Summer Times for Monday 16 January 2023

09.10 One year since Tonga eruption

What's life been like in Tonga a year since the volcanic eruption and tsunami? It was the most violent explosion on Earth in 140 years and sent a 2 -metre-high tsunami across the Kingdom's tiny islands.  The islands were flattened, with homes, villages and resorts completely swept away. Ungatea Kata is the Director of the Tupou Tertiary Institute on the main island of Tongatapu. 

09.25 The woman who hugs penguins

In a remote part of Antarctica, there are emperor penguins wandering around with GPS trackers like fit bits so researchers can learn more about their feeding patterns and protect them from environmental threats. Physiological and behavioural ecologist Dr Birgitte McDonald from San Jose University is part of the five year US-NZ study. She's heading back to the ice and says the GPS technology is giving researchers valuable new insights into the penguins' behaviour and they can tell us a lot about the impact of climate change.

09.40 Your career in a buoyant job hunters' market

If you're unhappy in your job or your career needs a lift post pandemic, it's still very much a job hunters' market. Executive Director of Love Your Career and career development specialist Caroline Sandford joins Anna to discuss what to consider if you're unhappy or dissatisfied with your career going into 2023.  

10.10 Sir Wayne Shelford's plans for the RSA

New Zealand has over 40-thousand military veterans with Sir Wayne Shelford among them. He was elected President of the Returned and Services Association last October promising to create 'vibrant and thriving RSAs that are linked to our communities.'

10.30 Summer walking

Walker and photographer Shaun Barnett is back to talk about another four of his favourite day walks from different parts of the country. Today it's Te Henga Walkway in Auckland's Waitākere Ranges, the Pororari-Punakaiki Loop on the West Coast, Kaikoura's Mt Fyffe, and Port William to Māori Bay in Rakiura National Park.

10.45 Museum stop - Ashburton's Fire Museum

Today we're stopping at the Ashburton Fire Museum which houses the heritage collection of the local Volunteer Fire Brigade founded in 1874. The brigade has a lengthy and proud history of service and has been fortunate to preserve many of the antique, vintage and classic appliances which have served Ashburton along with uniforms, equipment, memorabilia and photographic records. Peter Mack joins Anna to tell her all about it.

11.06 On the road with surgeon and triathlete Dr Mat Brick

Our roadtrip guest today is someone who's interests in medicine and sport have collided into a successful career. Dr Mat Brick is one of New Zealand's leading orthopaedic surgeons. His interest is particularly in sports and activity-related injury. He has also had a successful career as a professional triathlete, has represented the country at world championship level in cycling, and taken out several world duathlon titles.

11.35 Tuawahine - powerhouse all-women band on tour

They had a sold out show in Tamaki Makaurau two years ago and now they're back and gearing up to hit the road. Tuawahine is the powerhouse all-women band featuring the likes of Tami Neilson, Anika Moa, Annie Crummer, Paige, and Georgia Lines - all supported by an amazing backing band including Julia Deans, Ria Hall and Anna Coddington. Anna is in the studio to talk about Tuawahine and play one of her songs. Details here 

Urban Jumble Daily Quiz 
Every day we're giving you three words. Within each word are letters which spell out a New Zealand town or city. Each letter can only be used once. While some words may have more than one answer, the correct answer must be the town or city we're thinking of. So have a pen and paper and a map at hand and have a go. 

Words and solutions for January 16

Strongman - Garston

Argentina - Ngatea

Notepaper - Petone