Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons: Recent Episodes
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of August 2026, a fork in the road for the National Party as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership.
Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly.
Tyler Adams fielded the calls and was joined for a time by Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper.
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There's a fork in the road of the National Party, as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership.
Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly.
In a post online, Luxon says it's a major distraction 90 days out from an election - and unfair to the New Zealand people and National's supporters.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says a change at the top could increase the public's perception of disunity.
"And if you're a disunified party, then rarely will the public say - we want to vote for you. So it's a big play, whichever way you look at it."
Parliament's in recess this week - meaning MPs will travel from around the country.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of August 2026 - just Tyler on the show today and some good chat about the PM and taxes vs levies.
And some great stories about animals as more foster families are needed for pets.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of August 2026, the boys talk to the lads behind Mapari butchers, who've provided Matt with his much-needed meat pack.
The boys discuss Labour's new policy, promising to add a deadline to invoice payments from big companies to smaller ones. And as ZB approaches its 100th anniversary, we ask the audience for some of their favourite memories of ZB.
And as always, Matt and Tyler reveal the New Zealander of the Week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of August 2026, the boys talk to the lads behind Mapari butchers, who've provided Matt with his much-needed meat pack.
The boys discuss Labour's new policy, promising to add a deadline to invoice payments from big companies to smaller ones. And as ZB approaches its 100th anniversary, we ask the audience for some of their favourite memories of ZB.
And as always, Matt and Tyler reveal the New Zealander of the Week.
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Politicians are being urged to pay more attention to our exercise workforce, as a way of easing health system demand.
ExerciseNZ is proposing all parties consider compulsory registration for exercise professionals, removing the fringe benefit tax from employer-supported exercise, and using exercise professionals to help with ACC rehabilitation.
CEO Richard Beddie says they also want any future Government to make one-hour daily school exercise mandatory, and he joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of August 2026 - a one topic day: Unemployment is worse than expected, hitting 5.6 percent.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of August 2026, Matt and Tyler challenge listeners to try the 30-day no-spend challenge, you pay your bills and buy nothing but food to see how much money you save.
Then a solid hour on the weather chaos in Dunedin and snow in Wellington.
And to finish, a good chat as the AA identifies Kiwis’ driving weak spots.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast, first up - are graphic protests with beheadings a freedom of speech issue or taking things too far?
Then, Chris Luxon has upset some with his comments about Government v business.
And to finish - an influencer reckons he doesn't want to go on holiday cause he has worked so hard on making his life perfect at home.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 July.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of July 2026, there's a claim New Zealand Army recruit training is not in a position to meet demand effectively.
Then the boys got into buying second-hand and op-shop experiences.
And to finish up - sheds - would you back yourself to build or assemble a kitset one?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of July 2026, there's suggestions we need to revamp the way we structure alcohol taxes in to favour sales in hospitality venues.
Then using biometrics to enable paying by using your face.
And to finish - some moving stories of pet funerals.
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Pets play an important role in people's lives, and the death of a loved animal can hit people and their families hard.
Afternoons host Matt Heath looked back on his family's pet loss from a few years ago - and paid tribute to Apple the goldfish.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of July 2026 we discuss keeping coalition parties in line, as Labour looks for a way to discipline ill-discipline.
Then a chat about the worth of TikTok after a sponsored survey highlighted its contribution to the economy.
And to wrap things up a conversation around 'The Obesity Penalty' - the very real social negatives faced by people who carry a bit of weight.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 27 July.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of July - Tyler on his own today - and first up a discussion about the rise of vulgar political discourse around the world.
Then some solid chat about extending ACC cover to volunteer fire-fighters.
And to finish - a West Coast councillor is advocating pest deer, goats and pigs should be harvested for food.
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The man who ploughed his car into police during New Year’s celebrations in Nelson, killing Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, has been sentenced to life for her murder.
Hayden Donald Jason Tasker, 33, heard he would remain in jail for at least the next 22 years for the violence and “intense chaos” he caused in the first few hours of New Year’s Day, 2025.
Open Justice reporter Tracy Neal was in Court for the sentencing and she joined Tyler Adams to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of July 2026, the Stuart Nash mess raises questions over using private communications publicly.
Then another question that got the calls flowing - would anyone notice if NZ disappeared?
And to finish - Ayesha Verrall is not impressed by Paul Henry’s answer when playing a game of shoot, shag or marry on Hauraki Breakfast.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of July 2026, a great discussion out of a Liam Dann column about the levers a Government could pull to relieve the cost of living
Then, some schools are being forced to cancel or scale back school camps as costs rise.
And to finish - the crazy lengths some people are going to with therapy for dogs, including acupuncture.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of July 2026 - Polls are suggesting there is declining support for major parties.
Then, when your kids living at home and you'd rather like them to leave.
And to finish, how do you spot AI as it endevours to get better.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of July 2026 - NZ First’s energy policy was pretty popular with the ZB Afternoons audience...
Then some good chat about businesses started young after a school project sparked a new business for an 18-year-old from Rotorua ...
And to finish - was that the greatest Football World Cup ever?
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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says his latest election promise could lead to the country owning its own energy supply.
The Party's promised to develop a national dataset of our offshore oil and gas reserves, using a $1-billion investment to do so.
It would create a framework for the country to develop these sites and extract resources.
John Carnegie Chief Executive of Energy Resources Aotearoa joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams and stressed the importance of Governments not flip flopping when it comes to natural resources.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 July.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of July 2026, some great chat about a Greens private members bill to make union membership opt-out.
And then, stories of getting injured overseas.
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This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor joined the Afternoons team to answer more workplace-based questions.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of July 2026, Labour and National leadership was back in the spotlight after the latest poll of polls.
Then a suggestion that parents should be given more leave to help them with meaningful parenting moments and milestones.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of July 2026, ACT promised a major announcement and boy did they deliver! Paul Henry is to stand for ACT at the General Election.
Then the consensus is in - handwriting skills are still important in 2026
And to finish, listeners share their memories of Sir Sam Neill.
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ACT leader David Seymour is welcoming former broadcaster Paul Henry's expression of interest in joining up with the party.
Henry revealed this morning he'll be running as a list candidate for ACT, with Seymour promising he'll be placed at an electable position.
Henry stood for National in 1999, but is best known for hosting TVNZ's Breakfast in the mid-2000's.
Seymour says Henry is a 'serious and thoughtful' person outside of his public image, with genuine concerns about the country.
"We're thrilled to have him on board, both for his presence, his energy, his communication, his infectious enthusiasm, all of those things are awesome."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of July 2026, to start, a focus on this country's habit of paying way to much for infrastructure.
Then, as the political polls continue to roll we discuss the idea or lowering - or alternatively raising - the 5 percent voting threshold for representation in Parliament.
And finally a chat about tattoos - if you haven’t got one already, why?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 9th of July 2026, in the age of social media grabs, a politician's words have never mattered more with the latest from Chris Luxon: I don't need this job, I choose to do it.' What do we make of this?
Then, Uber is to take cash - will this help preserve notes and coins in society?
And to finish, a bit of chat about rugby and football.
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The FIFA World Cup quarter-finals are due to get underway soon, and excitement is growing.
England and Norway are set to face off on Sunday in Miami - and both nations have quite the historic rivalry.
Afternoons host Matt Heath explained further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 8th of July 2026, tradies are having trouble accessing worksites due to cycle lanes and traffic engineering and it is ending up with increased costs to clients.
Brad Olsen, Infometrics CEO and Principal Economist, joined Matt to give his thoughts on the Reserve Bank's decision to increase the OCR.
And to finish the show, a big old chat about the rising levels of anger in our society.
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The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate for the first time in more than three years.
It's raised the OCR 25 basis points to 2.5 percent.
The Monetary Policy Committee's six members all agreed to raise the cash rate - despite divided opinions from economists.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the Reserve Bank will be looking to get the OCR down to a more 'normal' level - and this increase is the first step.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of July 2026, Matt's on his own again today with Tyler away on holiday - China’s missile test in the Pacific ruffles talkback feathers.
Then, with the cost of school holiday programmes being so high, we wonder what age should kids be able to be home alone?
And to finish, where should you be able to take a dog?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of July 2026 - just Matt on the job today with Tyler off playing in the snow for a few days!
First up, the USA celebrates 250 years - how are you feeling about the "Land Of The Free"?
Then what to do about the abuse of referees from the sidelines - it's getting pretty bad at amateur games in Wellington.
And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married - does a big wedding put more pressure on the relationship?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 3rd of July - Some owners of flood zone properties are fighting back against being marked on council records as at risk.
Then changes in Germany mean workers will have to report to a doctor in person to get a sick note on the first day they are ill, some say we should do the same here.
And to finish - A global survey from UK car marketplace Autotrader has asked 3000 motorists across 15 countries, including New Zealand, which generations are most and least trusted to perform simple car maintenance tasks such as changing a tyre.
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The Black Caps have secured a victory over the English cricket team on English soil.
They rounded out the series with a 161 run victory at Trent Bridge.
Black Cap Devon Conway joins Matt and Tyler to discuss the game, and what a win abroad means for the team.
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 2nd of July 2026, EV registrations are up 169 percent for the March quarter, is New Zealand reaching a tipping point of acceptance of greener transportation?
Then, we discuss moving to another country without making good preparations - this as Queensland says a number of New Zealanders are getting a rude awakening.
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The ongoing situation in the Middle East has sparked debate about increased use of renewable energy, according to one expert.
Mike Casey is the CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, a New Zealand charity dedicated to electrifying millions of fossil fuel machines and boosting renewable energy.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss the changing attitudes around this technology.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 1st of July, the Michelin star awards were handed out and we discussed if this made the Government investment worthwhile.
Then, Dry July - does it work?
And the trend of mouth taping to assist in getting good sleep.
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Mouth-taping is a health practice that involves placing an adhesive tape over your mouth while you sleep at night.
The idea is to counteract the harms of mouth-breathing while you sleep, which has been linked to sinus infections, asthma and dental issues.
Betta Sleep Mouth Tape founder Richard Norris joined the Afternoons team to unpack the health benefits.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for The 30th of June 2026, there's fears that changes to rules around building warranties may driver smaller companies out of the industry.
Then questions around the over-diagnosis of anxiety in children.
And to finish, Mark Mitchell breaks 2 ribs in a Parliamentary rugby game - when do you know it is time to call time on sport?
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The Government is making changes to the Building Act, including bringing in a new liability scheme that means councils won't have to handle building defects on their own.
The law will also introduce a one-year warranty on new residential buildings of up to three storeys and for renovations costing more than $100,000, and a 10-year structural warranty period.
These changes have sparked concerns among builders, who worry these new requirements will unintentionally shut them out of the market.
Combined Building Supplies CEO Carl Taylor joined the Afternoons team to discuss the impact of these changes.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of June, Liam Lawson speaks out about negativity and the great Kiwi knocking machine.
And then houses with history that reveals itself to you.
And then a side-topic emerged - wallpaper is making a comeback.
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In a recent interview, Liam Lawson accused New Zealand of having a negativity problem when it comes to supporting the sporting dreams of young Kiwis.
Toyota Racing Series founder Barrie Tomlinson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 26 June.
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F1 is headed to the Red Bull Ring in Austria for the next round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
This comes amid rumours that Liam Lawson may be out of a seat next season, as some news outlets are reporting that F2 Driver Nikola Tsolov has been guarenteed Lawson's position at Racing Bulls.
Sports Journalist Alex Powell told Matt and Tyler that Lawson's camp has no knowledge of this, but the story has to come from somewhere.
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week.
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 25th of June 2026, proposals for congestion charging seem to be ruffling feathers but Matt and Tyler managed to find a couple of listeners who could see some merit.
Then the Opportunity Party is attracting a bit of attention after the latest political poll, our Afternoons duo dug into their policies to see where they sit.
Then a mass buffet food poisoning brought a flood of calls on the best and worst aspects of a bain-marie.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of June 2026, a huge debate has broken out on social media around the Conservation Estate and a Government bill that wants to amend the legislation that surrounds it.
Then a row over filming high school kids playing sport, one high profile school says no but many listeners disagree.
And to finish - oft misquoted phrases.
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The debate over media coverage of Auckland 1A schoolboy rugby is starting up again.
Auckland Grammar broke new ground by sending a “cease and desist” letter to a website that has broadcast brief social media clips of the school’s First XV.
Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm says more schools are looking to protect their students and the community with tighter regulations.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 23rd of June 2026, Winston Peters got a bit frustrated by 'w@#$er questions' on the Herald's Ryan Bridge Today - is the use of that language unbecoming of a senior political figure or okay these days?
Then, the young pitch invader versus the security guard at the Warriors match in Christchurch got the phone lines ringing and the text machine humming.
Then to finish, electrolytes and supplements are everywhere - listeners shared what they are using.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 22nd of June 2026, the Greens tax plan includes increased taxes, death duties, wealth taxes - is this fair or pure envy?
And, sampling in supermarkets - when does the obligation to buy kick in?
Plus Jason Pine joined our Afternoons duo live from the football.
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The All Whites have been unable to hold on to their halftime lead against Egypt at the Football World Cup.
Egypt secured their first World Cup win, downing New Zealand 3-1.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine joined the Afternoons team to discuss where the Kiwi side went wrong.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of June 2026 - If you are a fan of music or know who Rick Beato is, make sure you catch the last 20 minutes of this podcast.
First up - How combative is acceptable when it comes to politics?
Then, how to deal with a dog fight.
And to finish - your worst sporting injury.
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
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American musician, producer and YouTube personality Rick Beato has announced his live show will be coming to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in October.
Rick joined Matt and Tyler to talk about the tour, and how he balances his work with his passion for music.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 18th of June 2026, Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer reveal on Clarkson's Farm brought some great discussion around how you tell someone significant news.
Then, our Afternoons Duo discussed being in small business and getting your pricing right as Broke Boy Taco takes to his socials to talk about the hate he’s been getting for putting his prices up.
And then some feel-good chat about the best parts of American culture as football fans rave about the hospitality of the States.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of June 2026, first up there's speculation Ukraine might actually be able to win the war with Russia.
Then, when a party goes wrong - after a Dunedin party that was to involve just 35 invited teens swelled when details were shared via social media.
And to finish, self-service checkouts - love 'em or hate 'em - this after K-Mart looks to change their model.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of June 2026, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is ‘furious’ at millions being wasted after MBIE officials misled her over a ‘doomed’ immigration project.
We crossed live to the All Whites vs Iran at half time in LA to our man in the stand Dan Mancini.
Then listeners told us they'd been approached by fake ‘monks’ demanding money all over the place.
Jason Pine dropped in to chat about the All Whites drawing 2 all against Iran.
And to finish up tales of Sports betting - wins and losses.
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The All Whites have played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Iran in their first match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup in Los Angeles.
Having opened the scoring in the first half, Elijah Just became the first New Zealander to score two senior men's World Cup goals after 54 minutes.
Iran found a second equaliser ten minutes later - and New Zealand fired off 13 attempts on goal to Iran's 17.
The All Whites next face Egypt in Vancouver on Monday.
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined the Afternoons team to recap the action.
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An investigation's probing officials' integrity, over a now-axed $32-million-dollar project.
A report's found multiple failings in the advice from Immigration New Zealand - a branch of MBIE - on plans to upgrade border biometric capacity.
Minister Erica Stanford says staffers who raised concerns were moved off the project, and she was misled and creative accounting used to avoid scrutiny.
NZ Herald deputy political editor Adam Pearse joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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The All Whites are back in front in their Football World Cup opener against Iran in Los Angeles.
Elijah Just's scored his second goal of the match nine minutes into the second half to give New Zealand a 2-1 lead.
Caller Dan Mancini was in Los Angles for the match, and he joined the Afternoons team to recap the action.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of June, should there be billionaires, let alone trillionaires - this after Elon Musk's wealth escalation.
Then, intergenerational living - Grey Areas podcast host Petra Bagust is right into it.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of June 2026 - ACT launches election campaign on Rural Crime
Then the UK changing rules for separating couples, but where's New Zealand's update?
And to finish the World Cup is underway are you fizzed?
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June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and Bowel Cancer New Zealand has launched an unusual competition.
The 'poo with a view' campaign encourages people to learn the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and complete a quick online symptom checker.
Those that take the symptom checker quiz at poowithaview.org.nz will go in the draw to win a poo with one of the best views in New Zealand.
Bowel Cancer NZ CEO Peter Huskinson joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the campaign.
Huskinson emphasised the life-saving importance of spreading information about the disease, "I mean the key thing to realise is that bowel cancer, what they call early onset bowel cancer, which is cancer, bowel cancer in people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, is actually the number one cause of cancer death in New Zealand."
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ACT has announced a new policy to tackle rural crime by introducing a Police text service, delivering harsher punishments, and creating a specified rural police force.
ACT leader David Seymour told Matt and Tyler that rural crime needs to be understood as a form of organised crime.
"A lot of urban people probably think it's a bit of a joke that your cows could get stolen, but if your cows are your livelihood and cattle rustling does happen, it's not the wild west but it does happen, then that's a real problem," Seymour said.
"And we're saying that there should be a specialised police unit."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 11th of June 2026, a warning from Treasury about the cost of meeting our obligations under the Paris Accord - should we just ditch it?
Then, social media is back in the spotlight after fake posts saying Warriors coach Andrew Webster’s wife had died.
And to finish the show, how hiring the wrong person can be a costly mistake.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of June 2026, Labour has released its first election policy promising capped fares on public transport.
Then a question for the ages - is using Uber Eats peak laziness?
Then on the back of the English cricket situation - do we expect too much in terms of ‘good behaviour’ from sports stars?
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This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor joined the Afternoons team to answer more workplace-based questions.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of June 2026, Labour putting a serving police officer 13th on their list got Matt & Tyler discussing the careers ex-cops move on to.
Then a great chat about parenting after a Mum’s plea: I’m a mum of two toddlers, and I’m miserable every day. Will it get better?
And to wrap the day - Spark wants to get on with installing new free to use public phoneboxes but they are being held up by Auckland Council who wants a cut of proposed digital advertising income.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 8th of June 2026, a suggestion that compensating blood donors would increase numbers.
Then cats could be the answer to an explosion in the rat population.
And to finish - Looksmaxxing - what the #$% is up with that?
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Record plasma donor numbers aren't enough to meet growing demand, and there's debate over whether compensation is needed to bring figures up.
It's National Blood Donor Week, and the Blood Service is looking to recruit another 4000 over the next year.
More than 25,000 New Zealanders have donated plasma in the past year - the most the service has ever recorded - and yet it's still not enough.
NZ Initiative expert Eric Crampton joined the Afternoons team to weigh in.
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One expert has offered his insights into why there's a growing rat problem impacting Aucklanders.
Residents of Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Westmere have noticed a significant rise in rodent numbers around their homes, and they've taken their concerns to social media.
Pest control expert Craig says environmental changes and urbanisation has lead to the rats adapting to the situation.
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Keeping stray cats around could be the answer to eradicating Auckland's rat problem.
Residents in Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Westmere are reporting a sharp increase in rodents - sharing concerns on social media.
New Zealand Cat Foundation founder Anne Batley joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of June 2026 - ACT is campaigning on a policy that will make school uniforms more affordable by limiting compulsory branded items and allowing parents to buy more uniform basics from standard retailers.
Then Matt and Tyler celebrate and discuss a movement that rejects AI.
And then a potential relationship breaker - How many potions in the bathroom are too many, conversely how much space does one bloke need in the garage?
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Stoicism is having a resurgence, and Ryan Holiday is one of the most influential voices of its modern form.
He’s a best-selling author, and his books on the subject, including ‘Ego is the Enemy’ and ‘The Obstacle is the Way’, have been read by millions of people.
And now he’s bringing those ideas to a Kiwi audience with a one-off show at Auckland’s Bruce Mason Arena.
‘An Evening with Ryan Holiday’ will explore how the ancient philosophy can help navigate pressure, setbacks and uncertainty in the modern world.
Stoicism is a philosophical movement and practical guide to living that originated in the Hellenistic period of ancient Greece and continued well into the Roman Imperial period.
It’s comprised of logic, physics, and ethics, and the core idea is that in order to live a good life, one must develop a character shaped by wisdom, moderation, courage, and justice.
But what is it about this philosophy that makes it resonate so strongly in the modern world?
“The modern world is not that different than the ancient world,” Holiday told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams.
“It’s uncertain, it’s crazy, institutions feel like they’re falling apart. You've got pandemics and plagues, corruption, dysfunction, tyranny, all the things that we worry about today, they worried about in the ancient world, only more so.”
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of June 2026 - A call for an increase to the number of days of bereavement leave got the lines ringing hot.
Then, as households feel the pinch the number of people willing to adopt a rescue animal is dropping. Our Afternoons duo heard stories of pet love.
Then, tribute bands split opinions that's for sure!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of June 2026, Pegasus residents fight for their golf club. What happens when things change when you move to be close to a community resource that doesn't work out?
Then - 'Travel Math' - why we spend like crazy on holiday.
And to finish - scorpions at large - what crazy animal encounters have you had?
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Uncertainty remains over how much say Pegasus residents will have in the proposed redevelopment of their golf course.
Wolfbrook Properties plans to turn the 80-hectare site into new housing.
Nearly 1000 residents packed a community meeting last night to discuss next steps, and raise fears of limited public consultation.
Pegasus Residents group president Matt James joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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A TVNZ true-crime documentary series explores the unusual case of lions reportedly killing a Rotorua poodle - but how true is the story?
Who Killed Lucy The Poodle? goes into the infamous case and tries to uncover the facts and details behind the story.
Director Kent Briggs joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of June 2026 - defence spending or the arts? Both the US and Dame Linda Topp want our money.
And then, community service in the justice system.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of May 2026 - The Budget saw a welcome extension to stays in hospital for mothers giving birth.
The our Afternoons duo delved into the deepening saga of the Crusaders horses.
Then - Should you dress up for a restaurant meal?
Plus the NZer of The Week and an interview with the Director of NZ movie Caterpillar Chelsie Preston Crayford.
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Set in a run-down Wellington villa in 2003, Caterpillar follows three women living separate lives under one leaky roof.
Sixteen-year-old Cassie is all bravado and vulnerability, drifting into risky territory as she searches for belonging. Her mother Maxine, 52, is a formidable single parent and filmmaker on the brink of a long-awaited breakthrough, finally offered a greenlight—if she can land a star. Holding everything together is Huia, Cassie’s grandmother, 80, whose life has been defined by quiet service to family and a private obsession with raising monarch caterpillars, dreaming of one day witnessing the legendary butterfly migration in Mexico.
Director Chelsie Preston Crayford joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams on the show to chat about her new film Caterpillar.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 28th of May 2026, a big budget special with Infometrics Chief Executive & Principal Economist Brad Olsen and NewstalkZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper. Plus talkback reaction from listeners.
Before Matt & Tyler got into that discussion around a dispute that erupted after a dairy owner confrontsed a diner inside a restaurant who parked in a 10 minute zone outside a convenience store.
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Budget 2026 has been unveiled, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed this is a 'careful' Budget with an eye to the future.
Healthcare, education, and infrastructure are the top priorities, and the Government's forecasting an earlier than expected return to surplus.
There's also a new levy on banks and other financial market participants from mid-2027.
Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen says it illustrates a targeted approach.
"There is a much greater focus on user pays, so instead of just general taxes paying for stuff, if you're using a service, if you're getting a benefit - you're paying for a whole lot more as well."
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Labour's been waiting to see how much money's in the kete - before announcing its election policies.
He says there's clearly not much.
"I think this Government's resisted, probably against a number of odds, of maybe offering a few tantalising pieces, to go towards the election."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of April 2026, we talk MPs pay, accommodation supplements, paua pies and crayfish - is being an MP a cushy life?
Black Dog Tavern owner Brendon Wilson fears he could lose liquor licence after allowing a 21-year-old to drink from yard glass - are yardies a thing of the past or OK?
And then - tradies stretching before work - gotta be a good move!
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Ahead of the 2026 Budget, discussion has erupted about the privileges MPs get - and whether they have to face cuts as well.
As former Finance Minister Steven Joyce explained, there's a lot that goes into the role, with a lot of benefits and drawbacks.
He joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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The owner of a controversial country pub fears he could lose his liquor licence after allowing the “Kiwi tradition” of a 21-year-old drinking beer from a yard glass.
The Black Dog Tavern is found down a country road off State Highway 2, in the small rural Tararua community of Makotuku, near Dannevirke.
Pub owner Brendon Wilson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 26th of May 2026, a Napier man takes paintball revenge on boy racers after failing to get the ear of police or his local council.
Then the notion of a ‘trad wife’ - is there a part of this that is good?
And to finish an hour of tales of stupid accidents around the house including incidents with sharp implements, bungled home surgery and starting a fire with a little bit of petrol. Beware, there is blood involved.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of May 2026, some good discussion around politicians and media training after Labour’s duck faced horse session.
Then, the question of the price to be paid when false accusations are made and the damage that can be done. This after a Queenstown woman falsely accused an Uber driver of sexual assault
And to finish - nailing a big speech – Jason Pine’s masterful utilization of Afred Lord Tennyson’s Ulysses at the A League Grand Final.
Jason Pine shares the inside story of a magnificent introduction and who persuaded him to wear THAT outfit!
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Kiwi football fans have been celebrating all weekend after Auckland FC's title triumph.
Auckland FC clinched the Championship following a 1-nil win over Sydney FC in the grand final in just their second season.
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined the Afternoons team to recap the action.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of May 2026, there's so much angst about the mass bike ride, Tour De Hoods - we went to the organiser Kimami Ngaluafe.
Then, falling birth rates, why we need to keep breeding!
And to finish - listeners tell us about their biggest cock-ups.
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The organiser of the final mass bike ride in Auckland is expecting it to be the biggest yet after more than 200 showed up to last Sunday’s event.
The consecutive weekly bicycle rides occurred across different sections of the city, South, West and Central.
Bikelife advocate and YouTuber, Kimami Ngaluafe, joined the Afternoons team to discuss what people can expect from this event.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 20th of May 2026, Air NZ expands services from Christchurch - how good!
And, a senior public servant missing out on a top job after an anonymous tipster reveals their prior cocaine use prompted some great conversation with the Afternoons audience.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 19th of May, Nicola Willis outlines further cuts to the public pervice - Matt & Tyler seek reaction.
Sir Paul McCartney has spoken on the reality of things better than you think they are. Check out the call from Brian who was bombed three times in Liverpool.
And to finish - selling second-hand - how do you do it and what's the appetite for your cast-offs?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of May 2026, a suggestion that we can actually afford to max the Government credit card out drew the ire of listeners today.
The thorny old issue of how to get the balance right over noise in CBDs was back on the agenda today after Christchurch City Councillor Andrei Moore posted about a city plan change he'd like to see.
And stories of bad behaviour on flights finished the day for our Afternoons duo.
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Christchurch City Council is debating a major rewrite of the central city's noise rules after live music venue owners warned they were liable to be exposed to noise complaints.
Some bars are limited to 45 decibels, which is about the same as the hum of a refrigerator. But with the City's new stadium, venues say they need less restrictions to make the most of the buzz.
City Councillor Andrei Moore is campaigning for the removal of these noise limits, and he told Matt and Tyler that these restrictions are, 'a number of years behind.'
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of May 2026 - It's Pink Shirt Day! The boys speak to Employment Law Expert Max Whitehead, who helps clarify the definition of workplace bullying.
Alcohol consumption is down around the world; does it still have a place in society?
Barry Soper joins the boys to chat about his new book, "One More Question, Prime Minister"
And New Zealander of the Week is back! Who's taking home the grand title this week?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of May 2026 - the Government has begun the process to get drivers licenses on Kiwi's phones. Associate Transport Minister James Meager joins to tell us more.
The boys ask the audience if this a smart move for the sake of convenience, or another reason to depend on our phones.
And do you get the same satisfaction from weight loss medication as you do from doing it the hard way?
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A law change paving the way for digital driver licenses has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.
The law previously only allowed for physical licenses.
Associate Transport Minister James Meager says work to introduce digital licenses is now underway - and explained to the Afternoons team how these changes will be implemented.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of May 2026 - two bouncers in Lincoln dished out a beating to a student at a pub, where's the line for the amount of force bouncers can use?
Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld says people who drive EVs are 'virtue signalling'. The boys get your thoughts.
And Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor joins to answer your legal questions.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of May 2026, romance scams are still active and dangerous as ever, despite being well known to the public. How are people still falling from them?
First-time home buyers are looking to Mum and Dad for financial help, are parents obliged to pitch in?
And do you stack plates for your waiter? Hospo workers say it's one of the first things
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of May 2026, private school costs are going up and up, is spending big bucks on a fancy school worth it?
A woman is gathering shipping containers on her land to build a house, and her neighbours aren't happy - we hear your thoughts on the 'my land versus your view' argument.
And when does a 'tough life lesson' get a bit too tough?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of May 2026 - Consumer confidence slumps – are we a jittery no guts nation these days?
Then some good conversation around the cost of school balls hitting some parents hard.
Plus a chat about subscriptions overload.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of April 2026 - a good conversation to start the show around Labour and their not releasing policy ahead of next month's Budget.
And the some solid chat with Matt and Tyler around trees after an Auckland man ended up in hot water after trimming two pohutukawa which were blocking his view.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of April 2026, first up when a tradie can earn as much as a policy analyst, why do many still perceive university degrees as the gold standard?
