Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

With non-stop flights from Auckland, Doha is becoming an increasingly popular through-route for travellers on their way to Europe. Mike Yardley dipped into the city, describing it as eclectic and exotic, with a real melting pot of cultures. “It does intermingle well,” he told Jack Tame. “You’ve got the fusion of cutting-edge modernity and timeless tradition all in one.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cryptic Clue by Amanda Hampson In ZigZag Lane, in the heart of Sydney’s rag-trade district, tea ladies Hazel, Betty and Irene find themselves in hot water. Having already solved a murder, kidnapping and arson case, and outwitting an arch criminal, they have proved themselves a useful resource and earned the respect of a local police officer. Now he needs their help to solve a plot that threatens security. As if that’s not enough, Irene gets a coded message directing her to the spoils of a bank robbery, which sends the tea ladies on a treasure hunt with an unexpected outcome. There’s also trouble brewing within the walls of Empire Fashionwear, where an interloper threatens not just Hazel’s job but the very role of tea lady. It’s up to Hazel to convince her friends to abandon their trolleys and take action to save their livelihoods – before it’s too late. The Everything War by Dana Mattioli From veteran Amazon reporter for The Wall Street Journal, The Everything War is the first untold, devastating exposé of Amazon's endless strategic greed, from destroying Main Street to remaking corporate power, in pursuit of total domination, by any means necessary. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A distinctive figure in the New Zealand musical landscape, Delaney Davidson has dropped yet another album. Out of My Head has a more theatrical feel, co-producer Mark Perkins’ synth atmospheres creating a cinematic soundscape for the twelve-track album. The album is filled with songs written over the global pandemic lockdown period, with notable guest appearances from Marlon Williams and Reb Fountain. Despite the circumstances in which they were written, music reviewer Estelle Clifford told Jack Tame that there’s a kind of freedom and joy to a lot of the tunes. “I love it,” she said, giving the album a 10/10. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-founder of the hugely successful ‘The Naked and Famous’, Thomas Powers is stepping out from behind the curtain. The musician is positioning himself centre stage with the upcoming release of his debut album, ‘A Tyrant Crying in Private’. He told Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame that the transition has been both easy and difficult. “In one respect, it’s easier, like I don’t, it’s easier for me to get things done and I’m very used to the process of completing things,” he said. “But actually in the promotion of the music and putting it out there into the world, I’m totally unconfident because times have changed.” The music market is quite youth-oriented Powers said, and it feels disingenuous to pretend to be young online. “That’s been a real hurdle.” For most artists moving from a group act to being judged on their individual merits is daunting, but Powers has no such issue. “I think I just know myself now and I don't feel insecure about who I am as a person,” he told Tame. “So making art, that’s easy. I can do that. I can do that all day long.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Night Caller A lonely taxi driver haunted by his past reaches out to a late-night talkback radio host, forming an on-air friendship which escalates into a dangerous obsession (TVNZ+). A Man in Full When real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces bankruptcy, political and business interests collide, as he defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace (Netflix). High Country Detective Andie Whitford gets transferred to the High Country, where she is tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearances of five locals lost in the Victorian wilderness (ThreeNow). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golda Faced with the potential of Israel's complete destruction, Prime Minister Golda Meir must navigate overwhelming odds, a sceptical cabinet and a complex relationship with U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as millions of lives hang in the balance during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Back to Black Singer Amy Winehouse's tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil inspires her to write and record the groundbreaking album "Back to Black." