Afternoons for Friday 8 March 2024

 

1:15 Bluff gin distillery part of rejuvenation project

Thousands of jobs were lost when Bluff's Ocean Beach freezing works closed down in 1991 and the Southland population dropped dramatically as a consequence.

But now, investment in a new tourism hub and aquaculture park is rejuvenating the site.

One of the projects is a multi-million dollar investment in the Bluff Distillery Gin, which opens today at the former freezing works site.

Bluff Distillery Gin creative lead David Nash speaks to Jesse.

1:25 Walk 2 Work Day, a day to make a positive change

Walk 2 Work Day is organised by Living Streets Aotearoa which promotes walking-friendly communities.

On Walk 2 Work Day, people are encouraged to work or to other everyday activities. 

The aim is to highlight how walking improves mental health and physical wellbeing and is good for us and the environment.

Living Streets Aotearoa president Tim Jones speaks to Jesse.

1:35 Kaimanawa horses need new homes, how to help.

The Department of Conservation has completed its annual ariel survey of Kaimanawa Wild horses and theres a large excess of horses that will need new homes.

To be exact, the herd count 530, and according to the Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group management plan, that puts the target removal number at 230.

Applications will be closing in 4 to 6 weeks, so if you're thinking of applying for a horse now is the time.

1:45 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.

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

2:10 Film Review with Sam Hollis

Today Sam reviews How To Have Sex,  Riceboy Sleeps and then gives his take on the Oscars.

2:20 NZ Live Pony Baby

Pony Baby is the country music collab of solo artists Jazmine Mary and Arahi who met while supporting Reb Fountain at her Hawke's Bay show in late 2022.

Soon after that encounter, Arahi put all his possessions in his truck and moved in with Jazmine by the west Auckland coast.

The pair join Jesse in the studio off-the-back of a jaunt around the country touring their newly released self-titled debut album.

3:08 Pappardelle with Pronto Rosso Paste

Jacqui Dixon, together with her husband Philip, founded the company Sabato, which imports food products from Italy, Spain and France.

The business operates as a wholesaler to a number of family run retailers but there's also a retail outlet in Auckland.

Today Jacqui shares a recipe for a simple pasta dish with a few of their products.

You can find the recipe 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: DIY with Stan Scott

Builder Stan Scott is back this week to help out with any DIY jobs you've got planned.

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

3:35 Critter of the Week Fischer’s egg fungus

Summer is officially over and Autumn has begun. It’s a time of year that fungi lovers across the country get excited about as all sorts of weird and wonderful fruiting bodies emerge out of the dark. 

This week’s critter celebrates the beggining of the fungi season – the Fischer’s egg fungus, Claustula fischeri, is one of the rarest and most endangered fungi in Aotearoa. 

3:45 The pre- Panel