Afternoons for Friday 27 September 2024

1:15 The last United Video store owner

Wilfred Buser is the Morrinsville man responsible for keeping the doors open at the country's last remaining franchise video store.

Wilfred Buser has owned United Video for 22 years and has no plans to shut up shop anytime soon, despite a thinning customer base.

1:25 An arcade of history

A building which is a big part of the social fabric of Karangahape Road in Auckland is celebrating its centenary with a series of special events to mark its 100 years. St Kevin's Arcade has seen its fair share of New Zealand history.

Now home to busy restaurants and groovy vintage stores, it was once the country's seat of power and the grand residence of the Nathan family, of Lion Nathan fame. Its history is being celebrated as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival which kicks off tomorrow.

Mark Leishman is joined by joined by broadcaster and avid history fan Hamish Williams.

1:35 School Holidays: the top 50 kids books

School holidays kick off this weekend and with that Whitcoulls has announced their annual Top 50 Kids' Books list. This year nearly a quarter of the titles included are new to the list, and more than a third come from New Zealand authors. 

So, if your kid is a bookworm and needs something to occupy your mind, Whitcoulls Book Manager Joan Mackenzie breaks down the list. 

1:45 Freaky Friday: a light in the graveyard

Today's tale comes from Maureen who gets some divine assistance when searching for an ancestor's final resting place. 

2:10 Film Review: Megalopolis and The Wild Robot

Dominic Corry reviews Francis Ford Coppola's latest: is it truly a flop? And he looks at a new animated film based on the beloved book series by Peter Brown.

2:20 NZ Live: Holly Arrowsmith

Coming out of our Otautahi Christchurch Studio is Holly Arrowsmith & band. She was born in Santa Fe, but raised in the Southern Alps - both influences you can hear in her Americana-tinged Folk & Country

She's twice been awarded APRA's "Best country song" award. Her latest album "Blue Dreams" was released back in June. 

3:08 Food: Spring Potatoes & Asparagus

Julie Biuso of sharedkitchen.co.nz shares a dreamy combo of Potatoes, asparagus and shallots. And the best thing? it's so simple to put together. Get the recipe here. 

3:16 Music 101: Kara Rickard

Kara is filling in for Charlotte Ryan on Music 101 this week. Kara talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on the show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: housecleaning 101

It's that time of the show when we bring you an assortment of interesting, practical, experts to answer your questions.

Today we are trying something new Housekeeping with Rachael Quin! Rachael is a professional Housekeeper in Auckland. She's talking all things spring cleaning ... including how to wash your dog! 

3:35 Critter of the Week: Manawatāwhi pāua

Pāua are a national treasure, as iconically Aotearoa as pineapple lumps and kiwi. Pāua have a long history as a source of meaty protein and decoration. 

This week’s critter is the Manawatāwhi pāua, Haliotis pirimoana, a newly named species that only lives on Manawatāwhi Three Kings Islands in Te Tai Tokerau. Ngāti Kuri gave this species its scientific name, which translates as ‘the pāua that clings to the sea.’

3:45 The pre-Panel