Afternoons for Friday 29 November 2024

1:15 A commitment to non-violence 600 years strong

Nunuku's peace pact is a 600-year-old policy instituted by Moriori chief Nunuku-whenua.

It still stands to this day, likely making it the world's longest standing peace covenant

It's a commitment to non violence so strong that in 1835 - when their Rēkohu home was invaded by Māori - the Moriori refused to fight back. Their population collapsed from 1,800 to 100, yet they still refused to choose violence

Now Nunuku's pact has been recognised internationally by the World Future Council.

Chairman of the Moriori Imi Settlement Trust Maui Solomon joins us. 
 

1:25 Three friends walk a 60km line 

It might not have been what Jonny Cash had in mind, but walking the like has become something of an internet craze.

It involves walking across the country in a totally straight line.

On Monday three friends set out from Baylys Beach heading - in a straight line - towards One Tree Point. A journey of just 60km. They were scheduled to finish today, but now it's looking like tomorrow.

1:35 The best jam, is the slowest jam.

As summer approaches, the strawberries are starting the ripen, blueberries are on the way soon. Even the first flush of cherries are here. Soon these early pickings will spill over into an insurmountable pile of tasty morsels.

Which is where preservation comes in, namely Jam. Traditionally Jam is a 1 to one ratio of fruit to sugar.... 

But that was too much for Great Barrier Island Resident Gregory who's found another way.
 

1:40 Online curses the latest trend

A TikTok clip has garnered millions of views. It features a woman, claiming to have bought a curse from an online witch. The online witchcraft industry is booming.

A quick glance at one online marketplace shows love spells, Spells for career success, curses on your enemies. Even a death spell. They range from a few dollars - like the girl in the video - up to almost $40k. Some estimated put it at a $2bn industry!

Nicole Lenoir-Jourdan is an expert in Witch Commerce and a PhD candidate at Western Sydney university.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Spooky stories from our listeners. Have you seen a ghost? Seen a UFO? Or experience the supernatural? Let just know either via text on 2101 or by email on afternoons@rnz.co.nz and your tale of terror could appear on our next Freaky Friday.

2:10 Film Review: Moana 2 and There's Still Tomorrow

The Queen of Hollywood is in to review satirical Italian film There's Still Tomorrow and the sequel to Disney's mega hit Moana. 

2:20 NZ Live: Marmalade

Today Jesse is joined by Tāmaki Makaurau five- piece indie-pop-rock band Marmalade. 

A couple of weeks ago they celebrated the release of their debut EP - Sober. But today they're in the Auckland studio to play set and et your summer started right.

3:08 Food: Nic Watt’s Yusheng “Prosperity toss” king salmon & vegetable salad

This delicious salad is straight from Nic's new restaurant, Cāntīng in Commercial Bay, Auckland. It's a fresh, modern Chinese inspired salad. 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: Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

Are you looking at the garden and thinking 'I need to get stuck into that'?

And is it so daunting a task, that you don;t know where to start? 

Well, relax. Gardening expert Lynda Hallinan is here to help out.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Te whai rahi | Giant manta ray

This week’s critter is one of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. Te whai rahi, the giant oceanic manta ray, has a brain to body mass ratio similar to our own and is one of the only fish that can recognise itself in the mirror. 

Te whai rahi are long-lived, slow to breed, and only give birth to a single pup every 2–5 years. This slow and steady approach means they struggle to recover from the impact of fishing and are now listed as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List.

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman joins Jesse to preview tonight's episode of The Panel. He's joined by producer Olivia Wilson with a quirky take on the news.