Food
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
With Nathan Rarere from the Friday fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
The Panel with Pattrick Smellie and Ruwani Perera (Part Two)
Wallace and panellists Pattrick Smellie and Ruwani Perera discuss call-outs for mental health emergencies, the wheat shortage, and a motorcycle club helping Palmerston North children.
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Sustainable method to produce milk powder without using coal
Instead of burning coal to make milk powder, one New Zealand company is using geothermal steam. Miraka emits 94% less carbon compared to similar dairy driers in New Zealand. Audio
Steep vegetable prices drive growing interest in seeds
Sick of paying the high prices being asked for vegetables in supermarkets? Well, you could always join the growing army of people who have decided to grow their own.
Food bills up as inflation hits groceries, takeaways
Food inflation has picked up again after a brief dip with broad based increases driving up the rate.
Horticulture industry 'more than just being out on an orchard'
An award-winning orchardist is hoping more people will get into the horticulture industry, saying there's plenty of job opportunities for outdoorsy types.
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster talks about how Australians are spending their Queen's Birthday Holiday today and the ongoing shortage of lettuce forcing KFC Australia to substitute it… Audio
The Kiwi plant-based food company taking on the world
A Kiwi food company is winning over vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians with a range of alternative meat products sold under the brand name Plan*t. Sustainable Foods currently supplies plant-based… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Monday and time again to head to the fresh produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, multi media star Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Can your height increase your risk of some diseases?
If you're taller than average, your genes may affect your risk for a variety of diseases, a new study suggests. We're discussing this new study and weight loss drugs this morning with… Audio
Plastic-munching superworms offer hope for recycling
The key to transforming recycling could lie in the gut of so-called superworms, researchers say.
Hawke's Bay charity saves tonnes of food from landfill
Tons of perfectly good produce from New Zealand farms, orchards and processing plants, once destined for landfill, is being saved and filling fridges, pantries and hungry children's tummies around the… Audio
New report forecasts record primary industry exports and seafood export revenue growth
A major player in New Zealand's seafood industry says after two years of Covid-19 disruptions, demand for exports is rebounding, but there are still challenges for the primary industries.
Gardening with Jo McCarroll
Today Jo McCarroll shares some tips to help with the increased cost of living. She talks about what vegetables can be grown from left overs, such as spring onion, leek and celery ends. Audio
Sustainable diet could include meat - Beef and Lamb NZ
Political leaders from around the world are gathered in Germany this week for the Bonn Climate Change Conference.
The climate campaign group Plant Based Treaty wants to see the conference endorse a… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's fruit and veggie time - as it is every Friday - joining Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veges, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Persimmons! Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff Thomas
Wallace and panellists Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff-Thomas hear from economist Tony Alexander about why the New Zealand housing market has gone from the fear of missing out to the fear of paying… Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff Thomas
Wallace and Panellists Dr Ella Henry and Mark Knoff-Thomas hear from Papakura resident Ngapera Pinga about the fear in her community following the spate of shootings in Auckland in the past month… Audio
United Taranaki hapū ask minister for kaimoana ban
The fisheries minister is considering an application from the hapū of Taranaki iwi to ban shellfish collection along their coastline for two years.
Governments urged to transition to plant-based diets
Governments are being urged they must transition quickly to completely plant-based diets for their citizens - and that the survival of humanity depends on it.
A group comprising Nobel laureates, 14… Audio
