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Now, if you're a lover of sport, the place to be this long weekend is definitely Christchurch. From Cricket, to the Rugby League World Cup double header yesterday, to the NPC Final this afternoon between Canterbury and Northland .... it's all going on. Joining Susana is Christchurch based journalist, author & rugby league expert Will Evans.

Well, it's official - as of Labour Day the polls for the New Zealand 2026 General Election are open and advanced voting can take place. So - what's the process like from here on out and how are the numbers looking? Joining Susana from the Electoral Comission is Chief Electoral Officer, Karl le Quesne.

Well, it's official - as of Labour Day the polls for the New Zealand 2026 General Election are open and advanced voting can take place. So - what's the process like from here on out and how are the numbers looking? Joining Susana from the Electoral Comission is Chief Electoral Officer, Karl le Quesne.

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Our next guest knows all about flavours and I thought we'd start there before we get into the two recipes he's brought for us today. For 40 years beloved chef, restrauteur, writer and fusion pioneer Peter Gordon has gtathered ingredients, textures and techniques from the kitchens' of the world, ... eight books and award-winning restaurants. Most recently Peter hosted "Ocean of Flavours: One Ocean,...

Our next guest knows all about flavours and I thought we'd start there before we get into the two recipes he's brought for us today. For 40 years beloved chef, restrauteur, writer and fusion pioneer Peter Gordon has gtathered ingredients, textures and techniques from the kitchens' of the world, ... eight books and award-winning restaurants. Most recently Peter hosted "Ocean of Flavours: One Ocean,...

For some - Labour Weekend marks the that turn in the weather where heading out for a dip becomes a normal part of the day. Well, a brave group of Wellingtonians are making it official with a Labour Day swim from Feyberg Beach. Prolific swimmer John Hackcock from Tri Wellington joins Susana from the Wellington studio.

For some - Labour Weekend marks the that turn in the weather where heading out for a dip becomes a normal part of the day. Well, a brave group of Wellingtonians are making it official with a Labour Day swim from Feyberg Beach. Prolific swimmer John Hackcock from Tri Wellington joins Susana from the Wellington studio.

Bailey Poching is an award-winning comedian, writer, filmmaker and performer, who's been on everything from 7 Days to Netflix's North of North ... which is dropping it's second season very soon. And, if you're in the Nelson area, there'll soon be a chance to catch his acclaimed solo show, "Doing Great." Bailey joins Susana in the studio for a chat.

Bailey Poching is an award-winning comedian, writer, filmmaker and performer, who's been on everything from 7 Days to Netflix's North of North ... which is dropping it's second season very soon. And, if you're in the Nelson area, there'll soon be a chance to catch his acclaimed solo show, "Doing Great." Bailey joins Susana in the studio for a chat.

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Labour Weekend can be the ideal time to sort that pile of stuff in the corner of the garage, backyard, home office, wardrobe. The Devonport Borough Council launched the first recycling scheme in 1976. The Onehunga community recycling centre is a family affair which began with the dad, Ron Muavae's vision to transform the site of an old rubbish dump.

Labour Weekend can be the ideal time to sort that pile of stuff in the corner of the garage, backyard, home office, wardrobe. The Devonport Borough Council launched the first recycling scheme in 1976. The Onehunga community recycling centre is a family affair which began with the dad, Ron Muavae's vision to transform the site of an old rubbish dump.

For more than 30 years Keith Woodley has managed the Pukorokoro-Miranda Shorebird Centre on the Firth of Thames. In that time he's hosted thousands of people at the centrte, given hundres of talks on coastal ecology and shorebird migration and had a front row seat on the unfolding story of the epic migration of godwits. When it comes to migratory birds and shorebird conservation, we are indebted t...

For more than 30 years Keith Woodley has managed the Pukorokoro-Miranda Shorebird Centre on the Firth of Thames. In that time he's hosted thousands of people at the centrte, given hundres of talks on coastal ecology and shorebird migration and had a front row seat on the unfolding story of the epic migration of godwits. When it comes to migratory birds and shorebird conservation, we are indebted t...

Actress Tandi Wright has been a presence on New Zealand stages and screens for over 25 years. From Shortland Street to Evil Dead Burn - she is one of New Zealand's most versatile performers. She's also got a new film, Mr Irrelevant, coming out about about an inspirational American football player. Alongside her on-screen work, behind-the-scenes, Tandi is an intimacy coordinator and Vice President...

Actress Tandi Wright has been a presence on New Zealand stages and screens for over 25 years. From Shortland Street to Evil Dead Burn - she is one of New Zealand's most versatile performers. She's also got a new film, Mr Irrelevant, coming out about about an inspirational American football player. Alongside her on-screen work, behind-the-scenes, Tandi is an intimacy coordinator and Vice President...

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To the Upper East Side of Manhattan now where the installation of never publicly seen before tapa cloth is being completed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Tapa: Art of the Gift in Polynesia" opens next week - curated by Dr Maia Nuku - the Met's Oceania Curator - the first indigenous Pacific person appointed to a curatorial position at the Met. Central to her philosophy is kaitiakitanga - stewa...

To the Upper East Side of Manhattan now where the installation of never publicly seen before tapa cloth is being completed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Tapa: Art of the Gift in Polynesia" opens next week - curated by Dr Maia Nuku - the Met's Oceania Curator - the first indigenous Pacific person appointed to a curatorial position at the Met. Central to her philosophy is kaitiakitanga - stewa...

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