Nine To Noon for Friday 27 September 2024

09:05 Aucklanders feeling the heat in medium density homes

An Auckland Council study has found some medium density housing is too hot in warm weather. This includes terraced houses, duplexes and apartments, which are two-thirds of new homes consented in the city last year. Such dwellings are becoming widespread to boost housing supply in Tāmaki Makaurau. But affordability is one thing, comfort and ease of living another. The council has surveyed medium-density residents to find out about their living conditions. Urban Design Manager Lisa Dunshea talks to Susana about the complaints detailed in the report. 

09:20 Fetal alcohol families welcome government funding move

Families and caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are welcoming an announcement from the Health Minister that for the first time ever, the prevalence of the neurodisability is to be measured. FASD is caused by drinking during pregnancy, and an estimated 1800 and 3000 babies are born with the disorder, but no hard data exists. Health Minister Shane Reti acknowledges FASD has been under-recognised and under-supported, and says understanding how many people are affected is a first step. He's also announced alcohol levy money will be used to boost education for professionals about FASD. Dr Leigh Henderson is the chair of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network and mother of a son diagnosed with FASD when he was a teenager.

09:30 Cutting down hospitality food waste 

A new hospitality food initiative in Rotorua means that excess cafe food destined for pigs is now going to people. Some local food outlets are partnering with the Foodprint app - and subscribers are able to buy the day's unsold food. Food safety guidelines are followed, so not all cafe items are available to be sold at reduced prices. Mea Hunter, business development manager for at Foodprint joins Susana, along with KV Ranawat who owns two businesses participating in the scheme, Pantry D'or and the Lime Cafe.

09:45 Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie

China has carried out an intercontinental ballistic missile test, causing concern from its Asia-Pacific neighbours, including New Zealand. Elizabeth has been gauging reaction. Japan could be about to find out who its new Prime Minister is, even though the general election won't be held until a later date. And Thailand officials now recognise same sex marriage, becoming the first country in South East Asia to do so.

10:05 Canterbury Uni student composer's work premieres with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

Alexandra Hope Watson grew up reading Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll, and performing some of the monologues as a speech and drama student. Now doing her doctorate in music arts at the University of Canterbury, Alexandra has transformed 19 of Carroll's nonsense poems into a musical to be performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra tomorrow.  A Magical Musical Mystery is the first collaboration between a student composer and the CSO, and came about after she pitched the idea to the orchestra's creative director two years ago. Alexandra is a composer, who also plays piano, violin, cello, flute, harp, and sings. She also has a science degree majoring in mathematics as well as a private pilot's licence, with which she does aerobatics.

10:35 Book review: Marry Me in Italy by Nicky Pellegrino

Louise Ward of Wardini Bookstore reviews Marry Me in Italy by Nicky Pellegrino published by Hachette

10:45 Around the motu: Jean Edwards in Christchurch

Jean talks to Susana about the report into the Port Hills fire. The mosque attacks inquest resumes next month with a focus of firearms licensing. Also a look at the controversy surround Canterbury Regional Council Chairman Peter Scott and why he’s resigned. And the results are through on the water quality at popular Canterbury swimming spots.

RNZ's South Island bureau chief Jean Edwards

11:05 New music with Jeremy Taylor

The first new music from The The in 25 years, plus new releases on the Ninja Tunes label from Nilufer Yanya and Floating Points.

11:30 Sports commentator Dana Johannsen

The All Blacks have called in the coaching reinforcements as they attempt to shake their final quarter woes that have plagued them this season. Coaching mastermind Sir Wayne Smith has joined the All Blacks in camp this week ahead of tomorrow night's Bledisloe Cup finale in Wellington. The Silver Ferns kick off their international season this weekend against the England Roses in Auckland. And New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will replace Australian Daniel Ricciardo for the remaining six races of the Formula One season, for the Red Bull-owned RB team;

Dana Johannsen is RNZ's sports correspondent

11:45 The week that was

We have a few laughs with comedians Pinky Agnew and Irene Pink