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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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4:13

Francesca Rudkin: These last few weeks have reminded...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/04/02

In a couple of weeks, we will be 6 months out from the general election. I know, the election has seemed an age away and then suddenly we‘re whipping through the year and October 14th is fast approaching. The last couple of weeks in politics have been interesting. The National Party released the basics of an education policy and their renewable energy policy. Neither set the heart racing. Their education policy is just about getting back to basics and the energy policy is nothing less than you’d

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6:05

Mike Van de Elzen: Feijoa and apple crostata

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/04/02

Welcome to autumn, and more so welcome to the crazy time that comes with feijoas! They are truly one of those fruits that come all at once, and you'd better be ready for them! Many of us have a love-hate relationship with feijoas, our kids love them! As I did when I was a kid, however now I can only have a couple and that's it. Why? So this week, I want to bring you one of my all time favourite recipes which I have abated to use the wonderful feijoa. Feijoa and apple crostata Cook time: 25

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4:30

Dr Michelle Dickenson: nanotechnologist on new...

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2023/04/02

This week, let's talk about why it's a good thing that New Zealand doesn't have hamsters! (We have guinea pigs) Babies living with certain types of pets may be less likely to develop food allergies as they grow older compared to those living in pet-free homes according to new research published this week in the journal Plos One. Food allergies in children has grown to over 10 percent of the population in developed countries, with milk and eggs being the most common foods children are allergic

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5:56

Steve Newall: flicks.co.nz editor on new near-future...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/04/02

Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall highlights two new Apple TV+ original shows that depict catastrophic near-future scenarios. Extrapolations is the new all-star anthology series from Contagion and The Report writer Scott Z Burns showing the possible future effects of climate change. Stars include Daveed Diggs, Kit Harrington, Sienna Miller, Matthew Rhys, Heather Graham, Meryl Streep, Edward Norton, David Schwimmer, and Diane Lane. And a series based off Hugh Howey's sci-fi novels, Silo is coming to

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12:26

Celeste Barber: Author, actress and comedian on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/04/01

Australian author, actress and comedian Celeste Barber made it big on Instagram recreating photos of actresses and models. Her social media parodies earned her 9.4 million followers on Instagram alone, on top of her sold-out comedy performances and books Celeste Barber – Challenge Accepted and Flamingo Celeste is Not like the Rest. Celeste Barber's now taking on the wellness industry in her new Netflix series, Wellmania. "It was really important for me that we told a uniquely Australian story on an

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9:34

Katherine Firkin: US correspondent on Donald Trump...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/04/01

Donald Trump's campaign says it's raised more than $4 million US dollars in a day since his indictment. The former US president is due to appear in court on Tuesday after a grand jury indicted him in relation to his alleged role in hush money payments made to a porn star during the 2016 election. US correspondent Katherine Firkin says it'll be interesting to see how it affects his race within the Republican Party, particularly if his main threat Florida Governor Ron DeSantis runs. "As a Republican

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6:18

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/04/01

More information may soon come to light about Stuart Nash's email scandal. Nash was sacked from Cabinet after it has been discovered that he had emailed two donors about secret Cabinet discussions about a proposed rent relief scheme during Covid-19. An investigation is ongoing into whether these emails should have been released two years ago under the Official Information Act. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says it's possible there'll be more to come as a result of this

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10:29

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/04/01

Yesterday, New Zealand's Superannuation was raised as part of an annual adjustment. Meanwhile, people in France have been rioting and protesting over proposed changes to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64. These events have ignited discussion about how to reform NZ Super, with one economist suggesting an increase to the eligibility age and introducing means testing. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says taking action around NZ Super will take time, and the best timeframe to begin

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4:20

Joan's Picks: One of Those Mothers and Did I Ever...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/26

One of Those Mothers by Megan Nicol Reed, New Zealand author. She’s a great observer of middle class life and this is set in a suburb called Point Heed, where everyone knows everyone else and they all live nice middle class lives with, every so often, a hint of hypocrisy. When a man amongst them is convicted of the possession and distribution of child pornography and granted name suppression, they all start to suspect one another and things get very tense. Throw into that mix the three families who

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4:13

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/26

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton has touched down in Rarotonga and has found some personal highlight to share.Megan returned from the Saturday morning markets and says visiting them is an experience not to be missed. She also recommends Sunday's Muri Night Markets and their local cuisine. This coming week will be a busy one for Megan, as she has a planned e-biking tour and a fishing charter trip to look forward to, as well as several restaurant bookings. Read more about Megan's advice for

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11:02

The Sunday Panel: Where's the line between free...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/26

