Afternoons for Wednesday 5 March 2025

 

1:15 Could Australia hold the key to cheaper electricity? 

The cost of power has been a major factor in our cost-of-living crisis but hope may be on the horizon.

TheTaslink project would see New Zealand and Australia connected by the world's longest and deepest undersea cable, allowing the two countries to power share.

Theoretically, New Zealand could make use of their excess solar power and in return they would use our wind-generated power. 

Richard Homewood, co-director of Taslink, speaks to Jesse today. 

1:25 New production seeks to support Kiwi women experiencing menopause 

The subject of menopause has in past been a little taboo, to the point where it often went swept under the carpet.

Thankfully, that has changed, and women and men are now able to talk about it openly.

That will certainly be the case next month when two inspiring Kiwi women take to the stage for the show  'HOT
MESS: Navigating Midlife & Menopause'. 

The shows aim to shine a light on the challenges women face-all with humour, heart, and honesty.

The hosts of the show, Petra Bugust and Niki Bezzant join Jesse in Auckland. 

1:35 The future of Antarctica 

If you're a regular Afternoons listener you'll be familiar with Claire Concannon, host of RNZ's science podcast Our Changing World. 

Today Claire joins Jesse to discuss her latest series, 'Voice of the Sea Ice'. 

In the podcasts, Claire and fellow researchers investigate the future of Antarctica. It launches on the 6th of March wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes will be released weekly. 

1:45 Heading Off: Mars

Heading Off is a weekly travel segment where Jesse gets travel recommendations and tips from around the motu and the globe. 

Today he's travelling even further, Mars. 

March is Mars Month, and Stardome Observatory and Planetarium in Auckland is celebrating by launching a brand-new planetarium show 'Mars: The Red Planet'. 

It was co-written by astronomer Rob Davison, who joins Jesse talk all things Mars! 

2.12 Music Critic: Womb and The Hongi Slicker

Afternoons music critic Sarah Thomson brings you new music. 

Today she'll introduce new tunes by Womb and The Hongi Slicker. 

2:20 Easy Eats with Kelly Gibney: Tandoori chicken salad with garlic cucumber yoghurt

Kelly Gibney's recipe today is packed with flavour and perfect for lunch or dinner. 

Find the full recipe here. 

2:30 Bookmarks with Miki Magasiva

Today we get to know writer and filmmaker Miki Magasiva by asking about his favourite things. 

Miki started out directing commercials, TV and short films, and went on to co-found production company 'The Brown Factory'.

This year he made his first foray into features with his film Tinā, which is in cinemas now. 

3:10 Two words to live by: Let them

Mel Robbins is a global phenomenon, offering millions of people lessons she's learned by messing up her own life, so we don't have to.  

She says we waste so much energy trying to control what other people think or say when the real power lies in letting go.

Mel says two words can give you peace, confidence, and freedom: Let them. When someone does something you don't like, let them. If they doubt you, let them.

Jesse and Mel break it all down as they discuss her new book 'The Let Them Theory: A Life Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't' Stop Talking About'.

3:35 Voice of the Sea Ice: Ice sheets and ice shelves

Introducing Voice of the Sea Ice, a new miniseries about Antarctica.

In this first episode, Claire Concannon recounts some epic historic and modern expeditions and learns that there are many types of ice on the frozen continent.

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman and producer Olivia Wilson are in the studio with Jesse to preview tonight's installment of The Panel.