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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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7:49

Nicola Toki: Forest and Bird chief executive on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/11

Guarantees the Bird of the Century results won't be as convoluted as our own election - despite delays. The competition closes tonight at 5pm, and voters all over the world will be waiting with bated breath as the results will be revealed next Wednesday. An international push for the puteketeke led by comedian and TV host John Oliver drew in hundreds of thousands of votes, delaying the announcement. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki says her team are working hard to ensure all the votes

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2:46

Francesca Rudkin: Enjoy the directionless peace and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/11

It’s ridiculous how long it takes to count all the votes in a general election, only to get it 'mostly right' and how long it takes for several groups of adults to get into a room and haggle out an arrangement as to how to govern, but I’m rather enjoying the country being rudderless at the moment. Have you noticed how much less noise there is? There is something quite refreshing about not having a formal Government, just a caretaker government cleaning out desks, while the public servants keep

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5:17

Joan's picks: Light at Lavelle and Behind the Seams

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/05

Light at Lavelle by Paullina Simons. Beloved author of The Bronze Horseman trilogy is back with the story of a young Ukranian refugee who makes her way to the US and meets a billionaire banker who gives her a home – but this is just before the Wall Street crash, in which he loses almost everything and they both have to find a new future. Good storytelling set against some fascinating history. Behind the Seams by Dolly Parton. An extraordinary book which showcases many of the clothes, costumes, wigs

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3:48

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

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2023/11/05

Wairarapa's Wharekauhau Country Estate has garnered rave reviews from travel websites, been labelled New Zealand's number one luxury lodge- and played host to some noteworthy visitors. Celebrities who visit Wellington are drawn to this location, and it's even played host to William and Kate when the royals visited the country. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton says the lodge offers spectacular views and architecture- she recommends the fine dining and wine on offer. Read more about Megan's experience

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10:25

The Sunday Panel: Seymour or Peters- who will cause...

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2023/11/05

This week on the Sunday Panel, BusinessDesk Investments Editor and host of Cooking the Books, Frances Cook and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week- and more! The final votes are in and Luxon will need Winston Peters to form a coalition Government with ACT after all- who wo we think will cause Luxon the most grief? Will National have to make more compromises than predicted? Beloved Australian children’s music group The

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5:26

Mike Van de Elzen: Firecracker chicken wings with...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/04

Firecracker chicken wings with sriracha slaw: Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 30 minutes Serves 4-6 500gm fresh chicken wings 4 garlic cloves, crushed 4 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 4 tbsp soya sauce 1 fresh chili smashed 1 tsp seasalt Good crack of pepper 4 cups potato flour 1 tsp paprika powder 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp chili flakes Deep-frying oil Sriracha Slaw 1/2 white cabbage, finely sliced 1 white onion, finely sliced 1 red pepper, deseeded & sliced 1/2 cup

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4:00

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on a new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/04

Scientist have finally proven for the first time what many of us have been feeling for years - hearing other people use bad grammar can trigger a negative physical stress reaction! The study published in the Journal of Neurolinguistics involved 41 English speaking adults being exposed to 160 different speech samples spoken by different voices. Each sample contained a different number of grammatical errors. As the adults listened to the speech samples, their cardiovascular activity and blood volume

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4:27

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

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2023/11/04

From Oprah Winfrey to Apple’s Tim Cook, some of the world's most successful people attribute part of their success to an early start. People everywhere are sharing their experience of waking up at 5am to jog, mediate, journal and eat healthy breakfasts- their '5 to 9' mornings before the daily grind begins. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says this can come with benefits, but it comes with risks if you're limiting your resting time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:35

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on David Fincher's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/04

Director David Fincher returns with his latest grisly theatrical thriller- The Killer is now in theatres for a limited run. Starring Michael Fassbender as an unnamed assassin, the film explores the consequences of a botched mission, and the grave consequences that follow. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says the film is visually compelling, and advises moviegoers to check in out before it drops on Netflix later this month. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:13

Claire Trevett: NZ Herald political editor on what to...

