The Clearing:Miranda Otto and Guy Pearce star in this adaptation of J.P. Pomare’s book about a woman who must confront the secrets of her past to prevent a local cult from brainwashing members of her community (Disney+)



Platonic:A screwball comedy starring Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne as platonic best friends who reconnect after a long rift, only for their friendship to become all-consuming in their lives (Apple TV+) 



Merpeople: A new documentary series about the whimsical world of -wait for it- professional mermaiding, where people’s passion for swimming in glitter and fins has exploded into a huge, money-spinning industry (Netflix).



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The Clearing: Miranda Otto and Guy Pearce star in this adaptation of J.P. Pomare’s book about a woman who must confront the secrets of her past to prevent a local cult from brainwashing members of her community (Disney+) 
 
Platonic: A screwball comedy starring Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne as platonic best friends who reconnect after a long rift, only for their friendship to become all-consuming in their lives (Apple TV+)  
 
Merpeople: A new documentary series about the whimsical world of -wait for it- professional mermaiding, where people’s passion for swimming in glitter and fins has exploded into a huge, money-spinning industry (Netflix). 
 
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Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB. News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB.News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

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Tara Ward: The Clearing, Platonic, Merpeople

As we approach the Easter break —a time typically filled with texts, chocolate, memes, and quick check-ins— new research from 2degrees suggests Kiwis may be craving something more meaningful. The study reveals a modern contradiction: Kiwis have more ways to stay in touch than ever, but two thirds say meaningful conversations are harder to come by.  

While texting and social media have become the default, a phone call still has the greatest emotional impact - 77% say they feel meaningfully better after speaking to someone close to them, yet only 15% regularly pick up the phone.  

Always on, rarely connected:  
67% of Kiwis say meaningful conversations are harder to come by despite having more ways to stay in touch than ever  
Nearly one in three (32%) are making fewer calls than five years ago   
23% of Kiwis can't recall a single phone number apart from their own   

How Kiwis use their phones to communicate:  
68% say text-based messaging is their primary way of keeping in touch vs just 15% who default to a phone call   
When asked where their thumb instinctively reaches in a spare moment, 45% said social media vs just 5% who make a call, meaning Kiwis are nine times more likely to scroll than call.  

Top reasons Kiwis don’t call more:  
Messaging feels easier (31%) 
Not wanting to interrupt (27%) 
Feeling too busy for a proper conversation (20%) 
Or a phone call feeling too awkward or unexpected (19%)   

The case for calling:  
77% feel better after a phone call with a loved one  
59% say there is someone in their life they wish they called someone more often  

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As we approach the Easter break —a time typically filled with texts, chocolate, memes, and quick check-ins— new research from 2degrees suggests Kiwis may be craving something more meaningful. The study reveals a modern contradiction: Kiwis have more ways to stay in touch than ever, but two thirds say meaningful conversations are harder to come by. &nbsp;
While texting and social media have become the default, a phone call still has the greatest emotional impact - 77% say they feel meaningfully better after speaking to someone close to them, yet only 15% regularly pick up the phone. &nbsp;
Always on, rarely connected: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>67% of Kiwis say meaningful conversations are harder to come by despite having more ways to stay in touch than ever &nbsp;</li>
<li>Nearly one in three (32%) are making fewer calls than five years ago &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>23% of Kiwis can't recall a single phone number apart from their own &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
How Kiwis use their phones to communicate: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>68% say text-based messaging is their primary way of keeping in touch vs just 15% who default to a phone call &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>When asked where their thumb instinctively reaches in a spare moment, 45% said social media vs just 5% who make a call, meaning Kiwis are nine times more likely to scroll than call. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Top reasons Kiwis don’t call more: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Messaging feels easier (31%)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Not wanting to interrupt (27%)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Feeling too busy for a proper conversation (20%)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Or a phone call feeling too awkward or unexpected (19%) &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
The case for calling: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>77% feel better after a phone call with a loved one &nbsp;</li>
<li>59% say there is someone in their life they wish they called someone more often &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Dougal Sutherland: Meaningful connections and conversations

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 4 April 2026, British comedian and tv personality Stephen K Amos joins Jack to talk about the joy in connecting through humour and why it's important not to take it all too seriously. 

Jack reflects on the gift and simplicity of being in nature. 

Chef Nici Wickes has the perfect easter treat, Easter Rocky Road. 

Economist Ed McKnight looks at the house buying trends that happen every election year. 

Plus, travel contributor Mike Yardley is in Las Vegas and has all the latest and greatest from Sin City. 

Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 4 April 2026, British comedian and tv personality Stephen K Amos joins Jack to talk about the joy in connecting through humour and why it's important not to take it all too seriously.&nbsp;
Jack reflects on the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/opinion/jack-tame-the-majesty-of-new-zealands-landscapes/">gift and simplicity of being in nature</a>.&nbsp;
Chef Nici Wickes has the perfect easter treat, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/nici-wickes-easter-rocky-road/">Easter Rocky Road.</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/ed-mcknight-elections-and-their-impact-on-the-housing-market/">Economist Ed McKnight</a> looks at the house buying trends that happen every election year.&nbsp;
Plus, travel contributor Mike Yardley is in Las Vegas and has all the latest and greatest from Sin City.&nbsp;
Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 04 April 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/42b3afc8-9063-4cec-9572-b421017e90b8/transcript

We all know about the direct effects of elections —financial, policy, crime— but they also seem to effect the housing market. 

Ed McKnight analysed 11 elections going back to 1993, and discovered a few patterns that appear in the housing market around that time. 

He joined Jack Tame to discuss his findings. 

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We all know about the direct effects of elections —financial, policy, crime— but they also seem to effect the housing market.&nbsp;
Ed McKnight analysed 11 elections going back to 1993, and discovered a few patterns that appear in the housing market around that time.&nbsp;
He joined Jack Tame to discuss his findings.&nbsp;
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Ed McKnight: Elections and their impact on the housing market

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c90a4403-8b6d-46a1-87e5-b421017da658/transcript

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