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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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4:21

Steve Newall: Six60 and David Byrne release new movies

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/28

A duo of music-based movies are in New Zealand cinemas at the moment. Six60: Till The Lights Go Out tells the story of New Zealand's biggest band at the moment, tracking their humble beginnings through to their chart success and recording breaking concerts.For fans of a different type of music, David Bryne's American Utopia is also in cinemas, with the beloved musician performing new music and songs from Talking Heads' back catalogue in those Broadway show directed by Spike Lee.Flicks.co.nz editor

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8:03

Jason Walls: Parliament officially opens with fiery...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/28

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her political rival, National's Judith Collins, have kicked off the 53rd Parliament with a fiery debate which cumulated in a scrap over housing.Ardern accused National of "leaving us a housing crisis," while telling Collins she refused to be lectured by her when it comes to this issue.Collins, who spoke before Ardern, took aim at what she said was a poor record of Government spending."We will hold this Government to account," Collins repeated close to a dozen times

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6:05

Grant Nisbett: All Blacks win over Pumas 'most...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/28

The All Blacks have wrapped up their 2020 season with a comfortable win.New Zealand's beaten Argentina 38--nil in their final Tri Nations match in Newcastle.They led 10-nil at halftime, before second half tries to Ardie Savea, Patrick Tuipulotu and two to Will Jordan.The result and margin of next week's match between Argentina and Australia will determine who wins the competition.Rugby commentator Grant Nisbett joined Tim Beveridge to analyse the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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11:52

Kristy Lorson: The Buy Nothing movement protesting...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/28

An international protest against consumerism called "Buy Nothing Day" was observed by some yesterday as a rejection of overconsumption.Held on the same day as Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving in the US which is known as a "shopping holiday" with cheaper deals on goods - the aim of Buy Nothing Day is to urge people to question the consumerism and consumption promoted by Black Friday and other made-up shopping events.Kristy Lorson, founder of the 30,000 strong Facebook page Zero Waste NZ and

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9:53

Sunday Panel: Will National listen to John Key's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

National could learn a lot from John Key this weekend - and that may involve being more like Jacinda Ardern. The former Prime Minister and National leader spoke to party members at the AGM yesterday in Wellington, saying a victory for National in 2023 is possible/Sir John says National needs to believe in a New Zealand, that gives people the encouragement and freedom to take risks, and work hard.He says the party needs to show the contrast between National and a Government fixated on increasing

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10:56

Niko Walters talks bursting onto the music scene with...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

Rising Kiwi artist Niko Walters has released his debut album just in time for summer.Escape is out now, with the lead single This is Not my Neighbour being touted as one of the hits of summer.Walters launched onto the New Zealand music scene around a year ago and has already racked up 3 million streams of Spotify and is fast becoming a household name.He’s also the younger brother of one of our biggest artists - Six60 frontman Matiu WaltersWalters joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss his debut album,

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5:00

Megan Singleton: How Covid-19 is changing...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

Coronavirus infections are ravaging South Dakota, where more than half of tests have come back positive for weeks. Yet Gov. Kristi Noem won't require masks or take other measures to curb the spread, including urging families to limit Thanksgiving gatherings.Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said he'll attend a college football game over the weekend and spend the holiday with his parents, noting that, "Oklahomans should be with their loved ones over Thanksgiving."And in Tennessee, where hospital beds are

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4:23

Joan Mackenzie: A Promised Land and The Law of Innocence

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

A Promised Land by Barack ObamaIt covers the years from being a young man keen to make a difference, through to being elected President and then his first three years in office. It ends with the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011. As you’d expect from Obama it’s introspective, elegant and a real insight into the business of running the most powerful office in the world.The Law of Innocence by Michael ConnellyThe Lincoln Laywer is back – when Mickey Haller is pulled over by a copy and a body is found

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3:54

Francesca Rudkin: No reason for Tourism Minister to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

Next Friday, I’m lucky enough to be taking a few days off, and with a group of girlfriends, I'm heading to Karamea to fast-pack the Heaphy Track. We go on an adventure like this each year - it’s our version of a girl’s weekend. Some people go shopping, others treat themselves to a fancy hotel, but on the last weekend in November, my mates and I go bush to run, walk, laugh, and be awed by our nation’s beauty on an iconic New Zealand track.We’ve done the Routeburn, Old Ghost Road, Ruapehu Round the

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4:56

Erin O'Hara: How to avoid overindulging at Christmas

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

As the country gears up for the holiday season and drawing a curtain over 2020, people are being urged to be sensible and moderate with their Christmas parties.Naturopath and wellbeing expert Erin O'Hara joined Francesca Rudkin on simple tips to avoid overindulging at parties. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:03