Then the use of AI in real estate photography.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of April 2026, as a parent is facing prosecution for failing to get their child to school, Matt & Tyler chat about how hard an issue it is to deal with.
Then, on to kleptomania and shoplifting.
And to wrap the day - what’s the fascination of the true crime podcast as a true crime podcast has been credited with helping crack a decades-old cold case in New Orleans.
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A true crime podcast has been credited with helping crack a decades-old cold case, leading to four men being charged over the killing of a teenage girl.
This case has prompted discussion and debate over the role of true crime podcasts - and why so many people seem to be fascinated with them.
NZ Herald crime and justice reporter Anna Leask joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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Kiwi film and television editor Bryan Shaw joined Matt and Tyler to chat about his experience working on Lee Cronin's The Mummy.
The film focuses on a journalist who's young daughter disappears into the desert, but eight years later returns.
"I worked really closely with (Cronin), he let me read the script over 2 years ago, Then 3 months before the shoot, I started doing storyboards with them, adding sound effects and music to them, then I went to Ireland and I was on set editing, which is really the best experience I've ever had," Shaw said.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of April 2026 - A report by the Helen Clark Foundation has found less than half of people now believe hard work will lead to a better life.
Then as Apple supremo Tim Cook moves on our Afternoons duo test listeners' desire for Apple products vs others.
And a pitch from David Seymour, to give students cash to learn financial literacy.
Plus - don't miss Matt & Tyler's interview with Kiwi TV and movie editor Bryan Shaw talking about working on Lee Cronin's horror movie "The Mummy" which is in cinemas now.
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David Seymour's floating the idea of giving high school students 500 dollars each, to learn investing.
Students would be able to track earnings and losses, and will be tested on it.
Seymour told Matt and Tyler, "I just think, especially for poor children from poorer households, if you don't have someone in your household who knows how to invest and talks about this stuff, how would you learn?"
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of April 2026 - Winston Peters told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he will not go with Labour - our Afternoons duo asked if listeners believe he will be good to his word when election time comes.
Then, stealing cars - are chop shops still a thing?
And then after a drama over a misbehaving child in a pub and a patron who took matters into his own hands prompted a discussion over disciplining other people’s kids.
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An Auckland man wants better management from a rural pub after his 3-year-old grandson was assaulted by a drunk patron.
CCTV footage of the incident showed a patron standing two tables over had walked to their group and smacked the child's bottom.
Caller Morris joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 22nd of April, a survivor of the justice system is calling for good character discounts to be scrapped. Our listeners certainly didn't have much time for the reduction of sentences.
And then, we asked Fonterra shareholder farmers what they have planned for their windfall.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 21st of April 2026, National’s leadership has been under question until the Prime Minister and National leader Christopher Luxon called for a vote of confidence from his Cabinet and fired a shot across the bows of the media today.
Then an Auckland bakery is selling horse meat pies, we spoke to the baker and listeners told us about the various exotic foods they'd eaten.
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Just three months after they were pulled from the pie warmers, Pakuranga Bakery’s horse meat pies are available again and proving just as popular as ever.
The pies, inspired by lo’i hossi, a Tongan horse meat dish, went viral on social media - but the pies were pulled in January as the horse meat hadn't been cleared for human consumption.
Pakuranga Bakery manager Pho Bok says they've sold hundreds of pies since they returned to the shelves.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of April, first up, some great chat about cheating in exams.
Then, as AI proves itself less reliable - some are saying we are feeling less fearful about the technology.
And to finish - finding love and a partner overseas.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of April 2026, we talk forgiveness after someone has wronged you, particularly after they have stolen when in a position of trust.
Then making medicines more accessible through pharmacists.
Some good chat about sports that really improve your health - a lot of love came through for pickleball.
And to finish - solving Tyler's great mower dilemma - push, petrol, robotic or electric?
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The Government's looking to level the playing field for pharmacies and ease pressure on GPs.
Consultation's open on allowing pharmacists to dispense funded medication for pain and fever, scabies, lice, conjunctivitis, UTIs, and the emergency contraceptive pill.
Kiwis currently have to pay the medication's full pharmacy price, or obtain a GP prescription.
ACT Leader David Seymour joined the Afternoons team to explain that it's important health professionals are informed in giving people medicine - and this move will be better for pharmacies.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of April, how come people can still smuggle stuff into prisons?
Then, tips and tricks for jobseekers on securing a job with employment expert Emma McLean
And to finish - Air NZ is launching world-first economy bunks on ultra long-haul flights
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Air New Zealand’s debuting 'world-first' sleeping pods on ultra long-haul flights in November.
Economy Skynests will be installed on six revamped Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, and open for Economy and Premium Economy passenger bookings next month.
The six pods are laid out bunk bed-style between the two cabins, furnished with mattresses, bedding, ventilation and privacy curtains.
Aviation commentator Irene King joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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It's tougher than ever for jobseekers to find work, and one expert has revealed how people can get ahead in the current market.
Employment expert Emma McLean has revealed that doom-scrolling job apps isn't the solution, and that networking is important to find opportunities.
She joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of April, as we live through the current global oil crisis Matt and Tyler proposed that energy security should surely be our number one priority.
Then, would you like to live forever if you could?
And to finish, males commonly lose friends as they get older just when they need them most, tips and tricks from listeners on how to fix this common problem.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of April 2026, concern that we have swung too far toward caution when it comes to weather warnings.
Then, it seems a bunch of Kiwis who moved to Australia looking for greener grass are coming home.
And to wrap the day - dealing with kids who are picky eaters.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of April 2026 - A robust conversation around the need a Broadcast Standards Authority in the modern media landscape.
Then - Utes are super popular in NZ but many just ferry the kids to school.
Plus - Mick Fleetwood marries for the 5th time - practice makes perfect.
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The Artemis II crew have completed their mission to view the dark side of the moon and are now set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere tomorrow (NZT).
Auckland University astrophysicist Richard Easther joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the historical and scientific significance of the mission.
"99% of what they're trying to do here is to test the technology," he said.
"It's essentially a test flight of the vehicles that they want to use to go back to the moon on a regular basis."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of April, motorcyclists are protesting ACC levies by putting their bike registrations on hold.
Then it seems we are a country awash with illicit drugs, we opened the lines and took a whole bunch of calls from people who wanted to change their names on air.
Then some good talk around downsizing and when is the best time to do it.
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It's important to make the right choices where it counts - and downsizing for retirement is one of those key decisions.
One expert says it's important to make sure you start planning the journey before you're ready, in order to make the right choices.
Age Brightly founder Hannah McQueen joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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Motorcyclists are putting their bike registrations on hold in order to protest against 'unfair' increases to ACC levies.
From July 2026, motorbikes would be classified into three sizes depending on their size - and the annual ACC levy would be put up, depending on the category.
Motorcycle Advocacy Group NZ spokesperson Richard Tohu joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of April, we talk letting the war invade your head despite the fact you can do nothing about it.
Then, some good chat around the so called Temu tax and doubts that it will quell the our appetite for cheap stuff out of China.
And to finish, listeners share their 'set-jetting' experiences where you travel to a place that has appeared in a movie or TV series.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of April 2026, if you were in control of the nation's purse strings - what would you put on a defence shopping list?
Then, has the Artemis II got you fizzing?
And to finish - Is yo‑yo dieting bad for you? Matt & Tyler ask listeners for their diet successes.
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Many people consider AI and platforms like ChatGPT to be useful tools, but some have raised concerns with the platforms.
Husk IRL is a content creator who's raised awareness about the issues with AI - and Afternoons host Matt Heath explained further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of April 2026, the NZ Herald CEO Salaries survey is out and some of the numbers were eye watering.
Then, some great chat on the Artemis moon mission.
And why marriage is less appealing than ever in some people's eyes.
Plus the New Zealander Of The Week and a conversation with ex All Black Stephen Donald on a very special ANZAC weekend rugby match.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the first of April 2026 - Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by the upcoming long weekend and a Wellington hospo reckons that'll be a 'hallelujah moment"!
Then some great chat around the news that Allbirds, once worth $7b, is selling its assets for $68m, and will wind down.
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This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor reveals how workers can prepare for the ongoing fuel crisis - and whether working from home is the way forward.
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Allbirds, the sustainable footwear maker co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says it has sold its 'intellectual property and certain other assets' for $68 million.
The process is expected to be completed by April 24, followed by a distribution to shareholders.
Its fourth-quarter earnings call was cancelled and no financials will be released for the period.
Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang unpacks what went wrong with Allbirds - after the company began with such a strong start.
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Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend.
A member’s bill from Labour MP Kieran McAnulty would amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow premises that are already open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day morning, and Christmas Day to sell alcohol under normal licence conditions.
Epic Hospitality CEO Greig Wilson says these laws are 'archaic' and they're difficult to enforce on public holidays.
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There's been pushback against the recently-released Australian study linking vape use to cancer.
The study from New South Wales University finds e-cigarettes are likely to cause lung and oral cancers, but other experts have released their own research questioning the claims.
The Afternoons duo unpacked the studies.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of March, a new Australian review of evidence finds vaping is likely to cause cancer, will this make you stop the habit?
A news story that said many self-employed people are earning less than minimum wage got our Afternoons duo talking about the plusses and minuses of self-employment
And to finish, Matt reckons the old school April Fools is a thing of the past.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of March 2026, it's a show that had it all - starting with keeping things happy at home despite political differences.
Then, do you choose renovations over holidays and experiences you will remember forever?
And to finish, a fascinating glimpse inside the world of drug importation as Matt and Tyler chatted to NZ Herald senior investigative journalist Jared Savage.
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A pair of influential prison inmates were allegedly able to smuggle large amounts of drugs into New Zealand through a network of corrupt workers at Auckland airport.
The case has again raised concerns about the ease with which prisoners can access cell phones while behind bars.
NZ Herald investigative reporter Jared Savage says some of these workers have been offered $40,000 to carry out these crimes.
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One of New Zealand’s most scenic and accessible trail events gets underway in Rotorua with the Kiwi Walk and Run Series kicking off a 10 stop tour across the country.
It comes as more Kiwis look to explore the outdoors, but many are still held back by concerns around safety or simply not knowing where to start.
One person helping lead the charge is Silver Ferns legend Irene van Dyk, who is an ambassador for the series and will be taking part in multiple events this year.
She joined Matt and Tyler to talk about her passion for trail running and why this series could be the perfect entry point for so many people.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 March.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of March 2026 - with airfares rising and flights reducing, are you locking in travel further ahead?
Then a big twist into future possibilities with a story about scientists wanting to grow headless human bodies to farm their organs.
And to finish, a resurgence in board games.
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There's been plenty of debate and discussion about the benefits of time travel - and whether a regular person could really make a difference.
Matt and Tyler discuss the thought experiment of whether a regular person from the present could offer up any useful information or insight if they went back in time.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of March 2026, CVs and AI when it come to recruitment, and taking a chance on someone - hiring on a good feeling.
Then, is it ok to ask for a 2nd opinion on dentistry?
And to finish, the politics of pies, cheese and tomato sauce.
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Wellington social media star Petrie Apostolakis (known online as Kosmos) is on a quest to find the best mince and cheese pie in the country.
He's eaten one pie a day for almost two months and he's determined to experience all New Zealand has to offer in terms of pies.
He joined the Afternoons team to explain what makes the perfect pie - and why we need to leave the tomato sauce to the Australians.
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Angine de Poitrine is an experimental rock duo with a unique aesthetic, and Matt Heath's really gotten into their sound.
He explained why their look and sound is worth checking out.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 24th of March, the Government reveals its fuel support package and Tyler took the temperature - and fair to say, people were cool on it.
Then, Lotto makes changes to Powerball.
And to finish - how is it working in a hospo kitchen - are foul tempered chefs a real thing?
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The Government's announced a $50 a week tax credit for families hit hardest by petrol price shocks.
The support package comes through the in-work tax credit, under the Working for Families scheme.
It'll apply for a year - or until 91 stays below $3 a litre for four weeks in a row.
Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan says removing the fuel excise could have been potentially inflationary.
"While everyone is feeling the pain at the moment, some people are feeling it a hell of a lot more than others and so I think trying to limit it to lower and middle income people is much more appropriate."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of March 2026 - Tyler, flying solo today, looked at a suggestion we should rent a house rather than buy and invest our savings instead.
Then a controversial suggestion that pets are only for the wealthy nowadays.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of March 2026 - Finding a good property manager can be a challenge and listeners today shared their experiences on the show.
Then, when the world is in turmoil, our Afternoons duo chat about finding happiness.
Don't miss the NZer of The Week.
And towards the end of the show Blue Hope Foundation Founder Allister Rose shared his mission of finding help for job affected Police Officers.
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Former police officer and founder of Blue Hope, Allister Rose, joined Matt and Tyler to chat about his mission to ride 1,100 km from Wellington to Cape Reinga.
The Blue Hope Foundation aims to help New Zealand police workers and their families affected by trauma and PTSD.
Rose said, "we want to say, look, there's a problem, but there's also a solution."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of March 2026 - are rising fuel prices pushing you toward public transport?
Then a fascinating chat about magic mushrooms and the use of psilocybin in contained prescribed therapy.
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A growing number of Kiwis are finding relief from their psychological distress and conditions with psilocybin therapy - or magic mushrooms.
The drug can be used to treat depression and addiction, with more research coming out about the benefits of this treatment.
Auckland University School of Pharmacy PhD researcher Samuel Lasham says there's still plenty of stigma surrounding the treatment - especially considering the fact that these drugs are illegal.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18 March.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of March 2026, EV and Hybrid sales are apparently on the rise - we took the temperature of the market.
Then a bunch of alcohol laws are up for review. Matt and Tyler fielded calls for and against.
And then getting banged up abroad - stories of misadventure while travelling.
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There's praise for Government's aims to smooth the process for venues to serve alcohol during major televised events like the Rugby World Cup.
The bill proposes a raft of changes, includes a permanent mechanism to let pubs operate outside licensed hours during major events.
Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality NZ explained how these changes will give Kiwi businesses more flexibility.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of March 2026, we started with a live media conference with Nicola Willis on the country's preparation and ability to negotiate the current global situation.
Reaction was swift and developed into a passionate conversation about the war itself.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 13th of March 2026 - We are freaking out too much over fuel and just need to take a breath.
Then the pros and cons of robot vacuums and mowers.
Plus the New Zealander of The Week.
And to finish ACC Boss Mike Lane on his futile dash to support the Black Caps in India.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of March 2026.
A big question and lots of opinions expressed - flight reductions, fare increases plus painful safety videos - are we falling out of love with Air NZ?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of March, petrol prices have risen quickly on the back of oil - what, if anything, should the Government do?
Then, calls for investment with the Commonwealth Games in mind - do we need a dedicated athletics stadium?
And to finish some thoughts on a Blackball Hilton licence dispute which has forced the removal of a beloved outdoor area.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of March 2026, as the price of oil broke the $100 mark, a good discussion on oil supply security and petrol prices.
Then, after a man was pulled from his car and stomped on at a railway crossing Matt and Tyler heard stories of road rage and took a few calls from people who confessed to the red mist rising.
And to finish, a bit of chat about alcohol after a 'longevity doctor' confessed he'd never give up alcohol .
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A suggestion people should fuel-up as they go, with conflict in the Middle East pushing petrol prices higher.
Fighting in the region has led to oil reaching more than $90 USD a barrel, as key shipping routes close and oil-production in the Gulf is cut.
Qatar's Energy Minister warned prices could continue to rise if the fighting goes on.
AA's Fuel spokesperson Terry Collins says the market hasn't seen price increases since the Russia-Ukraine war began, but this is projected to get worse.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for fake notes or counterfeit money is a worry for retailers - while it is relatively easy to spot there are plenty of people out there willing to try their luck.
Then, what's your level of AI uptake – are you on board or a wilful ignorer?
Then to finish the rules of the work fridge.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of March 2026, changes to the foreign buyers regime come into effect tomorrow - we explored how listeners feel about them.
Then, solar power lovers swamped us with love for their energy savings.
And to finish - vasectomy reversals. Listeners share their children.
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Wealthy overseas buyers will soon be able to buy themselves a spot in the New Zealand property market - under new terms.
The foreign house-buyer rules will change on Friday, allowing those who qualify for the visa and pay more than $5 million to purchase a house.
Luxury real estate agent Anthony Morsinkhof joined the Afternoons team to discuss these changes, and see whether they go far enough.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of March 2026, we discuss rules based order - does Helen Clark have a point?
A new All Blacks coach is announced - we seek reaction.
Then, the 5am myth: why waking early won’t make you more successful.
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This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack questions.
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The Middle East is being rocked by explosions - and questions are circulating on Iran's governance.
The US and Israel have bombed more than 2000 targets in Iran and killed close to 800 people.
The conflict has sparked criticisms over the international response, but one expert is pushing back against Helen Clark's condemnation of our Government.
Iranian New Zealander, barrister and solicitor Samira Taghavi says she's open to debating Clark to challenge her stance on the conflict.
"International law must bend to save lives, it has happened before, it's not absolute. And she should know better than this, because we have a responsibility to protect and even the UN Charter allows self-defence."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 3rd of March 2026, have we reached peak poll? It's election year and there's a heap more to come.
Then a duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggro - discuss!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of March 2026 - the US and Israel made big moves on Iran over the weekend and we went hunting for the best outcome from this situation going forward.
Then, some great conversation around the point at which our children should be financially independent.
And to finish - Berm pride, Matt and Tyler hunt the tightest berm.
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Over the weekend, Israel and the US launched an all-out missile attack on Iran in an operation that has been dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury.'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in the strikes along with 48 other senior Iranian regime figures.
The attack comes at a time of widespread unrest in Iran, after Ali Khamenei's government killed tens of thousands of protestors opposing the regime.
Founder of Iranian Women in New Zealand Dr. Forough Amin told Matt and Tyler that, 'We know that it's going to prevent the regime from killing more people, and Iranians have been celebrating.'
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of February 2026 - a packed show today with an arguement over crime figures, a fave meat industry in crisis and a suggestion older drivers should have S Plates - S for Seniors.
Plus the New Zealander of the Week and a call of the week as well.
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The New Zealand government says it's tough on crime policies are working.
The latest survey shows 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year up to October, which is an improvement on the last two years.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Matt & Tyler that the reduce in crime has eased the stress on business owners, who no longer need to worry about as many burglaries and ram raids.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of February 2026, Richard Prebble reckons he has the answer to the crisis surrounding superannuation funding.
Booze consumption is falling - now there's a suggestion to drop the excise tax for hospo venues.
And to finish, a great hour of conversation around 'non traditional' marriages and long distance relationships.
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New reports show alcohol consumption is at an all-time low, and there's concerns about what this could mean for the hospitality sector.
Stats NZ figures show overall consumption dropped 8.3 percent, beer consumption fell 10 percent, wine was down 11 percent - with spirits rising by 1.3 percent.
Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality NZ says it's likely rising costs are driving consumers away, but recent health trends are also a factor.
"Cost is becoming an increasing driver for people to choose to consume less, so it's a bit of a combination of factors."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of February 2026, we discuss reactions to a proposal from the Reserve Bank that would make banks set up more than a thousand new ATMs or cash services sites.
Then, this year's BAFTA Film Awards are at the centre of controversy after airing a racial slur from a man with Tourette's syndrome.
And to finish - finding your talent over your passion.
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There was controversy after the recent BAFTA Awards, after a guest with Tourette's syndrome shouted racial slurs when two black actors went on stage.
John Davidson, whose life story inspired the film I Swear, used obscene language when Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first award of the night.
Emma Henderson from the Tourette’s Association of New Zealand explained the realities of the condition further.
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Earlier today, it was announced that Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett would be leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season.
He was granted permission to exit his contract early on compassionate grounds as he looks to head back over to Australia.
Slade Griffin is an assistant coach of the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of February 2026, Chris Hipkins delivered Labour’s State of The Nation address yesterday and we wondered how it was received.
Then, there's a scarcity of air traffic controllers and we went looking for solutions.
Bunnings are planning deliveries by Uber - this could be a game changer!
And to finish - pushback over the idea of asking guests to pay $75 a head for a wedding dinner.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd or February 2026, we discuss the validity of the Government’s new move-on laws.
Then a deep dive into the future of energy in NZ and the amazing work being done by OpenStar Technologies CEO Dr Ratu Mataira and his team.
And to finish - people who dump supermarket trollies on other peoples berms - who does that?
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Wellington-based start-up OpenStar is looking to make changes in the world of clean energy, and they've gotten financial support from the Government.
They’ve successfully levitated a half tonne superconducting magnet, confining a cloud of ultra-hot plasma - which will help ultimately produce carbon-free energy.
OpenStar Technologies CEO Dr Ratu Mataira joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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About 40 jobs are on offer for those willing to brave sub-zero temperatures and work in one of the most remote places on earth.
Antarctica New Zealand has launched a nation‑wide recruitment drive, inviting people across Aotearoa to work at Scott Base in Antarctica for the 2026/27 research season.
Winter Leader Stuart Kininmonth told Matt and Tyler that, "everyone that's listening could probably be involved."
He says that the jobs at the base are varied, and almost any skill can be transferred to work at Scott Base.
More information can be found at Careers | Antarctica New Zealand.
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week.
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of February 2026, the Government has abandoned plans for a referendum on a 4 year parliamentary term.
A roadside stall operator has taken to social media in frustration after suffering ongoing thefts - no more, they say!
And what happens when you remove screens from kids' bedrooms?
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The honesty box - a small stall where Kiwi farmers can sell their produce - has been a road trip tradition, but there's been an uptick in thieves.
Farmers and residents have voiced outrage as thieves have been taking money and products away from the stalls, and people are fed up.
My Honesty Box creator David Clark says his company has tried to update the concept with QR codes and digital payments, but the experience is still a mixed bag.
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The Government has ditched the idea of a referendum on a four year electoral term this election.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says a bill has been taken to select committee as part of coalition agreements.
But he says to have a referendum would require passing the bill through the rest of the stages in enough time before the election.
Goldsmith says the Government can't do everything at once, and taking care of more pressing issues, like crime, is more important at this stage.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of February 2026, New Zealand First's Shane Jones wants tough sentences for owners of dangerous dogs after a woman in Northland was killed in an attack.
Then, a please explain from our Afternoons duo at the suggestion we toll the old Auckland Harbour bridge already paid for by tolls to build a new crossing.
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There's calls from experts, concerned citizens and politicians alike over whether animal control has enough powers and resources to lock animals up.
A woman was mauled to death by dogs at a Kaihu home yesterday morning.
SPCA senior scientific officer Alison Vaughan says the current laws are out of date, and a review is needed - plus additional funding.
"The Dog Control Act is 30 years old, it's hopelessly out of date with modern science and what we know for other jurisdictions in terms of what is acceptive."
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There's growing calls for additional regulations around feral dogs - and a recent attack has sparked renewed debate.
A woman was killed in Northland's Kaihu yesterday by dogs, and the attack has prompted concern and outrage.
NZ First MP Shane Jones says the character of the owners involved is more feral, and there needs to be a no-tolerance policy.
"What else do we need to happen, before we as a community - quite apart from the politicians - move in and do what my dad used to do? If you have a stray, feral dog, it got shot."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of February 2026, we discuss AI shopping where the technology selects the goods, pays for it with your card and gets it delivered to you - is this the future?
Then a deep dive into the Iranian conflict - some great conversations here with a couple of experts and callers to the show.
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The regime in Iran has seen tens of thousands killed and inspired protests all over the world over the weekend against the current Government.
Economic turmoil, inflation, corruption and poverty have reportedly pushed people to their breaking point, and once expert says this conflict didn't come as a surprise.
Iranian Women in NZ founder Dr. Forough Amin joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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Thousands are taking to the street in protest all over the world as the regime in Iran has sparked civil unrest - and thousands of deaths.
Reports claim an estimated 36,000 lives have been lost under the current Islamic regime.
University of St Andrews professor of modern history, Dr Ali Ansari, joined the Afternoons team to unpack the conflict that got Iran to this point.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of February 2026, a survey by a health insurance company prompted the question - where does wealth sit vs health in your life?
Then a good strong debate around pre-nups in relationships or marriages.
And are aliens real and who would be best to send to meet them and represent humanity?
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Kiwi Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler is attempting to swim the length of the North Island in an attempt to break the world record for longest unassisted swim.
He's also raising awareness for the health NZ's oceans, and making a clear call to end bottom trawling.
He joined Matt & Tyler to discuss his attempt, and what it means to him.
You can track Jono's progress here: https://liveocean.org/swim4theocean/
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of February, some great calls from small business people after a Xero report shows nearly half of owners say they have considered giving up.
Then a US hitchhiker says NZ is the easiest place to get a ride - listen out for some great stories, including Matt's own ride with monsters.
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A lot of the country's small businesses are feeling the end of financial year sting.
Data from Xero shows 75 percent of the New Zealand small business owners surveyed say the current financial year has been more stressful than past years.
Nearly half had considered giving up their business due to stress, with 67 percent citing financial management as their main worry.
Xero Country Manager Bridget Snelling says the biggest stressor impacting small business owners is financial pressure - and many are feeling the pinch.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of February - YouTube has rejects addiction claims in a landmark social media trial - Matt and Tyler reckon it is the best of the online platforms with so much useful information and great documentaries.
Then a big question to finish today - Is there any way back after cheating on a partner? This after a Norwegian Winter Olympian confessed publically after winning a bronze medal.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of February 2026, is delaying starting school good or bad for your child?
A Christchurch couple are fighting to keep more than $200k cash they found in the ceiling - is it finders keepers, and what have you found?
Then, some great stories about having a mid-life crisis.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of February 2026 David Seymour said this at Waitangi: Even the poorest people in New Zealand today are living like Kings and Queens compared with most places at most times in history. Unsurprisingly, the lines ran hot.
The,n tips and tricks to avoid the subscription trap.
And to finish the show - do you enjoy a concert best intoxicated or sober?
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Matt's been enjoying The Conqueror virtual challenge app as a fun way to get his son into exercise, and we discovered the App Creator is a Kiwi so we had a chat to Adam El-Agez to discuss the thought process behind the app.
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Push Push are set to hit the stage this summer to celebrate 35 years of Trippin’ and their brand new EP.
The legendary Kiwi rockers perform in Hamilton, Auckland, Mt Maunganui and Helensville this summer for a week of celebratory shows.
Push Push frontman Mikey Havoc joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of February 2026 - Bowel Cancer under 50 is increasing, we had a great chat on the part diet plays in this.
Then the under 16 ban on social media - Meta pushes an alternative but Erica Stanford says Cabinet’s mind is already made up
Matt's been enjoying The Conqueror virtual challenge app as a fun way to get his son into exercise, and today we discovered the App Creator is a Kiwi so we had a chat to Adam El-Agez.
And to finish the show Kiwi treasure Mikey Havoc joined the boys to talk about the rebirth of the band PUSH PUSH.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the fourth of February 2026, we've had the State of the Nation, Ratana and now Waitangi Weekend is coming up so the political year is well and truly underway. What does the shape of the election look like? Will Winston Peters end up as Prime Minister?
Then, a suggestion that it really is time for NZ to become an Australian state - lots of great calls on that one.
And then, China has banned flush door handles - that got our Afternoons duo talking about what they love and hate when it comes to modern car technology.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of February 2025, the Government is making changes to driver licensing, they say they are modernising it. We chatted to Transport Minister Chris Bishop and got listener reactions.
When burn offs go bad - Paul Henry learnt the hard way - and so, it seems, did many of our listeners.
And as school starts again - the horrendous cost of uniforms - it's nuts!
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The Government's removing the full license test as part of major changes - saying it will save time and money.
Drivers under 25 will spend a year on their restricted before moving to their full, while over 25s will get six months.
A zero alcohol limit will apply to people on their learners' or restricted, regardless of their age.
Most changes will come into effect next year.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the test hasn't been updated for over 15 years and a review was well overdue.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of February 2025, the most dangerous time to drive has been revealed, and it might not be when you would think.
Then, a great chat as the robots are preparing to take over. The cost of the brain required for the technology plummets from tens of thousands of dollars to just cents!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of January 2026 - Property developers – what gives them the vision to design great communities?
Then, what motivates people to do extreme sports that look like torture to any normal person? HYROX Ambassador Alice Evans joined Matt Health on the show.
And then - Steven Pinker Cognitive psychologist, psycholinguist, best-selling author.
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It often feels like everything is going backwards.
There is more outrage, more noise, and less perspective than ever before. But feelings are not facts, and the long-term data tells a very different story.
Steven Pinker is a Harvard cognitive psychologist and bestselling author who has spent decades studying language, the human mind, and using evidence to challenge how we think about violence, progress, and the state of the world.
This February, Pinker is coming to Auckland, and he sat down with Matt Heath to have a chat ahead of his event.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of January 2026, another day another heated battle in talkback land - Bruce Springsteen releases Streets of Minneapolis and Matt reckons celebrities should stay in their lane.
And then - is AI really the big threat to jobs that we were were told?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of January 2026, news came through that Judith Collins is to retire - senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined us.
Then - we discuss taking an OE later in life on the back of Kiwi comedian and writer Eli Matthewson moving to London to experience big city life at 37.
The sports star explosions as Coco Gauff smashes another racket - was it dirty for TV to broadcast it when she did it in the privacy of the locker room?
