Afternoons for Thursday 12 December 2024

1:15 Is it ok to let your kids drink alcohol?

To be clear, we're talking teenagers here, rather than toddlers. Is there really any harm in letting the 16-year-old have a Gizzy Gold at Christmas? Or what about a half glass of wine at Xmas dinner? It's an issue RNZ digital has explored in this article.

Andrew Galloway from Alcohol Healthwatch breaks down what the science says with Jesse. 

1:25 Tui the cat's miraculous return

In 2016 Tui the cat disappeared from owner Hilary Taylor's home. She thought her favourite cat was gone for good and then, 8 years later, Tui came home! 

Hilary talks to Jesse about the prodigal cat's amazing return.

Tui in 2016:

Tui in 2024:

1:35 What should you do when a rich friend invites you on a holiday?

Your well-heeled friend invites you on a lavish holiday, one that you might have trouble paying for. What's the advice of financial advisors for such a difficult social dilemma? 

Tim Ellis is a Wellington-based financial advisor with Foxplan. He's in our Wellington studio to dish out his perhapos surprisingly balanced advice. 

1:40 Information Center Cold Call: iSite Masterton  

A rouge information center cold call! Jesse rolls the dice and calls a random iSite in this fair land. They don't know he's calling and he doesn't know who will be on the other end of the line. 

1:45 Great album: Under the Sun Vol. 3

Today's feature album is Under The Sun volume 3.  This is an annual compilation of music from the Hawkes Bay, produced by the Backline Charitable Trust. 

 Each year, a new record is produced, providing an opportunity for up-and-coming artists to be featured alongside established acts.

They only make 300 copies of the compilation on vinyl, so it is special little time capsule of music in the Hawkes Bay. Keep an eye out for Volume 4 is coming early next year.

 

2:10 Podcast Critic: Powder Keg and Extrasensory

Ximena Smith reviews two podcasts for your playlist. Firstly, the new investigative show from Newsroom called Powder Keg, then the new Apple Original show hosted by actor Will Sharpe: Extrasensory.

2:30 NZ Sporting History: Daniel Vettori

In a career that spanned 18 years, Daniel Vettori established himself as one of the finest left-arm spinners in cricket history. 

Making his debut at just 18, Vettori went on to become New Zealand's most capped ODI player, the third-highest wicket-taker, and, alongside Ross Taylor, New Zealand's most capped Test cricketer. 

With over 4,500 Test runs, including six centuries, he also took over the captaincy during a dark period in New Zealand cricket.

Since retiring, Vettori has turned to coaching, currently working with the SunRisers Hyderabad in the IPL and the Australian Men's bowling squad..

Last week, he was recognised as one of New Zealand's greatest players ... joining the likes of Sir Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe in New Zealand's inaugural Hall of Fame

3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm 

This week Mary asks: are we celebrating Christmas the best way? Mary has tips on how not to break the bank this Christmas. She also has a list of some charities you could consider giving to these holidays. Mary's list is below:

CHARITIES LIST

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: 0800 22 10 22 or https://www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-gifts

ChildFund NZ: 0800 808 822 or https://shop.childfund.org.nz/pages/gifts-that-grow.

Christian World Service (CWS): 0800 74 73 72 or https://gift.org.nz 

Leprosy Mission New Zealand: 0800 862 873 or www.reallygoodgifts.org.nz

MEND NZ — 021 060 9631 or www.mend.org.nz.

Oxfam Aotearoa: 0800 600 700 or www.unwrapped.co.nz 

Save the Children New Zealand: 0800 167 168 or https://gifts.savethechildren.org.nz/.

Tearfund NZ: 0800 800 777 or www.giftforlife.org.nz

The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ: 0800 227 229 https://giftofsight.hollows.org.nz 

World Vision New Zealand: 0800 800 776 or www.worldvision.org.nz/smiles

3:35 Nau Mai Town 

Many will be thrilled to know that Cathedral Cove walking track is now open after two years of closure due to severe weather in the region.

Well, if you're heading that way this summer, find out a bit more history about the place. In this week's bonus episode of Nau Mai Town, Justine Murray is in Whitianga.

3:45 The pre-Panel 

Wallace Chapman and his producer Sam Hollis join Jesse to preview tonight's episode of The Panel.