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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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9:42

The Panel: Daylight savings, mandates and April Fools

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

Daylight saving – twice a year this debate comes up – is the extra daylight over summer worth the hassle of adjusting to the time change twice a year? The mandate change is in effect from 11.59pm tomorrow. It has been reported in a new survey that one-quarter of all respondents – 27% – are "unhappy" with the lifting of the mandates Best April Fools gags – did you see any good ones? Morgan Godfery and Irene Gardiner joined Francesca Rudkin for the Panel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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13:18

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: I was just utterly in shock

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

In 2018, a trip to Iran for an academic conference ended with British-Australian academic Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert being sent to prison. As Kylie tried to leave Iran to return to Australia, she was arrested and charged with being a spy. Sentenced to 10 years in a Tehran prison, there began her months-long ordeal inside solitary confinement. Kylie Moore-Gilbert has written an in-depth account of her 804 days in prison in her new book, The Uncaged Sky. She joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:30

Erin O'Hara: How to break your addiction to sugar

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

Why do we get addicted to sugar? Sugar is associated with many chronic problems and decreases immunity. How to break a sugar addiction? How to deal with sugar cravings? Erin is the co-founder, director, naturopath and yoga teacher at Golden Yogi. She holds a bachelor of science (physiology) and a bachelor of natural medicine. Erin joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:32

Mike van de Elzen: Feijoa, caramel & ginger cake

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

Mike’s website – goodfromscratch.co.nz Hope we are all good, today we are talking about one of Ivy's most favourite fruits. Feijoa. I tell you; she could live on them 24 / 7 if she could! Feijoas are a special fruit as they can be very polarising for many people, Whilst I'm a fan for the first week, then I get over them pretty quickly! But some simply don't like them at all. With a huge number of ways to use them, they are very versatile. Over your cereal, baked and served with ice cream, savoury

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4:40

Dr Michelle Dickinson: We've actually mapped the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

Huge news in science this week as scientists finally map all of the human genome! The human genome is made up of billions of Etters known as nucleotide bases, that are paired together in different combinations. They provide the genetic instructions for making the human body. This code determines everything about us including eye and hair colour, height through to our health and predisposition for certain illnesses. Knowing the full human genome can therefore open new doors to better understanding

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6:25

Steve Newall: This year should be a return to the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

Gary Oldman’s spy thriller Slow Horses. The Grammys are tomorrow. Steve Newall, editor at flicks.co.nz, joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:29

Joe Wicks: It's my proudest achievement

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

To his millions of fans, Joe Wicks is known as The Body Coach. Joe is a fitness instructor, TV presenter, social media star – he's got a whopping 11 million followers – author of bestselling cookbooks, a podcast host on the BBC … AND he holds the Guinness World Record for the most viewers for a fitness workout live stream with an impressive 950,000 viewers during the 2020 lockdown. He's a very busy man! But his goal is simple – he’s passionate about helping us all feel our best. Joe has now

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6:26

Pippa Wetzell: People love the idea of someone...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

One of New Zealand’s iconic tv programmes, Fair Go, turns 45 this week. Fair Go is New Zealand’s second longest running local tv show behind Country Calendar. Tomorrow night the Fair Go team will be celebrating with a special anniversary edition of the show. Fair Go host Pippa Wetzell joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:56

Dominic Patten: This was a smart move by Will Smith

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

The latest in the saga of “the slap” has seen Will Smith announce his resignation from the Academy. Senior Editor and film critic from Deadline Hollywood, Dominic Patten joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:31

Jon Duffy: Even if inflation pressures come off a...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

On Friday, Consumer NZ warned of price hikes of up to $1000 on household power bills. It’s just one more in the long list of rising costs – this week alone I received letters from three of my service providers increasing my monthly bill. And no, they weren't all streaming services – but utilities we need. So, when it comes to other services and products, what else can we expect to increase this year? Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:25

Francesca Rudkin: After all these years, daylight...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/04/02

