Apparently 12 weeks prior is the perfect day to create you Christmas Cake, making today the Christmas Cake Making Day. Callers chatted what food they're already organising for the festive season.

And, people aren't having dinner parties anymore, but why?

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Apparently 12 weeks prior is the perfect day to create you Christmas Cake, making today the Christmas Cake Making Day. Callers chatted what food they're already organising for the festive season.
And, people aren't having dinner parties anymore, but why?
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Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most on Newstalk ZB.

Marcus Lush Nights

It was a ham for the ages (October 2 2026)

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New Zealand has been dubbed the world's second friendliest place, after Costa Rica, so listeners called in to chat about the moments of kindness they have experienced. 

And Taste listed lemonade scones as the best air fryer snack recipe, so listeners shared their best scone memories and recipes. 

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New Zealand has been dubbed the world's second friendliest place, after Costa Rica, so listeners called in to chat about the moments of kindness they have experienced.&nbsp;
And Taste listed lemonade scones as the best air fryer snack recipe, so listeners shared their best scone memories and recipes.&nbsp;
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Cheeses come and go (8 September 2026)

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It was a bit of everything this wild Wednesday on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in to chat about everything from bran muffins to can openers, 'perv glasses' to the best duets, and garlic hacks to leatherman.

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It was a bit of everything this wild Wednesday on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in to chat about everything from bran muffins to can openers, 'perv glasses' to the best duets, and garlic hacks to leatherman.
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We will keep it loose tonight (8 October 2026)

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TVNZ's Leaders Debate sparked a night of converstaion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners discussed who they thought won the debate, and if they even watch debates anymore. 

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TVNZ's Leaders Debate sparked a night of converstaion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners discussed who they thought won the debate, and if they even watch debates anymore.&nbsp;
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You wouldn't be a swinger, would you? (6 October 2026)

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It was a ham for the ages (October 2 2026)

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