Afternoons for Friday 25 October 2024

 

1:15 Critics choose the top Kiwi TV shows of the 21^st century

For the past week, The Spinoff has slowly published their critic’ picks for the best New Zealand TV shows since the turn of the century.

How do classics like ‘Country Calendar’ stack up against newcomers like ‘New Zealand Today’?

Now that the complete list is out, The Spinoff senior writer Alex Casey joins Jesse to break it down.

1:25 Competition heats up for Young Horticulturist of the Year

Next week, five budding horticulturists from around the motu will battle it out for the coveted title of Young Horticulturist of the Year.

They come from five sectors: growing, viticulture, plant producers, arboriculture and amenity.

One of the finalists, Kyla Mathewson – who has come out top in the amenity sector – speaks to Jesse.

1:35 Community works to restore historical miners’ hall

Rūnanga is a small town on the West Coast with a rich history, a large part of which revolves around Rūnanga Miners' Hall.

Originally constructed in 1908, ownership of the hall has now transferred to a local trust, who are determined to restore it.

Trust member Jo Hart speaks to Jesse about its history and importance today.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Jesse once again explores the spooky, coincidental and strange experiences of his listeners.

Today, funeral celebrant Gill tells of a client who seemed to predict their own fate.

2:10 Film Review: ‘Lee’ and ‘Woman of the Hour’

RNZ producer and film critic Sam Hollis reviews Kate Winslet’s latest star turn Lee along with Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut Woman of the Hour.

2:20 NZ Live: Sam Bambery

Ōtautahi/Christchurch-bred singer songwriter Sam Bambery has returned two years after the release of his debut album 'Songs About Sailors',

He’s back in the country for a string of performances celebrating his sophomore release 'Rubricator'.

He'll be playing Christchurch's Space Academy on the 24th of October, then Lyttelton the following day and finally a performance at a yet-to-be-disclosed location on the 27th.

Today, he gives Jesse a preview live from RNZ’s Christchurch studio.

3:08 Food: Baked Fish with Lemony Potatoes

Julie Biuso of sharedkitchen.co.nz shares a dish that is particularly succulent, using new potatoes, smoked paprika and lemon tree leaves.

Get the recipe here. 

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: DIY with Stan Scott

It's a long weekend so everyone is itching to launch into those long gestating projects around the house. 

Our resident builder Stan Scott answers everyone's burning questions about home DIY.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Moko-pāpā Waitaha gecko

October 21st was World Reptile Day – a day to celebrate and educate people about reptiles and draw attention to the growing number of endangered wild reptiles worldwide. 

To celebrate World Reptile Day, we're talking about the elusive and cryptic Moko-pāpā Waitaha gecko, Woodworthia cf. brunnea. Waitaha geckos have complex olive-grey patterns on their backs, which help them blend perfectly into their rocky and lichen-covered habitats. 

3:45 The pre-Panel