Mike van de Elzen's No Soak Christmas Cake

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

Mike's No Soak Christmas Cake1 lemon, zested 1 orange, zested 350 gm castor sugar 300 gm raisins 300 gm currants 300 gm sultanas 200 gm mixed candied peel 500 gm plain flour 75 gm baking powder 1 pinch salt 100 gm ground almonds 8 eggs 50 gm blanched almonds 25 ml milk 75 ml brandy/dark rum (optional) Cream butter and gradually work in the fresh citrus rind. Add the sugar and cream together until pale, light and fluffy. Place raisins, currants, sultanas and mixed peel in a bowl. Sift flour and salt

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4:03

Michelle Dickinson: How eating mangoes can reduce...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

It has been a rough year for many, but there's some good news that just might alter your perception of 2020 - eating mangoes reduces wrinkles!The University of California study analysed mango consumption in 28 post-menopausal women.The results show those who ate half a cup of mango four times a week, experienced a 23 percent reduction to their deep wrinkles -- but those who ate a cup and a half, saw their winkles worsen.Dr Michelle Dickinson told Francesca Rudkin eating too much mango, with the high

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3:11

Steve Newall: Palm Springs, Alan Rickman's diaries...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

Rock legends Guns N' Roses have announced a New Zealand tour in 2021.The band will hit Wellington's Sky Stadium on Friday 19 November before performing their first-ever South Island concert at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Sunday 21 November.Guns N' Roses will come to New Zealand after a multi-city tour of Australia, where they will quarantine upon arrival."Announcing an international tour of this magnitude as we come out of the most challenging year in the history of live entertainment is truly

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17:35

Lee and Andrew Child on handing over the Jack Reacher...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

Jack Reacher is back for his 25th adventure but this time around there’s a new author on the cover.Lee Child is the beloved creator of the character and book series, but after 25 years he’s planning his exit strategy and is handing the reigns over to his younger brother, fellow thriller writer Andrew Grant, who is now known as Andrew Child - that was part of the deal.The latest book is The Sentinel, written by both Lee and Andrew, and they joined Francesca Rudkin to talk about the transition of the

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9:40

John Key urges National to take responsibility over...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

Like the All Blacks, the National Party needs to take responsibility - and move forward.Former Prime Minister and National leader Sir John Key has likened rugby to politics, after both suffering heavy defeat and scrutiny.Sir John told Francesca Rudkin that by blaming the media, or other people, you can forget to look in the mirror.He says they both need to look at what happened - and go back to the drawing board."If you're not clear about your analysis and not appropriately critical, then you'll

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4:40

Jason Walls: National's AGM and APEC summit

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

National's long-serving president Peter Goodfellow has held onto to the position, beating off a potential challenge from former MP David Carter at the National's party annual general meeting.Goodfellow was chosen as president again by the party's board on Saturday night.Earlier in the day, the party's delegates had re-elected him to the board along with Rachel Bird.Carter, who was an MP for 21 years before retiring in 2020, was elected to the board for the first time and was understood to be pushing

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14:26

Dame Anne Salmond awarded prestigious Blake medal: 'A...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/21

Dame Anne Salmond's life-long work to improve "intercultural understanding" between Māori and Pākehā has been recognised with the prestigious Blake medal.Salmond - a leading social scientist, communicator, author and conservationist - was presented the award during the annual Blake Awards ceremony in Auckland on Thursday night, in honour of sailing legend Sir Peter Blake."Dame Anne Salmond is one New Zealand's most outstanding leaders and trail-blazers," CEO James Gibson said."Her life-long study of

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10:18

Sunday Panel: Will Jacinda Ardern actually do...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/14

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she wants to ensure first home buyers can get into the market after it was revealed this morning that house prices have increased nearly 20 per cent.House prices have increased 19.8 per cent year-on-year with the median now at $725,000. Ardern this afternoon said figures show an increase in first-time buyers in the market since 2017, but that investors in the market had remained the same."Obviously we want to ensure our first home buyers can get into the market

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16:23

Andy Griffiths returns with new entry in Treehouse...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/14

Children’s author Andy Griffiths is one of the men behind the beloved, extremely popular Treehouse Series.Alongside illustrator Terry Denton, the pair have written over 30 books together, selling over 10 million copies and winning numerous awards. The Treehouse Series is now published in 35 countries and has been adapted for stage.The series started back in 2011 with the 13 Storey Treehouse, every book has added another 13 levels and we are now at the 10th book, the 130 Storey Treehouse.Griffiths

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3:46

Megan Singleton: How remote workers can help with...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2020/11/14

Working from home has become the new normal for many of us due to the Covid-19 pandemic.While some have struggled to adapt to this new working mode, others have come to the welcome realization that their job requirements can be completed from anywhere and are beginning to explore their options.As a result, a number of exotic destinations which have seen their tourism revenue pretty much vanish over the past few months are using the situation to their advantage by offering extended visas to remote

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