Afternoons for Friday 2 August 2024

1:15 Community conservation groups could be in trouble

A major new report has found support for New Zealand's grassroots conservation groups is 'drying up' - threatening to undo gains made to save our threatened species from extinction.

Commissioned by Predator Free New Zealand Trust, the report found that more than 300 groups it surveyed were often having to dig into their own pockets to stay afloat. Jesse talks to Marie Doole from Matakai Environmental.

1:25 A freedom call for an ambassador

The Catlins is in desperate need of a freedom camping ambassador to educate campers on the rules. The funding is currently not there to reinstate the role. Jesse talks to Waihopai Toetoe Community Board Chair Pam Yorke about the role and what's needed. 

1:35 The flavours of Samoa, Tonga and Niue 

The year is going fast - in case you missed it, it's now August, and August is Restaurant Month. In its 14th year Heart of the City in Auckland have put on their Chefs Table series, this time with three powerhouse's from the Pacific teaming up and creating the first of its kind - a triple threat of flavours.

Chef's Michael Meredith, Touvai Poloniati, Patrick Ikinofo are teaming up at 'Metita' restaurant in SkyCity, to bring the flavours and traditions of Samoa, Tonga and Niue to the fine dining scene in Auckland 

1:45 Freaky Friday

Today Jesse Mulligan is joined by Steph in Oamaru, who earlier this year had a terrifying night that turned out to be a bit of a blessing.

2:10 Film Review

A slow week for new releases due to the start of the film festival, so Sam is going to recommend a few underrated classics! A little something for everyone. Sam's picks include: THE KING OF COMEDY (1982); MISSISSIPPI MASALA (1991) and WAIT UNTIL DARK (1967). 

2:20 NZ Live: Finn Johansson

If you're a regular RNZ Nights listener you may be familiar with today's NZ Live performer. When he isn't busy discussing new music on 'Out Lately' with Emile Donovan he's hard at work making his own. He's released a number of projects over the years including his most recent EP 'What A Way To Make A Living'. And a couple of months back he put out a single with another Kiwi up-and-comer, Ny Oh, called 'We Still Got It', and he'll be performing a brand new song as part of his set today.

3:08 Food with Gretchen Lowe

This week Gretchen tempts with her vege patch, cheddar and oat crumble pies. I mean, just look at it. Anyway, here's the recipe.

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: Heirloom beans

The editor for NZ Gardner. Jo McCarroll, wants people to start thinking about heirloom beans. It might be too cold to plant, but it's a good idea to start planning now. Jo has all the details.  

3:35 Critter of the Week

If you have trypophobia (fear of closely packed holes like honeycomb), then it is best not to look at photos of this lichen. Jesse talks to RNZ 's Ellen Rykers about lace lichen or coral lichen.
 

3:45 The pre-Panel