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MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS
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Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights.
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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most.
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Just as much at home in the metropolis as he is in the Deep South, Marcus has the ability to relate to everyone, no matter their background.
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Who can we sue (1 April 2025)
Marcus farewells a much-loved mascot, has a question about a new sky dish, and gets to why high school students don't like reading the books they're told they have...
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Make yourself a vest or something (31 March 2025)
The government is looking to create a hotline to enable reporting of overzealous road cone use, so Marcus tries to gauge how that would go. LISTEN ABOVE
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What if the ducks start naming us (28 March 2025)
If a hotel cancels or "loses" your booking, can they charge you more to rebook it for the same time? Also, who's got a duck story?! Plus, Marcus covers the 7.7 magnitude...
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Raewyn fractured spine (27 March 2025)
Auckland Council has made their decision on a stadium, and Marcus acknowledges the arrival in 1883 of the first Salvation Army officers to our shores. LISTEN ABOVE
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They appear to be fairly laid back (26 March 2024)
Should Auckland's second harbour crossing be a bridge or a tunnel? Should Napier open 'Pandaland'? And will you boycott Red Bull if they drop Liam Lawson? LISTEN...
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There's always a quake in Seddon (25 March 2025)
Plenty of songs have lyrics you've misunderstood or misheard, Marcus thinks the stadium conversation isn't worth having, and mascots really shouldn't be pushing...
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Everything seems like a good idea, doesn't it (24 March 2025)
Something pretty significant happened on this day four years ago, something very significant happened at Eden Park tonight, and Marcus talks about knives for a bit. LISTEN...
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It'll never give up on you (21 March 2025)
What food isn't worth the effort? Plus a TON of sport on tonight, and people are still giving up on movies at the cinema part way through! LISTEN ABOVE
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Beep deniers Elon Musk (20 March 2025)
What do you think is New Zealand's most hated car? And why is it the Nissan Cube? LISTEN ABOVE
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Sam Ruthe makes history as youngest to run sub-four minute mile
Marcus covers the incredible run by Sam Ruthe in Auckland, and then talks about the JFK files, trade with India, and things that haven't got more expensive over...
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Tastes like Deep Heat (18 March 2025)
Marcus tries to understand people who don't like feijoas, commiserates with those who tried to pay for things at Farmers today, and opens up the conversation about...
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Would've come from a sheep (17 March 2025)
Marcus has a question perfect for Saint Patrick's Day and also wants to know about the near-constant maintenance on the southern parts of Auckland's motorway network. LISTEN...
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Horning on hump day (12 March 2025)
Marcus gets into truck driving signals, the rising cost of Sky Sport, and when Wednesday got its special name. LISTEN ABOVE
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Four french doors, a deck, a conservatory, and a lemon tree (11 March 2025)
Marcus hears about lost TV remote controls and incredible stories of other things lost and then found. LISTEN ABOVE
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You believe the 1000 people (10 March 2025)
Marcus runs a little mid-term political prediction, and talks gold reserves and the Warriors' first game in 1995. LISTEN ABOVE
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What about the whole of the South Island (7 March 2025)
Marcus talks about having chickens (because eggs aren't getting any cheaper!), and learns about NZ's inaugural slot race at Ellerslie. LISTEN ABOVE
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Let's get the funicular (6 March 2025)
Aucklanders have called today 'cold', Queenstown is looking to fast-track a new transport option, and people aren't happy about the closure of a much-loved speedway. LISTEN...
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Total mouth struggle (5 March 2025)
Marcus has issues with a chocolate bar he used to love, and wants to know what computer was the first to get to your place and what you used it for. LISTEN ABOVE
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Merge like a broken zip (4 March 2025)
Marcus has questions about Panda Mart, whether you'd be up for congestion charges, and who should replace on of the world's most-loved TV hosts. LISTEN ABOVE
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The law changed in 2004 (3 March 2025)
Marcus asks about intersections and marks the 60th anniversary of the release of one of the most well-known musical films. Also, the Warriors didn't have a great...
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Gosh there's a lot of seals (27 February 2025)
We're eating a LOT of KFC as a country, plus Marcus has determined the kind of crime he'd like to see citizen's arrests enabled for. LISTEN ABOVE
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Noodle price check (26 February 2025)
Marcus talks about how terrible the Hamilton fountain is and why, of all the solutions to retail crime, citizen's arrests is the dumbest. LISTEN ABOVE
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A big silver molecule (25 February 2025)
Marcus collects your O.E. stories, and wonders why our Prime Minister hasn't improved his ability to answer straightforward questions. LISTEN ABOVE
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I think it's more of a lifestyle thing (24 February 2025)
Marcus gets a crash course on road construction, gets to the bottom of a regional food delicacy mystery, and (surprising absolutely no one) people are still having...
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Always fill from the cold tap (21 February 2025)
Marcus leverages a Friday free-for-all to cover "kettle-quette", giant sheep, and getting an ID card with your photo on it. LISTEN ABOVE
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Gee you've got a lot of junk (20 February 2025)
What makes a good neighbour? Have you ever been the terrible neighbour? And would you ever lend a neighbour your outdoor heater? LISTEN ABOVE
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His unusual crouching stance (19 February 2025)
21 people were killed on this day in 1938 - but can you remember what happened? Also, did you see the C-130 land at Wigram this afternoon? And how do you get rid...
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The boomerang kid
Marcus is not a fan of the Halbergs, no one is really a fan of that tourist slogan, but everyone IS a fan of German bread! LISTEN ABOVE
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Now they're called 'sky pandas' (17 February 2025)
It's a bit of a free-for-all Monday covering Canada Geese, exploding gas cylinders, a terrible tourism slogan, and vaping. LISTEN ABOVE
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Just one of those things (14 February 2025)
What is the feature of your otherwise-perfect car that drives you around the bend? Also Valentine's Day, flights to Turkey, and a solution more people should know...
