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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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8:13

Mike Van de Elzen: Classic prawn cocktail

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

Classic prawn cocktail: Prep time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 500-800gm raw prawn meat, frozen 1 tsp salt 5 leaves lettuce 2 lemons, cut into segments Classic prawn cocktail sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp tabasco sauce 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 4 sweet and sour gherkins, diced finely 2 tbsp gherkin juice salt and pepper 1 tsp honey First start by cooking the prawns, place the frozen prawns into a large pot and cover with cold water. Sprinkle over the salt and place onto a medium heat

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3:50

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

This week, we are talking anger! We are often told that positive emotions like happiness are ideal for our mental health and well-being. However, new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that if you want to achieve your toughest goals, you need to get angry! The researchers conducted a series of 6 different experiments with over 1000 volunteers. In the experiments the scientists elicited an emotional response in the volunteer which included happy, bored,

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4:34

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Netflix's new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

Netflix's newest high-profile release offers viewers a unique take on the apocalyptic thriller experience. Based on the 2020 novel, it follows a family trying to experience a weekend away as disasters strike and technology fails- with twists and turns to figure out along the way. Flick.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:54

Mel Parsons: Kiwi singer/songwriter on her upcoming...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

Kiwi singer/songwriter Mel Parsons is in for an eventful few months. She's offering glimpses into her upcoming 2024 album, following on from her 2022 release 'Slow Burn'. Parsons is also opening for the The Teskey Brothers on their New Zealand tour. She says her passion for her work drives her creative output. "I feel like to be able to succeed or make it my sort of career and life, you have to make that choice to be driven and work really hard at it." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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7:59

Hamish Williams: Tangiwai- A Forgotten History...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

A new podcast from the NZ Herald is exploring the worst rail disaster in New Zealand's history. 151 people died when a railway bridge over the flooded Whangaehu River collapsed at Tangiwai on Christmas Eve, 1953. Host Hamish Williams says this disaster made worldwide headlines and left a lasting impact. "New Zealand was getting so much attention that year- earlier in 1953, Edmund Hilary made it to the top of the world's tallest mountain, and that put us in the spotlight in a pretty big way. It was

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13:18

Tom Sainsbury: comedian and podcaster on 'Small Town...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

Comedian Tom Sainsbury's mockumentary podcast 'Small Town Scandal' is set to explore more mysteries in its second season. The first season performed well and managed to scoop up an award for Best Fiction Podcast and place silver for Best Comedy and Best Creativity at the New Zealand Podcast Awards. Tom Sainsbury says he still can't get his head around the popularity of the podcast. "It's kind of hard to gauge. When you do a theatre show, you're aware of how people are reacting, the audience is there

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6:09

Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter ahead of a...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

Parliament is expected to move into urgency this coming week as the new Government looks to begin making changes. Parliament has resumed - with Luxon's first Question Time taking place last Thursday. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse says the next step is getting the Reserve Bank to solely focus on getting inflation down, then repealing fair pay agreement legislation. "Then the following week after, we have the half yearly economic update, followed by Nicola Willis' mini budget that she's

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13:36

James Meager: Rangitata MP on his show-stealing...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

A new National MP delivered a powerful maiden speech in Parliament telling the Opposition it doesn't have a monopoly on certain groups. Rangitata's James Meager told the House about his part-Māori background and growing up in a state house with a single parent on the benefit. The speech was met with applause and messages of support- and experts have him tapped as a future leader. Meager says he wanted to lay out his beliefs and values in Parliament and didn't plan on leaving an impact. "I don't

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2:25

Francesca Rudkin: I enjoyed this action-packed week...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/09

About now most of us are on the countdown. The countdown to Santa Claus’ brief visit and the end of the year. The countdown to some time off, a chance to stop and reset. Or perhaps it’s the countdown to returning home to spend quality time with family. It may just be the countdown to the end of Christmas music for another year. You get the picture. But while many of us are ready to slow things down, I enjoyed seeing politicians ramping up in Parliament this week and doing what they do;

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4:42

Joan's picks: Top fiction books for 2023

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/03

The end of the year is almost here, and Joan's listed her favourite fictional titles from 2023! JOAN’S TOP FICTION FOR 2023 The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes (author of I Am PilgrimI) The Bee Sting by Paul Murray – was also shortlisted for the Booker The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese The Secret Hours by Mick Herron Prophet Song by Paul Lynch LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer explores...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/03

