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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

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9:30

Gillian Blythe: Water New Zealand CEO on the water...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/01/20

This previous week has been dominated by water-related issues across the country. Minister Simeon Brown has sent a 'please explain' to Wellington and Upper Hutt councils over water leakage and shortage issues. Meanwhile, sewage has forced several Auckland beaches to temporarily shut down. Water New Zealand CEO Gillian Blythe says the nation's water infrastructure has been underfunded for decades. "The thing that keeps me positive is that we are having this conversation, and we're having the

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14:47

Best of the Year: The Topp Twins on the Sunday Session

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/21

For over 40 years, the Topp Twins have been entertaining Kiwi music fans with their unconventional country sound. Lynda and Jools Topp began as a pair of Huntly farm girls who always stuck together, and that led to years of success in music, comedy and yodelling. The duo detailed their unique childhood and personal journey in the new memoir 'Untouchable Girls: The Topp Twins Story' "People connected with the love that we had for each other, and they felt that on stage. I think that was the magic

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5:29

Joan's picks: Best kids' books of 2023

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/17

The year is drawing to a close, and Joan's sharing her picks for the top kids' books of 2023. Little Ruby and Friends by Ruby Tui. Picture book. At The Bach by Joy Cowley & Hilary Jean Tapper. Picture book. Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea by Dav Pilkey. 5-8 year olds. Children of the Rush by James Russell. 8-12 year olds. First title in what is now a two book series, set in the town of Lawrence in Otago during the Gold Rush about two kids there who form an alliance against

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5:27

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/17

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton is on her latest exotic travel stop- Vienna, Austria’s capital. She's been exploring the region and taking in the holiday scenery, including the famous Christmas markets. She joined Francesca to discuss the décor, the stalls on offer, and the mulled wine. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:01

The Sunday Panel: What are our hopes for 2024?

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2023/12/17

This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast day host and Victoria University Senior Law Lecturer and columnist Morgan Godfery joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! We started the year with Jacinda Ardern resigning and ended it with a completely different Government - how are we feeling about 2023 as a year? And how are we feeling heading into 2024? Are we in a good place as a country? Who's our politician of the year? The Herald's Claire Trevett named Winston Peters-

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3:53

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/17

Christmas and the summer season aren't always the easiest times, and stress is known to shoot up at the end of the year. There is a well-documented link between the holiday period and increases in mental health presentations such as stress, anxiety and depression. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explores the relationship between the vagus nerve and mental health in order to prevent debilitating symptoms. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:19

Mike Van de Elzen: Left-over veggie frittata with...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/17

Left-over veggie frittata with tomato chili jam: Cook time: 20-30 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 6 minutes 6 cups left-over roasted veggies 2 cups baby spinach leaves 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup budget cheese, grated 1/2 tsp sea salt Cracked pepper Touch of sunflower oil Tomato chili jam: 1 x 400gm tin tomatoes 2 fresh chili 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup caster sugar Pinch salt Garnish: Baby spinach leaves Pre-heat oven to 180*c. Combine the eggs in a bowl along with the milk, salt and

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4:45

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

If you are teaching your children to read, use printed books not screens. New research published in the journal Review of Educational Research analysed 25 studies involving over 470,000 students looking at reading comprehension. Reading comprehension is defined as the ability of a student to read text and understand the meaning of it later – a crucial skill for solving problems and making decisions in life. They found that the reading comprehension skills of children who read printed text were

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5:50

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the release of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

The world's favourite King of the Monsters is back to make waves in a new interpretation. 'Godzilla Minus One' has crashed into theatres as a surprise final blockbuster to cap off 2023, and enthusiasm is sky-high. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says this is the 37th take on Godzilla- but it's a unique interpretation of the classic monster movie. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:32

Paula Darlington: Sport Whanganui spokesperson on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

Parks in the Whanganui region will soon offer visitors the equipment they need to get into casual sport. Sport Whanganui and Replay are setting up 'Play Stations'- stainless-steel boxes holding basketballs, rugby balls and footballs available to borrow. Sport Whanganui partnership lead Paula Darlington says community-focused surveys showed there was clear demand for these resources. "These guys were saying- look, there's nothing to do in our parks, there's green spaces but how do we engage with

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2:35

Francesca Rudkin: New revelations set up a sombre...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

