Lately for Thursday 25 August 2022
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10:15 An Irish Welcome for Trevor Mallard
Even before he's set foot on the plane the new New Zealand ambassador to Ireland, Trevor Mallard, has also been making the news in the Emerald Isle
Mallard (68) will take up the post in January next year replacing New Zealand's first ambassador to Ireland Brad Burgess
The Irish Times reported the appointment of the sometimes controversial MP had "flabbergasted" opposition MPs here.
So we thought we'd talk to someone on the ground in Ireland about what Trevor can expect when he takes up his post.
President of the Ireland New Zealand Association Jonathan Saint joins us from Dublin.
Trevor Mallard addresses the House Photo: VNP / Phil Smith
10:25 Nándor Tánczos Mayoral Candidate
After two terms as a councillor on the Whakatāne District Council former Green MP Nándor Tánczos is running for the mayoralty
When he left parliament in 2008 Nandor cut off his off his dreadlocks in a purification ceremony, studied sustainability and learnt Te Reo Maori.
Before running successfully for the council in 2016
He is one of seven candidates vying for the top job and wants to make Whakatāne the sustainability capital of New Zealand
Former Green MP and current Whakatāne District councillor Nándor Tánczos is running for mayor. Photo: supplied
10:35 Trans Tasman Medieval Battle
National pride will be on the line in Upper Hutt this weekend in a sport not many people will have heard of.
The inaugural trans-tasman medieval combat cup is being fought for on Saturday.
Fighters wield blunt steel weapons and wear heavy armour characteristic of medieval knights and soldiers.
Those brave enough to take part aim to knock down their opponent, using blows and various mixed-martial arts takedown techniques.
Jess Te Wiata is the captain the New Zealand women's team and talks to Karyn about her chosen sport
The inaugural transtasman medieval combat cup is being fought for on Saturday. Photo: supplied
10:45 Retro Japanese Cool
They're not a type of car that are often thought of as classics.
But Japanese built cars, particularly sport models from the eighties and nineties are fetching many times what they were once worth.
While secondhand Nissan Skylines and Toyota Supras have also been popular, some Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla models are also sought after.
So is it nostalgia, scarcity or a combination of both that's driving this?
To give his view the Editor of the car review website the The Dog & Lemon Guide is on the line now
Honda City Cabriolet, 1984, in the Honda collection hall at Motegi Photo: Supplied