Afternoons for Monday 15 May 2023

 

1:15 New all women's rugby club started in Wairarapa

As gender equality starts to take effect across Aotearoa there are now two all women's rugby clubs established separately from the men's clubs banners.

The latest is Wairarapa Wāhine Toa, a region where the number of young girls interested in signing up to play rugby is exceeding the number of boys looking to play.

Wāhine Toa coach Scott Collins talks to Jesse about the fresh start for women in rugby in their region and what it means for the future of the sport for them.

1.25 New approach to predator control - from outer space!

It's not new that predators are a big issue in New Zealand for our native birds and fauna

People are working hard on the ground to control numbers, trapping and poisoning, but have you ever thought of managing predator control from space?

It's not some thing of the future, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research are already directing predator control from space

Scientific programmer at Manaaki Whenua, Ben Jolly talks to Jesse.

1.35 Concerns about digital distractions and bullying in the classroom

In a recent survey, 47 per cent of teachers were concerned about students being distracted by personal devices, and 63 per cent were worried about online bullying. That's according to Life Education Research NZ.

Anjie Webster is an expert in the field of online life, and is passionate about the opportunities of tech in classroom and works to minimise the potential for harm.

Anjie has a background in teaching and masters in digital literacy. She is the founder of Generation Online and an education advisor. She talks to Jesse about how to ensure digital wellbeing.

1:45 Feature album

 

2:10 Television Critic: Linda Burgess

Today Linda talks to Jesse about three shows she's been watching, which are all on Netflix. She gives her opinion on The Diplomat, Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Almost Australian.

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Brad Foster reports on the winners and losers of the Australian Federal Budget, the reintroduction of the platypus - Australia's cutest egg-laying mammal - into the Royal National Park near Sydney, and a new John Farnham documentary.

2:30 Expert feature: Neighbours at war - specialist lawyer on neighbourly disputes

Loud music at night, not mowing the berm, trees overgrown over the fence, cars parked in the wrong place...

Dealing with neighbourhood disputes is the topic for today's expert!

Nathan Tetzlaff is a senior associate at Smith and Partners Law, and an expert on neighbourhood disputes.

If you have a question for Nathan, or have had problems with your neighbours you can text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:10 Why dotcom millionaire Derek Sivers made Aotearoa his home

Interesting people from around the world can be hiding in plain sight in New Zealand. Derek Sivers is one of them. A musician turned Dot.com millionaire, he's the founder of CD Baby, one of the largest sellers of independent music on the web. He sold up, gave most of the money to charity, travelled the world, had a son and landed in Wellington 12  years ago. He's given Ted Talks with millions of views and dedicates himself to learning; gathering ideas like seeds, letting them germinate until they turn into books and posts for his website. He writes about everything from creativity to entrepreneurship to usefulness.  

3:35 Voices

On Voices,  marking New Zealand Music Month, Kadambari Raghukumar chats with Briar Prastiti on what being Greek Kiwi means to the singer and composer.  

3:45 The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and David Slack