This week, Megan Singleton examines her latest boat tour of Croatia and Greece. Megan explained that some ports are better for taking excursions and some are better for just pottering round the region- so there's plenty of factors to account for. Read more about Megan's highlights and recommendations here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:20

The Sunday Panel: How do we rate the new Government's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/03

This week on the Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and Liam Hehir from Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week- and more! Let's grade the new Government’s first week. There's been hits and misses- how are you feeling about the future after this interesting start? Do National voters have a right to feel disappointed with how things have panned out? Is there room for improvement? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:27

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on a new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/03

Feeding children healthy foods like fruits and vegetables can be a challenging task – but now science has a smiling solution. A new study published in the journal Nutrients claims the easiest way to get your children to eat more vegetables is to add a smiling potato! The study involved serving a tray of food to children which contained chicken nuggets with ketchup, a glass of milk, applesauce and mixed peas and carrots. American children volunteers were recruited for the study – this is

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6:50

Mike Van de Elzen: Holiday dressing recipes

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/03

Roasted hazelnut dressing: Cook time: 20 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 6 1 x 10cm sprig rosemary pinch flaky sea salt, 1/2 cup hazelnuts, whole 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 5 tbsp grapeseed oil, salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 180*c, place the hazelnuts into a pan and toast in the oven until just golden- around 5 minutes. Then place the hazelnuts into a tea towel, bunch the tea towel up and rub together to remove the skins. Place the rosemary in a pestle and mortar along

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4:37

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/03

Setting and keeping health-based goals is difficult- especially when self-sabotage comes into play. As we reach the new year, more people are putting their health goals aside until January as Christmas parties and holiday events loom. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says this will make the January recovery period harder in the long run- and it's important to strike the right balance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:58

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the 2024 WOMAD...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/02

A new set of international and local acts are set to join the 2024 WOMAD festival lineup. French house act Braxe + Falcon, Estonian folk artist Mari Kalkun, Irish sensations Lisa O'Neill and Cormac Begley and Kiwi alt-pop star Theia are all confirmed to be playing at the festival in March. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says these artists join Morcheeba, Strawpeople, and Ziggy Marley at the New Plymouth event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:35

Michael Neilson: NZ Herald political reporter on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/02

The coalition Government has settled into their new roles- and the Deputy Prime Minister's been at the centre of controversy. Winston Peters has twice implied the media's been bribed, referring to the previous Government's $55 million Public Interest Journalism Fund. Labour has fired back at Peters, claiming Winston's comments reflect a chaotic and uncontrolled Government. NZ Herald political reporter Michael Neilson says it's unlikely Luxon was able to pull Peters into line, considering he leads a

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12:42

Niva and Yotam Kay: Gardening experts and authors on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/02

Niva and Yotam Kay are determined to encourage people to craft meals with home-grown or locally sourced food. The duo behind the best-selling guide The Abundant Garden are back with a new book sharing their insight into crafting fermented food through new recipes. Niva and Yotam say these recipes are designed to ensure a summer gardening boom lasts through the colder months. "The ability to do it safely really helps people- knowing that it can be saved, knowing that it's not just something people

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13:46

Anna Coddington: Kiwi singer and songwriter writes...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/02

Most Christmas imagery depicts snow, woolly jumpers and yule logs- which doesn't translate over to the Southern Hemisphere so easily. Kiwi singer/songwriter Anna Coddington teamed up with Story Hemi-Morehouse to create 'Blue, Blue Christmas'- a children's book depicting the traditional Kiwi summer Christmas. She says she appreciates the wintery Christmas aesthetic, but found it impossible to re-enact in the New Zealand summer heat. "That appealed to me, the idea of a young kid clicking on to that

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8:42

Steve Norris: Kepler Challenge race director recaps...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/12/02

Excited Kiwi mountain runners came together to run through the Kepler Track in the Fiordland National Park. The mountain race, which takes place every year on the first Saturday of December, sees entrants run the entire 60km of the track- a journey that takes trampers 3 to 4 days to complete. Race director Steve Norris says it's 'incredible' to watch people complete this as a personal challenge. "There's probably some people this morning in a bit of pain, but in a week's time they won't remember it-

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