Afternoons for Friday 26 January 2024

 

1:15 Bin clean up in Hawkes Bay, close to 30 thousand retrieved and repaired

Lots of one year anniversaries on the horizon right now that are marking some devastating events around the motu.

Obviously here in Auckland we're one year since the torrential rain caused so many problems and cost lives across the city and suburbs.

Then in Hawkes Bay coming up and in Muriwai, Tairāwhiti, it'll be a year since the devastating impact of cyclone Gabrielle hit.

But as always, in the face of adversity, people rise up overcome obstacles and get on with it.

Andrew Cranswick is part of a very practical project in Hawkes Bay, retrieving, repairing and sanitising some of the horticultural bins that were washed around the area.

He's with  Tumu timbers, and leading the bin clean up operation.

1:25 Dunedin businessman paying it forward with affordable housing

Housing and keeping supply up with demand is a massive issue across Aotearoa.

But if you live in Dunedin, there's a housing guardian angel hanging around in the form of businessman Roger Fewtrell.

He's paying back the kindness the city has shown him over the past fifty years with plans to build 60 homes to sell at below cost price to first home buyers.

Roger speaks to Jesse.

1:35 BayJam being held this weekend

If you're in the Coromandel region this weekend, Whitianga might be the place to be.

The annual BayJam event will be on, with an array of musicians, performers and local foods to peruse.

You can try your hand at making your own butter at the Mercury Bay Museum - if that takes your fancy.

Keey Fremm came to New Zealand from Russia in 205, when he was just nine years old. Now, he's a national winning composer and jazz pianist and has been selected to represent New Zealand at this years London's Globe Theatre. He's one of the weekend's performers.

1:45 Freaky Friday

We dive back into the pool of spooky, coincidental and unexplained stories provided by you the listeners.

If you have a Freaky Friday story to share, email us or text 2101.

2:10 Film Review: Sam Hollis

Today RNZ Afternoons producer Sam Hollis talks to Jesse about All Of Us Strangers and Mean Girls.

2:20 NZ Live Merv Pinny

NZ Live is back for 2024, and today we're kicking things off with Marv Pinny.

Merv is an artist from the Far North whose music encompassed alternative rock, blues and country sounds.

He had a big year in 2023, releasing two new singles and touring in anticipation of his second album, which is expected later this year.

3:08 Sam Parish's ice cube pesto pasta

Chef and author Sam Parish is back with us after having her second baby in September last year.

This week she's sharing a great recipe for a pesto you can make and store in the freezer, all ready to go when you want a delicious and healthy home made pasta.

You can find out how to make this recipe at home here.

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 DIY with Stan Scott

New Year new jobs to tackle at home? If you're doing any DIY at our property this weekend builder Stan Scott's here to answer any questions.

If you want to ask him anything please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz

3:35 Critter of the Week Giant land snail

The first Critter of 2024 is the largest snail in Aotearoa – the superb giant land snail, Powelliphanta superba. These snails are big, golden and fabulous, and they’re a worm’s worst nightmare! They hunt for worms at night, extracting them out of their burrows and slurping them whole like a piece of spaghetti.

3:45 The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Ed Amon