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Marcus Lush Nights

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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

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Newstalk ZB

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News

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www.newstalkzb.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Predicting the year (20 January 2025) 20.01.2025

After talking about his holiday and catching up on Auckland's SailGP action over the weekend, Marcus begins the 2025 Predictions game. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday is the new Wednesday (20 December 2024) 20.12.2024

For the final show of 2024, Marcus collects highlights of the year, gets to the bottom of a cancelled Summer festival, and gets Christmas well wishes from callers around the country. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've never designed a mini golf course (19 December 2024) 19.12.2024

Marcus covers two serious crashes in the South Island, and covers Liam Lawson becoming partnering Max Verstappen in 2025. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I feel for hockey (18 December 2024) 18.12.2024

Marcus talks hot air ballooning, sports that aren't getting funding, retail, and Roger phones back to talk clove bud oil. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You could smell the cones (17 December 2024) 17.12.2024

Marcus picks up last night's ice cream chat and covers off Christmas scams, drones, and solar panels. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lawn mowing obsessive (16 December 2024) 16.12.2024

Marcus talks mowing lawns, McDonald's soft serve, and MOTAT's Christmas lights. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was know as Mr Smiley (13 December 2024) 13.12.2024

Three new toll roads have been announced, and residents of an apartment building in Auckland have been told off for drying their clothes outside. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baked beans jazzed up (12 December 2024) 12.12.2024

Marcus has a question about Facebook Marketplace, and Scott has a question about being charged to use his own money. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't tell people how to feel (11 December 2024) 11.12.2024

Marcus gauges reaction to a non-announcement Cook Strait ferry announcement. Plus is the man who shot the health insurance CEO a 'hero'? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greyhound racing banned in NZ (10 December 2024) 10.12.2024

Racing Minster Winston Peters announced today that greyhound racing will end in New Zealand by mid-2026. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hate a banana box (9 December 2024) 09.12.2024

Marcus wants to know what you would ban if you could pick one thing to get rid of forever, and discovers an avocado war in Christchurch! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mutton ham redux (6 December 2024) 06.12.2024

More questions about mutton ham, and whether or not Auckland FC deserve a new waterfront stadium. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldfish bowl of ear plugs (5 December 2024) 05.12.2024

Where is NZ's worst intersection? Plus what should one of your fellow listeners get their grandson's girlfriend for Christmas? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fridge crimped (4 December 2024) 04.12.2024

Marcus has a question about bread's longevity (or lack thereof). Also why didn't the RNZAF say anything about the Hercules flyover, and why are they flying over the South Island? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The path to a ham (3 December 2024) 03.12.2024

Marcus talks Christmas hams, and also the unfair scoring system of a certain TV show. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All I want is a scavenger hunt (2 December 2024) 02.12.2024

What are you doing for your workplace Christmas do this year? Plus more stranded whales, and an important fire safety message about phone charger cables. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put it in August (29 November 2024) 29.11.2024

Marcus floats an idea (which people do not take to very well), tries to help with patch TV reception, and talks about the woes of auto pilot. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has got a pleasant shape (28 November 2024) 28.11.2024

Marcus gets to the bottom of a pricing quandary, determines where you can and cannot use your cell phone, and remembers the Mount Erebus disaster 45 years on. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yankee Swap (27 November 2024) 27.11.2024

Marcus talks the office Secret Santa, moving Westport, and how people learn about the weather on the radio. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But was it narrow inside (26 November 2024) 26.11.2024

After asking abut Christmas photos and butterfly tattoos, Marcus gets into talking about the final flight of the Concorde in 2003. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Oven Door Closing Guy (25 November 2024) 25.11.2024

Marcus managed to fix something with help from YouTube, and we find out what you're bringing to the end-of-year pot luck dinner. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spread the James (22 November 2024) 22.11.2024

Marcus covers getting chips from the takeaways and tries to get to the bottom of what makes a great toasted sandwich when you have terrible bread options. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The precious folk of Pakuranga (21 November 2024) 21.11.2024

Listeners find out that you might get a speeding ticket if you speed. And Marcus learns there's more than one Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop ticketing people (20 November 2024) 20.11.2024

Marcus has a run-in with the parking wardens, Sky TV continue to have problems, and why is basketball so popular in New Zealand? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We should've walked (19 November 2024) 19.11.2024

Marcus is amazed people are still opting for taxis and then complaining about how expensive they are, plus we dig into why Sky TV in-home service has gone downhill so badly. Plus a stunning sea rescue unfolds while the show is live on air. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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