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Former National leader Judith Collins is retiring from politics to take a new job as President of the Law Commission, starting from mid-year.
The MP for Papakura entered Parliament in 2002.
She was a Minister in the Key Government, and ran for the party leadership three times - assuming the role in 2020, before stepping down in 2021.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined the Afternoons team to look back on Collins' political legacy.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of January 2026, NZ Post is closing 142 service counters in convenience stores, pharmacies and libraries around the country - fair to say, this largely did not go down well with the audience.
Then a new study from Outward Bound has found, among other things, that young men are struggle with making close friends. Our Afternoons duo got the skinny from Outward Bound CEO Malindi MacLean and then spoke with a bunch of young people, including one who seemed pretty angry at the world.
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A new report by Outward Bound reveals young Kiwis are feeling less optimistic about the future than ever, with a majority believing the world is on a downward trajectory.
The report shows over a quarter of young people have 'little to no confidence' and one in four young men report having zero close friends.
Outward Bound CEO Malindi MacLean says young people feel like they have less power to change the world around them, and this perceived lack of agency feels confronting.
"Young people who spend more than four hours a day online... they're feeling like they have less agency and control. And then there's also a gender divide, so young women are actually significantly more pessimistic than young men about the state of the world."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of January 2026, regional holidays - should they all be aligned?
Then a great discussion around music in cafes, offices and gyms - are the fees demanded over the top? Some great calls including two from musicians, one of whom went platinum in Korea as well as going top 10 in airplay in New Zealand.
Plus Newstalk ZB's 'Voice of Rugby' Elliott Smith joined our Afternoons duo to chat about the All Blacks head coach recruitment process.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of January 2026 - more from Mt Maunganui and the rescue attempt continues, we check back in with NZ Herald reporter Michael Morrah before an official update from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Then a dog attack on a tourist couple prompts some good chat about how to deal with canine agression.
And to finish - Spending time with children - is there such a thing as too much?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 22nd of January 2026 - as news of the Mt Maunganui disaster broke, we took you to the unfolding rescue effort.
Our Afternoons duo also spoke with a couple of geotechnical experts in an attempt to better understand landslides.
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Civil Defence is warning landslides can happen without warning, after this week's record-breaking downpours across the upper North Island.
The adverse weather conditions have triggered slips across the region, and people have been put at risk as a result.
Andrew Stolte from the University of Auckland explained how to identify banks or cliffs that could pose a risk.
"At the top, if a slip is starting to happen, you might see evidence of cracks forming at the top of a slope, indicating that mass is going to come down and move at you."
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Fire and Emergency says crews won't stop searching until everyone is found, following a landslide that tore through Mount Maunganui’s Beachside Holiday Park.
Fewer than 10 people are still unaccounted for - including young people.
Voices haven't been heard since soon after the slip smashed through tents, cars, caravans, a toilet block and the pools, and investigations are still ongoing.
Shane was in the area when he started observing the damage following the disaster, and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Disastrous land movement in Mount Maunganui this morning, following days of adverse weather impacting the upper North Island.
Several people are unaccounted for after a slip near a campsite earlier today, at the base of Mount Maunganui's Mauao.
Beach Hut Café owner Michelle Craig says it's been 'devastating' seeing this take place, and people are concerned.
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People still aren't accounted for in Mount Maunganui's Beachside Holiday Park, after a landslide roared into the campsite at the base of the mountain earlier this morning.
Tauranga City Council says most people have been evacuated from the park, and they're contacting campground guests who checked in and out.
Newstalk ZB reporter Brian Kelly says about 30 police cars have arrived - the most he's seen in the town.
"I spoke to one police officer going past me, running, and all he could say to me was that it's pretty bad."
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Young people are among those not accounted for, as rescuers search Mount Maunganui's Beachside Holiday Park, which was slammed by a landslide this morning.
Fire and Emergency says they've heard no signs of life inside the slip since this morning, with numbers affected in the single figures.
It hit tents, cars, caravans, a toilet block, and the hot pools.
NZ Herald reporter Michael Morrah says police have confirmed the number of people unaccounted for is in the 'single figures' - and recovery efforts are under way.
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Officials say the number of people not accounted after a campground landslide at the base of Mount Maunganui is in the single figures and includes young people.
Rescuers are working at Beachside Holiday Park, devastated by a slip this morning that swamped tents, cars, caravans, a toilet block, and the hot pools.
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that it’s definitely still an active rescue situation, and those on the ground are flat-out busy.
He says it's a substantiative slip and there’s extensive damage, but the team is working as quickly and diligently as they can.
Mitchell says the community has been outstanding in their support for those impacted, and they’re all trying to wrap as much support, comfort, and reassurance around them as possible.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of January 2026 - the election date has been announced and we chat about the political landscape between then and now.
Gambling addictions are causing concern - listeners share their stories.
And Tyler has a problem with Morning Glory - how does he get the vine out of his garden?
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Today marks a significant anniversary for Newstalk ZB's Raylene Ramsay, as she celebrates 40 years with NZME.
Ramsay started out in radio in 1976 as an intern at 2ZB Wellington, before returning as a network newsreader for Radio New Zealand.
She’s since co-hosted 2ZB's breakfast show with Lindsay Yeo, presented 9 to Noon for 2ZA in Palmerston North and worked as a breakfast network newsreader for Classic Hits.
She returned upstairs to Newstalk ZB in 2018 as a newsreader for Afternoons and Drive and went on to win the Services to Broadcasting award in 2020.
Matt Heath and Tyler Adams looked back on her 40 years in the business.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of January 2026, Pharmac is investigating taxpayer funding for weight loss drugs - we look at the pros and cons.
Then rewards schemes - you can keep your cards and apps, Matt is over them!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of January - Matt had some dental work done over the holidays, now he thinks he may have paid too much!
The Prime Minister has dropped his State Of The Nation speech - how are you feeling as we head into election year?
And then - Tyler got engaged over the break and got a 'placeholder ring' - some say that's a cop out!
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As ZB's Afternoons show gets under way for another year, host Tyler Adams kicked off 2026 by proposing to his long-time partner, Maeve, in the Bay of Islands.
Adams revealed he'd been planning the proposal for a while and made sure to find the right secluded beach for the big moment.
"I brought the Go-Pro out of storage and set it up just behind the towels and got the angle just right, but of course she turned around...she knew by that point and I had to call her back up, got the dog to sit down and then awkwardly dropped the knee. The ring fell out of my hand at one point, I had to pick it up. But she was crying, then laughing."
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Morgana O'Reilly is a New Zealand actress recently starring in The White Lotus season three, and new TV show Playing Gracie Darling.
She caught up with Matt Heath and Tyler Adams for their Christmas Catchup with Kick-ass Kiwis.
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In a now annual tradition, Matt Heath and Tyler Adams tested their year in fitness with a weigh off judged by Jetts personal trainer Jesse Peterson.
"The idea of this is that the hardest time for you to deal with fitness and the hardest time for you to make positive change around that area and exercise and such is across the Christmas break, right?
"So what better time to have a fitness challenge to make it hard."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of December, off the back of the Jevon McSkimming, case we took a look at sentencing and discounts.
Then, a total change of tone to a great chat about why you should let yourself (and the kids) be bored.
And in the Matt & Tyler Christmas Catchups with kick-ass Kiwis - Ryan Fox!
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Kiwi golfing ledged Ryan Fox completed his second full season on the PGA Tour with two victories and a top 40 finish in the 2025 standings, and he's looking forward to an action-packed 2026.
He joined the Afternoons team to look back on 2025 - and speculate about the year ahead.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of December, first up, violence at school discussion after more than 10,000 children were stood down for physically assaulting other students or teachers last year.
Then, as Chinese billionaires turn to US surrogates for expanding families we discuss IVF and ways to achieve parenthood - listen out for an amazing call from Dominique.
Then DVDs and CDs are said to be becoming cool again.
And to finish - Matt & Tyler's Christmas Catchups with kick-ass Kiwis - Leigh Hart
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Leigh Hart is one of New Zealand’s most popular comedians, with a career that spans TV, radio, podcasts and even the odd chip and beer company.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss his 2025 accolades - and look back on a year of accomplishments.
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China's wealthy elite have turned their attention to the US in order to utilise their less-regulated surrogacy system to build their families.
In New Zealand, the surrogacy sector is more regulated - where the process is an altruistic arrangement and a prospective caregiver has to legally adopt the child from the person who becomes pregnant.
Caller Dominique joined the Afternoons team to discuss her journey with this process.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of December, Is Trade Me losing you to the likes of Marketplace?
Then, Brad Olsen broke down the opening of the Government’s books.
Then, getting pressured into a donation at the check out.
Plus the Matt & Tyler Christmas Catchup with Hamish Kerr.
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Kiwi Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr's had a memorable 2025, after dominating in last year's Olympic Games.
He claimed gold at the World Athletics Championships - and broke his own record at the event.
Kerr joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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A bleak economic outlook with a surplus even more distant than expected.
Treasury says our exit from deficit will be delayed - as it today releases its operating balance forecasts, including the ACC.
The deficit is expected to deepen more to a high of $16.9 billion dollars and not narrow to $60 million until the 2029-2030 financial year.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of December - to start, the dreadful scenes from Bondi Beach.
Then - Surviving in ‘25: Was the year really as bad as it felt?
Male plastic surgery - is it something you'd ever consider?
Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday – do you have a super-senior relative?
And in Matt and Tyler’s Christmas Catch Up – boxer David Nyika.
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It's been a big year for Kiwi boxing legend David Nyika, and he's looking back on a 2025 full of milestones.
The Commonwealth and Olympic Games medallist claimed a one-sided decision win over China’s Wuzhati Nuerlang in his adopted hometown of Gatton, Queensland.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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Last night, two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach - resulting in the deaths of 15 people and 40 more being rushed to hospital.
Authorities say the deadly attack was targeted towards Jewish Australians celebrating the first day of Hanukkah in the area.
Former police negotiator Lance Burdett joined the Afternoons team to reveal how to safely navigate a terror attack or mass shooting.
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A 10-year-old girl, a rabbi and a Holocaust survivor are among the dead following a terror attack targeting a Jewish gathering in Australia's Bondi.
Last night, two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of about 1,000 people celebrating the first day of Hanukkah.
Fifteen victims were killed and more than 40 people are in hospital.
Deakin University associate professor Dr Joshua Roose says anti-Semitism has been on the rise following the October 7 attacks and a bipartisan solution is needed.
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Australian authorities say no stone will be left unturned as the country confronts a terrorist attack on one of the country's most famous beaches.
Sixteen people are dead and more than 40 injured - after two gunmen dressed in black opened fire at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration last night, just before 9pm NZT.
It's being treated as a terror event deliberately targeting Sydney's Jewish population.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says tributes are flooding in following the incident - and investigations are ongoing.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of Decmber 2025 - Economist Brad Olsen of Infometrics asks the Government... if you want to capping rates, why not cap taxes?
Then some feel good chat about supporting local businesses by giving NZ made Christmas presents.
Along the way we celebrate the Matt and Tyler Afternoons New Zealander Of The Week.
Plus a special guest in the form of Lorin Clarke - daughter of John Clarke - on her movie “Not Only Fred Dagg”
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A leading economist says it's galling to see the government planning a rates cap for councils when it's, when it is imposing no restraints on its own taxes.
Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen told Matt and Tyler that, "you're giving more money to the government and they're not capping taxes anytime soon."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of December, we lead off with the fact that it seems the worst of the brain drain may have passed.
Then, some great chat around that point in life when you realise your just might be turning into your parents.
And - Christmas parties - they aren't what they used to be!
Plus, how's this for a headline: 'Sterilisation boosts lifespan'. All is revealed at the end of the show.
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Preventing reproduction can extend lifespan in mammals across a wide range of species, a new study has found.
A major international study led by the University of Otago has found that blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females across a wide range of species.
Lead author Associate Professor Mike Garratt, of Otago’s School of Biomedical Sciences, joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of December 2025 - the Greens are asking for an inquiry into the numbers of Kiwis who can't come home for Christmas as they'll get into strife over unpaid student loans that were getting out of control with compounding interest.
Then, taking pride in your berm or grass verge.
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Tom Sainsbury and Lara Fischel-Chisholm have teamed up with some Kiwi celebs and entertainers for a new festive spectacular.
A Christmas Crisis promises big spectacle and big laughs, and it's ready for Kiwis to check out at Auckland's Q theatre.
Tom Sainsbury joined the Afternoons tea to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of December - Calls to cancel the Christmas shutdown and move our summer holidays.
Then one man's frustrations with Auckland Transport.
And to finish - the joys of an above ground pool.
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The Resource Management Act is officially bound for the scrapheap.
The Government's replacing the hefty legislation with two new laws - one based around planning, and the other on the environment.
ACT MP and Under-secretary for RMA reform and Infrastructure Simon Court told Matt and Tyler that the government is focusing on simplifying the process for councils and Kiwis to get consents on building projects.
'you want to do some land development, you want to do some clearing, as long as you follow these standards, you won't have to ask for consent'
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 5 December.
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More than 2,000 greyhounds urgently need new owners following the Government's decision to ban greyhound racing in 2026.
Now comes news that The Simpsons have taken the unusual step of getting involved, lending New Zealand the use of one of the world’s most recognisable dogs: Santa’s Little Helper.
Behind this effort is the charity committed to finding safe homes for retired racing greyhounds: Greyhounds as Pets.
Lisa Philp from Greyhounds as Pets told Matt Heath & Tyler Adams, "(greyhounds) are the best. They're lazy, gentle, loyal, gorgeous, and quiet."
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Deloitte's Top 200 awards took place at Auckland's Viaduct Event Centre last night, with New Zealand space company Rocket Lab, founded by Peter Beck, taking the title of Company of the Year.
NZ Herald Technology Editor Chris Keall joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the win.
"To actually be a New Zealander and to even dream of doing something like that, let alone be heading off to Mars with your work, that's just so incredible," Keall said.
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From December 10, Australia is requiring multiple major social media platforms and websites to remove underage accounts or face a hefty fine in their under-16 social media ban.
The platforms effected include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This move by the Australian Government is a world first, and has sparked conversations in other countries, including New Zealand.
But, Free Speech Union CEO Gillaine Heather calls it 'legislative virtue signalling'.
"I think the problem is real. You know, if there's predatory algorithms, if there's harm to kids from some of the social media, address the problem, but make it a proportional response," she told Matt and Tyler.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 December.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 December.
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Organ donor campaigner Andy Tookey chats to Matt and Tyler about common myths surrounding organ donation, and how to improve donor rates in New Zealand.
"There needs to be more public awareness about it to encourage families to discuss the issues," Tookey said.
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The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 will now make it harder for landlords to refuse tenant pet requests without a good reason, but an extra to-week bond may be requested.
Criticism has arisen from landlords who don't want to allow pets, and others who concerned about the lack of clarity on what is considered 'reasonable'.
But, David Seymour told Matt and Tyler that he is not concerned about tenant behaviour in regard to the new rules.
"People that are animal lovers are generally good to humans as well, so you might be opening up, a whole market of really great tenants," Seymour said.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 28 November.
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A Christchurch Police officer is turning pain into purpose.
Nick Johnston has been an officer for many years and was one of the first on the scene at the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack.
Over the years the strain and trauma has built up, but Johnston has turned his breaking point into a purpose – aiming to complete a half Iron Man challenge every day in November to raise money for mental health charity Better Man.
He joined Matt & Tyler to discuss his motivations for tackling this challenge.
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of November 2025, feral cats be gone - concerns over cats spreading disease over farmlands.
Then - empty nesting - when the kids move out.
And Black Friday sales - are the deals good?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of November, Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church has plans for a march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge - should some places just be no protest zones?
Then a big old philosophical discussion around the skills we'd need if the internet was destroyed or civilization as we know it came to a screaming halt.
Then to finish - employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor.
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This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack holiday pay questions ahead of the Christmas season.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of November 2025, first up, we talk bouncing back from redundancy.
Then the deepest dive into paper roads you have ever heard on ZB - we have 55,000km of them in New Zealand!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of November 2025 - so much angst and envy out there about politicians and how much property they own.
Then, suggestions people are not putting themselves forward to be politicians as they can't handle the online abuse.
And then, top tips for getting the best lawn.
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of November 2025, a big bust puts the spotlight on black market ciggies - buyers spill the beans.
Then, the joys of relocating a house.
And then some great calls on university halls of residence vs going flatting.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of November, we talk AI in the arts - two writers have been ruled out of New Zealand's top book awards due to AI created book covers.
1200 Air New Zealand cabin crew are planning to strike - is being a flight attendant a good job and well rewarded?
And then ahead of tonight's Metallica show, our Afternoons Duo talked with listeners about doing paying for the VIP concert experience.
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Two books by distinguished authors were recently ruled out of New Zealand’s premier literary prize because their covers used AI art.
Elizabeth Smither’s Angel Train and Stephanie Johnson’s Obligate Carnivore, both of whom received one of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, were removed from contention in the in the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Publishers Association of New Zealand spokesperson Michelle Hurley joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of November, we talk budgeting - even high income earners need advice apparently.
Then the gig economy - what would New Zealand look like without Uber?
And to finish - the rules around what you store in the fridge versus the cupboard.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of November, the Opportunities Party has a new leader and new policies - we explored them with their new leader Qiulae Wong.
How much screentime is too much for kids - devices are easy baby-sitters but there have to be limits.
And then to finish - Kiwi dating habits after criticisms of New Zealand men.
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The Opportunities Party is renaming to Opportunity and revealing a new leader in a relaunch for the 2026 election.
Businesswoman Qiulae Wong is taking the helm after previously working for consulting firm KPMG - and before that fashion start-ups in London.
Wong is the fifth TOP leader, but hopes to be the first to enter Parliament.
"I thought this would be a really good opportunity, excuse the pun, to give it a crack."
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of November, first up - travel to the US is down 10 percent and there are suggestions that fear of border interrogation is one of the reasons.
Then, an interesting hour discussing the biggest threat to humanity.
And then, shark chat after a man bearing the scars of an encounter with a shark says he'd love to meet it again.
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A marine biologist made the news after saying he wants to meet the shark who bit his face again, and it's prompted a debate about sharks.
Shark attacks have sparked safety concerns about the ocean's leading apex predator, but one expert has been quick to label the fear around sharks 'sensationalised'.
Marine biologist and Shark Week presenter Dr Riley Elliott says people kill more sharks on average per year - and they should be more afraid of us.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of November, roadside drug testing is on its way, starting in Wellington. Seems like there are some details still to be sorted out.
An then a chat about summer camping - it seems like it may be too late to secure a prime summer spot.
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There's concerns the Government's new roadside drug tests may not have the nuances of alcohol tests.
From December, police across Wellington can do random roadside saliva tests - screening for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine.
The rollout will begin throughout the rest of the country from April.
New Zealand Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of November, why is there so much hate for people who make money? Are billionaires really the problem?
And for a complete change of scene - a family is selling its beloved wildlife park, with 280 animals included as chattels - how many pets have you got at home?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of November, Treasury has floated the idea of more asset sales - but what is the public appetite?
Then, we are to spend millions of dollars to tackle increased methamphetamine use, but what about the looming threat of fentanyl?
And to finish the day, what are the rules around leaving things free for removal on berms?
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The Government's making moves to reduce the harm caused by New Zealand's methamphetamine problems - amid growing concerns about fentanyl's impact.
The Defence Force, Customs, police and intelligence agencies will work together to disrupt the trade before it reaches New Zealand.
Former Police Minister Stuart Nash has examined the fentanyl epidemic impacting the US - and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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A significant improvement in Tongariro National Park's massive blaze, which grew by leaps and bound over the weekend.
Fire and Emergency says rain today's helped dampen the fire - and the focus for the next couple of days is fighting it on the ground.
NZ Herald journalist Mike Scott says the wind has also calmed down, and it's likely the region is through the worst of the fire.
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There's growing calls to revisit the asset sales debate ahead of the election next year.
Chris Luxon's calling for an asset-recycling debate before next year's election, after the Treasury warned of unsustainable Crown finances.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of November 2025, restrictions on freedom camping are taking away the 'freedom' part of the activity - have councils gone too far?
The Hauraki Gulf has new restrictions for recreational fishermen, but not commercial. Ben Chissel is the organiser of the One Oceans protest, and he joins Tyler to discuss the subject.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of November 2025, unemployment has hit an eight year high and we took a deep dive into that - particularly the 15 percent youth unemployment situation.
Then, tales of crazy things you have seen on the roads.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of November, building consents are up - are we beginning to see the start of a construction sector recovery?
Then - mental health awareness - tips and tricks for dealing with life when times are hard.
And to finish, a chat about fireworks after a tragic story of a dog being run over after being spooked by fireworks.
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This month marks the start of Movember, a month-long movement where men put down the razors for a good cause.
Movember was designed to raise awareness for men's overall health - including mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Movember Country Manager Robert Dunne joined ZB's Afternoons to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of November 2025, it's just Tyler today as Matt was elsewhere.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown isn't happy about the cost of the new highway north from Warkworth - he reckons it can be done cheaper.
And then the great netball saga - plenty of chat on that.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of October, Chris Hipkins hits out at Chris Luxon for making over $600k flipping houses last year.
Then - Matt has been called up for jury service.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of October, a new report by NZ Initiative recommends a four year term and 50 more MPs.
Then - Peter Beck told Mike Hosking this morning that it's much easier to grow overseas as New Zealand has a culture of naysayers.
And employment expert Gareth Abdinor joins to answer your workplace questions.
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More MPs and longer parliamentary terms have been deemed key to modernising a decades old electoral system.
Fresh New Zealand Initiative research found 30 years on from the introduction of MMP, our parliament is in the need of a four year term and 50 more members.
That would take the Parliament to 170.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of October - parking infringement fines almost doubled from 2023 to 2024.
Matt & Tyler uncover the huge issue that is number plate theft in New Zealand.
Bring back maize homes - what's with the modern obsession with breaking down walls for an open plan home?
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The number of parking fines given out by Auckland Transport’s licence plate-recognition vehicles has almost doubled.
New data shows shows the licence plate recognition vehicles issued more than 518,000 fines in the last year.
AA Policy Director Martin Glynn joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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Former television and radio presenter Leanne Malcolm talks to Matt and Tyler about her career shift to music.
She has been making original music since 2021, under the name Gina Malcolm, and is now releasing her debut album First Rodeo.
Malcolm addresses her musical identity, genre labels, and an upcoming concert.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of October, there's two big stories today.
First, the storm hitting much of the country - our listeners kept us up to date with what was happening in their areas.
Then the mega-strike - many different opinions came to the talkback lines on that one too.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22rd of October - we discuss the age-old question of how much you need squirrelled away for a comfortable retirement.
And then a subject born out a podcast interview with football legend Jurgen Klopp - about letting your kids 'win'.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of October, as bad weather strikes much of the country, Matt and Tyler ask how long can you can last without power - and what does your emergency kit look like?
Then a deep dive into AI and which jobs will survive, which will go, and will it create more than it destroys?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of October - Thursday sees the 'mega strike'. Basically, the public sector is walking off the job. Minister. Judith Collins has had enough and fired back.
Then, our Afternoons Duo discuss achieving the right balance between being sun smart and getting the benefits of sunshine.
Then getting breakfast right - the foods to eat to make sure you don't end up snapping.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of October, the death of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger brought some warm memories from listeners - plus some great discussion about who was our greatest PM.
Then a brave but fascinating chat about open relationships.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of October, a report on the state of the hospitality sector has been released and it revealed, among other things, that tipping is down 40 percent.
Then, a horror story in the news today that has seen a woman spend 12 weeks in hospital after a botched overseas surgery - turns out our listeners had a better track record.
And to finish, some amazing stories of adoption as Jennifer Aniston says she didn’t do it as she wanted her ‘own DNA’.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of October, on Donald Trump's ceasefire - are we ready to give him credit?
Summer jobs are becoming hard to get, what's up with that?
And a white whale has been spotted off Kaikoura, which has made Matt so jealous as he has yet to see a whale!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of October 2025, the fallout from the local body elections - whose fault is the low voter turnout?
Romance scams are affecting young and old - and boy did our Afternoons duo uncover some pearlers.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of October 2025 - do we need to boost fines for using mobile phones while driving.
Then we marked Mental Health Awareness Week with a chat with Harry Averill author of Hungry To Be Happy.
And then to finish the week a hour of vegan sausage rolls and other food crimes.
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It's mental health awareness week in New Zealand, and Matt and Tyler are joined by author Harry Averill as he shares his own mental health battles.
Averill suffered from Anorexia as a teenager, and his book 'Hungry to be Happy' details his struggle to fight a mental battle.
Averill told Matt and Tyler that it started as a, 'chain of all these misinterpretations' which spiralled into Anorexia.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of October, the New Zealand Drug Foundation has released a report into our drug laws and our listeners had plenty to say about it.
Then, Sharesies is launching a Mastercard debit card - we found out how it will work.
And then Jane Goodall's last message to the world prompted some interesting and moving stories.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of October 2025, Prime Minister Luxon says to get off the dole and go get a job digging kumara in Dargaville.
Liam Dann unpacked the OCR.
And to finish - maybe a new lob for the show - toilet talk after a UK start-up creates a dunny on 13 degree angle to reduce workplace toilet time.
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Today's OCR cut probably won't be the last in the current cycle, according to new claims.
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee agreed to cut the cash rate 50 basis points to 2.5 percent.
They expect the tough economic conditions to stop inflation getting too high.
NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann says there's definitely scope for at least one more cut.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of October 2025 - Meta claims Instagram scrolling is not ‘intentionally addictive’ as MPs probe social media harm.
Then, fences and hedges and neighbourhood disputes.
And to finish, our Afternoons duo got stuck into the issue of burnout at work.
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Burnout remains a consistent concern, but experts have observed that it tends to peak as the year winds down.
There's an extra dose of pressure to get everything completed by the new year - leading to a prolonged period of stress as everyone rushes to get everything done.
Wellbeing coach Nikki Silvester joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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Social media giant Meta has tried to issue a defence, despite ongoing efforts to regulate the technology in Parliament.
National MP Catherine Wedd recently put forward a member’s bill to ban social media for under-16s - a plan backed by the Prime Minister.
Wedd says this technology is causing harm to young people and it needs to be taken seriously.
"That addiction leads to other places, it leads to cyberbullying, it leads to anxiety, it leads to depression - and we see some of our kids going into deep, dark places on social media."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of October, there's concern after a protest outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home - most seemed to agree it isn't the Kiwi way.
Then, the Afternoons duo talked about living without a limb after revelations New Zealanders are doing so in increasing numbers.
And a good meeting is a short meeting - this after Netball NZ’s 10 hour wounder.
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Winston Peters supports banning protests outside of people's homes.
Submissions close today on a proposed law change, to prohibit disruptive demonstrations outside private residences.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators last week protested outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza, including three Kiwis.
Peters says this new law aims to provide clarity.
"Everyone is entitled to their peace in their neighbourhood, and if you want to protest, there's places for protesting - but it isn't outside of people's homes."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of October 2025, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown replied 'F OFF' to an email campaign directed at him – unbecoming or okay?
Then our Afternoons duo turned their attention to First Aid – how would you do when confronted with an emergency situation?
Plus they bestowed the honour of the New Zealander Of The Week.
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Would you know what to do if you came across someone needing life-saving assistance?
Whether someone’s choking, bleeding, burned, or in need of CRP, knowing what to do could be the difference between life and death.
Gareth Richards, a pre-hospital and retrieval medicine doctor with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, joined Matt and Tyler to go over some of the key things people can do.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of October - increasing use of tramadol and other opioids is leading to addiction concerns, and our listeners shared their experiences.
And then, Tyler was looking for advice on firewood as his new place has a fireplace. Once again, the Afternoons audience didn't disappoint.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of October 2025, psychologist, educator and broadcaster Nigel Latta has died at 58. Family spokesperson Bridgette Tapsell shared some time with Matt and Tyler.
Then there's been a plea to get behind New Zealand’s world-leading gaming industry.
And then PDA, public displays of affection - how much is too much?
Plus to wrap things up - employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor.
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In New Zealand’s $23.8 billion tech sector, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing industries, there's growing calls to boost gaming.
Industry figures have been calling on the Government to support the sector, and an editorial recently published in the NZ Herald has made a case for video games.
New Zealand Esports Federation founding board member Duane Mutu joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Kiwi psychologist author and broadcaster Nigel Latta is being remembered for his relatability - and lasting impact.
He died yesterday - a year after being diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Family friend Bridgette Tapsell joined the Afternoons team to reflect.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of September 2025, Treasury says the pension age should rise to 72 - much debate on that one.
A Whangaparāoa gastropub has been denied its alcohol licence over noise breaches - we spoke to the owner.
And to get the hairs up on the back of your neck, we have some horror stories about rats.
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A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after renewal applications for both its on and off licences were rejected by a district licensing committee.
The District Licensing Committee released its decision on September 19, declining off and on licence renewals for Parāoa Brewing Company at Whangaparāoa Rd, Stanmore Bay.
Parāoa Tavern owner Zenice Gujarathi joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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A new report from Treasury warns New Zealand is set to face extreme debt if taxes don't rise - or the retirement age doesn't go up.
