Afternoons

1:10 The case against designer dogs

Dogs with flat faces and bulging eyes have become a popular choice for pet owners, but we're being warned their selective breeding puts them at risk for a large number of health problems.

Leading vet and academic Dr Dan O'Neill is a global advocate for stopping such breeding, and wants vets and rescue organisations to make a stand against what he calls "dog breeding lunacy".

He joins Jesse ahead of presenting his views at the NZ Veterinary Association Conference.

1:20 The legacy of Jerry Collins

Today marks 10 years since All Black Jerry Collins and his partner Alana Madill were both killed in a fatal car crash in the south of france.

At 6pm tonight Porirua's Jerry Collins Stadium hosts a special memorial match, put on by his first amateur club Norths United RFC.

1:25 Grand ideas: a new prosthetic leg

Ruby Keegan is working on a prosthetic limb which can be worn in and out of the water - giving amputees the freedom to move easily between land to sea.

She's just won Massey University's Grand Ideas competition for student-driven innovation that tackles real world challenges.

1:35 Rethinking investment to address our chronic social housing shortage 

In March, the government made it easier for community housing providers to borrow money in a bid to address our chronic affordable housing shortage. 

The $150 million the government has promised to providers will arrive via the Community Housing Funding Agency and should address the 21,000 households currently waiting on the Housing Register.

Last night, the Community Housing Funding Agency team picked up three gongs at the Mindful Money ethical investment awards for their work in the area. 

Community Housing Funding Agency chief executive James Palmer joins Jesse.

1:45 Freaky Friday: Rochelle

Rochelle joins us to share some spooky occurrences that took place in her first home.

If you have a Freaky Friday story to share please send it to Afternoons@rnz.co.nz 

2:10 Film Review: The Surfer & Mountainhead

Film reviewer Dom Corry shares is take on new Nicolas Cage thriller The Surfer and Mountainhead a new comedy from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong.

2:20 NZ Live: The 20th anniversary party

Bringing you NZ Live each week is a huge team effort, inlcuding our amazing collective of audio engineers who make it sound so good each an every week.

For the grand finale of the NZ Live 20th anniversary party we bring some of those people into the studio to play you their favourite recordings. 

Jesse is joined by Jeremy Ansell, Darryl Stack, Andre Upston, Alex Harmer and former Afternoons host Jim Mora. 

3:08 Food with Sean Connolly

Sean shares the recipie for his Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Ingredients

Salad

1 baby cos lettuce (cut into quarters)

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (preferably Grana Padano)

1 small sprig of chives, finely chopped

Buttermilk Dressing

2 heaped tablespoons of good quality mayonnaise

2 heaped tablespoons sour cream

2 tablespoons buttermilk

½ tsp onion powder

⅛ tsp extra virgin olive oil

A small pinch of ground white pepper

A small handful of fresh dill, finely chopped

Method

Buttermilk Dressing

1. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream until smooth and light.
2. Add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, onion powder, olive oil, and white pepper. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking (a little lemon juice or salt if desired).
4. Fold through the chopped dill.
5. Pour into a jar or bottle and chill until ready to use.

Wedge Salad Assembly

1. Cut the baby cos lettuce in half lengthways, wash thoroughly, and drain. Cut each half again to create quarters.
2. Use 3 quarters per plate—arrange two on the base and one on top to form a pyramid.
3. Drizzle generously with buttermilk dressing in a zig-zag motion, covering as much lettuce as possible.
4. Finely grate the Parmesan over the top using a microplane.
5. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped chives.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: DIY with Stan Scott

Our DIY expert Stan Scott answers your DIY questions. Sent them in to afternoons@rnz.co.nz 

3:35 Critter of the Week: The Frostfish

Meet the Frostfish! This beautiful iridescent silver fish is found all over the world, but are also native to our waters.

They are known for stranding on beaches after especially frosty nights, hence the name! These long silver ribbons are ambush predators, hanging vertically in the water column with their mouths ready to snap at the nearest unsuspecting prey. Their incredible mirror finish and flattened bodies allow them to be camouflaged, reflecting the water around them making them nearly invisible. 

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman joins Jesse to preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.