Mining debate, Lindy Kelly and Cricket Umpire Brian Aldridge

SATURDAY February 13

11:30:- Environews.
Kevin Hackwell, Forest and Bird advocacy manager debates the issue of opening up our conservation estates to mining, with Doug Gordon, CEO of NZ Minerals Industry Assoc.

12:15- Outer Space with Dr Grant Christie. Perhaps the weirdest Astronomy Picture of the Week? What is it? (click here to view image)

SUNDAY February 14

10:30:- Lindy Kelly. Author of a new children’s title, Lost In The Bush. Salutory advice for kids on what best to do if they get lost in the bush, and more importantly, how not to let it happen in the first place.

11:15:- What’s My Line? Cricket Umpire. Brian Aldridge.
Over 10 years he officiated 26 tests and 45 One Day Internationals, including the World Cup Final of 1992.

1-2pm:- John Hartles, busker and cultural icon of Auckland Streets. In Memoriam (click here to view pictures and click here to view John Hartles' "Busker" film)