SPECIAL GUEST:  Lionel Richie

Lionel is bringing his All the Hits tour to NZ in April, with Chic featuring Nile Rodgers.

AUCKLAND – Thursday 12 April at Spark Arena, www.ticketmaster.co.nz

CHRISTCHURCH – Sunday 15 April at Horncastle Arena, www.ticketek.co.nz

 

FRANCESCA RUDKIN: Movies

50 Shades Freed starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan

Francesca’s verdict: 1.5 out of 5!

The Shape of Water starring Doug Jones, Michael Shannon, Sally Hawkins

Francesca’s verdict: 4 out 5!

 

NICI WICKES: Food

The number of gardeners struggling to keep up with their zucchini growth need a recipe for a zucchini tart! The recipe and audio are on our page or for or more inspiration visit  http://www.niciwickes.oom/  or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/niciwickes

 

TARA WARD: Screen Time

New HBO comedy drama ‘Here and Now’ premieres on Neon (Monday February 12)

Historical mini-series ‘Gunpowder’ recounts the events leading up to the Guy Fawkes plot (available now)

Check out musical drama ‘Mozart in the Jungle’ before the new season debuts next week (Lightbox, Saturday February 17)

Family reality show ‘X-Venture Family Challenge’ begins on Three (Sunday February 11, 5.30pm)

PAUL STENHOUSE: Technology

 

HANNAH McQUEEN: Financial Personal Trainer

If you want a better financial future go to Enableme.co.nz and book a consultation.

 

RUUD KLEINPASTE: Gardening

Bioblitz Next Friday and Saturday I am attending and participating in a Bioblitz at Rotopiko Lake, near Ohaupo, Waikato.

It’s organised by the National Wetland Trust and Landcare Research  It’s an attempt to find as many species of organisms as possible in a certain area within a limited amount of time.

Two days, for instance – the area is Lake RotopikoParticipants are serious scientists, local Nature Nerds, Teachers, Parents/Grandparents, Members of the Community, Council staff, kids – anybody that wants to come along and help look for….

Where and when?

1pm – 7pm Friday, 16th Feb

9.30am – 3.30pm Saturday, 17th Feb

National Wetland Centre,

Rotopiko Wetlands,

Lake Serpentine

4626 Ohaupo Rd, Ohaupo 3883

 

MIKE YARDLEY: Travel

Destination Danseys Pass ... For more insights on driving this off-the-beaten-track mountain pass, Mike's article is on our website www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/

 

CATHERINE RAYNES: Books

Hellbent by Greg Hurwitz, Penguin $37

The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne, Penguin $26

 

ANDREW DICKENS: Music

Camila Cabello 'Camila' - Andrew's verdict: 8 out of 10

I like it!  Her first single solo records were identikit EDM bangers that didn’t fire or chart.  She’s stripped the sound back, embraced her Cuban roots in Miami and delivered a personal, emotional album.  She’s not the strongest voice but she knows it and plays to it very well. The mostly acoustic instrumentation is also affecting.  Not your average pop record!