Afternoons

 

1:15  Support growing to grant ecosystems 'personhood' in fight for biodiversity

Biodiversity is declining at unprecedented rates, and so the hunt for new strategies to combat the impacts rages on.

One idea that continues to gain traction is to grant legal rights to nature.

Ecuador became the first country to legalise the rights of nature in 2008, and an ever-growing collection of countries have followed. This includes patches of our own environment, such as the Whanganui River.

Dr Viktoria Kahui, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Economics at the University of Otago, joins guest-host Susana Leiataua today.

1:25  Two-woman comedy show brings joy to cyclone-impacted areas

‘The Bitches Box’ are two women embodying the essence of man's best friend in a travelling show.

This multi-dog character comedy also musters support for rural communities and farmers.

Writer's and actresses Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar are rounding up audiences for "The Bitches Box Episode Four", and Amelia joins us today.

1:35  Oldest telescope in New Zealand discovered

Following the discovery of a box marked “old telescope”, the Tūhura Otago Museum has become home to New Zealand's oldest telescope, dating back to 1736.

The telescope is now in the 'Director's Choice' exhibition at the museum having been stashed away for years.

To tell us more about the telescope's re-discovery, Susana Leiataua talks to museum director and astronomer Dr Ian Griffin.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. If you have a spooky tale to share, email afternoons@rnz.co.nz with the details!

2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry

Film critic Dom Corry joins Susana in-studio today to discuss action-comedy 'The Fall Guy' and the latest rom-com to hit streaming, 'The Idea of You'. 

2:20 NZ Live with Rita Mae

This week for NZ Live we welcome Rita Mae and her band into the RNZ studio. 

Last year she released her debut album, Superfeeling.

She's about to release a new single, it's called "Kiss The Sky". We get a sneak peek live in Studio B.

3:08 One Pan Salmon with Smashed Potatoes, Romesco & Satusumas

This week's recipe from Gretchen Lowe is a dish saving one pan affair.

If you're looking for a lunch or evening meal with a fresh citrus twist, you'll want to try making her one pan salmon recipe.

You can find out how to make this dish 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 Weekend Stuff with Lynda Hallinan

Lynda Hallinan joins Susana today with some handy gardening tips for your weekend. 

The topic of discussion today: carrots. 

3:35 Critter of the Week

Is it a crab? Is it a spider? It’s a crab spider! The common square-ended crab spider (Sidymella angularis) to be precise.

These square-bottomed critters are found throughout Aoteaora, perching on leaf litter and inside dried up fern fronds. They are ambush predators, lying in wait to grab their prey with their powerful spiked forelegs.

3:45 The pre-Panel