On our first Sunday back at the beginning of this year, the Labour Government confirmed who our new Prime Minister would be. So much has happened since then. When Chris Hipkins took on the role, it felt like he went straight into election mode, aware he had only 9 months to convince us he had the vision, leadership and relatability for the job, and that he understood what New Zealanders needed and wanted. Other political parties soon followed, and while the election campaign was officially

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14:31

Kevin McCloud: Grand Designs UK presenter ahead of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

Grand Designs UK presenter Kevin McCloud shows no signs of slowing down. In addition to hosting the popular property-based television series, McCloud is also undergoing his own personal renovation of a 400-year-old building. He says he's grateful the series has managed to hang on to its loyal following ahead of his 2024 live show 'Kevin McCloud’s Home Truths'. "For me, it's a bit like a club. I used to feel nervous about standing up on stage, and coming to New Zealand to stand on stage and talk to

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5:29

Philip Duncan: WeatherWatch Head Analyst on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

Forecasters are predicting warm weather for Christmas Day, but unwelcome surprises can't be ruled out. High pressure is expected to move over the country and leave a pleasant subtropical front in the lead-up to Christmas. But WeatherWatch Head Analyst warns some rain could affect New Zealand's West Coast and spill over into the South Island and lower North Island. "It's not locked in, we're on the edge of a system, but I think at this stage- high pressure's more powerful in December- hopefully at

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16:43

Terry Hayes: former investigative journalist turned...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

The author behind the worldwide bestseller 'I Am Pilgrim' is back to give readers a follow-up. 10 years after the fact, Terry Hayes wrote and released 'The Year of the Locust', another book set in the world of intelligence. Hayes says the book was partially influenced by his own experience of loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic. "After I submitted the manuscript, my editor said- you can tell in the book where your sojourn in Lisbon started. He said- it's fine for you to be miserable, it's not so

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7:21

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

This week was another productive one for the Prime Minister- The Reserve Bank's dual mandate, the clean car discount scheme and fair pay agreements have all been scrapped. It follows a busy year in the world of politics, with three Prime Ministers and several policy bonfires to keep track of. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says this has been the busiest year in politics since 1990. "Not only did we have Labour's sweep of changes and repeals- Labour changed Three Waters -

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9:55

Hugh Milliken: Project Director on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/16

The much anticipated re-opening of State Highway 25A has a date. The key Coromandel road's set to open in the early hours of Wednesday morning - a full three months ahead of time, and under budget. The peninsula road was cut in two by Cyclone Gabrielle earlier this year. Project Director Hugh Milliken says they're doing a blessing of the bridge early tomorrow morning. "We're doing some last tidy-ups at the moment of some things, just doing some painting of the inside of the bridge barriers. We're

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6:19

Joan's picks: Best nonfiction books of 2023

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/10

ZB's book expert Joan Walker is here with her top choices for the best nonfiction books of 2023! Her picks are: Fire Weather by John Vaillant. Wavewalker by Suzanne Heywood. Did I Ever Tell You This? by Sam Neill. The Wager by David Grann. Our Land in Colour by Brendan Graham and Jock Phillip. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:12

Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge writer with tips for...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/10

Bloggeratlarge's Megan Singleton has a selection of tips and tricks for scoring extra travel bargains. She recommends you exercise caution when looking- because a deceptive one-way flight could have extra costs attached to the return price. Megan also suggests taking advantage of Boxing Day sales and checking out package tours. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:31

The Sunday Panel: The return of Parliament, increased...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/10

This week on the Sunday Panel, ZB host Nick Mills and BusinessDesk editor and Cooking the Books host Frances Cook joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week- and more! The year is drawing to a close, but Parliament still has big plans for the next couple of weeks- what can we expect? How close an eye do we need to keep on proceedings? This week, we saw Sky announce price rises and ads for streaming platform Neon, and experts warn there are more hikes to come. How do you feel

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4:05

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/10

The phenomenon of mushroom coffee is sweeping the wellness world- but are there any health benefits to this craze. Made from coffee beans and ground-up medicinal mushrooms, mushroom coffee is meant to deliver a familiar taste with less caffeine and associated risks. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says mushroom coffee is meant to provide better sleep, reduced stress and a stronger immune system- but it's unclear how well-researched these claims are. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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