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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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15:29

Jane Seymour on Ruby's Choice

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Jane Seymour is an Emmy and double Golden Globe winning actress. From one of the original bond girls, Solitaire, in Live and Let Die, her most famous role was as Michaela Quinn in 90s hit Dr Quinn Medicine Woman and more recently Netflix's The Kominsky Method. Jane has a new movie heading to cinemas later this year. It’s called Ruby’s Choice, a story of a family grappling with Alzheimer’s. Jane Seymour joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:06

Millie Silvester: With everything going on, Kiwis...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

Well, it seems like we are all getting a bit nostalgic with a resurgence in demand for toys and gadgets from the nineties and noughties. Trade Me Spokeswoman Millie Silvester joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:49

Thomas Coughlan: A lot of people expected mandates to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

This week the Prime Minister announced the loosening of Covid restrictions. Did the government provide any guidance for businesses as to how they might deal with the removal or not of mandates within their organisations? Andrew Little has hinted the Covid-19 response minister role may soon be disestablished. Political reporter Thomas Coughlan joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:10

Ann-Marie Johnson and David Perks: Talking to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/26

On Friday, Tourism Minister Stuart Nash reiterated calls for a new-look tourism industry, insisting we will not fall back into our old ways. The return of international tourists is less than a month away with the border open to Australians from April 12 and visitors from the likes of the UK and US from May 1st. So, what does the tourism industry need right now and is Stuart Nash’s new-look sector realistic? To discuss this, Regional Tourism New Zealand chair David Perks and Ann-Marie Johnson from

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4:08

Whitcoulls recommends Chanelle Moriah and Jessamine Chan

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

I Am Autistic by Chanelle Moriah. A New Zealander who has written an interactive and informative guide to autism – as they say, by someone diagnosed with it. It explains a huge amount about autism – why autistics sometimes behave in the way they do, how they see and interact with the world, and really helps with better understanding. I think it’s been done both for the interested reader, like me, (and parents, siblings, workmates etc) but also very much for fellow autistics (whether diagnosed or

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4:02

Megan Singleton: West Coast from Punakaiki to Hokitika.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

Visiting Shantytown in Greymouth, no Wild Food Festival but still plenty to do like walking around the easy track of the Hokitika Gorge, a bit of souvenir shopping for a blown glass bauble and the fabulous coastline including the Pancake Rocks. Megan Singleton, blogger at Large.com, joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:03

The Panel: Mandates, MIQ and a colourful basketball...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

The conversation this week looks like it'll be alert levels, mandates and passes. What do you predict the announcement will be this week? What's a realistic timeframe for them to be removed? Unvaccinated Kiwis can now enter the country without going to MIQ. What legacy does Simon Bridges leave on parliament and the National Party? How tough of a job does Nicola Willis now have on her hands? Does a pink, yellow and blue basketball court entice girls to play more sport? Christchurch City Council

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13:46

Kyle Buchanan: It's a movie that continually rewards...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

Mad Max: Fury Road was a cultural phenomenon, it won six Oscars and has been hailed as the greatest action film of all time. But behind the success is a story that spans two decades, one of stalled production, many obstacles and even feuding actors. Kyle Buchanan is a film critic and pop culture writer for the NY Times, he’s also known as The Projectionist when it comes to awards season. Kyle has detailed the wild ride of Fury Road in a new book – Blood, Sweat and Chrome. Kyle Buchanan joined

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4:05

Mike van de Elzen: Last of the blackberries and peach...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

I think this week it's just started to cool off, along with some welcome rains this weekend. I'm feeling Autumn is just around the corner! Whilst walking Hector yesterday in the forest, with leaves falling all around me, I thought to myself. What is my favourite season? It's hard but I would have to say Autumn, followed closely by Spring! We haven't harvested all our peaches yet but together with the birds we have just finished all our blackberries. Luckily there's still some left in the shops. The

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4:51

Erin O'Hara: Easing back into exercise after Covid-19

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

It is so important to not over-exercise after covid and to give yourself time for recovery. Erin O’Hara joined Francesca Rudkin to talk about what types of exercise are good and how to ease back into exercise again. 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 for privacy information.

