Afternoons for Friday 8 November 2024

1:15 How to go dark sky

A couple of months ago the wider Kaikoura district became New Zealand's newest Dark Sky Sanctuary.

These are areas recognised for their low light pollution, giving a clear view of their starry night sky that is protected for its scientific and cultural value. 

This is exciting news for Kaikoura, but it does mean the district will have to make some changes, particularly around artificial lighting. 

1:25 Why food labels should show environmental impacts 

On yesterday's show we featured Megan Tombs from The Eating Disorder Association of New Zealand (EDANZ).

EDANZ says labelling on food packacing can have negative impacts for those living with eating disorders.  

In response to that story, we recieved a message...about planetary health labelling.

Planetary health labelling is food labelling, which in addition to information on things like protein, fats and carbohydrates, also contains data which can be used to calculate the environmental impact of the product over its entire life cycle. Learn more here.

Planetary Accounting Network (PAN) CEO and founder Kate Meyer joins Jesse.

1:35 Old greyhounds deserve a great retirement

Greyhounds As Pets is a charity organisation dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. 

They've been operating for 18 years and at this point they've found homes for more than 4000 dogs. 

This Sunday they're hosting their first ever adoption day event in Wellington. 

They'll be at Boom Rock Dogs' 'Fox Cottage' in Ohariu Valley from 10am. Simultaneously another event will be held in Auckland at The Dogs Den in Silverdale. 

Dawn Glover is the events and volunteer coordinator for Greyhounds as Pets, and a greyhound adoptee herself. 

1:45 Freaky Friday: Don't cut the Kauri

Greg tells a tale of a scared stand of trees and the spookiness that ensued.  

2:10 Film Review: Saturday Night and My Old Ass

Hotshot producer and film review Sam Hollis reviews Jason Reitman's Saturday Night Live movie dramatising the 90 minutes up to the first broadcast of the venerable comedy show. He also discusses comedy-drama/science fiction film My Old Ass starring Aubrey Plaza. 

2:20 NZ Live: Goodwill

Live from the Ōtautahi, Christchurch studio RNZ presents Goodwill, the latest project from Will Mc Gillivray.

3:08 Food: Glynn Christian's Pork & Chestnut Stuffing

Sabato's director Jacqui Dixon shares a special delicious stuffing recipe just in time for Christmas. 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: cleaning/house keeping with Rachael Quinn

Rachael Quinn is a professional organsier and housekeeper, she's here to answer any and all questions around cleaning and keeping the house shipshape. 

Today she's talking about ways to create a schedule for yourself, so you avoid the frantic rush to clean the house or grocery shop just days before hosting a Christmas party.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Pāpapa kōpure | Orange-spotted ladybird

Is it a bird or a bug? The answer is neither! Ladybirds or ladybugs are beautiful beetles that are a great help in the garden, where they can eat up to 100 aphids per day.

This week’s critter is the pāpapa kōpure or orange-spotted ladybird (Coccinella leonina), an endemic species with a glossy black body and bright orange spots.

Ladybirds are beloved creatures. Since the Middle Ages, they have been associated with the Virgin Mary, and many people still believe they bring good luck.

3:45 The pre-Panel