Afternoons for Thursday 3 October 2024

1:15 Antarctica says goodbye to Fat Albert

This month marks the end of an era for some of the Royal New Zealand Airforce's trusty old work horses. The Hercules C-130H aircraft will head off on their last flights to Antarctica - three of them have given 60 seasons of duty - and two, 56.

Air commodore Andy Scott talks to Susana Lei'ataua about the C-130H  - affectionately known as Fat Albert.

1:25 Free forestry wood for those who need it

When Tasman District Council announced a free firewood giveaway last year - chaos ensued. 

Hundreds of people queued for wood, with many then turned away when it ran out. This year, they have come up with a new plan to make sure the wood goes to people who really need it.

Darryn Palmer from Tasman District Council talks through the project.

1:35 Aotearoa's brand-new Great Walk

Keen trampers have been walking the The Humpridge Track in Western Southland for more than 20 years - but it's just had an upgrade and, as of this month has earned the status of a Great Walk - New  Zealand's 11th.

Susana talks to DOC's Southern South Island Director, Aaron Fleming.

1:45 Great album: Give Me The Night by George Benson 

We're going back to 9 August 1980 and producer Quincy Jones released this album on his start up label Qwest Records in conjunction with Warner Bros Records. It reached number one on both the Top Soul Albums and Jazz Albums charts as well as number three on the Billboard Pop Albums charts. It reached Platinum status two months later.
 

2:10 Music Critic: Fievel Is Glauque and MĀ

Music reviewer Sarah Thomson brings us two fresh tracks. As Above So Below by musical jazz-pop duo Fievel Is Glauque and Puha me te Porohewa by Wellington singer Mā. 

2:30 NZ Sporting History: Hamish Carter

While most athletes burden themselves with mastering one discipline, triathletes are another breed entirely: that's what makes Hamish Carter's achievements so astounding. 

He came to the public's attention in 2002 when he won a bronze medal in the event at the Commonwealth Games. That fame surged to global heights during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, where he won gold. 

Since retiring Hamish has expanded his business portfolio while continuing to support future generations of triathletes. 

3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm

The one and only Mary Holm is in studio to help you mind your money. Today she is looking at high-risk Kiwisaver funds. What are they and why it's worth considering them.

3:35 BBC Witness History

In 1967, the small town of St. Paul, Canada declared that they were a place that welcomed everyone, even the aliens.

3:45 The pre-Panel