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11:26

Alex Tarrant: I feel like I'm starting over again

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

Alex Tarrant is set to be New Zealand’s next big break out star in the US. He’s currently living in Hawaii starring in NCIS: Hawaii and is filming the hugely anticipated Lord of the Rings series, Rings of Power – his past roles include Filthy Rich, 800 Words and a stint on Shortland Street. His latest film is hitting cinemas nationwide this week, it’s the Kiwi-Canadian dystopian film Night Raiders. Alex Tarrant joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:05

Steve Newall: McCarten is a bit of a biopic specialist

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

Local supernatural anthology series Beyond the Veil draws on elements of Māori, Pasifika and Filipino culture. A new scripted Netflix series about the band U2 is on the way, written by Kiwi Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten. Anthony McCarten is a New Zealand novelist, playwright, journalist, television writer and filmmaker. He is best known for writing the biopics The Theory of Everything, Darkest Hour, Bohemian Rhapsody and The Two Popes. Steve Newall, editor at flicks.co.nz, joined Francesca

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4:40

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Do you wear shoes in your house?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

Do you wear shoes in the house? There is debate with some scientific evidence to help with your decision. https://theconversation.com/wearing-shoes-in-the-house-is-just-plain-gross-the-verdict-from-scientists-who-study-indoor-contaminants-177542 The article was written by two environmental chemists who have spent a decade examining the indoor environment and the contaminants people are exposed to in their own homes. They found that by wearing your outdoor shoes indoors you can bring in

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16:19

Jacinda Ardern: We'll be making decisions over the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

Jacinda Ardern's signalling when a decision on lifting Covid-19 mandates will be made. Vaccine mandates and passes continue to be a key part of the Government's Covid-19 response. That's despite high case numbers and hospitalisations. But the Prime Minister told Francesca Rudkin a decision on when they will be dropped isn't too far away. “So, we’ll be making decisions over the next week, and signalling when we believe we can put them back in the toolbox and on the shelf for now.” LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:51

Jason Walls: Poll numbers show Ardern will want to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

Cabinet is reviewing all Covid-19 settings. Will we see a cautious approach or do the Government have it in them to be bold here? Newstalk ZB chief political reporter, Jason Walls, joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Photographer Hemi Phillips: This is a great thing to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/19

The last thing you need on your big day is the panic of a key vendor calling in sick after the dreaded positive covid test. But Photographer Hemi Phillips has come up with a genius idea to save the day. It’s called Mayday Weddings. Hemi joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Whitcoulls recommends Lucy Foley and Jazz Thornton

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/12

The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. This is I think her 5th novel – she writes really intriguing books about people being caught in a time and place and what can go wrong. A few years ago, I loved The Hunting Party which was quite Agatha Christie-esque, set in a hunting lodge in Scotland during a huge snowfall when no one could arrive or leave, where a group of long-time friends are spending New Year. When one of the guests is murdered, they know that the perpetrator must be one of their own … it was

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3:43

Megan Singleton: Staying in Abel Tasman National Park.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/12

Let’s talk about staying in Abel Tasman National Park. I was initially set to take my tour to Awaroa Lodge, which I’d heard great things about. But a few days before we left, they had to unexpectedly close for the rest of the season as they had staff down with Covid. So, we were very lucky and managed to get into Wilson’s Abel Tasman, which owns two lodges and runs multi-day tours which – usually – includes walks, kayaking and boating. However, my group were after a little more of a relaxed stay and

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10:54

The Panel: The polls and cost of living

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/12

The latest poll results; what is the way forward for Labour? Can Ardern’s popularity bounce back? The cost-of-living crisis; How has this impacted you? How concerned should we be? Will we start using cars less? NZ Herald senior writer, Simon Wilson and Lawyer, Liam Hehir joined Francesca Rudkin on the Panel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:01

Joseph Dhafana: It was not safe to be in South Africa...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2022/03/12

The story of Team Zimbabwe is one of the most uplifting and unlikely stories. It’s the journey of four refugees forced to flee their home country, not only do they make a new life for themselves in their adopted home of South Africa but they join forces to become top wine judges and Zimbabwe’s first-ever wine tasting team. (Photo / Supplied)The documentary is called Blind Ambition. Joseph Dhafana is one of those featured. He is now a winemaker, sommelier and wine judge. Joseph joined Francesca

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