The Weekend for Sunday 22 January 2023
Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan and Krista Barnaby
08:12 Jane Paterson: Chris Hipkins and the Labour Caucus
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
RNZ's political editor Jane Paterson updates us on the latest developments following Chris Hipkins being the sole nomination for leader of the Labour Party making him Prime Minister in waiting.
8:30 Jean Beaumont: Pushing Yourself to the Limit
Photo: 2018 SEAN BEALE WELCOME ROCK
It's one of the most gruelling races on the planet - in fact it's so tough only four people have ever finished it.
Held on the beautiful Blackmore Station in Southland, The Revenant is a 200 kilometre race which takes in over 16,000 metres of vertical ascent and tricky terrain.
It finished up yesterday
Jean Beaumont has participated in every race since the event started 5 years ago and holds the record for the longest distance covered
8:40 Julia Damrow: Kiwiburn
Giant Weta at Kiwiburn 2017 Photo: Peter Jennings
Kiwiburn: the homegrown alternative festival
Next week (Jan 25) marks the start of the Kiwiburn Festival - the locally grown answer to the US Burning Man Festival held annually in the Nevada Desert.
In keeping with the spirit of the US event, Kiwiburn fouses on art, music, dance, self-expression and self-suffiency.
Organiser Julia Damrow tells Evie what makes this festival different from other more mainstream events.
9:05 Sonia Barrish: Childern and the Great Outdoors
Sonia Barrish with children Jordan and Bethany Photo: Shoshannah NZ Photography
Exploring the wild corners of the country with toddlers in tow
Many of us like to head into the bush to unwind, "get away from it all" and connect with nature, but with the pressures of modern life we might not head out as often as we want.
And when you throw young children into the mix...forget it!
But does it have to be that way?
Sonia Barrish and husband Menzo have steadfastly continued their exploration of the great outdoors with two young children in tow.
She talks to Evie about how they make it work
9:30 Megan Folwell: Snake Anatomy
A recent study found that female snakes have a pair of clitorises, which was previously unproven Photo: Megan Folwell
A PhD researcher in Australia is behind the research - other people have looked before with no success
Megan Folwell is with the University of Adelaide, show joins us to explain why it has taken so long to make this discovery and what it tells us about these reptiles
10:05 Steven Dromgool: How to let go of a Grudge
Photo: 123rd
Have you been holding on to a grudge? is it bad for you, and should you let it go?
We're joined in studio by Steven Dromgool a relationship therapist, and Director of Relate Counselling
10:40 Hidden History: New Zealand's First Cheese Factory
View across Hereweka Farm towards Otago Harbour. Once covered in forest, Otago Peninsula is now mostly farmland. Photo: Alison Ballance
The last episode in a six part series looking at some lesser known events and personalities in New Zealand's history
Presenting the series for us is Thomas Rillstone who creator and host of the award winning History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast.
Today, Thomas looks at the story of New Zealand's First Cheese Factory
If you're interested Thomas' other work - his podcast can be found at www.historyaotearoa.com
11:05 Gerald Stratford: Big veg and Social Media stardom
Gerald Stratford smiles as he holds up a large bunch of carrots inside a green house Photo: Gerald Stratford
Gerald Stratford is a vegetable grower, author and social media star.
The 74 year old started a twitter account as a way to share his vegetables and now more than three hundred thousand followers later he's a social media phenomena.
He talks to Evie about growing huge vegetables, social media stardom and his philosophy on life.
11:40 Murray Cammick: The Legacy of Larry Morris
Larry Morris Photo: Grant Gillanders (Frenzy Music Productions)
Larry's Rebels front man Larry Morris died at the age of 75 this week after a career lasting more than 50 years
The had several hit singles in both New Zealand and Australia in the 60s before they disbanded in 1970.
Even after he left the band Morris remained in the music industry and continued to perform live into his seventies.
Music journalist and photographer Murrary Cammick met Morris many times and wrote a feature about him and his impact on New Zealand's music scene for Real Groove magazine in 2001.
Music played in this show
Artist: Bob Marley
Track: Waiting in Vain
Time Played: 8.30am
Artist: Khruangbin and Leon Bridges
Track: Texas Sun
Time Played: 8.55am
Artist: La Vida Es Un Carnaval
Track: Celia Cruz
Time Played: 9.05am
Artist: Daft Punk
Track: Get Lucky
Time Played: 9.55am
Artist: Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Track: Snow (Hey Oh)
Time Played: 10.30am
Artist: Crosby Stills and Nash
Track: Southern Cross
Time Played: 10.55am
Artist: Jews Brothers Band
Track: Tchavolo Swing
Time Played: 11.35am
Artist: Larry's Rebels
Track: I'll Make You Happy
Time Played: 11.45am
Artist: Larry's Rebels
Track: Do What You Gotta Do
Time Played: 11.55am