Afternoons for Friday 14 February 2025

 

1:15 Central Interceptor project update

For anyone who hasn't been able to swim in Tāmaki Makaurau this summer because of polluted water, today is a step closer to redemption.

A 16.2 kilometre tunnel is being built between Herne Bay and the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant, and this afternoon, the Southern half is being switched on.

Jesse has been catching up with Watercare's Shane Cunis every year since 2020.

1:25 Regenerative Wine Farming

We see all sorts of sustainability claims on wines - this one's organic, that one's biodynamic - but our next guest says we're thinking about sustainability in the wrong way. Dr Jamie Goode is a wine writer with a difference - he's got a PhD in plant biology. And he told the audience at New Zealand's Pinot Noir Conference this week that we need to change the game. 

1:35 Historic Raetihi temple in desperate need of restoration

If you've ever driven up the west side of Mount Ruapehu, you will have passed the Rātana temple in Raetihi.

Its iconic red roof and twin bell towers carry huge historic significance about the spread of the faith, as one of only two Rātana churches outside Northland.  The 99-year-old building is in desperate need of restoration, having been closed to the public for the last two years because of safety issues.  The team leading the project have fundraised over 200 thousand dollars and need to find another sixty thousand in the next two weeks if they want to finish work in time for the temple's centennial.

Project manager Darnell Watling spoke to Jesse.

1:45 Freaky Friday

It's the home for all your spooky stories, unexplained encounters, and earie coincidences.

If you have a Freaky Friday story to share, email us on afternoons@rnz.co.nz and one of our producers will be in touch.

Today, Jared shares his spooky tale while hitch hiking through Scandinavia. 

2:10 Film Review: Sam Hollis

Afternoons film critic Sam Hollis is back with your weekend film recommendations. Today he reviews 'Bird' and 'Sly Lives, aka the Burden of Black Genius'.

2:20 NZ Live

Corrella is best known for their 2023 Platinum hit "Blue Eyed Māori". It still holds the record for the most weeks at number 1 on the NZ Artist chart.

Corrella joined Jesse in the Auckland studio for NZ

3:08 Food: Harissa-roast carrots & crispy chickpeas with whipped buffalo curd 

Julie Le Clerc brings us this delicious recipe which can be served both as a main and as a side dish. 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

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

Today she's talking about the best way to clean your fans and AC units, and she shares her tips on choosing the most effective cleaning products.

3:35 Critter of the Week

It's hard to love blowflies. They're noisy vectors of disease that like to hang around stinky, decaying meat.  But love is often found in the unlikeliest places. If we can get past the ick factor, there are lots of reasons to show a little love for our native flies this Valentine's Day. The rango pango or New Zealand blue blowfly, Calliphora quadrimaculata, helps break down the dead and pollinate native flowers. 

3:45 The pre-Panel