Nights for Wednesday 24 November 2021

 

7:12 Mana of The Pacific

We speak to Apisalome Movono & Regina Scheyvens about a book they've complied called Mana of the PacificWisdom from across Oceania. The two Massey University Academics who have been researching the impact of COVID-19 on Pacific communities.

What they found was that communities are really pulling on their culture and traditions. That led to a really beautiful book that celebrates these values through proverbs and wisdom.

Any profits from the book will go towards supporting community-based resilience programmes in the Pacific.

7:30  At The Movies

On At The Movies, Simon Morris goes to two documentaries - The Rescue about the team of Thai schoolboys trapped in an underground cave, and Breaking Bread, the first Arab food festival in Israel.  He also checks out two light dramas - A Boy Called Christmas, and on Netflix Red Notice, starring The Rock, Ryan Reynolds and Wonder Woman's Gal Gadot.

8:10 The Hump

The Hump is our Wednesday night Quiz Night where we take a dive into the archives of Nga Taonga Sound and Vision for some audio gems and we want to see if you can identify them.

Tonight's prize is Out Here; an anthology of Takapātui and LGBTQIA+ writers from Aotearoa - Edited by Chris Tse and Emma Barnes.

8:15 Pacific Waves

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Koroi Hawkins presents a daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.

8:30 Window on The World

Would my cat survive in the wild? 

Cats started hanging out with humans thousands of years ago, and nowadays these fluffy, lovable pets are found in many of our homes. But there's no doubt lots of them still have keen hunting instincts - witness all the birds and small mammals they kill each year. CrowdScience listener Rachel started wondering whether her cat Eva could fend for herself while watching her uncoordinated swipes at a toy on a string, and seeing her fall off the sofa. 

9:07 Writing Fiction for Boys

Mary-anne Scott joins us to talk about her new book - her sixth novel for young adults. The Tomo - named for the naturally-occurring holes in volcanic land - is set at a farm near Gisborne, where Phil has been sent by his family to work for a couple of weeks during Christmas while his mum takes his dad to Wellington for cancer treatment.

9:30 Quiz Answer

We find out who is tonight's quiz whizz.

9:40pm Champions of The Pacific

Talei Anderson talks to the woman dedicated to growing international coaches and administrators in Fiji, and the Tongan referee nominated as a champion for diversity and inclusion in football in New Zealand.

10:17 Lately

Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.

11:07 Inside Out

After 11, Nick Tipping checks out a new album from Sydney-based NZ keyboardist Steve Barry. Also featured is a new album from guitarist Bruce Forman, bassist John Clayton, and drummer Jeff Hamilton, in which they recreate the sound of the Poll Winners trio from 1957- on the original instruments.