GST was first intoduced in New Zealand 40 years ago today as a key part of the economic reforms of the fourth Labour government.

Marcus and listeners discussed the tax along with people who stop watches, called 'sliders', and dead people visiting you in your dreams. 

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GST was first intoduced in New Zealand 40 years ago today as a key part of the economic reforms of the fourth Labour government.
Marcus and listeners discussed the tax along with people who stop watches, called 'sliders', and dead people visiting you in your dreams.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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

Marcus Lush Nights

God Save Timaru (October 1 2026)

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Four new road rules are set for NZ roads from October 1, so Marcus asked his listeners what road rule they would make law if they could.

And, we celebrate 40 years since John Farnham's iconic album Whispering Jack featuring You're the Voice. 

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Four new road rules are set for NZ roads from October 1, so Marcus asked his listeners what road rule they would make law if they could.
And, we celebrate 40 years since John Farnham's iconic album Whispering Jack featuring You're the Voice.&nbsp;
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Are you feeling it? (30 September 2026)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ba3a26b3-6504-43f2-be08-b4d500ba2dc2/transcript

It was breakfast for supper on Marcus Lush Nights as callers discussed good old fashioned cooked breakfasts and coffee.

Marcus and listeners specifically looked back to meat dishes like lambs fry, black pudding, haggis, and more.

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It was breakfast for supper on Marcus Lush Nights as callers discussed good old fashioned cooked breakfasts and coffee.
Marcus and listeners specifically looked back to meat dishes like lambs fry, black pudding, haggis, and more.
LISTEN ABOVE

One drug four different ways (29 September 2026)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/a03bff8e-425c-4b4b-8621-b4d400b9205f/transcript

Another start to another week on Marcus Lush Nights sees listeners calling in to chat headrests in cars. 

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Another start to another week on Marcus Lush Nights sees listeners calling in to chat headrests in cars.&nbsp;
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The gamification of escaping a child (28 September 2026)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1caf7b13-e43a-4dce-9710-b4d300b844d5/transcript

God Save Timaru (October 1 2026)

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