There's growing calls to raise the pension age to 72, but it's unclear how this change could be implemented.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of September 2025 - first up, the thorny issue of NZ’s decision on Palestine.
Then, is it ever ok to lie? Graham Norton and Matt disagree - find out why.
And spending habits in a relationship - what works?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of September 2025 - The Sidelining of Jimmy Kimmel proved to be a super hot topic.
And then - Stretching the Best Before date - how far can you go?
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American broadcaster ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off air over comments he made about Charlie Kirk's death.
A network spokesperson did not comment beyond saying that the show will be pre-empted “indefinitely”.
The Director of PILLAR (Protecting Individual Life, Liberty and Rights) told Matt and Tyler that this sets a dangerous precedent.
'We've lost the power of the media to hold power to account because now power dictates what the media can and can't say.'
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of September, today's shock GDP drop deserved some analysis and Infometrics' Brad Olsen helped us out with that.
‘News deserts’ are said to be emerging in New Zealand with local coverage falling to the likes of Facebook community pages.
And then our Afternoons duo talk about the importance of how you look at work from hair transplants to clothing.
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New Zealand is on the brink of a local news crisis.
A paper from Koi Tu Centre for Informed Futures shows news deserts are emerging around the world - areas with little to no local media gathering or coverage.
Coffee News owner Rudy Kokx joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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New Zealand's economy has been shrinking much faster than experts anticipated, according to new reports.
Latest data from Stats NZ shows GDP dropped 0.9 percent in the June quarter after two quarters of growth.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the uncertainty around Trump's tariffs created a ripple effect that's showing through a number of industries.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of September, as the new super discrete speed camera trailers are rolled out, we ask - should they be signposted?
Then, the expense of training to be a pilot.
And to finish: Gen X is the forgotten generation - let the generation battle commence.
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The Government wants to see more careers in the aviation sector take off.
It's launched the first ever aviation strategy which is designed to future proof the sector, and promote tourism and economic growth.
Airline Industry Association NZ CEO Simon Wallace joined the Afternoons team to discuss the benefits of these changes.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of September 2025, we debate how to put the fizz in local body elections.
Then the role of weight loss drugs like Wegovy. They come with some pretty maxed out side effects as our Afternoons duo hear from listeners who have used them.
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Semaglutide drug Wegovy has been available in New Zealand for a couple of months now, and more Kiwis are learning about the effects.
The drug has transformed our ability to manage obesity and type 2 diabetes, and has shown potential for a wide range of conditions such as Alzheimer’s, addiction and depression.
General Practice NZ chair Dr Bryan Betty joined the Afternoons team to discuss further - and highlight some potential drawbacks.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the15th of September is funding for events a good investment or are there bigger priorities?
Then, an opinion piece that said: NZ is broken - you are dumb to stay certainly filled the talkback lines.
And to finish, what have you discovered in life you wish you had discovered earlier?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of September 2025 - The fun of a flying fox but are they dangerous? This after a Paraparaumu flying fox fell victim to health and safety concerns.
Then, would you like to try before you buy for houses and flats to make sure there are no nasty surprises after you move in?
And to finish - Wahs or All Blacks - which will get your remote?
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The All Blacks are set to face the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday night in their second clash of the The Rugby Championship.
This game clashes with the Warriors’ match against the Panthers – leaving kiwi rugby fans with a difficult decision to make: club or nation?
All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan told Matt and Tyler to share his view on the uncomfortable clash in scheduling.
He said it will be difficult to pick what game to watch - as the Warriors are, ‘the nation’s league side’
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A much-loved flying fox in Paraparaumu is being shut down by the council after it failed to meet safety standards.
A frayed cable meant that residents woke up to find the ride padlocked and a sign saying it had been closed.
Paraparaumu Community Board Chair Glen Olsen told Matt and Tyler that “It was fast, it was long, and it was exciting, and it had a thrill”
He said that modern flying foxes are bound by safety restrictions that make the ride less entertaining for children.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of September 2025, we woke to the news of the assassination of American conservative commentator and public debater Charlie Kirk. Matt and Tyler discussed the proposition that this may be indicative of a spreading inability to debate with respect.
And to wrap the day's talk up, should your partner have all your passwords and access to your email, text, social media?
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The suspect is still at large following the shooting and killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Donald Trump ally was shot during an event at Utah Valley University this morning and later died in hospital.
Trump has expressed his shock and sadness and ordered all US flags to half-mast.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer says Kirk was an influential figure who helped Trump secure the youth vote in the 2024 election - and investigations are currently ongoing.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of September, record numbers of 15-year-olds are leaving school - but data shows they are leaving for further study.
Then, the things you need to have done to be considered a good Kiwi - this after Lorde confessed she had never seen the Lord Of The Rings movies: “Bad Kiwi, I know. I’m not really into fantasy.”
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There's belief more 15-year-olds are going into vocational study due to an overloaded secondary sector.
New data shows 90 percent of the 1300 students granted an early leaving exemption last year, chose more study over full-time employment.
Mt Albert Grammar head Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team says it's an improvement on students leaving school and not getting qualifications at all - but we still need more data on where these students are going.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of September 2025 - as the dust settles we discussed the police response to Tom Phillips going bush with his kids and how the case was handled.
Then we took the media conference live for the latest update from the Police Commissioner, Police Minister and Oranga Tamariki.
And then, a deep dive into the lost art of reading.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of September 2025, a full-on day as events continue to develop in the Waitomo area after the shooting of a police officer and the death of fugitive Tom Phillips. We spoke to reporters in the area and Waitomo Mayor John Robertson as police continue the search for his two children.
Corrections are doing a paint job at Auckland prison at Paremoremo - Matt and Tyler discuss the value for money.
Then, the age-old discussion around what makes you wealthy or rich.
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A police officer's undergoing surgery after being shot in the head by Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips - as the search continues for two of his children.
Police were alerted to a burglarly in Piopio around 2.30am, and laid spikes on a rural road more than half an hour away.
That brought the quad bike Phillips and one of his children were travelling on to a stop - and an officer approached, but he was shot with a high-powered rifle.
A second officer shot Phillips, who died at the scene.
NZ Herald reporter Jamie Lyth is in Marokopa - and she joined the Afternoons team with the latest.
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A major police operation is underway to find fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips' remaining two children - after he was shot dead by police on a rural Waikato road.
Newstalk ZB reporter Jordan Dunn is near the police operation in the Waikato.
He says a lot of resources have been deployed.
"There are cordons on the way to Marokopa and there's a police presence around where that robbery was. So there's a lot of police that are being put out, a lot of police resources to try and track down these kids."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of September 2025 - Truck drivers are under pressure to deliver on time and there are safety concerns over shortcuts they may be taking.
Then, as the cost of living hits hard an increasing number of Kiwis are said to be turning turning to homekill meat. Matt and Tyler spoke to a butcher that has turned this into a business.
And then attention turned to All Blacks v South Africa with a stellar cast on our Afternoons Duo's last hour, Commentator Elliott Smith, Super Fan Greg Wasley who will attend his 100th All Blacks test, PLUS All Black Legend Sir Michael Jones.
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The All Blacks are set to face the Springboks this weekend at Eden Park.
The Rugby Championship brings the Springboks to Eden Park to face the All Blacks this weekend.
The All Blacks haven’t lost a match at Eden Park in 30 years, and former All Blacks player Sir Michael Jones told Matt and Tyler that he doesn’t think that streak will be broken.
‘they’re acutely aware of what it means to be playing at the fortress and defending that tradition’
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The demand for homekill meat in New Zealand is rising as the cost of living crisis continues.
The price of beef steak has risen 25% in a year, and even cheaper cuts of meat are seeing a big jumps in price.
Homeskill specialist Aaron Pohatu told Matt and Tyler than having homekill meat butchered is cheaper than buying it off the shelf in a supermarket – and he says it tastes far better.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of September, events rules get a makeover - about time, says promoter Brent Eccles.
And then, when 2 lanes become one, who gives way - along with other grey areas of driving.
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The Government is promising changes to special licensing rules to make it easier for organisers to run events - a move that's been welcomed by the sector.
These changes include introducing a nationally applied, risk-based framework for assessing special licence applications to ensure consistent decision-making throughout the country.
Eccles Entertainment founder Brent Eccles joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of September 2025, Winston Peters is accusing the Government of overreach regarding moving to Digital Driver Licenses - is it progress or the mark of the devil?
Then inspired by the size of the rock Travis Kelce gave Taylor Swift, our Afternoons Duo wanted to know if lab grown diamonds mean as much as real ones?
And to finish - Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor answers listener questions.
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This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack workplace-based questions.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of September - Amazon Web Services is investing big in NZ. How do we get more of this and get things moving?
A Polish CEO is the target of a huge internet pile on after a hat grab incident at the tennis - plenty of argument both ways on this one.
And finally - what makes the perfect Father's Day?
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A tech commentator has weighed in on the arrival of Amazon's new Auckland-based data centres, which are set to be built in Auckland.
The tech giant's investing $7.5 billion dollars into the centres, which go live today.
It'll allow New Zealand customers to store data locally and speed up cloud-based services.
Peter Griffin joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of September 2025 - a tradie boss has claimed drugs and alcohol are the reason he can’t find staff, despite offering a significant daily rate. “They all like getting on the piss and the booger sugar and certain things like that.”
Then Tesla's most advanced semi-autonomous driving software is one step closer to being unlocked for use on our roads. Lots of good chat with our Afternoons duo on this one.
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The Cancer Society is the biggest private funder of cancer research in New Zealand.
So far on Daffodil Day, more than $60,000 has been raised to help combat cancer.
CEO of Auckland-Northland Cancer Society division Andrew Young says he lost his mother to cancer in 2007, which motivated him to join the Cancer Society and lead its Auckland-Northland division.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of August 2025, some great stories of road rage incidents after an alleged angry driver gets a note from someone who traced their number plate.
Then some great chat about the 'Enhanced Games' and an interesting perspective from NZ sporting legend Eric Murray.
And to finish: Moving house - DIY or call the professionals?
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The inaugural 'Enhanced Games' promises to show doped-up athletes battling it out for cash and prizes.
The concept has sparked concern among researchers and sports officials alike, and many of them have pointed out the possible risks.
Kiwi Olympic legend Eric Murray joined the Afternoons team to weigh in.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of August 2025 - Taylor Swift announces engagement and the world goes nuts!
Power is getting expensive - do we just need to put on a jumper?
Senior political reporter Azaria Howell joined our Afternoons duo to break down the Government's supermarket sector announcement.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson joined the boys about life after politics and why 'everybody looks better when they get out of politics than when they were in it'.
Then we opened the lines on the quality of politicians - are we getting what we deserve in an age of social media?
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Former finance minister Grant Robertson opened up about his life in politics in his new memoir, from his beginnings in Dunedin to the toll of the Covid years.
The new book, Anything Could Happen, came out earlier this month - and it unpacks the stresses that came with taking on a high-profile political role.
Robertson joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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The Government isn't ruling out a forced breakup of the country's largest supermarket players.
In a bid to improve competition, it's fast tracking applications for grocery businesses to establish or expand in New Zealand - as long as they improve value for shoppers.
Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of August 2025, the world’s safest countries have been named - do you feel safe?
Then some good discussions around the number of people choosing not to have children.
And to finish the stories of slackers in the workplace - those that seem to keep disappearing!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of August- is joining the police still a great career? This comes after a leaked report that suggests training could be less than optimal.
Former Police Ten-7 host Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Lemoto clearly thinks being a cop is great, as he went back to the job after a year away. He joined Matt & Tyler on the show.
Then making a go of things in the restaurant trade when faced with high fees charged by delivery services like UberEats.
And then listener experiences of travelling with friends and avoiding friendship-ending arguments.
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Rob Lemoto, the former host of Police Ten 7, initially left the force to pursue other areas - but he's returned to the field sooner than expected.
He was ready to take on new challenges, but he's since revealed he missed his role within the police and he's been back for a few weeks.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of August 2025 - First up - the big defence spend up.
Then if you use your bin less in Napier you will be charged less - what other ways could you rates bill be reduced?
And to finish planning for a successful retirement.
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Napier residents who cut down their wheelie bin use by composting and recycling could see their rates bill cut down too.
The Less Waste Incentive is open to all Napier property owners who receive the council wheelie bin service.
Napier's City Council waste minimisation lead Stefni Wilson says these incentives will reduce the waste headed to landfill.
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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.
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The government has purchased 5 new Seahawk helicopters and 2 Airbus A321 XLRs, costing a total of $2.7billion.
These will replace the Defence Force's ageing Sea-sprites and Boeing 757s, that have broken down numerous times.
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says that it’s a much-needed upgrade to NZ’s Defence Force.
‘The 757s were bought secondhand, in 1993 when I personally was at primary school.’
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of August - a dental expert calls for a sugar tax.
Then, our Afternoons Duo turned their attention to stopping referee abuse and celebrated international rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe joined the conversation.
And to finish - dealing with dangerous dogs after an horrific attack at a Michael Hill jeweller store.
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One expert has opened up about the process of becoming a referee - and revealed how people can work their way up the ranks.
With flare-ups and poor sideline behaviour remaining a persistent issue, the President of the Auckland Rugby Referees Association explained the importance of proper training.
Rob Harmon joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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International rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe's spent years playing a key role in the sport - and he's seen the best and the worst the game's had to offer.
Referee abuse and poor sideline behaviour are long-standing issues in New Zealand sport, and O’Keeffe says it's one of the tougher parts of the role.
He joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of August - a cafe owner has come into conflict with council officialdom over a coffee flag on the footpath, which prompted discussion on helping not hindering business.
That conversation morphed into kick-starting New Zealand.
Then our Afternoons Duo caught up with Infometrics' Brad Olsen on the OCR rate cut.
And then to wrap things up - self help books that helped you.
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The Reserve Bank today moved to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 3 percent, sparking debate among experts.
While economists priced in a cut, some anticipated a 50 basis point cut - and the monetary policy committee was reportedly divided on the matter.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to explain whether future cuts are on the cards.
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Richmond-based café Coffee on Queen is pushing back against a ban on advertising flags, and one expert says it's a sign of a bigger problem.
Café owner Matt Redwood says removing the flags from the footpath would lose $200-300 a day in lost sales - which would impact jobs.
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of August - at the risk of polarising opinion, Matt and Tyler floated the idea that no matter what US President Donald Trump does in the current peace negotiations, some people will never give him any credit whatsoever.
The Government is changing up construction consenting rules and our Afternoon duo fielded calls from those in the sector as to what will and won't work.
And to finish - chores for kids and should you pay them?
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The building sector has raised some questions over the Government's recent changes.
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has introduced shared liability for defects - and allowing councils to consolidate their Building Consent Authorities.
Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of August 2025, just when we thought the days of buying a car with a wound back odometer had gone, new stories of the practice are emerging in a court case.
And then some amazing stories of family re-unifications after NZ Herald writer Rachel Maher asked: 'How can you know who you are if you don’t know where you came from?'
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How can you know who you are if you don’t know where you came from?
After NZ Herald journalist Rachel Maher learned she was conceived via sperm donation, she set out to learn more about her biological father.
She joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 15 August.
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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of August - Judith Collins reckons teachers earn up to $147 and get 3 month's holiday, but those that called us say she's playing with the figures!
Then stories about travel bookings after an Invercargill mother fell victim to a luxury accommodation scam with an online booking website.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of August 2025 - a busy old day! We started off with a discussion around kick-starting Auckland's economy and the part a bed tax might play.
Then some fascinating chat around private investigators and the work they do.
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joined our Afternoons duo on today’s Chloe Swarbrick developments.
An then a crying child at the tennis upset Emma Raducanu who called for the kid to be EJECTED from the stadium.
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Speaker Gerry Brownlee says he won't accept accusations MPs are spineless, with Chlöe Swarbrick kicked out of Parliament for a second day.
The Green Party co-leader again refused to apologise for asking Government MPs to 'show a spine' on Gaza and sanctioning Israel.
After a majority of MPs voted to again send her out - and 'name' her - Swarbrick shouted 'Free Palestine' as she left the chamber.
Newstalk ZB Barry Soper joined the Afternoons team to recap today's events.
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An article in the NZ Herald recently explored the realities of a private investigator who specialises in missing people, debt recovery and cheating spouses - and it's sparked discussion about the nature of the role.
Private investigator Dion Neill joined the Afternoons team to reveal that the services they offer do tend to vary, as they cover a wide range of areas.
"A lot of what we do now is obtaining evidence. We do a lot of work with law firms, we do a lot of work with some businesses - small, medium, enterprises - and occasionally, the odd Government agency."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of August, there's a call to equip hospital security guards with handcuffs to overcome the unruly behaviour in Emergency Departments.
While on hospitals, we found out how Matt's trip to hospital went yesterday.
Then, taming the brain rot of the likes of TikTok and social media 'reels'.
And to finish, how do we make it easier for cruise ships to enter our waters?
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Security guards working in Emergency Departments are hoping to get more powers to handle rising aggression.
The Security Association says verbal and physical violence towards hospital staff has been growing across the board.
It's reporting more frequent aggression and more use of weapons, like knives.
NZ Security Association CEO Gary Morrison joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of August 2025, is the cost of meth testing and decontamination out of whack with the risks? This after former Auckland mayor Phil Goff revealed it cost him $160k to rehabilitate a house he rented out that was used as a meth lab.
Then, a great chat after Winston Peters got a bit confrontational over being asked to wear a Hi-Vis vest on Friday on a train ride through the CRL tunnels.
And to finish, Fly In Fly Out work - a great way to make money, but how hard is the reality of the lifestyle?
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Former Auckland mayor Phil Goff is pushing for more action against drugs - and one expert agrees that New Zealand's meth problem is a unique issue.
Goff spoke to Herald Now after it came to light that his rental property became a meth lab, and fixing the house cost $160,000.
Envirocheck CEO Todd Sheppard joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of August 2025 - From next year, Victorians will have the legal right to work from home for two days every week - Matt and Tyler didn't have much time for the idea but some callers put up a good fight for it.
Then some great chat around getting a degree versus working in a trade when it comes to financial stability.
And a lighter finish to the day and week as listeners tell us their best live experiences, music, comedy, sport and all sorts.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of August 2025 - with unemployment rising, we spoke to listeners about building a successful business mid-life.
And then - after a couple of international politicians admit to using AI - does it have a part to play in Government? What would it be useful for?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of August - big news today that the Government is looking to abolish all fuel taxes in favour of Road User Charges for all vehicles. There are a lot of unanswered questions about how that would be implemented but Matt and Tyler took the temperature of the audience and not all were in favour.
Then a fraught question over dog poo and what to do when you are walking your dog and you run out of poo bags!
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The Government hopes abolishing the petrol tax levels the playing field for motorists.
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's announced the Government plans to implement universal road user charges, to be paid like a bill.
AA Principal Policy Advisor Terry Collins joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of August 2025, plans have been revealed on safeguarding our electricity supply with coal - yes, coal.
Then, sick notes-- a burden on the employee or fair enough?
And then a deep dive into childbirth after rugby star Bundee Aki's baby was born in a car on the way to hospital brought stories of having a baby in a crazy place.
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New Zealand's biggest energy players - Genesis, Meridian, Mercury and Contact - have formed a deal to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, and questions have been raised.
The energy companies say the shared strategic energy reserve will secure supply for the next decade.
Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps explained the nuances of this deal to the Afternoons team.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of August - some great chat around the possible roadblocks that National may face on the road to the next election.
Then, speaking about the Government, they have finally revealed changes to NCEA - our Afternoons duo delved into that and got reaction from an eager Newstalk AB audience.
And to finish the show - Appearance Medicine - so many people are getting botox.
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Like manicures and blowouts before, more and more people are turning to injectable maintenance treatments.
Botox, short for Botulinum toxin, is an anti-wrinkle treatment that's trickled down to more and more Kiwis, after being widely received as a celebrity-exclusive treatment.
Dr Sarah Hart joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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The Government's proposal to eventually scrap NCEA qualifications has been met with approval from educators.
The Government's looking at phasing NCEA out entirely within five years - with level one being replaced with a literacy and numeracy test and levels two and three giving way to educational certificates.
Mt Albert Grammar headmaster Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of August 2025 - The FBI opens an office in NZ. Author and NZ Herald Investigative Journalist Jared Savage joined us to discuss the joint areas of interest for the agency and our country.
We finally got notification of a 15% tariff from the US - our afternoon duo spoke to exporters from those just starting out to one with $US5 million worth of international trade.
And then after a controversial billboard declared “You look better bald ... said no one ever” we asked is bald sexy?
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US President Donald Trump has announced an increase to the current 10% tariff on NZ goods.
As of today, the President has raised these tariffs to 15%, leaving exporters concerned about their businesses.
President Trump says that this increase is a 'reciprocal' tariff. Senior Business Journalist John Weekes says that this comment has left confusion, as New Zealand does not impose tariffs on US products.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of July 2025, it was the thing everybody was talking about today, those Emergency Tsunami Alerts. Former National MP Steven Joyce was around the Cabinet table when the National Emergency Alert system was set up and he called in.
Then to buying illicit drugs on Facebook or social media messaging apps. We took a call from "John" who really lifted the lid on how it works.
And then some amazing calls on therapy and the value of a therapist.
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A convicted drug dealer who used Facebook to sell MDMA, LSD and cannabis recently revealed to the Herald how 'easy' it was to sell illegal drugs online.
One caller joined the Afternoons team to clear up the misconceptions around buying drugs online and explained the process was a little more complicated than knowing pages to look for.
John joined the Afternoons team to discuss the realities of the drug market in the digital age.
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Phones across the nation blared mobile emergency alerts at 6:30am this morning - following on from yesterday afternoon's warnings to stay away from the ocean following the Russia quake.
The alert system is designed to keep people safe, but it's raised concerns after people reported receiving repeated alerts through today and Civil Defence is looking into the glitch.
Former National MP Steven Joyce acknowledged there was always a risk of fatigue when it came to the system.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of July - New Zealanders are bank hopping more than ever before, so we asked listeners for their experience doing so.
Then some advice for the new Air New Zealand CEO on changes their customers would like to see.
And neighbours from hell - some of the stories we were told were next level, think dog turds and guns.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th July - Tauranga resident Liam Jackson is not happy the Tauranga Council wants 2K for a parking permit.
New Zealanders are being urged to break up with property and invest in more productive ventures that will grow our economy.
We got sad news today that Sir Michael Hill has passed away - Matt and Tyler spoke with broadcaster Bill Kerton about his interactions with the legend he was.
And to finish - Tyler asks for help to get fit rapidy!
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Pioneering jewellery retailer Sir Michael Hill has died this morning, aged 86, after a cancer battle.
He built a global brand with branches in New Zealand, Australia and Canada - after humble beginnings in Whangarei.
Broadcaster Bill Kerton joined the Afternoons team to pay tribute.
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One investment expert says New Zealand would be a lot better off if people sold off their property investments and put money into assets that helped boost the economy.
Jeremy Williamson, head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners, recently claimed the time has come for the nation to move away from its 'love affair with property'.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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An expansion of paid parking around Tauranga’s city centre has been met with outrage by residents.
Liam Jackson, who lives near the CBD, revealed he would have to pay $10 a day to park outside his Park St home from August 4 after the council decided to expand paid parking to the city centre fringe.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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Eyebrows have been raised among experts as a growing number of Kiwi kids have been using AI as a personal companion.
AI has become a source of emotional support and companionship for 23 percent of New Zealand school children, according to cyber security firm Norton.
Papatoetoe High Principal Vaughan Couillault joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Back in April we were talking about the cost of funerals.
A listener called Tom called in when we were discussing the cost of funerals.
He told us he was planning a funeral - his own - as he has a potentially terminal sarcoma.
As it is Sarcoma Awareness month Matt Heath and Tyler Adams thought it would be good to check in with Tom and also speak with Joanna Connor the Treasurer and Founding Member of the Sarcoma Foundation.
She is a UK trained medical oncologist specialising in sarcoma and breast cancers and is tumour lead for sarcoma at Te Pūriri o Te Ora, Auckland Regional Cancer and Blood Service.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of July - The Government is opening up the importations of a range of building materials that, because they have been approved in other jurisdictions, will be rubber stamped here.
Then a fascinating chat about using AI for friends for kids - the very first call to Matt & Tyler showed that it may not be as silly an idea as it first seems.
And to finish the show it is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Regular listeners will remember caller Tom who called us in April about planning funerals - turned out he is suffering from a rare sarcoma - our Afternoons duo checked in with him and also spoke with Sarcoma Foundation founder Joanna Connor.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of July 2025, so much talk around when the foreign buyer ban will be sorted and Matt and Tyler went deep on that one.
Then sleep apps and devices - what works and what doesn't - are we worrying to much?
And then Matt's son got his full license this morning - what are the things to tick off to make sure you have done your job as a parent?
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NZ First's Winston Peters has hinted changes to the current foreign buyers ban will be confirmed later down the line, and it's got experts speculating.
The changes could see foreign buyers allowed to purchase high-value homes over a certain value.
Sotheby's International Wellington Region Managing Director Glen Jones joined the Afternoons team to explain why the current ban is no longer fit for purpose - and why changes need to be made.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of July 2025, so much talk about butter - and even a TV reporter chasing the boss of Fonterra down the street! Why are we so obsessed?
Then memories of Ozzy Osbourne - a reality TV pioneer.
And to finish, an odd comment from champion golfer Scotty Scheffler on getting enjoyment out of life when you the reach the pinnacle.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of July - Labour list MP Camilla Belich has a bill in Parliament that would prevent companies hiding what people earn. Matt reckons you should never discuss pay with others.
Then - exclusive fashion brands are under fire for using low paid labour to make their clothes - but do you think about where things are made before you buy them?
And to finish, a massive change to our media landscape with Three sold to SKY for a dollar - what will this mean to your TV consumption?
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One fellow industry lead has welcomed the news of Sky TV purchasing Three Now and TV3.
Warner Brothers Discovery has sold its New Zealand television arm, saying it was no longer commercially viable on its own.
Great Southern Television founder Phil Smith says this means there's more opportunities for local content, which is great news for Kiwi punters.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of July 2025, a story about an Aucklander claiming a qualification he didn't have has led to him stepping down from a number of roles - this led to a big old discussion about lying, or at the very least embellishing things, on your CV.
Then the Government is reviewing NCEA and our Afternoons team looked at how well or badly the system works.
And then the kiss cam incident - what should the punishment for cheating be?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of July - a story about getting in trouble overseas when something medical goes wrong. Listeners share some amazing stories that underline the importance of a good travel insurance policy.
Then, some tips for negotiating the challenge of being a good step-parent.
And then the TikTok craze around so-called Japanese walking - what is it and can you really get fit doing it?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of July, KiwiRail has announced all its staff must declare use of prescription and over-the-counter meds, so it can assess safety impacts. Matt and Tyler asked shift working listeners how they cope.
Then, Matt wrote a rant in the middle of the night about how whingey we are in 2025, when in reality we have so little to complain about.
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KiwiRail has made the move to ban workers from using sleep aids such as melatonin and Zopiclone, citing safety concerns.
Experts have voiced concerns with these changes, as many of the impacted staffers were shift workers who relied on medication to get through the odd hours.
Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleep Well Clinic joined the Afternoons team to discuss the dangers of working shift work - and whether a reliance on sleep meds is helpful or harmful.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of March - seems like there have always been hoons in cars disturbing the peace, but now there is a new breed of young crims on dirtbikes.
Love 'em or hate 'em - real estate agents are probably going to get you a better price for your house. Matt and Tyler chat to agents and those that have taken the DIY path.
And a bare bummed skier on a Lotto ad has survived a trip the Advertising Standards Authority, but do we really need this?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of July - if Chris Luxon gets hit by a bus – who's his replacement? This after an article from Audrey Young in the NZ Herald.
Then, coming back from redundancy - tips and tricks from listeners have been there, done that.
And - one to do your head in - are we living in a simulation?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of July - AI: how you can spot it.
We checked in on the state of play at the top of the South Island with the Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller.
And to finish —bringing the sexy back to NewstalkZB— cheating. Why do people do it and is there any going back?
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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the week.
It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week.
Each week three nominees make the cut, but there can only be one winner.
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Civil Defence is bracing for the worst as wild weather is set to thrash the upper South Island.
MetService has issued a red heavy rain warning for Tasman off the back of three weeks of rain saturated the region.
Nelson-Tasman's under a state of emergency and has activated its emergency operations centre.
Civil Defence Controller Alec Louverdis says they have clear messages to those at risk.
He says previously flooded residents should self-evacuate and those in region should avoid roads or going near waterways as it's a threat to life.
Orange rain warnings are also in effect for Marlborough, Mount Taranaki, east of Kawerau, Waikato, the Coromandel, Auckland, and Northland.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of July - the Uber drivers case – can you make a good income?
Then the 40th Anniversary of the Rainbow Warrior sinking in the Waitemata Harbour.
And to finish up the dramatic news of a sacking in the Red Bull F1 camp.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of July, plans are underway to bring the moa back to life - how exciting!
An argument over Friday drinks - are they still a good idea?
And then strategies to deal with people who repeat the same stories.
Plus to finish the show, our regular slot with employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor.
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This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack questions.
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A plan to revive the extinct Moa has sparked debate - and excitement - among experts.
US company Colossal Bioscience has partnered with Ngai Tahu in a $50 million project to revive the flightless bird through gene editing and surrogate hatching.
Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research Laboratory head Andrew Pask says bringing the moa back could help fix many of the environmental issues impacting New Zealand.
"It's one of those species that we've lost due to humans coming into an environment - but these species were so critically important in maintaining the ecosystems which they came from."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of July - an explosive question to start the afternoon - should Dame Jacinda Ardern be forced to attend the Covid Inquiry?
Then to the Mushroom Lady trial and Matt's theory on the motive.
And finally, the Cardrona pub is breaking the internet as people check out the Trade Me listing for its sale. Our Afternoon duo spoke with Co-owner Cade Thornton.
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Buyer interest in Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is breaking records, and it's looking on track to become Trade Me's most-viewed property this year.
The 162-year old building - sitting right between Queenstown and Wanaka - is for sale through private negotiation.
Cardrona co-owner Cade Thornton joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of July 2025, thousands of kids are not even enrolled in school - how to address the problem and get them engaged in education?
Then an horrific attack in Australia prompted the question - are zoos outmoded in 2025?
And finally, Noel Edmonds is set to marry his 3rd wife for the 5th time - it's complicated - can 3rd time around be the lucky one?
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 June.
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The Emergency Management Minister's praising authorities for their fast thinking in today's wild weather.
A local State of Emergency remains in force for Nelson, Marlborough, and Tasman, where an orange heavy rain warning's been extended until 3pm.
Another 40 millimetres is expected to fall.
Mark Mitchell has been in Blenheim this morning, assisting Civil Defence.
He told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams the affected councils made decisions early, and our first responders have been outstanding.
Mitchell says people that needed to evacuate have done so, and everyone has been well-managed during the weather events.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of June 2025 - should we be doing more to be self-sufficient as a nation for all sorts of reasons, including the threat of war and a nuclear winter?
Then referee abuse - what's behind the rise in antisocial behaviour on the sidelines?
And then our Afternoons duo finally got to a subject they'd been wanting to talk about hoarding, with some great calls about hoarders.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of June 2025, first up - the extraordinary number of sweary politicians we seem to have these days was highlighted by President Trump's big F-bomb.
Then tales of home-schooling - has it worked for your children?
And the mushroom lady trial in Australia has captured our Afternoons duo's imagination.
Plus, we got some amazing stories of being rescued by helicopter.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of June - as the Healthy Homes rules are about to kick in, where does the power balance lie between landlords and tenants?
Then we got stuck into phone call etiquette - do you ring people out of the blue or is it now as bad as popping in unannounced?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of June - we discuss the shock move from President Trump over the weekend with Iran. Are we worried, what should NZ do?
Then Shane Jones' plea for less local Government.
And to finish - just how lazy are we with supermarket deliveries, Uber Eats and the likes of DoorDash?
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Wellington regional council's Simon Woolf is among those calling for local Government to be reformed.
New Zealand First's Shane Jones last week told a local Government forum he doesn't see a compelling reason for maintaining regional government.
Woolf labelled it a 'mess' that needed a review - and he joined the Afternoons team to explain why.
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The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players.
Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France.
ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of June 2025 a full and packed show with stories of scams after Larnoch Castle got ripped off by an employee.
Then stories of drones being used for things you would never imagine.
Later, our Afternoons duo is joined by New Zealand born deep-sea exploration expert Rob McCallum. He is the man who raised concerns about the safety of the Titan submersible before its fatal implosion. He is featured in the Number one Netflix documentary about the incident - and is absolutely fascinating.
Crusader Scott Barrett joined us for a chat ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific Final.
Plus our New Zealander Of The Week and the Call of The Week.
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With Netflix's new Titan: The OceanGate Disaster attracting acclaim and attention two years after the disaster, one home-grown expert joined the Afternoons team to open up about working with OceanGate.
Kiwi deep sea specialist Rob McCallum has spent years exploring the ocean's wonders, and lent his perspective to the Netflix documentary.
He joined the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of June, changes to the Census are coming - basically it is being abandoned. Matt and Tyler asked: are we such a pathetic country we cant answer a few questions for the greater good?
Then locals around Europe are getting fed up with over-tourism... listeners shared their experiences in the hotspots.
Then our regular session with Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor.
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This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack workplace-based questions.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17 June 2025, Foodstuffs is celebrating their new Rolleston Pak 'n Save supermarket coming in under budget and early - but why does construction cost so much?
Then stories of buying a dunger house and doing it up. A discussion that went slightly sideways to Spaceship houses!
Then shocking renditions of National Anthems at sports events - what the worst example?
And - it is Bowel Cancer Awareness month and BCNZ CEO Peter Huskinson popped in for a chat.
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This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Radio Hauraki’s Day in Loo event returns for the third year in a row.
Taking place from 6am to 6pm on Wednesday June 18, this year’s event is set to take place in 'the bowels of Eden Park', with all proceeds going to Bowel Cancer NZ.
Bowel Cancer NZ chief executive Peter Huskinson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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A major fire has engulfed a central Auckland supermarket, with acrid smoke billowing across the CBD since 11am.
The Victoria Park New World's been evacuated - with more than 30 firefighters racing to the scene.
Caller Susie Nordqvist says homeowners in the surrounding neighbourhoods have been ordered to close their windows - and reports claim people can see the smoke from as far as Auckland's North Shore.
"We've heard it may have started in a storeroom, but that's just word of mouth at the moment. It's caused a lot of damage and traffic disruptions this afternoon."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of June, schools are feeling the pressure and are looking to solve their overcrowding issues while fielding increasing numbers of out of zone applications.
Then a great discussion prompted by Netflix's new documentary, Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster - have you stood up to a boss that didn’t know what they were doing? Listen out for the call from someone who may or may not have worked at NASA, she would neither confirm nor deny.
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Auckland’s biggest high school won’t accept out-of-zone students next year as population growth and roll pressure force it to close its books.
Rangitoto College is not alone - with other top public schools revealing they are likely to accept few or no out-of-zone students for 2026.
Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team to explain the scope of the issue - and whether or not a solution to overcrowding can be found.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of June 2025 - Air safety was top of mind after the shocking Air India crash. Aviation Commentator Peter Clark shared his thoughts and then it was over to the listeners for their stories of flying. Make sure you hear Deborah's depiction of her crash landing in Perth.
Then on the back of Fieldays 2025, rural New Zealanders talk about how the rest of the country perceives them.
And to finish - what generation is the worst behaved in bars?
Plus the Matt & Tyler New Zealander of the Week and our Call of The Week and some random stuff about how many holes a straw has and wearing matching exercise gear.
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Aviation commentator Peter Clark joins Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to discuss the Air India near the airport in Ahmedabad.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of June - a hot talker to start - is it time to rebalance alcohol taxes and charge home drinkers more as that’s where the damage is done?
Then Great Southern Population Drift, why are so many New Zealanders heading for the South Island?
And Beach Boy Brian Wilson dies - Matt & Tyler go on a search for the number one musical genius.
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There's growing calls to implement price controls on alcohol sold at off-licence stores to boost the hospitality industry and reduce the negative impacts of alcohol harm.
Experts say a significant percentage of alcohol consumed in New Zealand is purchased at an off-licence and consumed in the home, where there's more room for harm.
Caller Sam says it's not fair that off- and on-licence businesses are expected to pay the same levies.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11 June.
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Mark Vette is a world-renowned animal behaviourist, dog trainer and educator who has been working with animals for over 40 years.
He's a trained animal psychologist and created the Dogzen online training programme.
And he joined the Afternoons team as part of their Ask the Expert series.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of June 22025 - A great chat around Jared Savage's article about rising corruption in NZ.
Then some feel good patriotism as we celebrate how lucky we are to live in NZ and banish the whingers.
And finally the Jason Statham effect - how the history of a house can influence its sale.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of June 2025 - a controversial start to the show with the proposition that Elon Musk is the most principled person in the world.
Then experiences of changing career as technology bites.
And a lip-smacking finish with the trend back to the Sunday Roast.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of June 2025 - a bunch of politicians have chimed into our foreign policy over China in an 'open letter'. Should they keep their noses out having had their time, or does their opinion count?
Then, any code, any time in history, who is NZ’s greatest coach?
Plus we reveal who gets the gong of New Zealander Of The Week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of June 2025 - WOFs - Matt says get rid of them and take responsibility for the safety of your car.
Then, where do you draw the line on doing life tasks or errands on a slow workday?
And to finish - the real cost of owning pets in New Zealand.
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As part of the weekly Ask the Expert series, Matt Bullen joined the Afternoons team to answer questions and offer advice about repairs.
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A group of Havelock North residents are considering legal action in a last-ditch bid to prevent a crematorium being built in the middle of the village.
Lawyers say the only avenue open to them is to get the 2024 resource consents, issued by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and the Hastings District Council, overturned.
Group spokesperson, Andrew Fulford, joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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The Government has confirmed it plans to funnel more money into New Zealand's film production sector.
The $577 million injection over the rest of this year and the next four brings the total International Screen Production Rebate to $1.09 billion.
Eligible productions can access a 20 percent rebate where production costs are more than $15m for feature films, and $4m for television productions.
Great Southern TV's Phil Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Designed for everyone from beginner to ultra-competitive, and everyone in between, Pillar to Pou is a new take on a running and walking event, debuting Saturday 7 June in Taupō.
Matt Heath is set to take part.
Promoter Torben Ladl joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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The ongoing economic downturn has sparked discussion about the best kinds of careers to take on.
The hospitality sector comes with plenty of benefits and drawbacks, but one expert joined the Afternoons team to explain whether it's worth the trouble to become a chef.
Warwick Brown joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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Demolition of the derelict Chateau Tongariro remains an option on the Crown’s table as the heritage-listed site is still considered a fiscal risk.
Meanwhile, Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton suggests serious buyers are looking at the heritage-listed hotel with interest.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 30 May.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of May - what do we need to do to retain our most talented and ambitious and stem the flow to Australia?
Then a great conversation about how social media feeds the spread of Orthorexia - listen and learn what that is!
And then gas powered Everest ascents, is that cheating?
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There's nothing harmful about eating healthy, but one new disorder boosted by social media is raising concern among experts.
Orthorexia refers to an obsession with healthy eating that involves excessive self-imposed restrictions that can lead to negative health effects - and it's getting attention among the medical community.
Food writer and expert Niki Bezzant joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of May 2025 - a list of the most common trades to be called back to fix defects was out today - listeners gave us their experiences as customers and tradies.
3pm Coffee - how much is too much to pay and can you ever break the addiction?
And then more questions on our Ask The Expert segment with Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 27th of May 2025, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has responded to Winston Peters' ruling out any deal with Labour while Hipkins is leader. This led to a great chat about the state of our political system and the deficiencies of MMP.
And then - have we lost our way with recycling? Another load of plastic goes to landfill in the Far North.
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Chris Hipkins says it's too early to say who he'd be willing to work with after next year's election.
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says he'll never work with Labour again while Hipkins is leader.
This means, based on recent polling, Labour would need the Greens and Te Pāti Māori to have any chance of forming a Government.
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for our Afternoons boys dare to ask why are women so hard on women when it comes to appearance?
Then the road rule Kiwis can't seem to follow – and why it matters...
And to finish Matt & Tyler talk Amazing adventures prompted by the farming family of six who walked the length of NZ...
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Josh Leys currently in the semi-finals of Timbaland’s global song competition.
If he can gather enough votes from New Zealand, he has a chance to make it to the top 40, where Timbaland will select five artists for his upcoming album!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of Many 2025 - Matt and Tyler celebrated Grandparenting in a world where affording to bring children up is so expensive but the economy needs mor Great New Zealanders.
Then - using buses to get around the country instead of flying or driving.
And our duo in the afternoons spoke with Josh Leys who is currently in the semi-finals of Timbaland’s global song competition. If he can gather enough votes from New Zealand, he has a chance to make it to the top 40, where Timbaland will select five artists for his upcoming album!
Plus the Matt & Tyler Afternoons New Zealander Of The Week.
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It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had an effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week.
This week's nominees are Winston Peter's heckler, Kiwi parents and Newstalk ZB.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of May 2025 - with the imminent closure of Smith & Caughey's Auckland department store we asked how we energise our Central Business Districts right around the country.
The Budget 2025 – Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls & Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen discuss the announcement.
And then to finish the show what our listeners thought of the budget, particularly the changes to benefits.
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Newstalk ZB's Political Editor Jason Walls and Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen join Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to unpack Budget 2025.
They look through the big ticket announcement about the Government cutting their KiwiSaver contributions while requiring employers to cough up more.
Finance Minster Nicola Willis also revealed a $1 billion increase in funding for hospitals, more funding for learning support coordinators in schools, and changes to benefit rates for young people.
But most importantly, the team go through how all this is being funded through reprioritisations.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 21st of May 2025 - Is your job AI proof?
Did the Tonkin + Taylor employee take it too far in heckling Winston Peters?
And Animal Behaviourist Mark Vette told Matt & Tyler how he trained an octopus to take photos.
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This week on Ask The Expert, animal behaviourist Mark Vette takes animal-related questions - and reveals how he managed to train an octopus to take photos.
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There's been shock and surprise among Wellingtonians after Winston Peters was heckled after delivering his rail funding announcement.
Environmental and engineering firm Tonkin + Taylor says it's looking into a report a man wearing a staff lanyard swore at the minister.
Caller Wendy was on the scene - and she joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 20th of May 2025 - NZ is running out of gas, we need to fix that.
One graffiti vandal – PORK – is out of control with tags the length and breadth of the country - our Afternoons duo go in search of him.
And Matt is in trouble at home after clearing a stinky drain with kitchen utensils, his partner is less than impressed.
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Experts have raised concerns after natural gas production took a nosedive.
It fell 20 percent in the first quarter compared to the same time last year, to 22.85 petajoules.
Industry spokespeople say available gas is depleting - and they can't harness new fields because of the 2018 ban on exploration.
Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 19th of May, we talked about a very dramatic police pursuit of a fleeing driver in South Auckland. Our very first caller told us about his success in fleeing the police recently. Police Minister Mark Mitchell heard the call and gave us a ring.
Then a very interesting conversation about toxoplasmosis and just how common it is. Cats carry the parasite that causes it and you can get the disease a number of other ways as well. An expert from Otago University toing us on the show as well.
And to finish the show - doggy bags at restaurants - are you a fan or is it a pain for hospo?
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Ten thousand New Zealanders may have lost vision – sometimes permanently – because of toxoplasmosis, an infection triggered by a parasite spread by cats.
University of Otago researchers estimate 40,000 people are affected by ocular toxoplasmosis – one in four seriously – but their efforts to develop new treatments are being hampered by a lack of funding.
Dr. Francesc March, an Ophthalmology Consultant at Otago University, joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Following another dramatic police chase making the weekend headlines, the Afternoons team raise the question over whether it's okay to try and drive away from the authorities.
One caller, Mike, opened up about his fleeting experience trying to get away from the police - and then he weighed in on the ethics of this idea.
Later, Police Minister Mark Mitchell revealed he was listening - and revealed why you should comply and not try to flee from the cops.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of May 2025 the horrendous cost of Hospital Parking - if you are parking at a hospital pretty much anywhere in the country you better prepare yourself to be robbed.
Then, then Worst Roundabouts and roading engineering.
And to finish, our Afternoons duo ask why as New Zealanders we love being name checked so much after a mention in a Conan O'Brien travel show.
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It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had an effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week.
This week's nominees are Ryan Fox, the C word and Conan O’Brien.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 15th of May - Tyler was on his own today and led off with talk around truancy and the role of the community in getting attendance up.
Then varying rules around tiny homes on wheels are creating confusion for owners, councils and makers of the abodes.
And to wrap things up - Is it OK to burn rubbish in your backyard?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of May 2025 - A deep dive into debt as Labour and National have fundamentally different approaches to it. NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann tried to explain it to our Afternoons duo.
Then a good chat about bariatric surgery - former broadcaster and now real estate agent Hamish McKay told of his weight loss journey.
And to end the day, Ask The Expert with Matt The Mechanic, where all the classic cars came out of the woodwork.
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As part of the weekly Ask the Expert series, Matt Bullen joined the Afternoons team to answer questions and offer advice about repairs.
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Former newsreader Hamish McKay has opened up about his dramatic 50kg weight loss.
The long-time broadcaster revealed he was was suffering several health problems after his weight climbed to 135 kilos.
Mackay says his blood pressure was running high and his cholesterol was 'horrendous' - and something needed to be done.
"The signs were there - even though I could hide it, I bluffed my way."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of May 2025, it's been confirmed another non-meat meat company is abandoning supermarket shelves so Matt and Tyler asked -is it all over for plant-based meat?
Then - renting vs owning in a market where tenants are increasingly in the box seat - are you still better off to buy?
And to finish the afternoon a great chat about the card game bridge enjoying a revival with a younger crowd, drawn to its social aspect, forming bonds, friendships and sometimes love.
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The card game bridge is seeing a resurgence, with younger players taking it up as a new way to meet people.
The Afternoons team spoke to Kate Terry, a New Zealand Bridge board member who is heading to China to represent New Zealand.
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Another plant-based meat alternative is set to leave the market - and it's sparked debate about the benefits and drawbacks of these products.
Bean Supreme, a leading producer of vegetarian sausages, burgers and mince, will have their products departing the shelves in June.
Head Of Nutrition at Beef + Lamb NZ, Julia Sekula, joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of May 2025 - Matt spoke at a Rural Support Trust event at the weekend and that flowed on into the show today where we had some great chats about lifting yourself out of a funk, especially if you are a man and work rurally.
The our Afternoons duo took a deep dive into the murky world of "Cashies" and the black market economy.
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Men's mental health has generated more attention and awareness, but one expert has warned there's still some progress to be made.
Federated Farmers' Wayne Langford has spoken out about the work that needs to be done - and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of May 2025 - Are the new mobile Speed Camera cars too sneaky? Should they be signposted?
Then some good talk on following your parents into a family business
And to finish our afternoon listeners share stories of their collectiions.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of May 2025 - How far should we go to protect nature when building roads?
Then an hour chatting the fascinating times we are in as the next Pope is chosen.
And after we woke to the news today that Mark Lundy had been released - this afternoon the first media snap of him was published. This prompted Matt and Tyler to ask is it OK to take his photo if you see him?
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Voting is currently underway at the Vatican, in a secret ballot to elect a new Pope.
Black smoke emanated from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel earlier today - indicating no new Pope has been elected yet.
Massey University's Peter Lineham explained the process to the Afternoons team.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of May, National has got a private member's bill in the biscuit tin that would ban under-16s from social media - we spoke with Eric Crampton from the NZ Initiative, as well as ACT Leader David Seymour.
Then our Afternoons duo had a great chat about the growing number of adult children moving home.
And uniforms at work - what works and what doesn't.
To wrap things up in the Ask The Expert series, Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor answered listeners' questions.
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This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack workplace-based questions.
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The Government's new members' bill banning social media from under-16s has prompted a mixed response from experts.
Currently there's no legally enforceable age verification measures on New Zealand's online platforms.
New Zealand Initiative's Eric Crampton says it's important for parents to keep an eye on young people's use of social media - but he's not sure if a ban is the way to go.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of May 2025 - on the back of Sir John Key's comments to Mike Hosking this morning some good chat about our confidence in ourselves as a country.
Then we went into the dark and baffling world of memecoins, crypto and NFTs for a very entertaining hour.
And even more entertainment with listeners' stories of the worst behaviour they'd seen on planes.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of May 2025 - a powerful discussion about rehabilitation in prison, especially for those serving long sentences. Matt and Tyler fielded calls from those who had worked with prisoners and former prisoners including one man who told us he had served 17 years for murder.
Then a change of direction to the use of AI in schools and chat around the pros and cons.
And somewhere along the way Matt's dog Colin gets a big shout-out.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of May 2025, a controversial talker to start: Did Princess Diana do the world a disservice?
Then what turned out to be a short conversation about Local Alcohol Policies as Napier Council voted to beep bars open until 3am as people need somewhere to dance!
Then the news broke that Sir Bob Jones had died, and the tributes started to flow.
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This week's nominees are Tory Whanau, the RUNIT Championship League, and the kākāpō.
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Sir Bob Jones has died at the age of 85 and being remembered for the splash he made in New Zealand politics.
He died peacefully at his Wellington home surrounded by family after a brief illness.
In 1984, he launched the New Zealand Party to protest Robert Muldoon's National Party Government, winning 12.5% of the vote in 1984.
Radio Hauraki Host Jeremy Wells told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that Jones loomed large over the political landscape, and New Zealand landscape as a whole.
Jones always gave people his time, Wells says, and his stories were second to none.
“He was a great raconteur, an amazing conversationalist, even if at times it was more of a listening exercise for the other person involved in the conversation – you we’re definitely happy to listen.”
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Prominent businessman, author and former politician Sir Robert Edward Jones —better known as Sir Bob Jones— has died.
The 85-year-old died peacefully at his Wellington home surrounded by family after a brief illness.
As recently as a few weeks ago, Jones was still writing on his ‘No Punches Pulled’ blog, calling US President Donald Trump “a world-class ignoramus”, and rallied against the “working from home racket” in his last blog on April 16.
Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams every conversation with Sir Bob was one to treasure and hard to forget.
“He was deliberately obnoxious at times, but for those of us who knew him well, we knew the cut of the man’s cloth, and he was a thoroughly decent individual.”
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of May - Podcaster Theo Von asked Meta head Mark Zuckerburg straight to his face if social media is bad.
Then, a great conversation about the move to teach financial literacy in schools.
And to ruin everyone's day - what are the worst ear worms? Some great examples came through from callers.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of April - is congestion charging an idea that would end up hitting the wrong people?
More and more travellers are using Afterpay for holidays or adding the cost of the trip to the mortgage rather that saving up - what have you done?
And Matt is done with flatpack! So we looked at where to get good quality furniture.
Then to finish the show, Mark Vette - animal behaviourist.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of April we got stuck into Runit – a new sport in which two players run at each other big hit styles. A neuroscientist has come out against it, but people love combat sports. So are we just freaking out for no reason? Then our Afternoons duo talked funerals – What are the things you need to look out for to make sure you don't get taken for a ride while you are grieving. Then to lighten things up a bit - Comfort TV shows - what your guilty pleasures and what do you judge people for watching. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of April the pros and cons of Compulsory Military Training.
Then some great chat about AI and robots. It is being claimed robot surgeons will be as good as human surgeons in a few years and better than the best humans within five. What would you be comfortable with a robot doing? Flying the plane? How about driving your kids to school?
And to finish our Afternoons duo ask - when you spot a famous person, is it ok to hassle them for a photo, do they owe you a photo, or should you just let them be?
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There's calls among industry experts for the Government to throw unscripted TV hits a financial lifeline to save local content and jobs.
Many are concerned that unemployment will impact New Zealand's entertainment sector without a financial boost.
Andrew Szusterman from South Pacific Pictures joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Tributes are flooding in after the death of Pope Francis.
The Pope passed overnight at the age of 88, following a stroke, coma and subsequent heart failure - after a battle with double pneumonia.
A period of mourning is now underway before his funeral and burial.
Dunedin Bishop Michael Dooley joined the Afternoons team to discuss his meeting with the deceased Catholic Church head.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of April - making submissions to Councils – one came in from Nelson on something happening in Auckland's Westmere. Should a submission from that far away be binned? Should people who don't live in the area have a say? And if so - how far should the radius be?
Utes are selling less, are we falling out of love with them or is it just that tradies are doing it tougher? Also old utes. There is a lot credibility in running a old skool Mazda B2000.
And it's looking like being a wet Easter - what do you do when you go away for a holiday and then it rains?
Later, the great Lego debate - is Lego OK for adults or just for kids?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of April, NZ Defence and Customs have unveiled two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels. Should we have as many of these as we can get?
In the age of dating apps, is it still ok to ask for phone numbers?
And what is it that people stick on their cars that annoys you? A Wellingtonian hated the eyelashes on a VW Beetle that parked in their street!
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Matt Bullen has 38 years' experience as a mechanic in the automotive industry, he’s worked for pretty much every franchise brand – from the Japanese through the Europeans – you'll find him at Excel Autos in Whakatane, and today he joined the Afternoons team to answer questions.
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One small NZ-based robotics company is looking for new opportunities - and the NZDF has expressed interest in working with them.
Syos Aerospace develops and manufactures uncrewed vehicles and subsystems for dual-use applications - with a focus on enhancing capabilities, reducing risk, and reducing cost.
CEO Sam Vye joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of April - facial recognition - do you mind having your face scanned and put through a data base in a supermarket? Is it a breach of your privacy, or don't you care because you don't shoplift? Or are you worried the police and Government will use it against you?
Then Sex-Ed at school - it's all very well, but you would be a pretty slack parent if you left sex-ed up to them.
And then a great chat about businesses green-washing.
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Concerns have been raised over the punishments NZ-based companies could face for greenwashing - and whether or not it's a suitable deterrent.
An Australian court has ordered Glad owner Clorox Australia to pay A$8.25 million ($8.87m) for false or misleading representations about bags partly made of recycled 'ocean plastic'.
Consumer NZ Investigative Team Lead Rebecca Styles joined the Afternoons team to explain how greenwashing violates the Fair Trading Act - and the disciplinary action Kiwi companies could face for rule-breaking.
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An invaluable tool to prevent retail crime or an invasion of privacy that can be used to track you without your consent?
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to allow the use of facial recognition technology in the fight against retail crime, despite acknowledging 'tensions' with people’s right to privacy.
Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young explains how this technology gathers data to prevent retail crime - as well as the risks that come with this method.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of April -Chris Bishop is proposing we get rid of the practical test to get you full driving license. So you only do one practical to get your restricted. How do parents impart staying safe behind the wheel?
Then the Afternoons duo talk busking and ask - should buskers have to pass a basic test of musicality?
And to close the show - life skills - the basic things you should know how to do.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of April - School boards – Erica Stanford is looking at changes to school boards, seems the ZB audience is big on doing time on boards and they weren't shy about sharing their experiences?
Then, a bit of chat about objectifying men - Robert Irwin, son of Steve, has posed in some shirts off photos and a storm has broken out over comments online.
And the old issue of Sleep and how to get a good night's rest.
Plus of course the New Zealander of The Week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of April, Ben Elton is in the country and is unapologetic about loving booze - our Afternoons duo asked if we are beating ourselves up too much over drinking.
And to rounds things out - Winston Peters is urging caution over poking the bear on the tariffs issue while the Prime Minister is looking for allies to fight back.
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One organisation is looking to match retired racing greyhounds up with prospective owners looking for a furry friend.
Greyhounds as Pets is a charity designed to match people up to the hound that suits their needs - depending on their lifestyles and family circumstances.
Events and Volunteer Coordinator Dawn joined the Afternoons team to explain the organisation's process.
"We really try to keep our process simple for the humans in the sense of not making it this crazy journey - but at the same time, making sure that the doggo is going to be loved and taken care of and that it's ending up in a good home."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of April, with all the uncertainty over tariffs and imports - should we make more goods here in New Zealand?
Then, employee theft and fraud - some amazing stories from listeners.
And to finish - in our Ask the Expert series - Mark Vette the animal behaviourist answers questions.
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Today on Ask The Expert, animal behaviourist Mark Vette joined the Afternoons team to answer questions from pet owners - and reveal how they can keep their animals safe.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of April, two 11 year olds got rolled at St Lukes Shopping Centre after heading there for a movie - when is it safe to let young ones to go to the mall alone?
Then Matt & Tyler turned their attention to the Government's defence spend-up - from a parent’s point of view, are you keen for your kids to sign up?
And to wrap things up, receding hairlines are apparently suddenly sexy thanks to ‘The White Lotus’ - is bald back?
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One former Defence Minister has voiced his thoughts on the Government's latest defence spending announcement.
The Government unveiled the $12-billion dollar plan yesterday - $9 billion of it new spending.
It includes enhancing strike capabilities, replacing Boeing 757s, and upgrading javelin anti-tank missiles.
Wayne Mapp joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of April - A State Housing selloff is exciting developers, but we wanted to know if the old adage of them having good bones is true.
The New Zealand Herald has just launched a new series called On The Up – we sought out stories of success and inspiration.
And to finish some great jury stories triggered by an item about 'Escape Room' style jury experiences where participants get to talk to actors playing the Accused and the Prosecutor.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast fourth 4th of April - first up for discussion, memories of that famous Oxford University debate with uranium on the breath -is it time to review our stand on nuclear ships?
Political Editor Jason Walls joined our Afternoons duo to brief them on the final findings of a Court of Inquiry into how the Manawanui sank off the coast of Samoa last year.
Then attentioned turned to Minecraft and other video games and the proposition that they are good stimulation for the brain?
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It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week.
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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Human error and the failure to disengage an autopilot control has been confirmed as the root cause of a New Zealand navy ship running aground and sinking in the Pacific, a report has concluded.
Political reporter dissects the report.
"Somebody's human error caused a $100 million problem," he said.
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President Donald Trump today announced sweeping tariffs on more than 125 countries, including 10 percent on imports coming from New Zealand.
One expert is warning New Zealand could also feel the ripple effects of tariffs being imposed on countries like China and Australia.
New Zealand International Business Forum Executive Director Stephen Jacobi explained the effects could be wide-ranging.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of April - a Napier accommodation provider is turning away American guests as a way to fight back against Trump administration policies. Are we too obessed with American politics?
