Afternoons for Wednesday 26 June 2024

 

1:15 Adult decision-making laws being overhauled

It's a question that many families are facing: how to make decisions for a loved one who can't do it themselves.

Currently if a person is assessed as lacking decision making capacity, their choices may not have much legal impact.

So how do you make sure they are protected and their rights are upheld?

The Law Commission has just wrapped up a second round of consultation on their review of the surrounding legislation.

One of the organisations who have submitted is Alzheimer's New Zealand, their Chief Executive Catherine Hall speaks to Mark.

1:25 Hazelnut farming in Otago

Buying a hazelnut orchard on the beautiful Taieri Plains in Otago sounds like a life change many would like to make.

But that's exactly what Otago couple Roger and Janine Southby did, taking the leap despite having no experience.

So were they 'nuts' to give it a go? Or have they managed to 'crack it' in this niche market.

Roger Southby from Hazelnut Estate speaks to Mark.

1:35 Saving the Pahīatua press and its rich history

Today we go back to the romantic days of printing presses, once churning out daily newspapers across the country.

Replaced by new technology, they remain a unique part of New Zealand heritage.

In Pahīatua the race is on to save a 100-year-old printing press with a rich history.

Editor of Whanganui Midweek, Steve Carle, is leading the charge, he speaks to Mark.

1:45 Heading Off: Sleep tourism

Holidays are traditionally for activities or sightseeing, but what about holiday focused on sleeping?

For Heading Off f today, we delve into the growing trend of "sleep tourism" - holidays for the sole purpose of getting good sleep.

So what's behind this global boom? And what exactly is a 'sleep butler' and 'pillow menus;?

Dr Charlotte Gupta, research fellow at the Central Queensland University and is based at sleep research facility in Adelaide, she explains the new trend in holiday sleeping!

2.12 Podcast Critic: Alex Barnes

Today Alex talks to Mark about Kōrero by NZME and Hard Fork on Apple.

2:20 Easy Eats with Sam Parish: Crack & Pop Fish and Cauliflower Pie

This week author, chef and busy mum Sam Parish has a wonderfully noisy dish that is as tasty as it is entertaining!

Crack & Pop Fish and Cauliflower Pie gets its name from the cracking of the filo pastry and popping of the salmon skin in the dish.

Sam shares how to whip up this healthy treat for a midweek meal, a great warm dish for the cooler weather. You can find her recipe here.

2:30 Bookmarks with Michele Beevors

Our Bookmarks guest this week is sculpture artist Michele Beevors

Michele grew up in Australia but for the last 20 years has made her home in Aotearoa.

Her work has been described as defiant, unconventional and moving, exploring the human exploitation of our planet and the toll it takes on the species we share it with.

She's employed as the Head of Sculpture at the prestigious Dunedin School of Art, New Zealand's oldest art school and  has exhibited in galleries, museums, and exhibition spaces in New Zealand, Australia and Vienna.

She shares what she enjoys reading, watching and listening to when she's not busy creating herself.

3:10 Dog health tips book with recipes included

How would you like the recipe for Banana honey biscuits or Beef Bourguignon with Mussels? These are just a few of the dishes that can help increase longevity and fitness not for you but for your dog.  

Rodney Habib  is the founder of Planet Paws, the largest pet health Facebook group in the world  and and Dr Karen Becker is a veterinarian.

They've dedicated their careers to helping our pets live longer and healthier lives.

They share tips about  nutrition,  exercise and stress reduction  in their new book, The Forever Dog Life: 120+ Recipes, Longevity Tips, and New Science for Better Bowls and Healthier Homes.

3:35 Stories from Our Changing World

Coming up on Our Changing World - Claire Concannon joins a team of researchers on the annual snowline survey flight. Running since the late 1970's, the survey has been documenting the changes in New Zealand's glaciers.

3:45 The pre-Panel