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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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7:20

Claire Trevett: NZ Herald political reporter on...

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2023/08/12

Labour are dangling a pre-election carrot in the hope it will win votes. If re-elected in October, the party will remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables. It won't apply to processed or canned items like juice and frozen chips. NZ Herald Political reporter Claire Trevett says internal polling from Labour has found strong support for it. "About two-thirds of voters thought it was very good, and supported it overall. Including more than half of National Party voters and crucially, the

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4:11

Francesca Rudkin: There's a time and a place for...

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2023/08/12

The question of mountain etiquette hit the headlines again this week. First, there was a reminder to close the windows when you leave a back country hut so the next visitor doesn’t arrive to find their accommodation filled with snow. The second was more serious, with climbers on K2 accusing a group led by Kristin Harila - who is on a mission to climb all the world’s peaks above 8,000 metres in the shortest time - of stepping over a dying Sherpa and continuing with their climb rather than stopping

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4:54

Joan's Picks: Tom Lake and From the Pilot’s Seat

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2023/08/06

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett - always exciting to have a new one from her. Lara, Joe and their three daughters come together during a COVID lockdown when there are no workers to help them pick their cherry crop, so the family is mobilised to help. As they work, the girls egg their mother on to tell them about her own youth, during a time when she was part of a theatre company called Tom Lake and had a relationship with an actor known as Duke who became very famous – while Joe sits patiently to the

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6:05

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer has tips for...

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2023/08/06

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is set to kick off in France in September- and 600,000 supporters from around the world will be catching it live. The Kiwis crossing the ditch will need to be prepared, and travellers are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, have comprehensive travel insurance and obtain an international driving permit. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton also recommends that New Zealanders pre-vote if they know they're going to be overseas come election time. LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:34

The Sunday Panel: Is a second Auckland harbour...

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2023/08/06

This week on the Sunday Panel, commentator and TV producer Irene Gardiner and Ask Me Anything podcast host Paula Bennett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week- Labour has announced an alternative Waitemata Harbour crossing in Auckland. This outline includes two multi-lane road tunnels, and a Light Rail tunnel which will stretch 21 kilometres between Albany and the CBD. This crossing has a $45 billion price tag and will take a decade to complete- is it too ambitious? This

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4:41

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

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2023/08/06

The untimely death of a vegan influencer from malnutrition has sparked discussion about malnutrition and undernutrition. Social media fad diets often leave a lot to be desired, as they can restrict vital nutrients and potentially lead to future health issues Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says insufficient calorie consumption can lead to lack of energy and rapid weight loss- a balanced diet is key. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:11

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the eye-opening...

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2023/08/06

Director Christoffer Guldbrandsen exposes the turbulent legacy of former Trump adviser Roger Stone. 'A Storm Foretold' depicts three years of Roger Stone's partnership with the former president, including the fallout from the 2020 election and subsequent events on January 6, 2021. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says this documentary is a 'fascinating' political piece aided by the ongoing case against Donald Trump. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:15

Leah Evans: expert behind Mrs Evans Garden on her new...

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2023/08/06

Gardening expert and social media star Leah Evans has an unexpected solution to rising food prices. For the last several years, Evans and her family (including two sons) have been living off the homegrown food in the family's expansive garden. Passionate about gardening and food security, she is also a volunteer teaching food growing in schools and has a background in health science. Her new book, Hands in the Dirt: Grow your own kai with Mrs Evans includes all the basics of vege growing- and

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7:23

Mike Van de Elzen: Braised beef shin taco with...

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2023/08/05

Braised beef shin taco with avocado smash Cook time: 11 hours Prep time: 40 minutes Serves: 12 1kg cubed beef shin, from your local butcher 2 x100gm cans chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 litre beef stock 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp flaky salt Smashed avocado 2 ripe avocadoes juice of 1 lemon pinch salt pinch black pepper 1 pkt masa soft taco Fresh coriander Grated cheese Take your beef shins and place them into a steel roasting tray, add in the canned and crushed

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4:51

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on how...

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2023/08/05

Many older adults are worried about the sharpness of their memory as they get older. New research out this week shows how one simple change while you are sleeping can significantly improve your memory. The research published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience took 46 volunteers aged between 60-85 and subjected half of them to various aromatherapy natural oil fragrances for two hours each night while they were sleeping over a 6 month period. Using a standard memory test, they measured that

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11:38

Dr Alia Bojilova: psychologist reveals her tips on...