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2023/11/04

NZ First managed to earn themselves an important slot in Parliament after National and ACT lost their majority. National dropped two seats from 50 on election night to 48, while ACT remained on 11 after the special votes were counted- meaning another 3 seats will be needed to form a Government. NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett says the three parties will likely clash on several key areas as coalition talks get underway. "The tricky area could be around race relations, in which they all

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14:13

Anika Moa: Kiwi artist and television presenter on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/04

Anika Moa is a ubiquitous presence in the New Zealand media and entertainment industry. A singer-songwriter, former radio host, and television presenter, she’s been involved in the industry for over two decades. Moa began working as a radio host for NZME in August of 2019, starting at the Hits and later moving over to Flava’s Breakfast show which she hosted alongside Stacey Morrison and Mike Puru, before leaving in late 2022. She told Newstalk ZB’s Francesca Rudkin that while she does miss the

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15:18

Bonnie Garmus: Lessons in Chemistry author on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/04

Bonnie Garmus' debut novel has enjoyed seemingly-instant success one year on from publication. After a decades-long career as a copywriter, she fulfilled her lifelong dream of being an author by tirelessly working to get 'Lessons in Chemistry' out in front of readers The book went on to sell millions of copies and inspire an Apple TV+ miniseries, starring Brie Larson. Garmus says she never imagined studios would flock to her work so soon after 'Lessons in Chemistry' started getting noticed. "I was

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8:55

Mike Chunn: Play It Strange founder and CEO on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/04

Charitable trust Play It Strange is going in a new direction after two decades of supporting young Kiwi songwriters. Play It Strange celebrated its' 20th anniversary this week- and CEO Mike Chunn plans to step down after this milestone. Chunn says the program has produced 'beautiful' songs and given a platform to upcoming young talent. "There's a healing process too, there's all sorts of things- what's happened over the years is that we learn from parents about the positive effect that writing songs

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9:18

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/11/04

The economy was a significant talking point this election- and remains one of the biggest issues the incoming Government is expected to sort out. The special votes have been counted, meaning National and ACT will need NZ First to form a Government after National lost two seats. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the three parties have a shared goal to bring down public spending, but there are other areas they disagree on. "Something like the likes of the age of superannuation is an area

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2:56

Francesca Rudkin: How do we boost morale in the...

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2023/11/04

On Tuesday, the latest performance measures were released from Te Whatu Ora. They show mounting pressure on our health system. This release is for the 3 months from 1st April to 30th June this year. They show preventable hospital admissions for babies and pre-schoolers up by 35 percent compared with the same time last year, an increase of around 5 percent in patients seeking treatment at emergency departments, and the number of people waiting more than 4 months for their first specialist

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4:08

Joan's picks: Prima Facie and Mr Einstein’s Secretary

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2023/10/29

Prima Facie by Suzie Miller. This book is based on a one-woman stage play of the same name which has run in Sydney, on the West End and on Broadway and recently in Auckland, and was so powerful that it prompted judges at the Old Bailey to completely rethink how they issue directions to juries in sexual assault cases- and it has become mandatory in Dublin for judges to watch the video of it. The author of the play has written the book and done a great job of turning it into a novel. Tess is a

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4:23

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com contributor on...

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2023/10/28

With France banning short-haul domestic flights in the name of sustainability, more travellers are turning to public transport to get around Europe. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says there are advantages to travelling by train- it's gotten cheaper and faster than air travel. "The brilliant thing is, train stations are usually right in the city. When we got to Florence - by train - we could just walk with our luggage from the train station to our hotel." LISTEN ABOVESee

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8:41

The Sunday Panel: Highlights from the All Blacks v...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/28

This week on The Sunday Panel, journalist and broadcaster Lavina Good and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! What we think of this morning's Rugby World Cup final? The All Blacks suffered a brutal defeat to South Africa- was this surprising? What are our highlights from the match? How will Ian Foster be remembered now? The special votes will be counted and announced by Friday- is it a relief that we'll finally have an

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14:19

Josh Homme: Queens of the Stone Age frontman ahead of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/28

Desert rock veterans Queens of the Stone Age will return to New Zealand for the first time since 2018. Following the release of their latest album, 'In Times New Roman...', the band have confirmed they'll bring their tour to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Frontman Josh Homme is 'excited' to bring the band back to New Zealand shores for the first time in years. "I've always looked at going to New Zealand as a vacation- we're playing, but it feels exciting. I've been to New Zealand a number of

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7:32

Ian Jones: former All Black on the team's 11-12 World...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/10/28

Disappointment for Kiwi rugby fans, as the All Blacks suffered an 11-12 defeat to South Africa at the World Cup final. The All Blacks battled adversity and controversy, as Shannon Frizell was hit with a yellow card- and Sam Cane's red card, reducing the team to 14 members before halftime. They were also hampered by the TMO at important junctures, including having a try to Aaron Smith ruled out. Former All Black Ian Jones says the team managed to deliver an impressive performance- but it wasn't

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