Lately for Monday 22 November 2021

10:18 Kaikōura seal deaths investigated

DoC is appealing to the public for information on 19 fur seal deaths on the Kaikōura coast in recent weeks. A Massey University pathologist has determined eight adult seals were shot and the other eleven deaths are being treated as suspicious. DoC South Marlborough operations manager, Phil Bradfield, says it's disturbing and deeply disappointing as fur seals are a taonga and legally-protected species.

 
10:25 Greytown cycling development hits skids

A stoush has erupted in the South Wairarapa town of Greytown over a development catering to the growing demand from cyclists using a soon-to-be-completed cycle trail in the area. A local businessman Adam Blackwell wants to build a group of hospitality businesses in the centre of the township, calling it Pahikara, which translates as bicycle in te reo Maori. The developers say it would bring 50 jobs to the region, especially for Maori youth. It's run into trouble trying to convince the South Wairarapa District Council to sell it one small piece of land. Adam Blackwell explains to Karyn Hay why he's decided to walk away from the whole idea.

10:35 Vale Stephen Stratford

The news of Stephen Stratford's death shocked the literary world yesterday. Stephen, who was one of New Zealand's most respected book editors had worked with major publishers and private clients in every genre: from fiction, sport and memoirs for more than 30 years. He was a founding trustee of the Auckland Writers Festival and had edited more than 100 books as well as judging the NZ Book Awards. Author and friend of Stephen's, Graeme Lay, joins Karyn to pay tribute.

 

10:45 Calling London with Rob Hugh-Jones

BBC World reporter Rob Hugh-Jones joins Karyn to chat about Austria's fourth COVID-19 lockdown, Iran re-starting their nuclear programme and a fascinating original carpet from China's Ming dynasty goes under the hammer this week in Paris.

 

10:55 Lately Music

Artist: Poly Styrene
Track: Dreaming
Album: Translucence