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Milne has found some success in his garden. The birdbath, a Christmas gift for his wife, has been attracting some clientele after five months free of visitors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been reports that this has increased since COVID, particularly online. People usually think there is a particular “personality type” that engages in bullying and therefore in order to stop it we just have to root out those particular people. Whilst this is true to some extent (e.g., people who are more narcissistic and want to advance their career tend to engage in bullying behaviour more), what research shows is that bullying behaviour is more likely to occur in workplaces where there are high levels of stress. Research found that when people had high workloads there was more bullying at work, and that this rate was increased even further when people were feeling insecure about their jobs. So, when people are feeling stressed and under pressure they behave in negative ways towards others – “hurt people hurt people”. Particularly relevant at the moment when we have high workloads and people feeling very insecure about their jobs due to current economic environment and also because Pink Shirt Day coming up on 17 May. What can done: - Organisations need to be alert to the increased risk at the moment. - Leaders need to create an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up when something they don’t like is happening (this is called psychological safety). - Pay attention to the small seeds that might start to take root – not technically bullying but being rude or uncivil towards others —Prof Geoff Plimmer from Victoria Uni calls this “workplace incivility”— like a virus that can spread through an organisation. - The Mental Health Foundation and Umbrella Wellbeing are running a free webinar about online bullying for Pink Shirt Day LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the thyroid and what does it do? -A small butterfly shaped gland at the front of your neck. -Produces ‘thyroid hormone’ which is very important in regulating the body. -Does a range of things from: keeping us warm, to regulating heart, brain, muscles, bowels. What happens when your thyroid slows down and becomes underactive? -We start to get a range of symptoms affecting all parts of the body, that are often very subtle and difficult to pick up. -In particular weight gain and tiredness and feeling cold. -Other symptoms may be constipation, dry skin, hair loss, muscle pain, depression, cholesterol issues. Who gets it and what are the causes? -More common in women over 50. -Also more common those with issues such as Type 1 Diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. -However, anyone can develop an underactive thyroid including babies (very rare) and children. -Most commonly caused by immune disorder called ‘Hashimoto’s Disease’ where body turns off the thyroid and starts to shut the thyroid down. -Other causes include some medication, previous thyroid treatment, iodine deficiency, How do you diagnose and treat? -Your GP will do a simple blood test on how your thyroid is working. -Sometimes if the changes are very small so we just monitor. -However, if it’s causing symptoms it’s treated with thyroid medication to replace the missing thyroid. -Often need to take medication for life with periodic blood tests and medication may need dose changes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In NZ we have five wasp species that can cause problems: three paper wasp species, two Vespula species. First of all, the paper wasps. They are now flying around your garden, where the males settle themselves on easy-to-spot places (“lek sites”) to attract females. Yes, autumn time is what it’s all about: fertilise the females, who will hibernate and start new colonies in spring. Male paper wasps vying for the attention of females. A blast with some fly spray will sort them out quickly and it will also reduce the number of fertilised wasps that over-winter. Some paper wasp nests are still in operation as the last-born wasps emerge. The best way to get rid of these nests is by going out on cool evenings in the dark. No muckin’ around, 4 or 5 seconds worth of fly spray is more than enough. If you use a residual insecticide you’ll find that the wasps will not survive a return to their autumnal nest. German Wasps and common wasps (Genus Vespula) nest in cavities (hollow trees, wall cavities and hollow trunks of trees, in your ceiling or roof space, etc). Both these two species sting – no sense of humour! These wasps are often found eating honeydew in native forests, especially in the South Island. They will also hunt for insects (protein) in your garden (Monarch butterfly caterpillars and other sizeable insects) to feed their young ones in the nest. This is what these Vespula nests look like: layered with many cells in which the larvae (juveniles) develop and get fed by the workers… a little bit like bees! The nests are constructed from masticated wood fibres, collected during spring and summer; nice and warm, waterproof, and quite environmentally friendly! The Vespula species are tricky to control, kill, and remove. It is best left to