Afternoons for Friday 1 December 2023

 

1:15 One of our critter fund recipients

Today we reveal which groups have been selected for critter funds raised through the sale of our COTW t-shirts. A percentage of sales was put aside to help not for profit groups around the country helping local critters to thrive.

1:25 A new book on helping people process the emotional roller coaster of life

Part of being human means experiencing lifes ups and downs -  and the emotional pain that comes along with that, as much as we try to avoid it, is unavoidable.

According to our next guest however, emotional pain is not only a natural response to life events that hurt us, but painful emotions also serve an evoluntionary purpose: they encourage us to act in ways that improve our chances of survival and help us grow and develop as human beings.

Dr Carrie Hayward is a Melbourne based clinical psychologist who specialises in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She speaks to Jesse.

1:35 Free dental care rolls into Porirua

The cost of a visit to the dentist was a big point of contention during the election campaign this year.

But over the next couple of weekends a community-led initiative in Porirua is taking the reigns from politicians and having a crack at offering free dental care themselves.

It's been spearheaded in the community network Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou and project leads Anita Taggart and Jodi Watene.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Time for Freaky Friday, one of our favourites times of the week. If you've got a story you'd like shared on air email us or text 2101.

Today we've got two Freaky Friday stories to share with you.

2:10 Film Review with Graeme Tuckett

Today Graeme talks to Jesse about The Old Oak and Christmess.

2:20 NZ Live: Come Together

This week's NZ Live is with the amazing performers from the Come Together series.

Possibly the most successful LOCAL rock music series of all time, the shows have been seen by more than 40,000 Kiwis.

The super group features the likes of  Jon Toogood, Julia Deans, Sam Scott and Dianne Swann.

Joining us today in the studio ahead of their End of Year 'BANGER' series are  five of the stars of this magical musical collaboration with us.

3:08 Moroccan quinoa salad and sourdough stuffing recipes

Today Kelly Gibney shares two amazing recipes from her latest cook book Enjoy: Food worth sharing with the people you love. It's a great idea for a gift for loved ones this Christmas. Just go to Kelly's website to buy a copy.

The recipes being shared by Kelly today are perfect for summer bbqs whether your hosting or taking something to a shared meal.

You can find out how to make the quinoa salad here and the sourdough stuffing 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

 

3:35 Critter of the Week

The week's critter is a native species of spittlebug.

Spittlebugs get their common name from the spit-like substance the young bugs create on plants.

They create this unique dwelling by peeing out a sticky substance made from undigested sugars and turning their abdomen into a bellows to create bubbles. 

3:45 The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Alan McElroy