Afternoons for Thursday 7 September 2023
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Warming waters a concern for kelp forests
1:14 PM.New research from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting our kelp forests in danger. Marine biologist Dr Christopher Cornwall speaks to Susie. Read more Audio
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Gorse in gin - sustainable distillery using the pest plant
1:24 PM.Imagine if you could be helping the ecosystem but knowing you've helped in the battle of the gorse all through having an award winning gin? Well you can. Susie speaks to Elemental Distillers co-owner… Read more Audio
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Lab grown fruit, cellular horticulture research
1:36 PM.Would you eat lab grown fruit? That's the next frontier - with a team of New Zealand scientists looking to break new ground with regards to cellular horticulture by doing just that! Plant and Food… Read more Audio
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The Southern Sting success story
2:25 PM.Today's NZ Sporting history about the Southern Sting happens to coincide with the news that Robyn Broughton, the legendary woman who coached them to such massive success, has passed away. Read more Audio
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Solving the World's Problems with Ali Jones
3:15 PM.This week on Solving The World's Problems, Ali Jones talks about the importance of rail being included in transport plans for the future. Audio
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History with Dr Grant Morris
3:20 PM.Today historian Dr Grant Morris looks back at the most negative election campaigns in New Zealand history. The topic's been prompted by recent commentary that, in fact, this year's election campaign… Read more Audio
CRITTER T-SHIRTS ARE BACK
To celebrate all things Aotearoa native fauna and flora we have a new Critter of the Week t-shirt back for 2023.
The super talented Giselle Clarkson has designed a new image for the shirts and tote bags.
There is a cut off date for pre-orders so they arrive in time for Christmas deliveries to friends and loved ones.
Follow this link and place your order. Five dollars for each t-shirt and tote bag sold goes back to environmental volunteer groups around Aotearoa which are working hard to keep our unique critters safe from extinction.
Order your COTW 2023 t-shirts and or totes by clicking here.
Photo: supplied
1:15 Warming waters a concern for kelp forests
New research from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting our kelp forests in danger.
Marine biologist Dr Christopher Cornwall who, along with a team of scientists from around Aotearoa, has been investigating stressors on seaweed ecosystems.
He speaks to Susie about what we need to be concerned about.
Kelp forest Otago 1s Photo Credit Velela Wikipedia Public domain Photo:
1:25 Gorse in gin - a sustainable distillery using the pest plant for flavour
Imagine if you could be helping the ecosystem but knowing you've helped in the battle of the gorse all through having an award winning gin? Well you can.
There's a couple in Marlborough who're making gin with gorse! It's all part of their business to operate a sustainable distillery.
Ben Leggett, one of half the the distillery duo talks to Susie.
Elemental Distillers Photo: supplied
1:35 Lab grown fruit, cellular horticulture research
Would you eat lab grown fruit?
That's the next frontier - with a team of New Zealand scientists looking to break new ground with regards to cellular horticulture by doing just that!
Plant and Food Research's Dr Ben Schon speaks to Susie.
Food by Design programme leader Ben Schon and strategy leader Samantha Baldwin assess a collection of cells at the Lincoln laboratory. Photo: Adam Burns / RNZ
1:45 Link 3 album
Today's link 3 winner will get a vinyl copy of Bruce Springsteen's Only The Strong Survive album.
2:10 Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
2:25 NZ Sporting History: The Southern Sting success story
Today's NZ Sporting history about the Southern Sting happens to coincide with the news that the legendary woman who coached them to such massive success has passed away.
Robyn Broughton was one of New Zealand's most successful netball coaches. Under her, the Southern Sting made all ten grand finals of the National Bank Cup, winning seven of ten national titles.
They captivated and entire city and became local heroes.
It became the norm for the people of Invercargill to camp out overnight... or several nights to get tickets to a Southern Sting game.
Donna Wilkins, then known as Donna Loffhagen, was a key player for the Sting and joins me now.
Bernice Mene (right) was one of the first players offered money to play when she was recruited by the Southern Sting in the old National Bank Cup in the late 1990s. Photo: www.photosport.nz
3:10 Link 3
3:15 Solving the World's Problems with Ali Jones
This week on Solving The World's Problems Ali Jones talks about the importance of rail being included in transport plans for the future.
3:20 History with Dr Grant Morris
Today historian Dr Grant Morris looks back at the most negative election campaigns in New Zealand history.
The topic's been prompted by recent commentary that, in fact, this year's election campaign may take the title as the most negative in our political history.
He talks to Susie about how a negative campaign is defined and what's gone on in past elections.
Badges like this were worn by supporters of Prime Minister Robert Muldoon (1975 - 84) who was one of New Zealand's most polarising prime ministers. Photo: Te Papa
3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness
In 1977, batsman Dennis Amiss became the first cricketer to wear protective headgear. Jeered by spectators, as well as some players, the helmet had a profound effect on the game.
10th June 1974: Dennis Amiss in action against India in the first test at Old Trafford. Amiss was later to a wear cricket helmet for protection from 1977 Photo: Getty Images
3:45 The Panel with Ella Henry and Conor English