professional pest controllers, but if you want to have a go yourself here are some tips: - Work out where the entrance of the nest is – sometimes there are a few entrances. - Get yourself some wasp powder (such as Kiwicare no wasps). - Wait till well into the evening (as temperatures go down in autumn). - Head-torch on, wasp powder ready. Approach the nest confidently and squirt the powder into the opening – no muckin’ around! - Retreat smartly and turn the torch off as soon as you are able when retreating (the wasps cleverly assume that the person with the torch is an invader!). - You’ll hear the buzzing noise increase soon after your attack – because the wasps’ wingbeats stir up the powder and they can’t control that dust-like insect killer! - Next morning have a careful look to see if there’s anyone still alive. If so, come back again the next cool night Oh – yes: DO NOT wear togs! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s expected to be focused on the iPad which hasn't had a refresh in a while. Predictions: - OLED screens, the tech that the ultra-high quality iPhone screen has had for five years now. - A larger iPad Air - 12.9" version, like the Pro range. - A new magic keyboard design, which is metal and feels more laptop like. - New ways to interact with the Pencil, possibly adding new squeezing features and haptic feedback. To me, it further complicates the iPad vs MacbookAir purchase decision, unless something changes at this event. An iPad isn't quite a laptop, but with the M2 chip also expecting to be announced, maybe the convergence between iPadOS and MacOS is closer? One noticeable change: the time slot. The 'Scary Fast' event was in the early evening for NYC, this one is at 10am, 7am PT, which means Asia will be able to see it before they go to bed. Is it partly because Apple needs to boost sales in China? Maybe! Huawai is seeing massive growth in the premium phone market in China. iPad sales are also not up to Wall Street expectations. Unlike phones which get hammered every day, iPads tend to have a longer life and so need a good sales pitch to get folks to upgrade. Also, there is still no in-person crowd. Seems Apple is sticking with its pre-recorded format. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who can resist a gooey, melting, light-as-a-feather soufflé? Once you’ve mastered these little beauties, you’ll be impressing friends with them in no time. Makes 6 x 150ml ramekins Ingredients: For 1st baking: Butter & plain flour for coating ramekins 50g butter 2 heaped tbsp plain flour 300mls milk 50g grated aged cheddar or Gouda 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried) 3 eggs, separated ¼ tsp salt, pinch of black pepper For 2nd baking: 100mls cream, slightly whipped (or sour cream) 60g grated cheese, perhaps a pecorino. Method: 1. Preheat oven to 160 C. Rub 6 ramekins, or other oven proof dishes or even a Texas muffin tin, with butter then dust lightly with flour. 2. In a saucepan melt the butter over a medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously while it cooks and thickens to a paste – about 1-2 minutes. 3. Take off the heat, whisk in the milk, a little at a time until it has all been added, then return to the heat and cook it, stirring with a wooden spoon, until you have a smooth and thick white sauce – about 3-4 minutes. Add cheese and stir until it has melted. Stir in the thyme and allow to cool slightly. Lightly whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time, then add in the seasoning. Cool to warm. 4. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold ¼ egg white mixture into the cheese sauce to ‘loosen’ it, then fold in the remaining egg white. Spoon the filling into the moulds to 2/3 full. 5. Place ramekins in an oven dish to cook in a water bath, pouring enough boiling water into the dish (around the moulds) to come half way up the sides of the moulds. 6. Bake 20-25 minutes until they are risen, ‘just set’ and still a little wobbly. Remove ramekins from the water bath and leave to cool for 10 minutes (don’t worry that they sink a little) then run a knife about each and invert onto a tray or into an oven proof casserole dish. They can remain like this in the fridge for 2-3 days. 7. About 15 minutes before you are ready to serve, heat oven to 180 C fan bake. Divide the cream between each soufflé, pouring over the top, and sprinkle with extra cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until risen again and golden. Serve immediately. