's premier K-pop expert, DJ Karl Moser is with Jesse this week to discuss what K-pop is why it's so beloved.

3:10 Free Speech and why it's in peril

Toby Young isn't afraid to lose friends and alienate people. 

He's one of Britain's most controversial journalists, associate editor of The Spectator and founder of the Free Speech Union. 

He says more than 20 times a week, his organization hears from people under fire for saying something perfectly lawful but which someone has found offensive.

He'll be on tour in New Zealand commenting about the state of free speech around the world as well as the shelved hate speech law reforms here.  

3:30 Spoken Feature: Thrift, power savings

Coming up on Thrift: How much is that beer fridge costing you ? And where should you hang your wet washing ?

Katy Gosset has some more energy saving tips that will cut your power costs.

3:45 The pre-Panel