Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

It was controversial since it was first announced, but now with Facebook's internal research on the harm Instagram is having on teens, a dedicated kids version is on hold. The app, with its photo filters and daily popularity contest, is a source of body image issues and depression.  Instagram is in a tough spot because it knows kids under 13 are using the app, so wanted to create a dedicated versi...

Jack Tame has been speaking to a designer and entrepreneur worth around a reported $30 billion.  His name, Sir James Dyson, is the giveaway. He’s the man behind the vacuum cleaner empire.  He’s just released an autobiography called Invention: A Life LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pact of Silence: A new British thriller about the unexplained death of a young brewery boss and five friends bound together by a secret that will change their lives forever. What really happened that night in the woods? (TVNZ OnDemand)  Back to Life: a second season of the British comedy about Miri Matteson, a woman who returns to life in her quiet hometown after 18 years in prison. In season 2, M...

Ainbo   In the spirit of Moana and Frozen, 'Ainbo - Spirit of the Amazon' is the epic journey of a young hero and her Spirit Guides, "Dillo" a cute and humorous armadillo and "Vaca" a goofy oversized tapir, who embark on a quest to save their home in the spectacular Amazon Rainforest.   The Starling After  Lilly suffers a loss, a combative Starling takes nest beside her quiet home. The feisty bird...

Kevin Milne talks to Jack Tame about the difference in their ages, what happened in his lifetime before Jack was born, and what's likely to happen in his lifetime after he's passed on - celebrating the span of their combined years.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s official! Even if it comes as the least surprising news to anyone. Auckland’s $785m proposed cycleway across the harbour has been scrapped and the money allocated elsewhere. I say it’s unsurprising because from what I could tell, almost no one thought the standalone cycle bridge was a good idea. $785m! Even in the age of cheap money and rock-bottom interest rates, that’s a massive chunk of ch...

Lil Nas X found fame with his country-rap Old Town Road, which ruffled the feathers of country purists who didn’t like his new take on the genre.  It was released at the end of 2018, and it’s now joined with other tracks like a queer take on Dolly Parton’s Jolene in his new album Montero.   Estelle Clifford’s been sharing her thoughts with Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Catherine Raynes has been reading Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney, and What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel writer Mike Yardley has some tips for travelling in the The Waitaki Lakes District. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationship expert Steven Dromgool has been talking to Jack Tame about the best ways to support a partner who has depression. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mulch and plant and plant and mulch…  These are busy, busy, busy times in the garden. Even though we may still get some frosts here in the South Island, I am lucky to be able to chuck seed-trays and germinating plants in the tunnel house or, if I behave nicely, in Julie’s glasshouse.  But first, think ahead to summer. We often get seriously dry conditions here on the South Island’s East Coast. Gra...

This week Bob Campbell has been drinking Yalumba 2020 The Y Series Viognier $16.95.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft's new Surface lineup is here for Windows 11  October 5th is launch day for Windows 11, and the the new range of Surface devices.   Their new lineup focuses even more on the design and creative aspects with a more responsive pen that includes haptic feedback to make it feel more like you're writing on paper. For the WFH era, there are upgraded mics and cameras.  Surface Pro 8  The tablet-...

Vigil: A tense new British drama that’s been called “Line of Duty in a submarine”. The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services (starts Sunday on TVNZ1, also on TVNZ OnDemand)  The Morning Show: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carrell return for a...

Country Music has a lot of connotation, but one that might not come immediately to mind is feminism.  But it actually has a proud feminist past. And our very own country star Tami Neilson’s made that the centre of her new show, The F Word.   Partnering with Professor of Musicology Dr Jada Watson, she’s come up with a setlist of the Songs of Feminism in Country Music.   That’s songs like Dolly Part...

Flash fried asparagus & prosciutto   I’m prepared to spend good money on new season asparagus as it’s such a treat! It’s doesn’t need to be fussed with, just a lick of olive oil, flash fried in the pan and a few toppings and you’re away. This makes a such beautiful side dish, light lunch or dinner.   Serves 2   2 bunches asparagus   2 tablespoon olive oil + extra to serve   4 tablespoons currants,...

Movie reviewer Francesca Rudkin has been watching PIG, a drama about a truffle hunter's missing pig, and Netflix's SAS: Rise of the Black Swan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Milne's getting sick of the relentless negativity about the way we've handled the COVID response. He's been speaking to Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the first show I’ve broadcast in more than a month in which Auckland has been out of the dreaded Alert Level 4.And honestly, I thought this time, things *might* be different. I thought after more a month of sitting at home, more of us in the big city might have taken stock, kicked the habit, and set our aspirations a little higher for the move to Level 3. Aucklanders might have learnt from...

Las Vegas rock band Imagine Dragons have released their fifth album: Act 1.  One review has said “There are a few songs you might like here, but a few you’ll violently hate”.  Estelle Clifford's been giving her thoughts to Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book reviewer Catherine Raynes has been reading The long run and beautiful game of Rodger Federer by Christopher Clarey, and The Turnout by Megan Abbott. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Yardley's got some tips for a spring swing through the Wairarapa. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is organics week, which is a chance to look at what organic actually means.   What is it good for us? It’s about what’s NOT in a product, rather than what is. Organic farmers don’t use synthetic chemicals including fertilizers, pesticides, weed sprays and antibiotics. The products are also free of GMOs and artificial ingredients. Eating organic drastically reduces your exposure to pestic...

This is a good weekend to get into the garden and plan ahead for crops and fruit...and gratis pest control.  Fruit Trees and crops need pollinators. It pays to always have a mixture of useful pollen and nectar sources flowering when you want to attract pollinators to your garden. The idea is simple: have a little “meadow” of flowering plants that will anchor the native bees, flies, beetles, butter...

Kevin Milne's been letting things slide - he's embracing his lazy side in lockdown. Kev's been speaking to Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.