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I dunno what happened. I used to crave nightclubs. Dancefloors. Parties and drinks and the euphoria of thumping music, sweaty bodies, raised voices, and a big night out. But at some point in the last couple of years, I went through that cliched transition that so many of us experience in life. My idea of a good time now? A few hours to myself and a bit of DIY. Headphones in. Podcasts on. Ryobi batteries charged and caulking gun at the ready. Life knows no greater bliss. When you own an old house there’s always a project. Autumn’s project was among the more complex I’ve tackled in the 18 months I’ve called my home my home: I have two sets of twin split awning windows in my kitchen, right next to my sink. But when I first bought the place and moved in, I realised you couldn’t open them. Why? For some reason... a reason that still isn’t entirely clear, someone had nailed the windows shut. What’s more, once I pried them open, I could see the hinges had been painted over, and were clogged with decades-old dried paint. Week one I opened the windows, removed the nails, oiled the hinges and stripped the paint. It was an oddly splendid morning. Me, my podcasts, some noxious chemicals and a paintscraper. How could something so dull be so nourishing? I couldn’t wait for Week Two. I sanded the timber, dried the rot, caulked the gaps, taped the interior windows, scraped and oiled the hinges. When I found that one rusty hinge had snapped and the window sagged out of place, I bought an extra-durable titanium drill bit to drill through the metal and carefully refixed the hinge to the inside of the frame. Another satisfying day’s work. Week Three I primed them, re-oiled the hinges, lined the windows with draft-stoppers, and played Russian Roulette with rainclouds for the first coat of paint. I opened them ajar on matching angles, like sails in the wind, partially to dry the paint and partially to show them off to my wife when she got home. “Oh, wow... great job!” I could tell she was only acting impressed for my sake, but I took the compliment all the same. It’s curious to me how strangely relaxing it is —therapeutic, even— to chip away at a relatively menial DIY project. There’s something primal in it. Something so human about using your hands to make something. I wiled away hours each week, I exhausted my podcast downloads. And each week I was able to stand back and assess a little bit of progress. Week Four. The home straight. I began with a window paint scrapper. Someone previously had painted the outside of the windows without using tape where the glass met the frames, and there were areas where the wobbly paint lines strayed a long way onto the windows themselves. I’d done three of the four windows, flicking away the old paint with the edge of the scraper’s razor blade. I got to the last window. The most prominent window. The one you stare through when you use the sink. And as I flicked away paint right at the bottom of the glass, something gave way. It was less of a crack and more of a crunch. Maybe I dug just a little bit too hard with the corner edge of the window scraper’s razor blade. A month’s worth of me time shattered around me, as a huge split spread up the glass in the centre of the window. Ahhh yes. So therapeutic. So relaxing. So good for the soul. Until it isn’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expansion on her second studio album, Bewitched: The Goddess Edition features four new songs from singer-songwriter Laufey. In her own words the album is “a love album, whether it be a love towards a friend or a lover or life”, Bewitched dealing with a variety of romantic themes. According to Estelle Clifford it could’ve come straight out of the 1935, an old-school movie quality to the first four songs on the album, the rich jazziness of her complimenting the vibes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earth by John Boyne It’s the tabloid sensation of the two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt. As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career. The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be. The Last Secret Agent by Pippa Latour and Jude Dobson This is the astounding true story of one of the last female special operations agents in France to get out alive after its liberation in WWII. Born in 1921, Pippa Latour became a covert special operations agent who parachuted into a field in Nazi-occupied Normandy. Trained by the British, Pippa was lauded for her fluency with languages and her coding ability - attributes she put to remarkable use when she posed as a teenage soap-seller, often selling her wares to the German soldiers and sending back information via code to England. Incredibly brave - Pippa knew she could be instantly shot if her cover was blown - she concealed her codes on a piece of silk that she threaded through a shoelace and wore as a hair tie. She bicycled around the region, often sleeping rough and foraging for food. During her time in Normandy, Pippa sent 135 secret messages conveying crucial information on German troop positions in the lead-up to D-Day. Pippa continued her mission until the liberation of Paris in August 1944. For decades, Pippa told no one - not even her family - of her incredible feats during WWII. Now, for the first time, her story can be told in full. