Marcus Lush Nights

Marcus Lush Nights

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

Episodes

August 11, 2025 122 mins

People are still going on about wearing a hi-vis jacket, someone wants to launch 'Event Express' rail services for Christchurch's new stadium, and Marcus has finally had pumpkin soup he didn't hate.

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After Marcus misplaced his phone - he realised he had no way of tracking the time. 

That got him thinking - are the traditional wall and home clocks a thing of the past?

And that question led to some great stories. 

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Tonight we talked the coalition government's new road user charges proposal, Australia exporting gold to the United States and why TradeMe users refuse to courier their products.

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Tonight Marcus chatted with callers about New World and their lack of Smeg Braisers, whether or not you can eat a pie while driving a truck and where to find the best balaclava in Christchurch.

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August 4, 2025 116 mins

With all the improvements to cars, roads, and drink-drive advertising over the years... why have we not really improved the way we train new drivers in this country?

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August 1, 2025 123 mins

Marcus watches the Warriors lose in the final minute, and talks the 'Nor'wester From Hell' that swept through Canterbury 50 years ago.

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July 31, 2025 114 mins

Marcus wonders if the Mobile Emergency Alert System is going to lose its effectiveness after some people received 50+ notifications!

And also, it's Avocado Day!

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July 30, 2025 119 mins

Marcus talks the tsunami alert, where you can (and definitely cannot) fly a drone, and carless days.

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Marcus talks award winning pies, chores that kids can do safely, and whether anyone remembers watching Diana and Charles get married in 1981.

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July 28, 2025 116 mins

Marcus talks flexible buckets, soul patches, and booing people at sports events.

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July 25, 2025 120 mins

Marcus talks Hulk Hogan, the rules of pub pool, and socks that are too dang tight!

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Marcus checks on whether you can still buy Sally Lunn buns, and discusses whether the emergency alert system should be used to help find missing people.

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July 23, 2025 120 mins

Marcus talks Ozzy Osbourne, Ford Escorts, and why the Finance Minister talked such a big game around butter.

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Marcus talks the return of Ed Sheeran, the dirge that is flag football, the increase of senior video games, and the continued increase of the price of food we produce here in New Zealand!

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July 21, 2025 123 mins

Marcus starts the week talking making tea, owning helicopters, burning gorse, and making lamingtons.

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Marcus talks car cleaning, Connie Francis, the Air India pilots, and karaoke.

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July 17, 2025 125 mins

Marcus talks about the Niagra River, Alexa devices, tattoos, and taking the train on Sundays.

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July 16, 2025 126 mins

Marcus talks number plates, what New Zealand's military should look like, weight loss drugs, and where the Erebus Crash memorial should go.

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Marcus tried a new drink, and wanted to hear about the weird, unique, or otherwise interesting liquid you're consuming.

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Why won't the Government commit more resources to flood clean up?

Why are we bothering with in-between World Cup rugby test matches?

And what is the new accessory Marcus is wearing?

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