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We have 5 nights for 2 in a deluxe Beachfront Room at Edgewater Resort and Spa in Rarotonga to giveaway!. Flights NOT included but the value tots up to about $1800.



Just e-mail Graeme from the form at top and say Edgewater (please and include your phone number). We’ll call the randomly selected winner on the Travel Show between 1 & 2pm on Sunday September 16 and you must answer our call to claim the prize.click here for more on the Edgewater Resort.



Saturday, September 1

Chris Ferkins


11:30: Environews. What is eco-sourcing? Eco-consultant Chris Ferkins explains the now widespread practice of planting species naturally occurring in your area, how to source the plants this spring and why it’s a good idea. .

Natural History book Give Away.

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Pests and Diseases

An eco-smart and very detailed guide to managing pests in your garden or yard, Managing Pests and Diseases: A Handbook for New Zealand Gardeners is an expanded and revised edition of Rob Lucas's successful publication What's That Pest? With over 700 high-quality photographs, it provides New Zealand gardeners and horticulturists with a simple, comprehensive and easily used reference guide to pest identification and control.

To win your copy Just e-mail Graeme from the form at top left and say Pests please and include your postal address. A winner will be drawn just before 2pm on Sunday.

To find out more or order a copy click here

Colin Espiner Bull Dust

12:40:Australian correspondent Colin Espiner has abandoned his desk and is going Walkabout. Hear his latest instalment live and follow his big red road trip here.

NZ International Film Festival

International Film Festival Audio Guide with James Croot. Go here and scroll down to see the trailers.Click here to view the schedule.

Science Report Special.Vicki describes the recent tragic case of Yvonne Maine and how “alternative” medicine practitioners can do very great harm indeed, and how nobody ends up culpable.

Skull Cancer

Sunday, September 2

McGlashan

10:30:- One of our musical treasures, Don McGlashan In Studio and playing some songs ahead of his nationwide tour. Book here.

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11:10:- Why do women have breasts? Why do (most) men like them? Why do men have beards and then spend so much time shaving them off? These are questions evolutionary biologist Barnaby Dixson wrestles with and tries to answer. You will be surprised.

11:45: When you see food labelled “Organic” what does that actually mean and is it any better for you or the world? Dietician Amanda Johnson explains.

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SATURDAY REGULARS

Vicky Hyde

Science is OK! With Skeptics Society Chair Entity and advocate for the public understanding of Science, Vicky Hyde.



Grant Christie

A look at astronomy with Grant Christie.

Take a look at this week's Astronomy Picture of the Week here:


Eric Thompson

The Oily Rag. Everything motoring, from classic cars to the origin of the seat-belt and how many orange cones there are in New Zealand. With vehicle enthusiast Eric Thompson.

James Croot

At the Movies with Cinema critic, movie brainiac and Saturday footballer... James Croot. See this week’s trailers below:


Max Cryer

Words with Max Cryer. Max looks at interesting words in the media, and answers listeners’ questions about the English language; Ask Max a question. mail to PO Box 8880 Symonds Street, Auckland or click the picture of Graeme at the top to email him.

Grant Smithies

New music and classic albums with Grant Smithies.

SUNDAY REGULARS

Mike Hogan

Travel Show with boutique travel guru Mike Hogan.

Mike Hogan To ask Mike anything travel-wise phone 021 951531, or e-mail mike@hoganreps.co.nz.

John Dybvig

American loudmouth, sports legend and social critic John Dybvig reports on all things to do with American current affairs and culture.



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The greatest game show ever devised for radio! Truth Or Consequences. Answer the statements True or False. You win, you get the prize, you lose, the prize-pack gets bigger next week.
Momma Cass of the Mommas and the Pappas choked to death on a ham sandwich. FALSE!