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lie Grace Millane was a twenty-one year old British tourist whose disappearance in Auckland after a Tinder date in early December 2018 sparked international attention. A 26-year-old man, Jesse Shane Kempson, was subsequently charged with her murder on 8 December 2018 after a highly publicised investigation. Grace’s body was found in the Waitakere Ranges to the west of Auckland the following day. Millane’s case was a turning point in history – an appalling 21st century dating app crime investigated to a live, fascinated, audience (in cinemas). The Fall Guy After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery surrounding the missing actor deepens, Colt soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt (in cinemas). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story Follows the history of Bon Jovi, featuring personal videos, photos, and music that provide a look at Jon Bon Jovi's life and the band's journey from New Jersey clubs to global fame (Disney+). The Dry After living it up in London, Shiv returns home to Dublin, where she must navigate new relationships, family drama and her own questionable life choices, all while trying to stay sober (TVNZ+). Food Rescue Kitchen A new heartwarming New Zealand show that sees six top chefs create a three-course meal for the community out of rescued food (ThreeNow, Three at Saturday, 7pm). LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Crisp, clear days sets the stage for cracking autumn adventures in Sydney. If you’re planning a fresh fling with the Emerald City, here’s a roundup of some winning picks to rev up your city-break, from bucket list classics to seasonal treats and in-the-know gems." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Fashion Revolution movement, a week-long fashion activism campaign. The campaign was prompted by the collapse of the Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, killing over a thousand people and injuring around 2,500. It aims to bring awareness to the way fashion and clothing are created and consumed, promoting sustainability. Kate ‘Ethically Kate’ Hall joined Jack Tame to discuss the campaign and this year’s Fashion Revolution Week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want something to think about? Something that sets fire to your garden? Go and visit your local Botanic Gardens, they’re everywhere in Aotearoa! I know… we are really lucky in Christchurch. Best Autumn performers: liquidamber, smoke bush, Japanese Maple, ash, sycamore, poplar, birch and even some willows. To me, all these autumn colours remind me that our planet has been on the re-using bandwagon for 3.8 billion years,and the display is absolutely dazzling! This is the time for Dahlia flowers. Dahlia Joal Jay Jay. Photo / Supplied Julie’s pick of the bunch – it just about hurts your retina! Talking about bright colours: a Yellow Ginko biloba (the maidenhair fern tree); ancient gymnosperm When leaves form a carpet, it looks pretty impressive. Oh… use male trees only as females smell!!! Here’s a great native; always providing colour, so needed in winter too. Pseudowintera colorata – pepper plant Sequoiadendron giganteum, the giant redwood from the USA. Yes you’ll need to wait a few weeks for it to grow massively, but you’ve got to think “long-term” in this game. The bark is lovely and soft. This particular one (in Christchurch botanic gardens) has been host (for many, many years) to one of our most rottenest pest weed in the garden: Poison Ivy!! But have a look how stunning this turned out to be… as long as someone takes the time to control that ivy! And then, for folk with a decent-sized and shallow water feature (a lake or “lakelet”) this caught my eye a long time ago when visiting the Okefenokee swamp (on the border of Georgia and Florida) A Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) can live in water and has pretty knobbly knees or pneumatophores that allow the roots to breathe air above the level of the water. These swamp cypresses also take a long time to age, but their Pneumatophores will show quite quickly when the tree(s) start to settle One word or warning: don’t fall over them, keep an eye on where they are, otherwise you’ll end up pretty wet. Sometimes you encounter a tree that you’d never expect in Aotearoa: The Wollemi Pine! (Wollemia nobilis) This Conifer species belongs to the Araucaria Family of trees (Araucariaceae) and was considered extinct in Australia some 2 million years ago. It was re-discovered in 1994 in a canyon NW of Sydney. Fewer than 100 mature specimens still exist and propagation and planting of new trees in suitable habitat is aiming to save this species from extinction. Your Botanic Gardens are involved in exactly this kind of restoration of endangered species! And collaboration is the key to these projects – even gardeners can be involved! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.