Marcus Lush Nights
8pm-11:59pm Weekdays
MARCUS LUSH NIGHTS
8pm–Midnight weekdays
Gather round New Zealand’s largest watercooler – Marcus Lush Nights.
If you’ve always wanted to join a movement now’s your chance.
Marcus Lush engages Kiwis from all walks of life, discussing the issues that matter most.
His sharp wit, depth of knowledge and crazy idiosyncrasies create what has become one of New Zealand’s most loved programmes.
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.
Email him at Marcus@newstalkzb.co.nz, and give him a call on 0800 80 10 80.
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Next step might be to buy one (13 May 2026)
Marcus talks whether more rules are needed for riders of e-scooters and e-bikes, and remembers the 1995 win of the America's Cup. LISTEN ABOVE
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All four the same (12 May 2026)
Marcus talks the Auckland Habour crossing choices, and discusses where people are the whingiest. LISTEN ABOVE
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The artist, not the turtle (11 May 2026)
Marcus starts the week checking in on the fuel stockpilers, and then talks celebrating your birthday when it isn't your birthday, and does a deep dive on twins in...
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The horses were there (8 May 2026)
Marcus celebrates the return of some horses, and learns about the Facebook groups that've had a major impact on your life. LISTEN ABOVE
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You know how much I love a funny story (7 May 2026)
Marcus talks passwords, early ATMs, and whether the car you've got now is the best car you've had (or if cars peaked 20 years ago). LISTEN ABOVE
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Even if it rips your hand apart (6 May 2026)
Marcus had a run in at a roundabout, and compiles questions for the upcoming NZ citizenship test. LISTEN ABOVE
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Stationary wobbles (5 May 2026)
Marcus talks about fried chicken chains, and whether MMP is up to snuff. LISTEN ABOVE
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I like the concept (4 May 2026)
Marucs talks crumpets, CAPTCHA tricks, Koala Cloths, and electric blankets. LISTEN ABOVE
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It's a perfect season (1 May 2026)
Marcus talks sleep aids (and sleep paralysis), and why people have gone back to hoarding cash... LISTEN ABOVE
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It kind of screams 'canny pensioner'
Marcus talks tech that should be better by now, pushing buttons, and honouring the greatness of Timaru. LISTEN ABOVE
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Through the vomitoria (29 April 2026)
Marcus discusses the confusion of Mondayisation, the miracle of a sub-two-hour marathon, and the remarkable return of everyone's favourite horses... LISTEN ABOVE
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I know that for a fact (28 April 2026)
Marcus gets into the short week of talkback with ANZAC Day surcharges, homebrew kits, and Yorkshire puddings. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sort of possessed (24 April 2026)
Marcus talks paper sewing patters on the way out, remembers the late ZB legend Bruce Russell, and gets first feedback on the brand new Christchurch stadium! LISTEN...
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It's just an idea (23 April 2026)
Marcus gets a One Topic Night out of an idea from David Seymour of all people! Should we give $500 to every 15-year-old so they can learn how to invest? LISTEN ABOVE
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Get a unicorn (22 April 2026)
Marcus talks the introduction of electric power lines, robotic surgery, and why more people should eat goat meat. LISTEN ABOVE
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Caller of the Night: "I was the designer and builder of Carnarvon Station)
While talking stories of lost cars (listen to the full show podcast), Cris' mention of Carnarvon Station in Dunedin caused Mike to phone in with the origin to the...
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Fancy there being a secret floor (21 April 2026)
Marcus talks about getting your car "lost" in ever-expanding car parks, and gets into the history of Carnarvon Station in Dunedin. LISTEN ABOVE
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When it pours, it rains (20 April 2025)
Marcus keeps across updates from the lower North Island, and helps determinte whether an elderly person should submit to a jury summons. LISTEN ABOVE
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Politics for politics sake (17 April 2026)
The polls are implying that PM Luxon is losing the support numbers, Marcus and the callers discuss this tonight and wonder what could be next for National. LISTEN...
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I think Elsa said it best (16 April 2026)
Hamish came in hot today with a query: is he the bad guy for wanting rice to be included with his curry at a restaurant? Do you agree or do you expect rice to be...
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We're all chump change (15 April 2026)
Marcus chats increasing fuel prices, being fined for sleeping in your car and the devastating news that the horses will not be moving to the new Christchurch stadium. LISTEN...
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Why aren't I excited about the moon (2 April 2026)
Marcus runs the night-before-the-longest-weekend show talking drive-in cinemas, hamburgers, Marsden Point, and the rules of Easter. LISTEN ABOVE
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Which one's healthier (1 April 2026)
Marcus talks the change to Easter Alcohol laws, and gets deep into Seagull outboard motors. LISTEN ABOVE
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Tattoo of a sleeve (31 March 2026)
Marcus talks tattoos, dodgy ways to reserve a carpark, stopping people from stealing petrol, and marks the anniversary of Fred Ladd's infamous flight under the Auckland...
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Up you get, Lofty (30 March 2026)
Marcus talks nits, banning teens on e-scooters, the waste of time that is school pictures, and what next steps will or won't be taken about our nation's fuel supply. LISTEN...
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Probably one of the best (27 March 2026)
Marcus wonders who will actually follow the directive to show restraint with fuel, and bemoans the Warriors first loss of the 2026 NRL season. LISTEN ABOVE
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Biggest fuel siphoner (26 March 2026)
Marcus keeps across the weather impacting the top of the North Island, while talking petrol theft prevention, mines, and a special kind of peg. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sounds pretentious (25 March 2026)
Marcus talks tinned vegetables, Kiwi Ranch camp, and whether or not petrol is being stolen from Jason's car. LISTEN ABOVE
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Are the butts everywhere (24 March 2026)
Marcus reviews the announced changes to Lotto Powerball, and the government's cost-of-living relief package. LISTEN ABOVE
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Quite self-contained (23 March 2026)
Marcus gets reaction to the prospect of importing lower quality fuel from across the ditch, and finds out where the most unwelcoming part of New Zealand is. LISTEN...
