Rnz: Afternoons With Jesse Mulligan

Dementia is not a dirty word. And yet too many of us fear developing it or engaging with a loved one who has it. It doesn't need to be this way says Rose Capp. She's an Australian aged-care specialist and policy advisor. She helps families find the right words to understand the world from the perspective of someone living with dementia. She tackles misconceptions about what it is and shares how to live as well as possible with this progressive disease. Her new book is called Demystifying Dementia: Everything You Need to Know.

Brad Foster reports on Australia's east coast cold snap, the total ban of the manufacture of engineered stone - the first country in the world to do so - and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returning to Australia a free man after 14 years. He also talks about the Wallabies' upcoming matches in preparation for the Bledisloe Cup in September.

Today Catherine Ross talks to Jesse about books for young readers with the theme 'dystopian'. The books she talks about are: For ages 11+ years The Last Wild, (number 1 in a trilogy) by Piers Torday For ages 12+ years Swarm by Jennifer D. Lyle #murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil For ages 13/14+ Legend By Marie Lu The 1,000 Floor by Katharine McGee Reboot by Amy Tintera

It's Afternoon's new fortnightly spot helping you spend your money better. If you're selling your house, one of the biggest decisions you can make is which real estate agency to go with. Membership funded advocacy orgenisations, Consumer NZ has done some research into the best and worst of that industry. Head of Research & Advocacy Gemma Rasmussen joins Jesse.

Award winning playwright Kathryn Burnett's new one women play is in the middle of a run at Auckland's Herald Theatre The play , "Nichola Cheeseman Is Back" , starring Jodie Rimmer, is getting rave reviews from its audiences.

We might not have humming birds in New Zealand but those tiny birds have led to a number of awards being given to kiwi film maker Sally Aitken. Jesse talks to her about the film Every Little Thing.

For every single person alive, 2024 has felt like the fastest year ever as time speeds up as you get older. But of course the earth isn't actually orbiting the sun any faster. It's a phenomenon that's taking place entirely in our brains.

This week on Here Now, an Iranian art of combat and exercise is picking up momentum thanks to some enthusiasts in Canterbury.

Bill Edgar is no longer just the Coffin Confessor. The Australian businessman made headlines around the world a few years ago for gate crashing funerals on behalf of the dearly departed to carry out their final wishes. We speak to him.

Humanity's had a very long love affair with the working dog. Janet Williams is the person to answer that and other questions about sniffer dogs. She has 13 years working in MPI selecting, breeding, training and managing biosecurity dog teams.

Born out of seeing a number of people with a similar problem, Morfit is a local invention that helps relief lower back pain for people when driving. Martin Rooke, is a trained osteopath, who spent many years perfecting the back support device he's created. Martin speaks to Jesse.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Drops of God, Dark Matter and Eric.

As part of the ongoing CHILL Campaign, the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand introduces Samadiana Fariz, an accomplished gymnast and coach whose presence and participation in sports directly challenges stereotypes.

We sometimes talk about the power of one person to make a difference. Well an idea a Lower Hutt woman had some thirty years ago has gone on to help thousands of kiwis - and all by harnessing the power of community.

One of the worlds oldest cheese contests took place in the UK over the weekend. The International Cheese and Dairy Awards have been running since 1897. For the first time New Zealand producers scored 27 medals and two trophies.

Today Mary Holm talks to Mark about all things KiwiSaver and why it's important to look at your annual KiwiSaver statements.

New Zealand Cricketing legend Ewen Chatfield made his mark on the international cricket scene in the 70s and 80s, earning a reputation as one of the most dependable players of his era. 

The country's first surf park has been given the official green light this week. The $100 million project will be built at Dairy Flat in north Auckland. US wave pool entrepreneurs, Aventuur, is behind the development, and have a kiwi connection with the involvement of Sir John Kirwan. Sir John joins Mark.

A South Taranaki woman's effort to put the 'live' back into the live music scene in her small town is paying off Nikki Rei launched 'Revive The Live', an open mic event for musicians in Hawera in April. Now she's expanding the concept with the Revive the Live Te Hawera talent quest, the first of which is tonight. Nikki speaks to Mark.

One in 4 Kiwis identify as having a disability, and many find it difficult to communicate their preferences and choices to their supporters. Social enterprise Volition is developing a new app dedicated to making things easier and has launched a public fundraising campaign through PledgeMe. Erika Butters is the founder of Volition and joins Mark.