Afternoons

 

1:15 Marlon Williams on AMA win

Big night for music in Aotearoa last night with the music awards being handed out to our talented musical artists and associated craft.

We catch up with Marlon Williams about his big win.

1:25 Safe smart phone surfing invention

Two weeks ago we had an interview with American psychologist and Author Dr Jonathan Haidt about   about the effect of smartphones on children

Safer Surfers are an orgenisation here in Aotearoa New Zealand who've come up with a potential solution to the damage that devices are doing to young people.

It's a smartphone that can grow with your children, unlocking new features only when parents decided their ready.

Rory Birkbeck is part of the team, and a dad, he talks to Jesse.

1:35 Kitchen Project helping fledgling food businesses thrive

The Kitchen Project is an Auckland Council initiative that's been running since 2018

It aims to help food entrepreneurs build successful, sustainable businesses.

It does this by providing them with access to education, resources and industry mentors.

Connie Clarkson - the founder & project manager, she speaks to Jesse.

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 or text 2101 with the details.

2:10 Film Review with Kate Rodger

Today Kate talks to Jesse about The Garfield Movie, her top 5 picks for the long weekend and a 10 year celebration of Christopher Nolans' Interstellar release taking place at the Stardome.

2:20 NZ Live: Park Rd

PARK RD made an impact on the New Zealand music scene long before a full album was even on the cards.

Off the back of a number of hit singles and two EPs, they've played stages like Rhythm & Vines, SXSW Sydney, and Soundsplash.

But now, their debut full-length is finally here.

It's called THE NOVEL, and they're planning to tour it around the country in July and August. They give us a taste of their sound for NZ Live today.

3:08 Chicken meatballs with whipped tahini

Today's recipe from Gretchen Lowe is a fabulous evening meal for the family or a lovely platter to share with a larger number of guests as a snack.

Gretchen shares her recipe for chicken meatballs with whipped tahini.

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 DIY tips and hints

This week builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to help with any handy hints for projects people might be undertaking at home.

If you have a question or need a hand with something you're up to please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:35 Critter of the Week

International World Turtle Day was celebrated recently, a day to shellerbrate the magnificent turtles of the world and call attention to the many threats they face in our oceans. Turtles are threatened by plastic and chemical pollution in our oceans and human activity on land and water. 

You might not think we have turtles in Aotearoa, but five species frequent our waters. The honu, or leatherback sea turtle, is found worldwide and has been spotted as far south as Rakiura Stewart Island. Leatherbacks are impressive creatures, growing up to 2.7 m long and weighing about 500 kg. 

3:45 The pre-Panel