This week on The Sunday Panel, BusinessDesk Investments Editor and host of the Cooking the Books podcast Frances Cook and political commentator and partner at Freebairn and Hehir lawyers Liam Hehir joined in on a discussion about the following topics: Anti-trans activist Posie Parker's Auckland rally got out of hand- pushing and fighting broke out between the attendees and counter-protestors and Posie Parker was doused in red liquid before being rushed out of Albert Park. Was this an acceptable

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4:29

Erin O'Hara: naturopath, wellness expert, and Golden...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

Summer sunshine has plenty of health benefits and many Kiwis have felt disappointed with the last few months. This last summer has been plagued with rain, grey skies and extreme weather for the upper North Island, which has impacted the region's collective ability to enjoy the benefits of sunny weather. Naturopath and Golden Yogi director Erin O'Hara says the summer holidays are important for resting and recharging, and reduced exposure to sunny weather is harmful in the lead-up to winter. Erin

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4:57

Mike Van de Elzen: Mushroom glazed rump with shallots...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

This week I will bring you some sad news. Tony's Vineyard restaurant in Henderson has closed, the message on Facebook was very sudden and brought a restaurant of some 38 years to a very abrupt close. The Tony's chain was originally established in Wellesley Street, Auckland, some 40 years ago by its' founder Tony White. But in 1983 Tony's Vineyard opened its doors in Henderson. Named after the vineyards in the area at this time. I first started my career in hospitality as a dishwasher in this

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4:21

Dr Michelle Dickenson: nanotechnologist on a new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

If I was going to be a lab rat - I think I'd like to be these lab rats! A hormone injection that sobers up mice might offer hope for treating drunk humans according to a paper published this week in the journal Cell Metabolism. In the experiments, researchers gave mice so much alcohol that they fell unconscious and weren’t able to get back up when they were pushed onto their back (known as the righting reflex). The hormone being tested is naturally produced and called Fibroblast growth factor 21 or

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6:29

Steve Newall: flicks.co.nz editor on local Kiwi film...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

New Zealand-Samoan director made his film debut with Pasifika-themed comedy 'Red, White and Brass'. Set during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the film follows a group of Tongan fans who form a brass band to get in as pre-game entertainment in a bid for tickets to the match between Tonga and France. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says this film manages to be a heart-warming and hilarious crowd-pleaser that captures the energy of Pacific Aotearoa on screen. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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15:49

Tom Sainsbury: Comedian and playwright on his new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

Comedian Tom Sainsbury is bringing his impersonation skills to the world of true crime podcasts. 'Small Town Scandal' is set in the fictional Wairarapa farming community of Te Hoiho and delves into the mysterious death of wealthy Mitch Buchanan, owner of Mitch’s Automatic Mowers. The six-part mockumentary podcast stars Tom Sainsbury voicing over 30 distinctive characters. Tom Sainsbury says true crime podcasts follow a formula that's easy to emulate for entertainment purposes. The first three parts

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7:08

Stefan Powell: Dawn Aerospace founder and CEO on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

New Zealand's own Dawn Aerospace will be launching their newest venture out of Kiwi airports soon. Rocket-powered space planes have been granted approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand to operate out of the nation's airports. The first round of Dawn Aerospace's planned test flights are set to begin within the next month. Dawn Aerospace founder and CEO Stefan Powell says the space planes are designed to bring the usability and utility of an aircraft to a vehicle with the power to

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5:20

Michael Neilson: NZ Herald political reporter on how...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

Anti-trans activist Posie Parker was escorted out of New Zealand after a skirmish at her Auckland rally. A small fight broke out between attendees and counter-protestors as Posie Parker made her way to the front of the crowd, where she was doused with a red liquid and escorted out of Auckland's Albert Park. Posie Parker has since cancelled her Wellington appearance and left for Auckland Airport on Saturday evening. NZ Herald political reporter Michael Neilson says several MPs showed up to the

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12:35

Guy Pope-Mayell: Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

There are concerns about what National's newly proposed education policy might mean for neurodiverse learners. The Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand believe requirements from this proposed policy outline put neurodiverse students at a disadvantage. Dyslexia Foundation spokesperson Guy Pope-Mayell says it's highly concerning that National's educational policy doesn't mention neurodiversity, which affects 20 percent of school-aged children. "We certainly need early intervention and also early

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4:14

Francesca Rudkin: My initial drive to make a claim...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/03/25

7 weeks ago, I mentioned on air how impressed I was with my insurance company. We had a small amount of water seep through the back of our house during the flood on Auckland Anniversary weekend. Nothing major, nothing that evicted us from our property, nothing we haven’t been able to live around. I left it a week before calling the insurance company to log a claim. I felt other people were much worse off than us and need to speak to someone more urgently. When I did manage to reach someone on a

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