Nine To Noon for Thursday 24 November 2022

 

 

09:05 Recession looming: how deep, how long and who'll be worst off?

New Zealand is heading for a likely recession, after the largest increase to the official cash rate on record. The Reserve Bank yesterday raised its official cash rate by 75 basis points to 4-point-25 percent, the biggest single rise in its history and the highest level since December 2008. The Central Bank says mortgage rates could rise to 8 percent. It says the recession is the necessary price the economy has to pay to get inflation under control and New Zealanders should save not spend. So how deep will this recession be, for how long, and who will feel it worst?  Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen.

09:20 Ecotricity answers the big EV questions 

Looking for an EV? Which to choose? How does the clean car rebate work? Fully electric or hybrid? As electric vehicles surge in popularity on New Zealand's roads, one company has been on a mission to drive home the change and shine a light on the answers to those questions.  And it's paid off.... Last night Ecotricity was named one of the winners at the 20th Sustainable Business Awards - taking top honours in the Communicating for Impact category and was a finalist for the Supreme Award. Ecotricity is the country's only carbon zero certified renewable electricity provider... but it also seeks to help people with their EV decisions. Its staff test drive every new electric car that arrives here - and it provides a handy buyers guide. Ecotricity CEO Al Yates joins Susie to discuss.

 

09:30 Fueling athletes of all ages

Dietitian and nutritionist Lea Stening has worked in paediatrics and sports nutrition for years across many sporting codes, at schools and with elite athletes. In her book, How to Grow an Athlete: From Playground to Podium she shares tips on optimum nourishment for all ages, from sporty kids to elite athletes.
 

09:45 UK: Top court delivers blow for Scottish nationalists, helicopters to Ukraine

Correspondent Matthew Parris joins Susie to look at how the UK's highest court has ruled against plans by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to hold a referendum vote on Scottish independence next October. He'll also talk about Britain sending helicopters to Ukraine for the first time, the politicisation of this year's Football World Cup and how the Home Office is being hit by delays in dealing with asylum claims, as inexperienced and low-paid staff are hired to handle applications.

10:05 Debut mystery novel set on Stewart Island /Rakiura 

A decision to leave New York behind to settle on Stewart Island, has helped to provide the inspiration for Jessica Howland Kany's first book. A Runner's Guide to Rakiura draws on her love of fitness and the outdoors. After graduating from the University in Missouri and living and working in the US, she's called Stewart Island home since 2002. Island life has resulted in a variety of jobs including working at the pub, the post office and helping out her fisherman husband. But, writing has been a mainstay and Jessica's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Running Time, NZ Geographic, Wilderness Magazine and North and South.

10:35 Book review: My American Chair by Elizabeth Smither

Harry Ricketts reviews My American Chair by Elizabeth Smither, published by Auckland University Press

10:45 The Reading

Today we play another of the winning entries in our Short Story Competition. We've all been persuaded to do something we'd really rather not from time to time. The narrator in today's story, Jamal's Peach, finds herself in just such a situation. Jamal's Peach is written by Jacqui Wood told by Ella Gilbert.

11:05 Tech: What's really going on at Twitter HQ? Tech sector upbeat about 2023

Tech commentator Paul Matthews joins Susie to talk about the latest developments at Twitter since Elon Musk took over. Has Musk managed to destroy his $45B investment in a matter of weeks, or is it that he's turning what had become a bloated, lazy company into a lean, mean, fighting machine? The Reserve Bank Governor raised the cash rate an unprecedented 75 points yesterday and as with some other countries, things are looking increasingly dire economically for 2023. So why is the tech sector looking so upbeat? And are autonomous vehicles spying on us?

11:25 Brick wall or jellyfish? What kind of parent are you?

Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis talks with Susie about different parenting styles. Are you a brick wall, jellyfish or a backbone parent? And what is best for children, according to the research.

11:45 Screentime: 1899, Pepsi, Where's My Jet? Spirited

Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Susie to talk about Netflix's new sci-fi drama 1899, the strange-but-true tale of Pepsi's promise of a harrier jet upon collection of 7 million "Pepsi Points" - and the 20 year old who took them at their word (Netflix). He'll also look at Christmas movie Spirited (Apple TV) - which is not one for the kids!

Music played in this show

Track: Blinding Lights
Artist: The Weeknd
Time played: 10.30am

Track Living for the City
Artist: Stevie Wonder
Time played 10:45am