More than half of Kiwis regret their career choice according to a Seek survey. Matt reckons if you can pay for a roof over your head and feed your kids, you are a hero.
Dum-De-Doo - Griffins says bye-bye Cookie Bear! The Afternoon duo spoke with the voice of Cookie Bear Mikey Havoc.
And to finish - Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor.
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Gareth Abdinor is an employment, workplace and information expert - and Director of Abdinor Employment Law.
He joined the Afternoons team to answer questions and explain the nuances of sick leave.
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An end of an era for Griffin's Cookie Bear - as the brand gets rid of the mascot after 57 years.
The company plans to refresh the packaging to make it 'clearer and easier' to find their biscuits on the shelf.
It's reassuring consumers they can expect the same quality, recipe and great taste.
Mikey Havoc was the voice of Cookie Bear for a couple of years - and he joined the Afternoons team to reminisce.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of April, the Government won't be putting in the cash for the America’s Cup, so we spoke to AUT Sailing Professor Mark Orams and canvassed New Zealanders' opinions.
Then a deep dive into the world of the illegal tobacco trade as smokers turn to the black market for their fix with retail prices at a high.
And to end the show: Purpose - a chat sparked after hearing explosive Joseph Parker speaking to Mike Hosking this morning.
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There's ongoing debate about the effectiveness of higher tobacco taxes as demand for illicit product grows.
One caller joined the Afternoons team to recount his experience selling illegal cigarettes.
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The next America's Cup will not be held in Auckland.
Auckland Council's events arm, Auckland Unlimited, has confirmed the city is unable to proceed with its bid for the 2027 event.
The agency says its bid was contingent on a three-way funding partnership between Auckland Council, central Government, and the private sector.
AUT sailing professor Mark Orams says this development is unsurprising - as it was a long shot for Auckland given the current economic climate.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of March - a survey of Kiwis has found 32 percent like the idea of an authoritarian leader who doesn't have to worry about parliament or elections.
Then, the Afternoons duo ask if in these uncertain times, is it an attractive investment?
And to finish a great discussion around the buzz of the NEO Gamma robot - would you have one in your home?
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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of March- road workers abused, parking wardens trialling bodycams, why are we so angry?
Then, the Afternoons duo do a deep dive into running and its benefits.
And to finish - where is the best pub in NZ?
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The 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards took place last night - with the nation's top spots being celebrated by Kiwi fans.
Southland's The Fat Duck was named Supreme Champion, and has been recognised as New Zealand's best gastropub.
Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage explains what makes a good gastropub - and how it's about more than just food.
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A popular Southland hotspot has been named Supreme Champion at the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards last night.
Te Anau's The Fat Duck has been name New Zealand's best gastropub - and has received praise for its 'outstanding' culinary offerings and service.
Co-owner Selina Wright joined the Afternoons team to discuss the pub's success - and reveal how The Fat Duck got its name.
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As part of this week's Ask The Expert, mechanic Matt Bullen joined the Afternoons team to answer questions about cars and mechanical issues.
Matt's been in the automotive industry for 38 years - and he's worked with every major franchise brand throughout his career.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of March Winston Peters talks about taking personal responsibility for your health - listen out for his dietary advice!
Then, Alex Powell from the NZ Herald joins Matt & Tyler to talk Liam Lawson
And in our Ask The Expert series, Matt The Mechanic gets swamped with all manner of questions about cars.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of March - Bleisure trips or Wolidays, blend the words however you like, but mixing business and holiday is increasingly popular.
Then, recent festival cancellations are prompting calls for change to regulations around ticketing.
Home DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy – Matt and Tyler got some stories of DNA discoveries from listeners.
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Companies connected to the cancelled Juicy Fest and Timeless Summer Tour music festivals owe creditors more than $2.4 million.
Festivals were scheduled in cities throughout January, but were cancelled in December.
Eccles Entertainment co-founder Brent Eccles says new legislation is needed to protect the ticket buyers - who aren't always guaranteed to get their money back if an event is cancelled.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 24th of March - we seemed to fall out of love with EVs, but is the tide turning back the other way right now with the Cybertruck visiting and the release of some exciting new models?
Then some great chat around standing up on busses for those who need a seat - what's the current etiquette?
And boy oh boy, an emotional end to the last hour of the show around dealing with children leaving home.
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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of March, happiness: we are out of recession, GDP rose higher than economists expected, tourism is up, Fonterra is kicking arse. We have been whinging for years now, so let's cheer the hell up and get on with getting on with it.
Then, Matt and Tyler turn their attention to the dodgy territory of relationships at work.
And some amazing stories of near misses after the Afternoons duo talk to the Rolleston couple who had a car fly thru their bedroom window and land on their bed.
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A Canterbury couple believe it's a pure miracle they walked away without serious injury after a car smashed into their bedroom as they slept.
Emergency services were called to Rolleston's Shillingford Boulevard around 3:40 early Saturday morning.
The vehicle trapped Llewellyn Venter under a doorframe and pinned his wife Sue-ann under the wheel.
He says the curtain saved their lives by shielding them from the debris.
The pair sustained just cuts and bruises, while the driver was moderately injured.
Llewellyn told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams there was an immense sound like a roll of thunder and a massive bang, before everything was just on top of them.
“It was bricks and windows and everything, and, so then I started screaming and just digging myself out.”
Sue-ann didn’t answer the first two times he called for her, but he spotted her legs sticking out from under the car that crashed into their bedroom.
“Somehow I managed to push the car, or lift the car, out of the way, well, just, and grab my wife and just pull her out.”
“It was the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.”
Suu-ann told Matt and Tyler that she’d never heard her husband scream like that before.
“I didn’t know what was going on, because you couldn’t see anything.”
“I really thought I was gonna die.”
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of March - Rich baby boomers are being urged to leave something behind for charity.
Then, are we a friendly country or do we think we are friendlier than we actually are?
And we end the show with our Ask The Expert segment - Animal Behaviourist Mark Vette.
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Today on Ask The Expert, animal behaviourist Mark Vette joined the Afternoons team to answer questions from pet owners - and reveal how they can keep their animals under control.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of March - Some good conversation around a Wellington cafe that is offering coffee subscriptions. What do hospo spots have to do to lock in customers?
And then an experience Matt had yesterday that horrified his son. We heard some great hitch-hiking stories.
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A new Wellington café is hoping a subscription-based coffee offer will help boost the company in a tough economic environment.
For $70 a month, customers can have as many free drinks as they want - and for $30 a month, all drinks are $2 and for $15 a month, all drinks are half-price.
Jarrod Strong from Eva's Garage says the service has had an 'amazing' amount of support from the cafe's regulars.
"It's sort of built around those people in our community already."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 17th of March - St Patricks Day - a great chat about the things children need to learn before they start school.
Then, with replacement car keys running up to $1800, is digital entry via your phone the way to go?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for some good chat on Public Private Partnerships and getting the big projects done. NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann explained how they work.
Then 'Charity Dumpers' and the issues they cause people trying to do good.
And with Shihad finishing up after 37 years – who is the greatest NZ artist?
Plus the NZer of the Week and our weekly music battle Topical Tunes.
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Liam Dann joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to explain how public private partnerships work.
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Every Friday on Matt afternoons something or something is awarded New Zealander of the Week.
This week we have Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the New Zealand taxpayer, and Kiwi band Shihad.
But who is the winner?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of March - local Government leaders are pushing for postal voting to be replaced with a voting booth system, saying it is vital for the future of local elections.
Matt & Tyler went to the top and spoke to Electoral Reform Group chair and Nelson mayor, Nick Smith.
Then, the Afternoons duo discuss Whanganui rejecting the food waste recycling bins - are they the silliest bins ever?
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Postal voting in local elections could be a thing of the past, if Local Government New Zealand gets its way.
A report from the organisation is calling on the Government to move to in-person voting booths in council elections, saying the current postal voting system is becoming untenable.
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 12th of March - the Government is making changes to procurement rules, and we explored the benefits of local or international.
Then, the thorny issue of who pays when you are out for dinner on a date.
And Matt has had a real dilemma on his hands this week - how long is too long to leave meat out of the fridge?
Later - Ask The Expert with employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor.
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Gareth Abdinor is an employment, workplace and information expert - and Director of Abdinor Employment Law.
He regularly joins Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he unpacks the Holidays Act and alternative days - among other questions.
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An overhaul of the Government's procurement rule is a win for small Kiwi businesses.
The Finance Minister is scrapping 24 requirements and adding a new economic benefit test.
BusinessNZ's Katherine Baird says this is an important move for the future of New Zealand's business sector.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of March - Prime Minister Chris Luxon's heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday. He's taking a contingent of ministers and business leaders and we had a great chat about our trade prospects.
Then, the death of Gene Hackman and his wife raised the question of checking in with elderly relatives regularly to make sure they are OK.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of March - a new poll shows Labour ahead of National. Are the Prime Minister's days in the role numbered or will things come right for him?
Then, some great calls about the issues around financially supporting your children and the right time to cut the apron strings.
And to finish, the Afternoons duo chat about how you consume your small screen entertainment – do you prefer a slow release or a series dump binge?
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New data shows a grim result for the governing parties.
A Taxpayers' Union-funded Curia poll shows National, ACT and New Zealand First have lost the balance of power.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains what this drop could mean for the coalition.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of March - Do you still back Air New Zealand? Greg Foran has resigned, he's had truckloads of challenges, most outside of his control. Are you still a fan of our national airline?
Then the Afternoons duo got stuck into road rage after a driver was almost rammed off road in what was described as a terrifying incident.
Plus the New Zealander of the Week and the Topical Tunes music battle.
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There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
Is it Phil Goff, Adrian Orr, or the Warriors?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of March - as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland, we went live for an update and then spoke to people with family there.
Then, rage quitting - there are rumours the Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr quit in anger - ever witnessed an explosive resignation?
Plus, Oscar-winning director Sean Baker made a heartfelt plea for people to go back to the cinemas. The Afternoons duo canvassed the issue.
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There's growing concern among many that the traditional movie theatre experience is declining, with attendance numbers dropping over the last few years.
Anora director Sean Baker made an impassioned plea encouraging film fans to go back to the cinema during his acceptance speech at the Oscars.
Riviera Cinema director Chris Rottenberry joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Queenslanders are bracing for what could be the worst storm in more than 70 years.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving onto the east coast, with its full force expected to hit tomorrow and Saturday.
Evacuations are under way in the Gold Coast over fears of swells, 155 kilometre an hour winds, and flooding.
B105 Brisbane host Abby Coleman joined the Afternoons team to explain that people are bracing themselves for floods, heavy wind and power outages.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of March - Pak n Save Whanganui wouldn't let a woman leave with her $1000 groceries. They were following 2023 legislation making business take details from people spending this much.
Just before one o'clock, news broke that Reserve Bank Govenor Adrian Orr was resigning. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper and economist Brad Olsen shared their reactions.
Then the Afternoons duo addressed a new proposed bylaw in the far north that would have horse riders picking up their horse poo. Claire Ganantchian is opposing this, saying this should only done when its safe. But really are horse droppings really a problem?
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Industry experts have voiced their surprise after the Reserve Bank Governor abruptly resigned today.
Adrian Orr was almost halfway through his second five-year term.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to speculate about what could have caused this.
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has resigned after seven years of service.
Orr says the Reserve Bank's made considerable progress in its approach to financial policy throughout his time.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Orr could be feeling his job is done, now the economy is recovering.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of March- Kieran Culkin put the hard word on his partner for more babies in his Oscars speech. Matt & Tyler talked to Kiwis from some very big families.
Then, the realities of buying a home with your friends, what can go wrong? Maybe when your co-investor cleans the bathroom with the toilet water! You have to hear that call.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of March, the White House meeting got a little heated. Zelenskyy wore his classic war sweatshirt. That irked Trump. Can what you wear be disrespectful and lower your chances of success, or are we in a post suit world?
The Warriors game in Las Vegas was horrible to watch and out Afternoons duo talked 'magical thinking' - your sporting superstitions really are pointless, as they never work.
And awards ceremonies - do they have any credibility left?
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American actor Gene Hackman and his musician wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their home.
Police say the pair had been deceased for "quite a while" when they were found alongside their dog on Wednesday afternoon in the US state of New Mexico.
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The Warriors are in Las Vegas ahead of the NRL season opener on Sunday.
Alternative Commentary Collective Head G Lane is there and talks to Matt and Tyler about the event.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of February, tourism spending is back up, but we are already getting people worrying about capacity. Are you worried about the number of tourists? Or should we get as many as we can and milk 'em?
Inland Revenue is setting its sights on taxing 900 clubs and societies and other not for profits. The Afternoons duo talked to a heap of people involved in running clubs.
And later - your biggest cockup you have had moving something after a driver is being sought after a house fell off a truck in the Far North.
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Around 9000 clubs, societies, trade associations, professional and regulatory bodies and industry councils are in line to possibly be slapped with a tax bill.
Inland Revenue has changed its interpretation of the law, and now believes the subscriptions and levies members pay to some not-for-profit organisations should be taxed.
Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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Mark Vette is a world-renowned animal behaviourist and dog trainer who has been working with animals for over 40 years.
He's a trained animal psychologist and created the Dogzen online training programme.
He joins Matt Heath and Tyler Adams once a month in their Ask The Expert series.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of February, Tasty cheese is getting up to 20 bucks a kg. Matt takes the controversial stand that this is a good thing for the economy.
People are going nuts for a new supermarket in Auckland - what have you queued up for?
Then stories of a humongous fungus and voracious vegetables.
Plus, the debut of Animal Behaviourist Mark Vette on Ask The Expert.
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A Bay of Plenty woman has made a massive mushroom find while on a walk.
Julie Gallagher stumbled upon two mushrooms measuring 30cm-plus across the cap on a neighbour’s kiwifruit block at Paengaroa.
Gallagher joined the Afternoons team to discuss the super-sized specimens.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of February, the powers of citizen's arrest are under review - Matt & Tyler got stuck into the issue of what will make them fit for purpose.
Then, billionaires in NZ - how far should we bend over backwards to attract and keep them?
And dogs on rescue choppers - if you are rescued, should you be prepared to leave your dog?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of February - is it ok to leave more one child in a will than another if they are not so well off?
Then some Doomsday Bunker chat after one has been secretly installed on a NZ property.
And Matt spent the weekend on a farm in Clevedon and was amazed to find buffalo on the farm. That got the Afternoons duo thinking about unusual animals farmed in New Zealand.
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Matt spent the weekend on a farm in Clevedon and was amazing to find buffalo on the farm - which prompted a discussion about unusual animals farmed in New Zealand.
Clevedon Buffalo Company co-founder Helen Dorresteyn joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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Andrew Bayly has resigned from cabinet after putting a hand on a staffer.
The Prime Minister will speak to the media this afternoon about Bayly's resignation.
Political Editor Jason Walls gives Matt & Tyler all the details.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of February - are we wanting a champagne lifestyle on a beer drinker’s budget? This out of one man's efforts to keep the council of his shed that grew into a home.
Then some solid talk about sports memorabilia after the NRL launched ceremonial Vegas round helmets. Would you pay $A1495 for a Warriors souvenir?
Plus the Afternoons Duo battle it out on the weekly Topical Tunes battle.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of February - More than 9 billion of New Zealanders' money is invested in companies causing harm to people, animals and the environment, some allegedly ethical charity suggests. Do you care? Isn't it your moral duty to save as much money as you can for your retirement so as not to become a burden on anyone, or do you also have to pretend to save the world at the same time?
Then the boys talk about spending time on your phone at work after a Queenstown fencing company boss ordered a worker off his phone.
And to finish up - is Brad Pitt the greatest ever actor?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of February - It's an exodus, with Kiwi workers leaving the country and surprisingly it's not just the young, we are also losing older workers.
The the Afternoons duo talk tales of Jury Service - Matt’s never been asked and would love to do it.
And we start a new guest on our Ask The Expert series - Matt the Mechanic.
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As part of this week's Ask The Expert, mechanic Matt Bullen joined the Afternoons team to answer questions about cars and mechanical issues.
Matt's been in the automotive industry for 38 years - and he's worked with every major franchise brand throughout his career.
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Over 70,000 Kiwis left the country last year - and there's a changing trend in the types of people departing.
The OE is a classic experience for many young New Zealanders, but new data shows there's a higher cohort of skilled professionals aged 25 to 45 leaving in droves.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says these people have been educated here - and have been pushed to find employment and economic opportunities overseas.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of February - some passionate discussion around comments from Prime Minister Chris Luxon that he "would be open" to sending peacekeeping troops if a cease fire deal is made.
The conversation turned to where we eat dinner, at the table or is it ok to watch TV and eat off your lap?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of February - on minding somebody else's business, when should you have a word to someone about their unhealthy habits?
When a pint isn’t a pint - the Afternoons duo investigates.
And the opening round of Super Rugby saw a few streakers - what's the motivation? What’s the solution?
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After a series of streakers interrupted the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific over the weekend, Matt Heath and Tyler Adams asked what the motivation is and whether there's a solution to it.
That prompted Aaron Bain to call, one of the infamous streakers who interrupted a Bledisloe Cup test in 2002 covered in Vodafone branding.
While he says he wasn't paid by the Australian telco for the stunt, he revealed there was a deal that if he made it to the field he would get paid $500, and if they got on TV they would get $1000, and all their fines would be paid for.
23 years later, he told Matt and Tyler that he had a a good time.
"I'll tell you that it was funny, everybody knew me, my grandparents were proud."
And his only regret?
"I regret that we lost the game."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of February - ACT's David Seymour says a debate on the four year term is going to happen so we put it to the listeners.
Every year it seems they come up with more restrictions on booze at festivals, so much so will the industry survive?
An then - Chat GPT has savaged NZ – Matt & Tyler fight back.
Plus the Afternoons duo award the New Zealander Of The Week and battle it out with Topical Tunes.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of February 1pm - Do you follow the Royals? Are you interested in what they wear? Are they influencers in your mind?
Tomorrow is Valentines Day and our Afternoons duo venture into the territory of flowers, presents, dinner, and romance.
Then - How much value do you put on seeing New Zealand on your screen?
And speaking of TV, Matt & Tyler catch up with Jono Pryor on his new TV show ‘Vince’.
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Comedian Jono Pryor is set to return to our screens again after years of successful radio hosting and podcasting.
His new series, Vince, is set to air this week on Three and ThreeNow - and it promises to deliver side-splitting gags and goofs, as well as plenty of heartfelt moments.
Pryor joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of February, scams seem to be everywhere at the moment - have you ever come close to being scammed but managed to pull out at the last minute?
Then the Afternoons duo debate the worth of private schools.
Plus, can you really complain when a cheap as chips product breaks? Later, the first in our new Ask The Expert segment - Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor of Abdinor Law.
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More and more companies are mandating their workers return to the office after months or years of working remotely - and these moves are proving controversial.
It can be jarring to have to deal with a lengthy commute and all the additional costs that can come with it, but one expert has revealed how workers can address these changes.
Gareth Abdinor, Director of Abdinor Employment Law, joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of February - Do political polls make you change your mind, and what is their relevance in 2025?
Then, the Afternoons team turn their attention to the Colombian President and his assertion that cocaine is no worse than whiskey. He says the damage is being caused by it being illegal.
And what level of secret is it ok to keep from your partner. Does a sneaky feed of Maccas or K-Fried count?
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro made headlines all over the world after claiming cocaine was 'no worse than whisky' during a live broadcast of a government meeting.
During a six-hour ministerial meeting – broadcast live for the first time ever – the President also suggested the global cocaine industry could be 'easily dismantled' if the drug were legalised worldwide.
Sarah Helm from the NZ Drug Foundation joined the Afternoons team to explain why President Petro may have felt the need to bring this up - citing the death toll caused by the region's war on cocaine and other drugs.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of February - it's Superbowl Monday and Matt's got money invested on the game as we ask what NZ Rugby can learn from the Americans in building interest in the game, plus a side question - what is the most exciting sport in the world?
Then after a sour experience for one buyer at a house auction, the Afternoons duo ask if is it the most painful way to buy a home?
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The Super Bowl LIX is taking place in New Orleans - and the Philadelphia Eagles are holding the lead despite a poor start to the season.
The Eagles are at 17, with the Kansas City Chiefs falling behind with 0.
Sirium XM host Ben Harlum joined the Afternoons team to recap the action.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of February - Waitangi Day falling on a Thursday has left a low attendance Friday on the cards. How many children will be absent? One school is using the day to test their online capabilities in case of any future emergency situation. Matt says we should teach by Zoom and just get back to the classroom.
Then - with the retirement of our Hercules, what should we do about the Airforce?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of February: the 'cowards punch' bill - Israel Adesanya speaks up in support of Private Member's bill from National MP Paulo Garcia.
Then the Afternoons duo talk about people pulling a sickie. Some great calls and a lot of humour in this one.
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UFC star Israel Adesanya has thrown his support behind a new bill criminalising 'coward punches'.
The bill would amend the Crimes Act to criminalise strikes to the head or neck in situations where the victim is not able to defend themselves.
It would also amend the definition of murder in the Act if someone were to die from a coward punch.
National MP Paulo Garcia first introduced the bill, and he says clear legal consequences will be a good deterrent to stopping these attacks.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of February - lots of chat about making a sea-change in your lifestyle.
Then, is it fair to for accommodation owners to charge you to visit someone who is staying at a campground?
The Polkinghorne mansion in Auckland is for sale, this got our Afternoons duo thinking - would you anyone be happy living there knowing its history?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of January - Much talk about safety concerns around parents posting back-to-school photos of their children online.
Staying with online matters, the Afternoons duo look at Facebook marketplace – is it a feral cess pit or better than trademe?
And how often do you wash sheets? Some people! Eeeeeeew!
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As always, there are three nominees but there can only be one winner.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of January - the Doomsday Clock is ticking close to midnight, but is the world really closer to destruction?
The Afternoons duo then look at the touchy subject of when relationships between siblings turn sour and you have to walk away.
Plus, tattoos - has all the stigma round them gone now?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of January - what do you do when confronted by a child throwing a tantrum in public?
Our suburbs seem to be littered with supermarket trollies. When did it become ok to wander off with a grocery trolley and abandon it - and did the police go to far in Rotorua with their action against the homeless?
What’s your team? In Auckland there's a battle between the Blues, Warriors & Auckland FC and it got Matt and Tyler thinking about the biggest team for cities and towns around the nation.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of January: Elon Musk - Genius or Jerk? Some really intersting perspectives from listeners on this one.
Then the great recycling debate - just how clean do your recyclables have to be before you put them out on the street?
And tracking your family - how wide is your network or do you find the whole idea creep as?
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It's a debate that has many households arguing - how clean should your recycling be before you put it in the right bins?
Contamination can create extra difficulties for recycling facilities, meaning it's important to clean the recyclable waste to save it from the landfill.
Environmental scientist Dr Jeff Seadon joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of January, the Prime Minister wants to break the Kiwi culture of saying no - how do you do that?
The Afternoons duo also ask, do you have to buy something before you use a business's toilet?
And this one nearly broke the phones - concert etiquette - why can’t you stand up and dance if you want to?
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They've sold millions of records globally, three platinum selling records in the US alone, with hits like Santa Monica, Everythings Wonderful, Father of Mine and Everything to Everyone.
They have been a staple of rock radio in New Zealand since the 90s and now they are back in the country for The Summer Concert Series with Ice House the mighty Cold Chisel and our beloved Bic Runga.
Everclear singer, songwriter and founding member Art Alexakis joined Matt & Tyler for a chat.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of January - are we too risk adverse and is that stopping us from succeeding as a country?
And the idiocy of councils removing bins - some really good chat in here about how piggy we have become as a nation.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of January - Donald Trump has told Federal employees to get back to the office. Our government has taken a more softly softly approach but should we step it nup min the name of productivity?.
Then the proposal to move summer or at least the holidays. Peter Dunne proposed the idea ages back and he joined Matt and Tyler on the show.
And "Raw Dogging" - exercising with no music, no radio, no podcasts.
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As the summer holidays draw to a close, there's renewed debate as to whether or not they should be shifted further into the year.
The December-January period is a tumultuous time, and many believe New Zealand's summer weather is at it's best in February.
Former MP Peter Dunne says the idea has merit, but implementing these changes is easier said than done.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of January - Sail GP brought cash and joy to Auckland over the weekend, but how much should we pay for it as ratepayers and taxpayers?
A Kiwi exchange student getting stranded in the US got our Afternoons duo talking with listeners about places they have been, and students they have hosted. There were some great stories including a trip to the White House and cigarettes being used as currency.
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Sail GP cost Auckland more than $1 million.
"When you're using ratepayers or taxpayers money it needs to be really clear what the return on investment is," AUT Sailing Professor Mark Orams said.
So how much money is Sail GP making and what is its long-term plan in the shadow of the America's Cup?
Orams joins talks to Matt and Tyler about what the tournament does for Auckland, where its off to next, and how it compares to rugby.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of December - so much! Too much?
It's the Summer Festival Season and a Liquor Licensing Committee has spoiled Laneway for 16 and 17 year olds.
Cancel culture wants to cancel 'Love Actually'.
We chat to Tim Southee and Lisa Carrington.
Plus: The Top 5 sporting achievements of 2024, our New Zealander of the Week, our Topical Tunes music battle, D'Arcy Waldegrave delivers Sport for the Summer watching, and Matt & Tyler do a weigh in as they hope to loose some weight over the break.
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Five moments have made it into Matt and Tyler's top sporting achievements of 2024.
From Emirates Team New Zealand taking home the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, to Liam Lawson replacing Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull racing for the final 6 rounds of the Formula 1 season.
What will be the number one sporting moment of 2024?
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Dame Lisa Carrington is New Zealand's most decorated Olympian, having won a total of eight gold medals and one bronze medal up to this point in her career.
Carrington was appointed a Dame Companion to the New Zealand Order of Merit for services in 2022.
Joining Matt and Tyler Afternoons, Carrington discusses the past year of sport, which saw her soar at the Paris Games.
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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.
As always, there are three nominees but there can only be one winner.
This winner has been a huge part of our most golden era, he was a huge part of the 2015 World Cup and he has hit the 4th most sixes ever in test cricket...
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After debuting for the Black Caps at 19, Tim Southee has just retired at the age of 36.
Southee has played 394 games for New Zealand, taking 776 total wickets, as well as hitting the fourth most sixes ever in test cricket.
He joins the show to reflect on his career and discuss what's ahead in his retirement.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of December, we discuss baches and cribs - still a great idea or do they become a burden?
Then the Afternoons duo talk about dropping by unannounced - is it ok to just pop in on friends?
And what your email out of office messages say about you.
Plus in our Great New Zealanders of Christmas series - Laura McGoldrick.
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One of New Zealand's leading figures in the world of sports broadcasting, Laura McGoldrick, is looking back on a memorable 2024.
She's added game show host to her broadcasting repertoire, having hosted the ACC's new Game of 2 Halves trivia series.
McGoldrick unpacked more of her 2024 highlights and standout sporting moments with the Afternoons team.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of December - ACT MP Cameron Luxton's Private Members Bill on Easter Trading failed to pass and we heard so many opinions.
Then - is it ok to wear shorts to work, or does it depend on the workplace?
Plus in the Matt & Tyler Great New Zealanders of Christmas series, a special guest - Jude Dobson.
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Acclaimed writer, director, and TV personality Jude Dobson is looking back on a memorable 2024 - the year she retold the story of World War II's last female spy.
Phyllis 'Pippa' Latour worked undercover during the war and parachuted into occupied France in 1944 while on her mission - but she never informed anyone of her undercover feat.
Latour formed a bond with Dobson as she shared her story - and Dobson opened up about the experience.
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The bill seeking to remove Good Friday and Easter Sunday as restricted trading days has been voted down.
Politicians voted against it 74 to 49, in a conscience vote.
ACT MP Cameron Luxton says he did what he could to represent Kiwis who want freedom on how they spend Easter.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of December - Treasury's opened its books for the half-year economic and fiscal update, showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030. We unpacked the news with our Political Editor Jason Walls and Infometrics' Brad Olsen.
Auckland dining institution SPQR is to be reborn as Jacuzzi, so the afternoon team chatted to listeners about their business names.
Also stories of being 'home alone' - plus Nadia Lim joined us in our Great New Zealanders Of Christmas series.
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It's been an eventful 2024 for food personality Nadia Lim.
The celebrity chef, food writer and TV star wrapped up the second season of Nadia's Farm - and gave Kiwi viewers a look into the reality of maintaining a Central Otago farm.
Lim says it was a challenging endeavour - but it's a challenge worth taking on.
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The grim outlook for the economy in the coming years doesn't come as a surprise to experts.
Treasury's opened its books for the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update - showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says economic recovery will likely be a slow-burn process - slower than the 'survive til '25' timeline.
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The Finance Minister's painting a grim picture of the economy, signalling her Government will further cut into the Public Service.
Treasury's opened its books for the half-year economic and fiscal update, showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030.
Nicola Willis has adjusted the way the surplus is calculated, but says come Budget day next year, she'll be forced to make some tough decisions.
She says from now on the official measure of surplus —officially called the OBEGAL— will no longer take into consideration the $4.1 billion ACC deficit.
She's calling this new measure OBEGAL-X.
