SATURDAY February 6
11:30:- Environews. Oh dear. This big fat nasty rat was caught on previously rat-free Motuora Island in the Hauraki Gulf. It has been assumed that rats had never before infested this island sanctuary, but maybe not. Forest and Bird’s northern field officer, Mark Bellingham tells us about the history of this island and other islands that ARE rat-free, and how people can help ensure they stay that way.
For the first time in decades it seems that there are Tuis in Hamilton. Ben Paris’ Halo Project can accept some of the credit. We talk with him about the Halo project in the Waikato.
We also give one lucky listener a year’s subscription to Forest and Bird and a copy of Forest and Bird’s latest book, Wild Encounters, a guide to where to see the best of New Zealand’s wildlife.
Click here if you want to buy one12:10- Astronomy with Dr. Grant Christie.
Click here to view recommended Picture of the week: Mars near opposition12:50:- Helen Petousis-Harris, an expert in Primary Healthcare breaks open the champagne on hearing that respected medical journal The Lancet has finally retracted a controversial paper that connected a Measles-Mumps vaccine with Autism. It turns out, as many expected, that it’s not true, but for many it’s too late. The paper by Andrew Wakefield has directly led to much hysteria, suffering and deaths.
SUNDAY February 7
10:30:- Leigh Hart tries to tell us why we should watch his latest ridiculous television show, Mysterious Planet.
Click here to watch trailer11:15:- David Bogan. Author of What’s Keeping You Awake At Night? Surprise surprise… Anxiety and conflict is part of life!
11:35:- New Zealand’s most heart wrenching and dramatic day in sport, ever. It was Boxing Day, South Africa, 1953. New Zealand’s greatest cricket historian, Don Neely, reveals what happened. It has romance, death, tragedy, heartbreak and outrageous courage. There really should be a movie made about it! Now, at least a play has been, and its director Jonny Brugh joins us.