It doesn’t matter how many years I’ve been putting clocks back and forward, for daylight saving, it always takes me a while to work out if I’m getting more or less sleep. It’s a pre-occupation. I blame the confusion on smartphones, which make the change automatically for us at 2 or 3am, so we don’t have to think it through. This morning we gained an extra hour’s sleep as our clocks reverted to New Zealand Standard time. Daylight savings started in NZ in 1927 and we’ve played around with it quite a

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4:18

Whitcoulls recommends Harlan Coben and Olivie Blake

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

The Match by Harlan Coben: Sequel to a book called The Boy from the Woods a couple of years ago – but reads perfectly well on its own. Wilde is the boy who was discovered living and growing up in the woods as a child, now keen to find his family so he sends off to a DNA website who give him a match for his father – but then finds himself caught up in an online community who work to expose anonymous online trolls, at which point things get really dangerous. The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake: this was

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10:08

The Panel: Covid mandates and tourism

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Andrew Little yesterday hinted that the Covid response role may go. For two years we have been heavily protected and now it is all disappearing very fast. Should mandates be up to individual businesses or should it be a blanket Government call as to whether they are used? Stuart Nash has said we won’t return to the days of old when international tourists return – is this realistic? Coast day host Lorna Subritzky and Newstalk ZB Wellington mornings host Nick Mills joined Francesca on The

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4:30

Megan Singleton: TranzAlpine in the winter would be...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Wrapping up her West Coast itinerary with the TranzAlpine train across to Christchurch. How often it goes, how long it takes, what it’s like on board. They’re also thinking about updating their plans to increase the service. Megan Singleton joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:12

Layne Beachley: Surfing was part of my childhood

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Layne Beachley is the most successful female surfer in history. After taking up the sport professionally at 16, Layne went on to win an impressive 7 world titles. She was also part of the first group to tackle sexism in the sport, and is part of the documentary Girls Can’t Surf. Girls Can’t Surf is making its New Zealand TV premiere this coming week. Layne Beachley joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:25

Georgia Third: It was a bit daunting when land first...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Georgia Third is a marine scientist at the joint Graduate School in Coastal and Marine Science hosted by NIWA and the University of Auckland. She has just returned from a month living aboard New Zealand's only ice-strengthened and dynamically positioned deep-water research vessel, RV Tangaroa. An incredible trip of research through the Chatham Rise as part of her Blake Ambassadorship. While onboard, the New Zealand scientists made some huge discoveries about deep-sea creatures. Georgia Third joined

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3:19

Francesca Rudkin: Are the Oscars still relevant?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Tomorrow afternoon, at 1pm, the 94th Annual Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars, will air on TVNZ2. Every year I ask myself if the Oscars, and all the other award shows that make up the ‘Awards Season’, are still relevant? Do they have a place, or is it just an opportunity for celebrities to fawn over each other and make ‘woke’ speeches? Yes, and yes. One of the main criticisms of the Oscars, regarded as the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, is whether the

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3:19

Erin O'Hara: What can be done to reduce heart disease...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Heart Disease Many deaths are preventable – what can we do to reduce heart disease risks? Commonly people think mainly men get heart disease – but the risk factors for women are high, especially after menopause. What to eat to reduce heart disease risks? Are supplements helpful? Best types of exercise? Erin is the co-founder, director, naturopath and yoga teacher at Golden Yogi. She holds a bachelor of science (physiology) and a bachelor of natural medicine. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:53

Mike van de Elzen: Our Persimmon Tarte Tatin

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Persimmons, love them or not? Persimmons are a very sweet edible fruit widely cultivated and eaten in Asian countries. Our persimmon fruit are starting to turn a dark orange this week which is great as they are early. Persimmon fruit generally matures late in the fall and can stay on the tree until winter. Best eaten fresh, however cooking them or even drying them work really well. With different countries eating persimmons in different ways like - In China, like to dry them outdoor for three

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8:09

Steve Newall: Taylor Hawkins and the Oscars

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

The Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins has passed away. The Oscars are tomorrow - who’s going to win, and how to watch them. Steve Newall, editor at flicks.co.nz, joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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