Political Editor Jason Walls told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that in terms of the fiscals, things are looking worse than expected, but they’ve done a bit of “swanky PR”.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of December - the lads discuss video games and whether they're as bad as people make out.
Lance Burdett, author of 'Anxiety is a worry', joins the show to discuss strategies around kids playing video games
And Dai Henwood joins the lads for the first installment of the great New Zealanders of Christmas series.
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Comedian Dai Henwood is looking back on a turbulent year - and the positive impact his work left.
Henwood documented his battle with cancer in his three-part documentary series Live and Let Dai, which aired on ThreeNow and Three in September.
He says getting the information out there was one of the most memorable parts of 2024.
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Kane Williamson's 33rd test century has further cemented New Zealand's control over England on the third day of the third match in the series at Hamilton.
The hosts are 259 for four, a lead of 463 over the visitors.
The ACC's Manaia Stewart recaps the match.
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Gaming continues to appeal to kids of all ages and backgrounds - leaving experts to research how people can overcome the harmful impacts.
Playing video games has been linked to improved cognitive function, but research has found it can impact attention span and lead to addiction issues.
Former Detective Inspector Lance Burdett says violent games have been found to negatively impact children and teens - and it's important to phase in low-stakes alternatives.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of December - crazy body corporate rules in apartment complexes.
Is it OK to give gifts to your children's teachers?
And where are New Zealanders holidaying this Christmas?
All that plus our New Zealander of the Week band our weekly music battle Topical Tunes.
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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.
An honour that we bestow on your behalf to a newsmaker who has had an outsized effect on our great and beautiful nation over the previous week.
As always, there will be three nominees but only one winner.
And remember, it’s often not even a human.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of December, wastewater testing numbers for cocaine and methamphetamine are up - we talk to addicts, former addicts and family members.
Time magazine has released the shortlist for its Person of The Year - who is your pick?
And is it possible to have a heathy eating festive season?
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The Christmas season brings big meals, family dinners and plenty of sweet treats - so how can we enjoy it without the guilt?
Health advocate and activist Dave Letele says cutting back isn't the best solution, but people can balance out the indulgences with brisk walks and exercise.
"Going for a walk will be so much better for you mentally, because you'll feel good again...you feel guilty, you feel bad - going for a walk will solve that."
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There's deep concern over wastewater results showing the highest volumes of meth and cocaine use since records began six years ago.
Police testing between June and September reveal weekly meth consumption was double the average quantity of last year.
Salvation Army Northland Regional Bridge Director Richard Dick says the Te Ara Oranga programme offers a multi-agency approach tailored to affected residents in the Northland region.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of December - finally, the Government ferry announcement was delivered, but it left more questions than it gave answers.
A Reserve Bank consultation on digital currency has highlighted Kiwi's love of cash - no surprise to Matt and Tyler.
And shotgun etiquette - the duties of the shotgun passenger.
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The Government says it'll set up a new company to procure two new Cook Strait ferries to replace the ageing Interislander fleet.
It's been under pressure to offer alternatives after scrapping plans for rail-enabled ferries and upgraded port infrastructure about a year ago.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll get two smaller ferries by 2029, but commercial sensitivities mean the cost can't be revealed.
Winston Peters has also been appointed as the Minister for Rail.
Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams the announcement gives some details on the direction the Government is going for the ferries.
He says it does look a lot cheaper than what was previously announced, and Winston Peters believes in getting a bang for your buck.
It is a good step, Leggett says, but further details will be needed,
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of December, dashcams are soaring in popularity and Matt and Tyler explored how people are using them.
The Afternoons duo also explored keeping the lid of the cost of getting married.
And some great discussion around the news that dropped today about shutting down greyhound racing.
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The Government is changing the law to protect dogs as they retire from greyhound racing.
The Racing Minister's announced the industry will shut down over 20 months, allowing time to rehome thousands of dogs.
Winston Peters says the percentage of dogs injured is persistently high - and it's time to make a call in their best interest.
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacked the implications of these law changes.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of November, Tyler spotted an ad for a brand new EV with a $30k discount compared to its launch price - so, have we fallen out of love with electric vehicles?
Plus some great chat in relation to Racing Minister Winston Peters introducing legislation to extend TAB New Zealand’s monopoly for sports and racing betting to online.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th December - while the 'Brown Onion Hack' is going wild on TikTok Supermarkets are reminding people that checking out more expensive items as onions is simply theft.
While on the subject of supermarkets Matt shares his trolley theory - he has found a deeper meaning in whether you return the trolley or not. A caller has another theory about trollies and unemployment but our Afternoons duo decide that one is flawed.
Then a deep dive into cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin with some very enthusiastic participants and a good dose of scepticism from Matt and Tyler.
All that plus the New Zealander of the Week and the Friday music battle that is Topical Tunes.
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The Basin Reserve has been honoured as Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week this week.
The reserve is hosting the Black Caps v England test cricket this weekend.
Transformed into a cricket ground in 1991, you can't beat this winner on a good day.
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Supermarket shoppers using a “brown onion hack” to reduce their grocery bills are being warned it is theft. The 'brown onion hack' involves putting more expensive fruit and vegetables through the self-checkout as “brown onions” to save money. Brown onions are currently selling for $1.49 a kilogram, compared to oranges for $5. Matt Heath and Tyler Adams were talking about it when Jason Walls was waiting to talk politics - he shared his own supermarket challenge. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of December, it's Christmas Party season, so what do expect from your employer - and does it make a difference if your work is taxpayer funded?
And then, the search for a solution to Tyler's hot bedroom. So many suggestions from listeners involving chilly bins, fans, and tubing running around the house.
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Another four pilot whales have died in Tasman's Golden Bay, after re-stranding one kilometre north of where their pod was yesterday.
On Monday, 37 whales stranded on Farewell Spit - yesterday, 13 were confirmed dead.
Multiple efforts to re-float the pod have been unsuccessful.
Massey University's Dr Karen Stockin unpacks the emotional toll of the rescue efforts.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of December - Road rage. What to do when someone goes for you? Some crazy stories from listeners here.
Bremworth calls foul after not even been given the chance to supply wool carpet for Kainga Ora homes.
And our Afternoons duo explore the mystery of whale strandings with Professor of Marine Biology at Massey University Dr Karen Stockin.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of December - how to deal with rising numbers on Jobseeker?
Then, the pros and cons of wearable fitness technology.
Matt came across a US maritime expert on a YouTube show and he joined our Afternoon duo to share his thoughts about the auto-pilot issue on the Manawanui.
And the fake versus real Christmas tree debate.
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New reports are revealing more information about the sinking of the Manawanui.
The inquiry into the sinking has found it was the result of a series of human errors, including not realising the auto-pilot had been left on.
US Merchant Marine Academy adjunct professor Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano explains what went wrong.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of December - is Labour calling not joining AUKUS too early?
And after a fire involving a cheap TEMU charger cable, Matt and Tyler field call after call on what turned out to be a very hot topic.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of November - the Government is making removing the right for workers earning over $180,000 to raise unjustified dismissal claims - will this make it easier to get rid of bad bosses?
The Afternoons duo get advice on avoiding the trap of authorised dealer service centres charging an arm and a leg for things like wiper blades.
Matt had some very strong views on the interim report into the Manawanui whoopsie.
Plus a lot of chat about Beatles songs as a new documentary is announced.
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Former National deputy leader Nikki Kaye has been crowned Matt and Tyler’s New Zealander of the Week for this week.
The late Auckland Central MP died of cancer on Tuesday aged 44.
Kaye served as an MP from 2008 until 2020 — holding two Cabinet positions during her tenure.
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An upcoming change to the Employment Relations Act means workers earning over $180,000 will lose the right to raise unjustified dismissal claims.
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the change allows more flexible dismissal processes for high-income employees.
Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law tells Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that it makes it easier to move someone on who doesn’t have the chops for the job.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of November, the Government is looking to determine how to progress phasing out fuel taxes and moving to road user charges for all cars.
Then, 'Insh**ification' - from Google to Air BnB to dating apps.
And with Black Friday sales in full swing, Matt and Tyler advocated giving experiences at Christmas rather than stuff.
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The Government could make decisions on how to transition the light vehicle fleet from fuel taxes to road user charges as soon as next March.
The ministry is seeking information from businesses offering services that support the purchase, measurement or management of road user charges.
AA policy director Martin Glynn says more vehicles pay less fuel excise tax than ever - and this change needs to happen.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of November, the demise of Solar Zero prompted some great conversation about the benefits of going solar at home as Matt & Tyler were swamped with enthusiastic energy warriors.
The Afternoons duo turned their attention to the OCR and talked about negotiating your interest rates with your bank.
Plus a chat to Black Cap Matt Henry on the eve of the first test against England.
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New Zealand and England have put together final preparations for the opening cricket test at Christchurch tomorrow.
Both sides have trained in overcast conditions at Hagley Oval.
Black Cap Matt Henry is looking forward to Thursday's clash - but he knows it'll come with new challenges.
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Some positive news for mortgage holders.
The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate another 50 basis points to 4.25 percent.
ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank and The Cooperative Bank have all lowered their rates in response.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the central bank is pointing to a few more cuts over the next six months.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of November - the guys discuss the injustice of parking tickets issued by automatic cameras. How is a tradie meant to pick up and drop off tools and materials?
Some good chat over Wanaka residents campaigning against McDonalds.
Plus singing in the movies - and by the way Matt consumed waaaay too much caffeine!
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Former National MP Nikki Kaye has died aged 44 after battling cancer.
Kaye was the first National MP to win Auckland Central aged 28, holding it from 2008 to 2020.
She also held Cabinet positions, including two-months as deputy to former National leader Todd Muller.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Kaye was ambitious and driven.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of November - some great chat about vaping and stopping kids getting addicted to them.
Then, the secrets to a long term relationship.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of November - some solid discussion about arming our police after the new Police Commissioner says he's open to the prospect.
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American’s have been offered Trump avoidance cruises – do you love cruises? You have to hear caller Stefan's cruise experience!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of November - as power prices rise, do we, as New Zealanders, need to get over of fear of nuclear power? Matt and Tyler take a deep dive into it and speak to a nuclear physics lecturer and a former National Energy Minister.
Also, basketball is soaring in popularity and we need more courts - where will the money come from?
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Is it time to go back on our nuclear-free stance?
Power bills will be rising soon, the Commerce Commission allowing Transpower and local lines companies to raise their prices to avoid worse hikes further down the road.
The average household bill is set to increase by $10 a month in April, and by $5 a month for the following four years.
New Zealand has had a firm nuclear-free stance since 1987, but could introducing nuclear power be the solution to our power struggles?
Dr David Krofcheck, Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Physics at Auckland University, told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that nuclear power generation is a lot safer than people assume.
He says the disasters that occurred in places like Fukushima and Chernobyl are abnormal events, and not the standard path for the operation of nuclear power plants.
Renewables currently provide 82% of New Zealand’s electricity needs, and 40% of our total primary energy, but despite their clean nature, there is still an issue with intermittency.
Krofcheck says that he’d love for New Zealand to be open to nuclear to provide baseline power, since it would mitigate the intermittency problem.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of November - the Hikoi arrived in Wellington and we had some good conversations around that.
Then our fearless afternoon duo explored what the summer Desert Road detour is going to look like.
And is it healthy to eat just once a day? Bruce Springsteen and Sir Cliff Richard think so, and after a big bowl of Biscoff trifle Matt's going to give it a go!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the18th of November - lots of discussion around Ubers versus taxis after stories emerge of rip-off taxi fares.
Plus, the boys took a trip back in time to their school tuck shop days after a survey showed just a fraction of today's school offerings meet nutrition guidelines.
And some great chat over the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight.
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When Newstalk ZB host Matt Heath reviewed Coldplay’s first Eden Park show on radio show The Mike Hosking Breakfast, he had no idea Chris Martin himself could have been tuning in.
Speaking to listeners on Newstalk ZB today, where he co-hosts Afternoons with Tyler Adams, Heath revealed how his recap of the band’s opening-night show resulted in him being invited to go backstage ahead of their final concert.
He attended the first show on Wednesday, November 13 and shared his thoughts on air the next morning.
“Chris Martin heard the review, so he got management to reach out to me,” he told listeners.
“Through a series of people, they tracked me down and invited me along to the show on Saturday, and I thought, ‘Oh, that’s very, very nice of them’. I thought I was just going along to the show to see it with free tickets ... and then found out that we had friends and family invites.”
Newstalk ZB host Matt Health recalled meeting Chris Martin backstage ahead of Coldplay's final show in New Zealand. Photo / Jason Oxenham
That meant he and his partner Tracy got to hang out in the friends-and-family area before the show and mingle with the band members – but it didn’t stop there.
“I met a lovely member of the management team, also called Chris ... He goes, ‘Hey, the band want to meet you’. And so –this was just before the show – they lead me and Tracy backstage.
“We go to the area just before the tunnel, before they run on to the stage, and it’s like an army back there putting the show together, because the show is incredible and there’s so many moving parts.
“Then the band come out, and then Chris Martin comes up to me and he gives me a big hug and he whispers in my ear.
“He gives me a cuddle and goes, ‘I heard your review and thank you so much ... it really meant a lot. I believe if people do good things and say good things and put love out into the world, I want it to come back in, so I wanted to invite you here, and I just wanted to say thank you to you personally’.”
While his review was “glowing”, Heath did start by describing Martin as “punchable”. “I’m a cynical guy,” he laughed on air.
However, the singer seemed not to take it personally. “He did mention that. He said, ‘I loved your review, even though you described me as punchable at the start’.”
Martin then invited the radio host and his partner to join the huddle with the band and back-up singers as he hyped them up before they headed out onto the stage.
“He said thank you again, gave me a hug and ran on stage.”
Heath was then tasked with helping to throw balloons into the audience as the show started, though he admitted, “I think I messed up the throwing of the balloons at some point. I needed to duck down.”
Looking back, the radio host says it was a “surreal” experience.
“I’ve always loved their music, but after seeing them live, I said in the review, ‘I would follow this guy into battle’ – and I would follow that guy into battle,” he told listeners.
“He can hold 50,000 people in the palm of his hand and everyone’s smiling, and the guy can sing like nothing else.”
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 15th of November - suggestions that we should charge for access to our National Parks.
Then a suggestion that New Zealand has the worst weather.
Is there a worse piece of technology than the printer?
Plus the Matt & Tyler New Zealander Of The Week, and our Topical Tunes battle.
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There's excitement among Kiwi fans as Eden Park gears up for its biggest music event yet.
Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres world tour is set to kick off tonight in Auckland, with the band playing three shows over the course of this week.
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says it should be a memorable night for concert-goers.
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It's a disappointing day for Kiwi rock fans, as Shihad are set to call it quits after their final tour.
The group, comprised of Jon Toogood, Tom Larkin, Phil Knight and Karl Kippenberger, has confirmed it will disband for good in 2025.
Jon Toogood says this announcement was two years in the making - after several discussions.
"We just thought - rather than go out with a whimper, we'll go out on a high point. That was basically the decision we came to."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 12th of November - Aussie researchers have spoken out about Gen Z graduates’ demands on employers – saying their “arrogant” expectations are leaving a bad taste in their bosses’ mouths. Matt and Tyler ask if that is a fair criticism.
Then the love we have for our dogs - sometimes it seems we love them as much as our children.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of November - the duo get their teeth into the issues around a new study that says 60 percent of cannabis and alcohol users say weed makes them drink less.
Then the cost of a new Christmas tree for Auckland brought back memories of 'creepy' Santa.
And Matt and Tyler asked do you love or loathe Reiko Ioane’s gamesmanship and that of other bad boys and girls in sport?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of November - are guys turning away from university in favour of trade apprenticeships?
Australia proposes under 16 ban for social media – do we need something similar here?
And New Zealand's greatest sports commentators and those famous moments - Lomu, Lomu, Lomu, oh, oh.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of November - a great couple of hours this afternoon in reaction to Donald Trump's win.
Matt and Tyler discussed the difference in the campaigns, the speeches of last night and today and would you ever be swayed by a celebrity endorsement.
Plus Mr No Fun Tyler wants to ban jet skis! He says they are ridden by the bogans of the sea.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of November - US Election Day.
First up, the Afternoons duo get stuck into the balance between landlord and tenant with the theory that the pendulum has swung too far in favour of renters.
Then it's full steam ahead of the US election with correspondents and discussion focussed on the United States' influence on the world.
Matt manages to gatecrash the American Chamber of Commerce function at Empire Hotel and speaks with Consul-General at the US consulate in Auckland, Melissa Sweeney.
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The votes are rolling in on the day of the US election - and Kiwis are watching the coverage with nervous anticipation.
It's too early to call a winner, but people have gathered to follow along with the results at bars across the country.
US Consul General Melissa Sweeney joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams from Auckland's Empire bar to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of November - fireworks, do we need more regulation?
The Government backs away from making people register cats - the Afternoons team opened this one up for discussion.
Does the Melbourne Cup still rock your world?
Plus, Matt's Top 5 from Quincy Jones.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 4th of November - challenges to rural life just keep coming, jobs, post, school busses, digital connectivity, banking. Is rural NZ feeling unloved? And while we are at it why are people so down on Auckland?
A twist in Dave Grohl's secret baby scandal brought forgiveness after infidelity to the talkback table.
Plus, the Afternoons team celebrated the Black Caps incredible achievement in India.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 1st of November 2024 - as the US election looms large why are we so invested in it?
Liam Lawson grabbed the headlines by flipping the bird at Sergio Perez. Matt and Tyler discuss the role of a bit of mongrel in top tier sport.
Plus a battle over fake grass versus the real thing.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 31st of October - stories of intervention on the back of increasing numbers of incidents on public transport.
The Afternoons team debate the value of taking a gap year.
Plus a whole lot of around Halloween - trick and treating, scary movies and the top songs for your spooky playlist.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 30th of October, growing numbers of children are not attending school - we look for the answers.
Police opposed alcohol at a Dunedin charity function fundraising for mental health - were they right or did they overstep the mark?
Plus engagement rings - how much you should spend and does it have to be real or is 'lab grown' ok - so many decisions to make!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of October, there's a call to ban vehicles from a popular Hawkes Bay Beach, how do we achieve the right balance on our beaches?
A great discussion about corporate responsibility versus self-control after McDonald's new Grimace Shake really upset one of our listeners with its sugar content.
Plus, scary airport landings, and of course our New Zealander of The Week.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 24th of October, the role of CCTV in crime prevention and resolution was front of mind after police released very clear camera footage of the alleged offender in the bus stabbing case.
Then the duo's attention turned to the wide variance in doctors fees - are doctors just like any other business or should fees be consistent across the board?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday October the 23rd, does the reduction in sports for the make-do edition Commonwealth Games in Glasgow spell the end of the event - or will it save them?
Lots of great talk around professional dog walkers and proposals to limit the number of dogs a walker can walk.
And the Afternoons team ask - Is camping the best holiday ever or a disaster waiting to happen?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 22nd of October - Is the quarter acre dream something of the past? How much space do you actually need to live a good life?
Breaking news came through with the Government appointing an Observer to oversee the actions of Wellington Council.
The Afternoons team get their teeth into the increased amount of Australia beef on offer in our supermarkets.
And just how good is Matt Heath's BBQ game?
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The Government's announced it's appointing a Crown Observer to Wellington City Council.
It comes after the council's been forced to re-write its Long Term plan, after reversing its decision to sell its shares in Wellington Airport.
ZB Senior Political Editor Barry Soper told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that the Observer will report back to the Simeon Brown, and if the Government needs to take further action, it will based on the Observer’s reports.
He said that the problem seems to be that Mayor Tory Whanau and her lot don’t seem to understand financing, and so they’ve got to be shown how to do it.
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Weight-loss drugs have seen a surge in popularity in recent years - but there's still common misconceptions about what they can do for people.
Drugs like Ozempic, which isn’t available in New Zealand, were developed to treat diabetes but after clinical trials, the drugs were found to aid weight-loss.
Bariatric specialist Dr Richard Barbor explains these drugs can help people with weight-loss - but they're not a 'magic pill' for the obesity epidemic.
"It's overhyped, it's oversold - there's a lot of common misinformation out there around it. I mean, there's no doubt that it's revolutionary... but Ozempic itself is not that great at helping people lose weight."
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 18th October, how do we encourage our best and brightest to stay in New Zealand at a time when we really need them.
Temu has become many people's first stop for so many things when it come to shopping Matt & Tyler suggest we really should stop.
Auckland FC launches tomorrow – Matt is fully on board and tries to convince Tyler he should embrace the beautiful game and jump on the bandwagon.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday 17th October, childbirth rates are low in New Zealand and Australia - should we be looking at ways to encourage more births like a baby bonus?
ACC's ballooning deficit is raising concerns and the Afternoons team discuss solutions.
It used to be that you'd always choose Air New Zealand over Jetstar Matt and Tyler ask is that still the case?
And we get an update on how Matt's son's trip to the pub to buy his parents a beer on his eighteenth birthday went.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of October, is our Prime Minister Chris Luxon out of touch due to his wealth?
Should New Zealand follow the Philippines and give people time off for work after a break up?
On a related matter Matt dropped a very touching story about how he coped when his mother died.
And bad gym behaviour - listeners share their pet peeves - you won't believe David's call.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15 October.
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Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida, with winds hitting almost 200 kilometres an hour and over one million households without power.
Tampa, St Petersburg, and Clearwater have already had 150 to 300mm of rain.
U.S. correspondent Mitch McCann joins Matt Heath and Tyler Adams live from Jacksonville, Florida with the latest.
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The Official Cash Rate has been cut to 4.75%.
The Reserve Bank's lowered it by 50-basis points from 5.25% in a move predicted by economists.
The bank says inflation's within its 1-3% target range and is converging on the 2% midpoint.
It says economic activity is subdued, with weak business investment and consumer spending.
Herald business editor at large Liam Dann told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams it's good news for borrowers.
He says it's money in the pocket for mortgage holders and for businesses struggling with high debt.
Banks have already begun cutting their home loan and lending rates.
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Christian Cullen, nicknamed the Paikakariki Express, was considered to be one of the most potent running fullbacks rugby has ever seen. With 46 tries scored in 58 Tests, he is the 9th highest try-scorer in international rugby.
He was also a star of the NZ Sevens Team and won a Gold Medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpar.
He’s now taken on the challenge of Celebrity Treasure Island, competing against 15 other well known kiwis to secure 100-thousand dollars for his chosen charity Brain Tumour Support.
It’s on Mon to Wed 7.30pm on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+.
Christian Cullen joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert and Director of Abdinor Employment Law.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, being asked to work weekends when you have always worked Monday to Friday, restraint of trade in redundancies, and CCTV footage, among other things.
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Ever snooped through your partner’s phone?
New challenger in the telco market Kiwi Mobile has been surveying New Zealanders on their phone habits.
Almost two-thirds of Kiwis allow their partners to use their phones, with the 18-to 34-year-old group the most trusting revealing that eighty per-cent will hand over their phone, according to the research. However, that same age group are also the most likely to go through their partner’s phone, with nearly one-third, admitting to snooping on their partner’s phone.
Overall, one-fifth of Kiwis surveyed admitted to snooping on their partner’s phone, a further five percent wouldn’t say.
It appears women are the most likely to let curiosity get the better of them (or are more honest about admitting it!). Only 14% of men admitted to the questionable behaviour, while a further 6% wouldn’t say.
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This week on The Highlight Reel with Simon Barnett and James Daniels - find out why Simon copped a mouthful on Father's Day.
The pair explore why it is so hard to attract people to the teaching profession.
We hear stories about gambling addiction.
With the current medical crisis, Si and James question if the day of the 'Family Doctor' is gone.
Do we need further regulation of the whitebait fishery?
Plus, Simon explains why things went very quiet on the show one afternoon this week.
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Labour has made it clear that should they return to power in the next election, they plan to take a look at a Capital Gains Tax in some capacity.
CGT is a tax on the profits made from the sale of a non-inventory asset such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and property.
Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometrics, joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to break down how such a tax would actually impact Kiwis, and whether it would make a material difference to the country’s finances.
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Ric Salizzo does seem to have done it all in the world of media and professional sports. He played rugby in Italy, was the All Blacks first ever media liaison, and until very recently was CEO of New York's professional rugby team.
He’s also been a journalist, TV presenter, and producer, most recognised for his role in producing and presenting the iconic sports chat show SportsCafe.
That’s now back. Well kind of… The aptly named Sportscafe-ish podcast features some of the original cast, including Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart, Lana Cocroft and of course Ric.
Ric Salizzo joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Alexander Terblanche knows the deal when it comes to relationships.
He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico.
He has a wealth of knowledge and joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions.
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Nigel Avery has spent almost 56 years in sport from, running, jumping and throwing as a kid in athletics, to almost making the 1996 Olympic games in a New Zealand bobsleigh team, to winning of course five Commonwealth Games weightlifting medals, including two golds, and competing in Olympic Games weightlifting.
He went on to work in high-performance management before taking on the role of Chef de Mission of the NZ olympic team in Paris - which as we know was our most successful campaign ever.
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The Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station in the Ruapehu district of the North Island has been awarded Specialist Restaurant of the Year at New Zealand’s only national restaurant awards, the Cuisine Good Food Awards 24/25.
Blue Duck Station is a privately owned 7,200 acre station on the banks of the Whanganui and Retaruke Rivers, it is surrounded by Whanganui National Park and is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground owned by farmer and conservationist Dan Steele.
The Chef’s Table boasts spectacular views and can only be accessed by helicopter, horseback, mountain bike or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
Tongariro National Park is the only UNESCO Dual World Heritage site in New Zealand.
Simon Barnett and James Daniels spoke with Blue Duck Station owner Dan Steele.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert and Director of Abdinor Employment Law.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, constructive dismissal, restructuring, and the removal of a redundancy clause after a takeover, among other things.
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This week on The Highlight Reel - Simon Barnett and James Daniels discuss the emerging trend of mystery travel: would you book a holiday not knowing where you were going?
Simon shows he's a bit sensitive about being called 'woke' when he and James talk about work life balance.
The St John Ambulance pay dispute seems to have been going on forever, the pair ask is it time for anything with a siren to be fully funded by the Government?
Also up for discussion, have we fallen out of love with the America's Cup?
And how often do you sit down for dinner with the family?
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Turns out Simon Barnett's hometown of Ashburton really is a small town and everyone knows everyone!
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One NZ CEO Jason Paris is one of our most successful business leaders.
Previously he’s held senior executive roles in Europe and New Zealand across the technology, media, and retail industries.
He’s also a huge Warriors fan, a proud Southlander, and much, much more.
Jason Paris joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton has declared the America's Cup regatta - starting overnight in Barcelona - ready to go.
Sailing starts tonight with the final preliminary regatta involving his team, before the Louis Vuitton Cup next week and then the America's Cup proper in October.
Mark Orams is a Professor of Sport and Recreation at Auckland University, he's also a former Team New Zealand member, and he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels ahead of the start of the 37th America's Cup.
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Shock in the All Blacks camp with Leon MacDonald leaving his role as an assistant coach.
New Zealand Rugby announced the move today - saying MacDonald and head coach Scott Robertson have had several weeks of discussions.
Robertson has revealed the pair have different coaching views and the combination wasn't working.
Nick Bewley told Simon Barnett and James Daniels that you could tell from Robertson’s body language and deliberate word choices that it’s far from an ideal situation.
He said the optics don’t look great, but Robertson stressed that he has no ill will or animosity towards MacDonald, and it just came down to a philosophical difference in how the game should be played.
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Alexander Terblanche knows the deal when it comes to relationships.
He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico.
He has a wealth of knowledge and joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions.
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The Prime Minister is delivering a stern message at the annual Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington: tighten your belt before asking for central government help.
Councils are urging the government to give them more ways to fund themselves, and are pointing to a poll suggesting the public supports accommodation and tourism levies.
James Doolan, Board member Tourism Industry Aotearoa & Strategic Director for the Hotel Council, called Simon Barnett and James Daniels in reaction.
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Detailed itineraries and well-researched destinations used to reign supreme – until now.
Gone are the days when travellers would spend hours (or days) planning for a trip to a well-researched city or country, map out restaurants and activities, and print pages-long itineraries with schedules, addresses, and even menu options.
Many travellers are now seeking a new way to have an adventure, and they are ready to board a plane to the unknown, literally.
A new trend, “mystery travel”, encourages holidaymakers to embrace the unknown and hop on an exciting journey to a city or country they may have never heard of.
A curious Simon Barnett and James Daniels asked have you ever done a mystery break?
Christine gave them way more than they expected.
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Paramedics countrywide are taking to the picket line as part of industrial action at Hato Hone St John.
More than two and a half thousand officers are staggering withdrawals of labour.
St John advises the service will operate at 70 percent capacity.
He says anyone with a life-threatening problem should still call 111 for an ambulance.
The Executive Director of the New Zealand Ambulance Association Mark Quinn called Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss funding of the sector.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Simon Barnett and James Daniels deal with a difficult question - is it OK to lie to someone suffering Dementia?
Australia looks to ban gambling advertising during and an hour either side of sporting fixtures - Si and James debate the issue.
Meanwhile here is New Zealand, the pair ask are the Government's moves on monitoring benefit abuse reasonable?
Si and James also float the idea of retiring on a perpetual cruise ship.
Plus, the afternoon duo join the garage carpet party and ask if you even keep your car in the garage?