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2023/08/05

Registered psychologist Dr Alia Bojilova has confronted all sorts of situations- making her an expert in resilience. After immigrating to New Zealand from Eastern Europe, she began her career with the NZDF, serving with the NZSAS and the Counter Terrorist Tactics Group. Her time in the military included negotiating the release of her team from a hostage situation in Syria, which won her the NZDF Meritorious Service Medal and the United Nations Commendation. She's spent the last few years mentoring

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7:11

Nathan Limm: ZB sports reporter on the Silver Ferns...

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2023/08/05

The Silver Ferns have crashed out of the Netball World Cup in the semifinal stage. New Zealand went blow-for-blow with England until two late intercepts saw the Ferns slump to a 46-40 defeat. ZB sports reporter Nathan Limm says the team capitulated in the 4th quarter of the match- leading to this 'devastating' outcome. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:43

Jason Walls: ZB political editor answers questions...

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2023/08/05

Questions over how an alternative Waitemata Harbour crossing in Auckland will be paid for. Labour has announced a plan that includes two three-lane tunnels for vehicles and a 21 kilometre Light Rail tunnel between Albany and the CBD. It'll take decades to finish and cost tens of billions of dollars. NewstalkZB political editor Jason Walls says there's various ways of funding these types of projects. "They come out of baselines within the Ministry of Transport, but there's also various other options

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14:11

Christoffer Gulbrandsen: Filmmaker behind A Storm...

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2023/08/05

Donald Trump pled not guilty to four charges against him in attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. The most recent charges allege his false claims on voter fraud sparked the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. A key figure of the Stop The Steal campaign was former adviser Roger Stone, who filmmaker Christoffer Gulbrandsen examined in A Storm Foretold- now in theatres for the NZIFF. "It's very difficult to say where Roger Stone begins and where Donald Trump ends, and vice versa

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4:29

Francesca Rudkin: Will there be another Commonwealth...

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2023/08/05

In April last year Daniel Andrews, the Premiere of Victoria, Australia said “It is a privilege and honour to have Victoria chosen as the host venue for the 2026 Commonwealth Games – we can’t wait to welcome the World to Victoria.” Well, by July this year the invitation had been withdrawn, with Andrews claiming the cost of holding the games had blown out and he wasn’t prepared to redirect money from other parts of the Government’s budget to cover the cost. Turns out the state had underestimated

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3:54

Joan's picks: None of this is True and Fire Weather

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2023/07/30

None of this is True by Lisa Jewell. She’s well known for great psychological thrillers and her new one is outstanding. It’s about a woman, Alix Summers, who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast. While out celebrating her 45th birthday, she meets another woman, Josie, doing the exact same thing - they’re birthday twins. They build a relationship and Josie persuades Alix that she’d be a great subject for Alix’s podcast series. Before Alix knows it this woman has inveigled

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5:37

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

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2023/07/30

The Tourism and Transport Forum seeks to trial new technology to speed up trans-Tasman travel. Digital arrival cards and facial scanners are set to replace physical passports, travel documents and boarding passes at the Australia-New Zealand border as a trial for the future of international travel. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton is all in favour of this idea, and thinks incorporating existing digital scanning technology into travel just makes sense. "I think it's mad that we're still in the Stone

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6:33

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the upcoming...

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2023/07/30

The Football Ferns know the enormous task at hand for tonight's crucial World Cup group match against Switzerland in Dunedin. A win would secure New Zealand's place in the round of 16 for the first time at a World Cup- while a draw could get them over the line depending on the Norway v Philippines match result. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:58

The Sunday Panel: Nicola Willis releasing Labour's...

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2023/07/30

This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and broadcaster Brodie Kane joined in on a discussion about the following: National's Nicola Willis says she's been informed of Labour's planned election policy to remove GST from fruit and vegetables from an inside leak. Was this underhanded or good form? Where did this leak come from- was it from Labour? The Spanish women's football team have reportedly ditched their base in Palmerston North, labelling the region

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4:17

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/07/30

Studies indicate engaging in creative activities can relieve stress and contribute to happiness. A poll by American Psychiatric Association found that people who engage in creative activities at least once a week report better mental health than those who did less. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says creative activities have incredible research linked to their overall health benefits. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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