Afternoons for Friday 9 February 2024

 

1:15 Generous gift for Te Herenga Waka from trailblazing scientist

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington has been gifted 13 million dollars.

The donation came from the late Dr Aola Richards,  a trailblazing scientist and the first woman in New Zealand to gain a PhD in Biological Science.

She's nearly single-handedly responsible for identifying the various native wētā species, classifying new species, as well as cave crickets in Australia.

Professor Phil Lester from Te Herenga Waka School of Biological Sciences talks to Jesse about her legacy and how the money will be used.

1:25 Bottom trawling, is it that bad?

New Zealand is facing criticism after for going against convention over bottom trawling practices in the Pacific. Should we in the media be outraged our do we give the practice a bad rep?

Steve Little is a Port Chalmers fisherman and former Chief Skipper at the University of Otago.

He's seen the trawling industry change over the years and joins Jesse to discuss.

1:35 Irish looking for their descendants down under

If you've ever wondered about your Irish ancestry - who they were, where they were from in Ireland, why they came to New Zealand - there's a series of seminars coming to Aotearoa that will help you trace your Irish family history

The seminars are aimed for beginners and active family historians, and they're run by the Irish non-profit organisation, Ulster Historical Foundation.

They're sending staff out from Belfast to Australia and New Zealand in February and March to run the sessions.

Fintan Mullan is one of the people presenting the seminars, and has just arrived in Australia. He speaks to Jesse.

A Taranaki grower has come up with an unusual fundraiser for Te Kahu Pairuri Hospice Taranaki.

Eddie Hollard owns 'Dave's Patch' and is offering 3.2 hectares of prime Lepperton maize to the highest bidder, with all proceeds going to the regions Hospice.

The idea came off the back of running an annual charity golf fundraiser in Urenui. Eddie tells Jesse about it.

1:50 Freaky Friday

Each week on Afternoons we have a bit of fun and share stories from our listeners of prescience, spooky encounters or coincidences that leave goosebumps.

This week we talk to Laureen  about her story of possible divine intervention and then talk to Kate about her 'dream boy'.

If you have a story to share please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

2:10 Film Review with Kate Rodger

This week Kate Rodger talks to Jesse about Bob Marley One Love due out next week, Argylle and The Holdovers.

2:20 NZ Live Mim Jensen

This week's NZ Live is with Mim Jensen from Ōtautahi, Christchurch, where she's made waves in the indie rock scene.

Her first single "Germaphobe" became a bit of a hit on TikTok, that was followed by her debut EP, Emotional Affair.

Mim's in our Christchurch studio for NZ Live this week.

3:08 Sticky Salted Plum & Olive Oil Skillet Cake

This time of the year is when there's an abundance of fruit around. Like Martin last week, food writer, stylist and cook Gretchen Lowe has a delicious recipe to use up any excess you have.

She shares her recipe for a plum cake made in a skillet.

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

3:16 Saturday Morning and Music 101

We check in with our Saturday Morning host Susie Ferguson about what's on her show tomorrow from 8am then talk to Charlotte Ryan about what's on Music 101 from 1pm tomorrow afternoon.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Car maintenance with Allister Wade

This week we speak to Allister Wade, Motoring Services Technical Advisor at the AA, about keeping your car well maintained and ready for any road trips.

If you have a question for him text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:35 Critter of the Week

Termites are tenacious critters – they never sleep and spend their waking lives chewing wood and renovating their extensive colonies. Luckily, we only have three native species of termite in Aotearoa, and they don’t often infest our houses. This week’s critter is the most common of our termites, the New Zealand dry wood termite, Kalotermes brouni.

3:45 The Panel with Penny Ashton and Selwyn Manning