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Richard O’Brien made his mark in the history of musicals — and cult movies — after creating the tale of a sweet transvestite from Transylvania.
The Rocky Horror Show has played in theatres and cinema screens around the world for the past five decades, cementing itself as one of the greatest musicals of all time.
Now, he’s created a new show for the modern times.
Kingdom of Bling, a satirical fairytale inspired by the craziness of American politics, is set in a time of confusion, when so many madly, strange beliefs collide.
It’s playing around the country in October and November.
Richard O’Brien joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this weeks Six and a Song.
For more details and tickets: Kingdom of Bling
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It's the news many have been hoping for.
The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, from 5.5% to 5.25%.
It says business surveys and economic indicators suggest inflation is returning to within the 1-3% target band.
But the Herald's Liam Dann told Simon Barnett and James Daniels we certainly won't be getting a return to the record-low cash rate we had during the pandemic.
He says the central bank isn't declaring victory on inflation and will need to keep the cash rate relatively high for some time.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert and Director of Abdinor Employment Law.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, calculating holiday, an employer saying no to annual leave after already approving it, the difficulties of lengthy leave without pay, among other things.
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This week on the Highlight Reel, Simon Barnett and James Daniels are vibing the Olympics big time but they do have one question: where has the humility gone in sport?
The pair also get stuck into the mathematics vs arts and culture equation. With our maths achievement levels falling do we need to make room for more tuition by reducing the time given to other subjects?
Si & James also look at the need for a review of our Aged Care sector after complaints get louder from some retirement village residents.
Plus, Si was surprised that adults as well as kids break-up with friends.
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New Zealand Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol has been at the forefront of what has been a rather tubulent time for professional rugby.
Originally from Stewart Island, Rob moved to Auckland, initially working as a police officer, before settling on a 10-acre lifestyle block near Pokeno.
After laying the law aside, the qualified accountant turned his talents to helping run the NZRPA.
Since his time as CEO he's navigated the Silver Lake controversy, governance concerns, and eligibility rules on behalf of some of our most well known players.
Rob Nichol joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this week's Six and a Song.
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Ian Ferguson MBE is New Zealand's second most successful Olympian. He won four Olympic gold medals competing in K1, K2, and K4 kayak events, and attended five Summer Olympics between 1976 and 1992. He also won two canoe sprint world championship titles.
With Canoe Racing New Zealand defending the decision to have a C2 500m crew at the Paris Olympics, after the boat finished almost a minute adrift of the rest of the field Simon Barnett and James Daniels sought Ian Ferguson's opinion on the matter.
In scenes that reminded of ‘Eric the Eel’ at the Sydney Olympics, or ‘Eddie the Eagle’ at the Winter Games of 1988, the Kiwi combination of Max Brown and Grant Clancy – who have only been learning the discipline for three months – trailed the field by more than 50m at the finish. and were still on the course when other crews were heading back to the jetty.
While their efforts attracted generous, sympathetic applause in the grandstands, it also raised some eyebrows with fans and media alike at the venue.
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You'll know Nick Sautner as the CEO of Eden Park, but what you probably don't know ahout him is he is also the leading goal kicker record holder in the Aussie Rules Victorian Football League, with a whopping 883 goals.
After his football career he studied in China, Germany and the USA before venturing into sports administration.
Since his time as Eden Park boss he's led the push to deliver more entertainment, cultural and community events on top of our well loved sporting fixtures.
Changes which have lead to record revenue and the title of Venue of the Year at the international TheStadiumBusiness Awards.
Nick Sautner joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, a manager changing time-sheets, annual leave and personal grievances, among other things.
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Should we be spending more money on our quest for Olympic gold?
That's the question Simon Barnett and James Daniels posed to the Newstalk ZB listeners.
Three-time Paralympian Jayne Craike called up for a great chat.
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New Zealand’s Paralympian number 90, Craike is not only our most successful Para equestrian rider, she’s a pioneer behind the sport in this country. She qualified for and competed at three consecutive Paralympic Games: Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004. And despite huge challenges – and heart-breaking bad luck with her horses – she performed with distinction at all three. Gold (Dressage Championship) and silver (Dressage Freestyle) medals in Sydney 2000, fifth spot in Atlanta 1996 in trying circumstances, and only just missing out on the dais in Athens 2004 with fourth place in each of her events. https://paralympics.org.nz/
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The boys are back!
So good to have Si and James back on air after a long holiday.
Here's a snippet of what they got up to.
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This week on The Highlight Reel James is feeling the cold on his bicycle while Simon eats something that tastes like plastic.
There's double the amount of physical cash in circulation than there was 10 years ago - Si and James want to know why we love cash so much?
The pair debate the Government's announcement on testing kids in primary school.
There's some sobering conversation about driving while tired and a good chat over plans to open up land for development and remove restrictions on the size of dwellings.
Plus, don't miss the duo exploring the rising sport of Power Slapping.
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Allyson Gofton is a prominent, and enduring figure in the NZ culinary world.
She’s well-known for fronting the incredibly popular Food in a Minute, as well as her numerous food columns, best-selling cookbooks, television appearances, and many personal appearances in the name of charity.
She joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this weeks' Six and a Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, tight times, restructuring, and reduced hours, among other things.
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This week on The Highlight Reel with Simon Barnett & James Daniels - The Golriz Ghahraman sentencing, a foul mouthed city councillor and what to do about the Cook Strait ferries.
Plus Si & James pose two questions around fighting back. Firstly, is it ever a good idea to challenge robbers? And secondly, was Shaun Johnson wise to hit back at online trolls after the Warriors 66 to 6 loss to the Titans?
The pair also both went to parties last weekend but they were very different - find out why.
A super interesting article about Kiwis in their 50s turning to Ecstasy to revitalise their love lives.
And later, a discussion about the new All Black Jersey that see the return of the white collar, and New Zealand remembers the impact of The Beatles tour 60 years ago.
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Alexander Terblanche knows the deal when it comes to relationships.
He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico.
He has a wealth of knowledge and joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions.
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This week on The Highlight Reel with Simon Barnett and James Daniels is everything from granny flats to fast cars.
Why did James' driving get him in trouble with listeners?
Si and James debate sportsmanship after Rory McIlroy failed to shake Bryson DeChambeau's hand after being pipped to the title at the US Golf Open.
The pair also discuss aspirations of saving native species, and ask why our children aren't learning to swim like they used to.
All of that plus the disappointing news that avocados are bad for the environment.
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Regular listeners to SI & James Afternoons will know by now that Simon is a bit of a tidy freak.
To his shame, his daughter Sophie doesn't have quite the same obsessive personality and she has one habit that drives him mad.
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Temuera Morrison is one of this county’s most successful actors.
He garnered critical acclaim for his staring role as Jake ‘The Muss’ Heke in Once Were Warriors in 1994 and has since gone on to work with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
He’s starred in Aquaman, The Green Lantern, River Queen and has become a critical part of the Star Wars empire playing the iconic character Boba Fett.
He’s starring in a new kiwi film Ka Whawhai Tonu, alongside Cliff Curtis and Jason Flymyng, which tells the story of a pivotal battle in the first New Zealand land wars in the Waikato region.
Temuera Morrison was Simon Barnett and James Daniels guest for this weeks' Six and a Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, sick leave and gagging clauses and work attire, among other things.
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Judith Collins is one of the busiest Ministers in Government.
She is Attorney General, Minister of Defence, Minister for Digitising Government, Minister Responsible for the GCSB and the NZSIS, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, and Minister for Space.
During her 22 years in Parliament she’s championed reform of New Zealand’s justice system, she’s been the National Party leader, and last year was made King’s Counsel.
Judith Collins joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Alexander Terblanche knows the deal when it comes to relationships.
He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico.
He has a wealth of knowledge and joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions.
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Police say community patrols are playing a key role in helping them investigate and stop crime.
Some victims of violent crimes have been joining their local patrol in hopes of making the communities safer.
However, patrols still need more members to keep up with rising crime.
The CEO of Community Patrols New Zealand called in for a chat with Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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This week on The Highlight Reel, there's a bit of a theme around embarrassment.
First —in an out of the mouths of babes scenario— one parent's weekend activities were revealed at Simon's grandson's first day of school. Then we learn about Simon's undies being on display at the airport, and finally how an innocent wink at a female co-worker went wrong.
Si and James got stuck into the thorny old issue of hospital parking and the fines incurred when you are already stressed.
The pair asked how long household appliances should last?
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau’s ADHD diagnosis sparked a very interesting discussion about the increasing number of people being diagnosed with it later in life.
Plus, just how relevant is Shakespeare in 2024?
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During Dai Henwood's 25-year career he has won many major comedy gongs, including the Billy T Award, he's a regular on the country's longest running comedy programme, 7 Days - and he's hosted many shows including Family Feud, Dancing with the Stars and LEGO Masters.
His latest project is a memoir, The Life of Dai, co-written with his friend and fellow comedian Jacqui Brown. You can find it in all good book stores now.
Dai Henwood joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Every day after the 12.30 headlines our afternoon newsreader Raylene Ramsay joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels with all the news you never knew you needed to know - today it was magnet fishing in New York.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, how do I get my employer to talk to a workmate about 'personal hygiene', occupational hearing loss, and unfair dismissal - among other things.
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This week on The Highlight Reel, it was all about the Budget and online the 'tax calculator'. Si & James put the call out to the listeners, whether or not they are happy with the 'fiscally' conservative budget.
Surprising news around the closure of Smith and Caughey's in Auckland and their famous Queen St store... but is anyone really surprised? Who actually shops at department stores anymore?
Simon had trouble getting his 'HUGE' refund back from Air New Zealand, so their customer service team called the show to help.
Plus, the guys discuss whether or not hairy men are the hottest thing in town - Simon also had a strange admission about his body hair.
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This week on The Highlight Reel, it was all about the Budget and online the 'tax calculator'. Si & James put the call out to the listeners, whether or not they are happy with the 'fiscally' conservative budget.
Surprising news around the closure of Smith and Caughey's in Auckland and their famous Queen St store... but is anyone really surprised? Who actually shops at department stores anymore?
Simon had trouble getting his 'HUGE' refund back from Air New Zealand, so their customer service team called the show to help.
Plus, the guys discuss whether or not hairy men are the hottest thing in town - Simon also had a strange admission about his body hair.
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This week on The Highlight Reel everything from the price of chocolate to wasting money on a carwash just before it rains.
Simon started watching the Ashley Madison docuseries after being talked into it by James and he didn't like it. It gave him nightmares.
A couple of Government announcements got the phones ringing this week. First was roadside drug testing then the ditching of the first home buyers' grant.
Fires in rubbish trucks thanks to incorrectly disposed batteries ignited talkback as did stories of assaults in city and town centres just hours before the death of a 16-year-old in Dunedin.
And what is that Si is doing every day that bores James and producer Tyler?
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Kieran McAnulty has been a Labour MP in Wairarapa since 2017.
He’s previously held the portfolios of Minister for Rural Communities, Regional Development, Racing, Local Government and Emergency Management as well as Deputy Leader of the House.
Before politics he’s been a local Work and Income case manager, a bookie at the TAB and economic development manager for the Masterton district.
Kieran McAnulty joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, another varied bunch of questions including one about your obligations employment wise if you are prescribed cannabis.
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This week on The Highlight Reel, as the excitement over the aurora faded the Government announced details of how they will deal to gangs. Si & James asked how gangs have affected your life and got some interesting stories.
A big focus on transport this week with a suggestion the Cook Strait ferry service should be sold off. Plus the boys debate the validity of the Te Huia commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland.
Rowena Duncum from The Country gave her thoughts as Fonterra looks to sell key brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti.
Simon had a difficult drive to work, and James and producer Tyler had no time for his woes - they told him his driving sucks!
Plus they discuss the new portrait of King Charles, and Simon tells us about going school uniform shopping with his grandson Monty.
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Mike McRoberts has been a journalist for more than three decades, becoming one of New Zealand Television’s most recognisable faces.
He’s covered numerous conflicts around the world and some of the planet's biggest natural disasters.
He’s has won numerous awards over the years including New Zealand Journalist of the Year, and a back-to-back winner of New Zealand Presenter of the Year for anchoring TV3’s flagship news bulletin, Newshub Live at Six, a role he’s held since 2005.
He’ll soon be leaving studio life behind, starting a new role with NBR as Te Ao Māori Editor in August.
Mike McRoberts was Simon Barnett & James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Raylene Ramsay joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels every day with News You Never Knew You Needed To Know.
This time it was about a festival celebrating the mullet in Belgium.
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Alexander Terblanche is the real deal when it comes to relationships.
He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico.
He has a wealth of knowledge and joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions.
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This week on The Highlight Reel a couple of topics that got the audience talking - should be we make all drugs legal and what are you making of Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump?
Is enrolling to vote on Election Day a reasonable ask? This as it is revealed how much it slows the process down and leads to errors in the count.
Rugby's rules have been updated and Elliott Smith joined Si and James to explain.
Also badly behaved parents at kids' sport, the call to save power, and out of town tradies cruising in and stealing the locals' work.
And don't miss James' manual car sound effects!
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Matt Heath has lead a very colourful life.
He first gained infamy as guitarist and singer for band Deja Voodoo, and was one of the creators and stars of Back of the Y Masterpiece TV and the film The Devil Made me Do It.
He's also a producer, director of an animation studio, columnist, sports commentator with the ACC, radio breakfast host on Hauraki, and now published author.
He's just finished his book. "A Life Less Punishing" 13 ways to Love the Life You've Got. We'll talk about that soon.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Pukekohe firm TrailLite Campers is turning 70.
They sell $57 million of campervans (and some caravans) a year and its origins trace back to two cabinetmakers, Brian Penman and Jim Crotty who made furniture and caskets.
In the mid-1950s they made their first caravan which carried the TrailLite name and that’s stuck ever since.
The luxury motorhomes can sell for $460,000 - half the average house price in New Zealand - so the finished product has to be just right.
Joint managing director Shaun Newman joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for a chat.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, being put 'on-call' at the weekends, tax anomalies, and being given successive temporary contracts, among other things.
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This week on The Highlight Reel James starts the week by bringing a gift for Simon and producer Tyler.
Si and James ask which domestic airline is better these days - Air New Zealand or Jetstar?
Staggering figures emerge about the value of the petcare industry and how much dog owners are spending on their fur-babies.
Pay rises for politicians sure got the phones ringing, but where did Si & James sit on the issue?
Other questions on the table: Should we resume the live animal export trade? Why are people queuing for Popeye's chicken?
And what was James’s big office faux pas – what did he do that no man should?
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On the eve of the start of the duck hunting season brave Simon Barnett popped his head above the maimai and asked if there is really any skill in shooting a duck?
Simon reckons there isn't as you have a big gun and you splatter your shot around.
How hard, he asks, is it to bag one?
A couple of keen hunters soon set him straight!
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Ultra marathon legend Sam Harvey pushes the limit of what the human body can do.
He's a world record holder for the New Zealand Backyard Ultra, a 677 kilometre race which he finished in 101 hours, and has champion titles in utltra races all over the world.
He's now set his sights on breaking the world record at the Dead Cow Backyard Ultra in Queensland this weekend.
He aims to finish the 800-kilometre race in 120 hours - That's five continuous days and nights of running. All while raising money for charity I Am Hope.
Sam Harvey joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Alexander Terblanche is the real deal when it comes to relationships.
He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico.
He is a wealth of knowledge and joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions.
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This week on The Highlight Reel you'll hear a call to Simon Barnett & James Daniels from a drink-driver who, even after hitting a pedestrian, still drives after drinking.
Sextortion is on the rise with 200 reports to police every month, the pair talk to a parent, a digital forensic investigator and an older listener threatened with the release of a video of her.
Other questions on the table: Is running a preserve of the rich? Is it OK to take babies to a comedy gig? Did Chris Luxon do the right thing dealing with Melissa Lee?
Is using the satellite images on google maps to look at people’s properties creepy or a smart way to find a house you want to buy?
And both Si & James are finding that learning how to grandparent is an ongoing process, one that is especially challenging for clean freak Simon.
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Embattled Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee has been stripped of the portfolio and booted from Cabinet.
The Prime Minister has revealed the change after weeks of Lee struggling to front on the collapse of Newshub and cuts at TVNZ.
Chris Luxon says Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith will pick up the portfolio.
He says there has been significant change in the media environment which has moved quickly, and he wants a good senior Minister responsible.
Political Editor Jason Walls told Si and James that this was unexpected news, but it makes sense.
He said that Luxon didn’t say that the Ministers were doing a bad job, they just weren’t performing optimally and so he had to move them around.
Lee continues to hold the Economic Development portfolio, which Walls said is quite an unusual one to have outside of Cabinet, especially for a party that has such a strong focus on economic development.
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Today saw questions on sick leave, temping and public holidays and variations to agreements.
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This week on The Highlight Reel everything from Easter Eggs to rising insurance bills.
Si and James debate the return of the three strikes legislation. James is pretty black and white on the issue, Simon not so much.
Producer Tyler gets a hard time over his vaping habit.
Plus, James reveals why he doesn't like oak trees while Simon is worried about what the robot vacuum might see.
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A fascinating discussion this afternoon after Simon told James how he was floored over seeing one of his favourite wines on a restaurant menu for $34 a glass.
That broadened into a wider discussion over the troubles facing so many in the hospitality trade.
Renowned restaurateur Warwick Brown called the show.
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Kiwi kayak icon Luuka Jones is gearing up for what will be her 5th Olympic Games in this year, becoming only the third kiwi woman to hit that milestone alongside Dame Valerie Adams and Barbara Kendall.
She’s built a career on incredible determination, winning silver at the 2016 Olympic Games and won her first big international gold medal last year by triumphing in the extreme discipline known as kayak cross, which also makes its Olympic debut in Paris.
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News today that an Auckland Council manager has been working remotely from the Gold Coast since January under flexible employment policies.
Simon Barnett & James Daniels asked if this is letting the work team down and should those who have fallen in love with the work from home lifestyle get back to the office or get a new job.
A young caller by the name of Louie challenged that notion and said from his generation things are different.
It was a fascinating call.
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This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate Wayne Brown's idea that councils should be allowed to keep the GST on rates.
The boys also talk about changes to the postal service, Easter trading hours and neighbours at war.
They take a look at New Zealand's bad rep internationally in terms of behaviour in the classroom.
Plus, a couple of words that could be considered offensive - one in particular that Simon thinks should be banned from the English language.
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New Zealand school students are among the worst-behaved kids in the OECD and behaviour has worsened in the last two years, a new report has found.
A report released by the Education Review Office (ERO) has called for classroom behaviour to become a priority and a more “national approach” to worsening behaviour.
“We know that disruptive classroom behaviour is a significant and persistent issue in New Zealand - over the last 20 years our classroom behaviour has been amongst the worst in the OECD,” ERO’s Education Evaluation Centre head Ruth Shinoda said.
“But we also know it is getting worse, with over half of teachers saying all types of disruptive behaviour had become worse in the last two years.”
As a result of the report’s findings, the ERO has made 16 recommendations, including better training for teachers, a national approach to behaviour and clear guidance for schools on having effective consequences for poor behaviour.
Vaughan Couillault, Principal Papatoetoe High School & President of the Secondary Principals’ Association joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's still committed to cutting tax in May's Budget, despite worsening economics.
She's revealed in today's Budget Policy Statement, Treasury now expects 0.1 percent GDP growth this year.
The forecast last year was 1.5 percent.
The Finance Minister says surplus isn't possible in 2026-27 - but it could be achievable the following financial year, although it isn't a given.
She says Labour's spending legacy needs to be corrected in future Budgets.
She says the Government will set a moderate, sustainable course of fiscal correction over several years - and any new spending will be targeted, and within their means.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels with the details.
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This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate whether or not MFAT should help the Kiwi tourist's arrested in Thailand.
Simon is full of fun facts about the amount of noodles being eaten world wide.
The wider Barnett family are having trouble with the 'first home buyer grant'.
Plus, James thinks now that we've entered a 'technical recission', we shouldn't be getting those promised tax cuts.
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Wayne Brown grew up in Auckland, attended Auckland Grammar, and went on to get a degree in engineering.
After spending several years overseas he returned to New Zealand and set up an engineering consultancy, diversifying into property development and kiwifruit growing.
He’s chaired health boards and been a director of organisations including TVNZ, Māori TV, Vector and Transpower, including appointments by both left and right-wing governments.
He first entered politics in 2007, becoming Far North Mayor until 2013 and in 2022 he of course successfully ran for the Auckland mayoralty.
He was Simon & James' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate what makes good comedy after Jimmy Carr takes a crack at a deaf woman in the audience.
They also discussed Police pay and whether they should be allowed to strike.
The Greens run into more trouble with another MP.
Plus, it's Simon's turn for a smelly work lunch, James goes for a tour of Christchurch's new Court Theatre building and Simon dares to ask why women gasp!
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The Principal of one of New Zealand's top schools has slammed New Zealand's education system - saying it's heading towards rock bottom.
Auckland Grammar head Tim O'Connor says the profession isn’t as valued as it once was.
He told the Herald's Leaders Getting Coffee podcast that's evident by people not wanting to enter the profession and the fact that schools can’t easily access specialist teachers.
He says the system's not doing itself any favours by lowering standards within the curriculum.
Tim O'Connor joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss his thoughts.
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Tim Southee was handed a Test debut at the age of 19 against England. He responded taking 5 wickets for 55 before smashing 77 off 40 balls in the second innings with nine sixes.
Since then he has progressed into one of the best bowlers in world cricket, across all three forms of the game, going on to form one of the world's best new-ball partnerships with Trent Boult and establishing himself as one of the most successful players in the modern era.
He is New Zealand’s second all-time leading Test wicket-taker, behind the great Sir Richard Hadlee, and the world’s all-time leading T20 international wicket-taker.
In December 2022, he was named Test captain taking over from Kane Williamson.
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Do you understand anything about bitcoin?
James says he missed the boat on it a few years ago, Simon says he just doesn't trust it.
We called in the cavalry and asked the NZ Herald's Markets With Madison host Madison Reidy to help.
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Ever fancied your skills as a vet, dentist or phone screen repair specialist?
A story about DIY dentistry in a Northland town with no dentist prompted Simon Barnett & James Daniels to ask the question what have you had a go at yourself in an effort to save some money?
Some callers' efforts were super enterprising.
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Today saw questions on non disclosure agreements, an employer not paying waiting time and a question from someone who was worried after just having failed a drug test.
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This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate the concept of no body no parole and take a very revealing call from a former prison inmate.
They also discussed the prospect of congestion charging.
Adding to that – they discuss the continued issues with the Defence Force Boeing.
Plus, we get a touching insight into sleepover night for the grandkids at Simon's place, the proposed changes at TVNZ, and what food is James hanging out for this week?
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Shane Reti believes the new health targets will help bring a greater level of focus back to the sector.
The Government's implementing five key targets it says will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders.
This includes for cancer treatment, child immunisation rates and hospital wait times.
The Health Minister says these targets are ambitious, but achievable.
He says some of the targets are just looking to stem the bleeding in some areas, such as ED wait times.
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Director of Policy & Research Harriet Wild joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to unpack the announcement.
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Minister Mark Mitchell spent his early years living on Whenuapai Air Force Base where his father was a Flight Lieutenant.
After leaving school he worked in the farming sector before joining the New Zealand Police during which and was a member of the Dog Section and Armed Offender’s Squad.
He then went on to work in international political hotspots, including the start-up of his own company specialising in hostage rescue, security, and risk management.
He first entered parliament in 2011, and is now the Minister for Police, Corrections, and Emergency Management and Recovery.
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A 71 year old has gone viral this week after CCTV caught her getting swept up by a rolling door, the store posting the video on its Facebook page.
Susie Nordqvist ran Si and James through the story today on the News You Never Knew You Needed To Know.
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Have you ever had a flight cancelled or delayed in a situation that really peeved you?
Si and James spotted a discussion on X (formerly Twitter) about a woman whose flight to Dunedin was delayed at such short notice she missed a fair chunk of Pink's show last night. She was not happy and thought she should have been given more notice.
When the boys brought this up on the show the phones and text machine just lit up with people who have had similar experiences.
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This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate whether it’s bullying or banter to hang a clock around a young worker’s neck when they are late for work.
They also discussed how important is having a driver’s licence to get people off the dole and into a job.
Plus, we get an update on James' gout, the pair ask how much you would pay for a dating app, and is 98 octane fuel a have?
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World Vision is reporting a 56% increase in 12 months in the cost of a selected food basket that includes things like rice, bananas, chicken, and eggs.
Australia, in the same period (2022 to 2023) saw a 29% drop for the same basket.
So how are we affording it?
The Wellington City Mission says the reality is many of us aren't.
Missioner Murray Edridge says demands on its Social Supermarket is unprecendented and they are seeing people they've never seen before.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the show.
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Theresa Gattung is one of New Zealand’s most successful business people.
She made waves in 1999 becoming CEO of then Telecom at just 37 years old.
After leaving Telecom she has started several immensely successful businesses, been a board member on some of world largest organisations, and been involved with a number of not-for-profit and philanthropic interests.
Among her many accolades she was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and philanthropy in 2015, has been inducted into the RNZSPCA and New Zealand Business Hall of fame, and been named as one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes magazine.
Her latest venture Compatico, a premium match maker service, has created a lot of buzz already.
It’s was a great privilege to welcome Theresa Gattung on for Six and a Song.
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A young Bunnings staff member in Dunedin was spotted wearing a large clock around his neck while working in the trades area of the store.
Puzzled customers asked him why and he told them he'd been late for work.
Bunnings have said their intention was good natured and no concerns had been raised.
However the sector union said that bullying and hazing young workers is outdated and said anyone shamed should speak to a higher manager.
While discussing the issue Simon Barnett and James Daniels took a call from Bunnings Chief People Officer Australasia Damien Zarah.
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The Finance Minister says the fight against inflation is not over yet -- as the Reserve Bank opts to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged.
The OCR will stay at 5.5 percent, which is in line with most economists' expectations.
Nicola Willis says the bank clearly believes it's making progress in the fight against inflation, which is good news for every New Zealander.
But she says interest rates are high for anyone with a mortgage or a credit card bill, and she wants to see inflation come down so interest rates can eventually follow.
NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to detail the OCR decision.
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Today saw questions on what to do about an accident prone employee, lodging a personal grievance and excessive sick leave, among other things.
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This week on The Highlight Reel, Simon Barnett and James Daniels get their teeth into everything from the Ginny Anderson Mark Mitchell stoush to tipping in restaurants.
They pair also discuss Auckland's dog problem.
There's debate over the Grant Robertson Labour era.
And Simon spill's the beans on James' bad day at work.
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After representing New Zealand at the U19 World Cup, Finn Allen made the move from Auckland to Wellington for an explosive 2020-21 summer where he became the top run scorer in the Dream11 Super Smash, propelling the top-order batsman to make his debut for the Black Caps in 2021 at just 21 years old.
In January he played one of the great innings ever seen in T20 international cricket, blasting 137 off 62 balls against Pakistan – Breaking several records in the process including most sixes in an innings, highest individual score, most runs in a series, and highest strike rate of a Black Cap in T20.
After a thriller last ball loss to Australia last night, the Black Caps go for round two against tomorrow night at Eden Park.
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Labour's leader says senior MP Ginny Andersen went too far in accusing the Police Minister of being paid to kill people.
She made the claim on Newstalk ZB this morning- referencing Mark Mitchell's time as a security contractor in Iraq.
Mitchell dubbed it a character assassination - and Andersen has acknowledged her comments crossed a line.
Kevin called Simon Barnett and James Daniels and told them about his time serving in the British Army in Iraq. Turns out he was co-located on the same compound as Mark Mitchell and he gave Si & James an insight into the work being undertaken.
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Green MP Fa’anana Efeso Collins has died after collapsing while participating in a charity event in central Auckland.
Collins was taking part in ChildFund Water Run to raise funds to support local communities in the Pacific at 9am in Auckland’s Britomart when he collapsed.
Emergency services immediately responded with CPR and defibrillators to treat the MP and continued working on him for an hour.
An organiser for the event confirmed to the Herald he had died at the scene.
Collins, 49, is survived by his wife Fia and two daughters.
Political Editor Jason Walls told Simon and James that select committee meetings had to be postponed after the news broke, and the MPs leaving the meetings were visibly shaken.
Collins was a relatively new Green MP but had been a member of the Labour party for years prior, and many across the political spectrum have been in mourning this morning.
An emotional afternoon is expected, as Parliament has one last meeting before adjourning until next Tuesday.
Walls said that there will be speeches from the Prime Minister, the Green Party leaders, and various other party leaders.
He said it going to be extremely emotional, and the tributes are expected to be touching.
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The headline in the NZ Herald read "Auckland has a dog problem, and my staff are left cleaning up the mess".
So said the Director of Regulatory Services at Auckland Council in a very frank opinion piece.
Craig Hobbs joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to explain.
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This week on The Highlight Reel, Simon Barnett and James Daniels embrace the Taylor Swift frenzy as she touches down in Australia.
James gets a hard time from Simon when they look at the idea of raising the age for superannuation.
They also discuss how we get our kids back into the habit of actually going to school.
James has a lovely story about his young grandson and Valentine’s Day.
Plus an absolute crack-up call about kissing that you won't want to miss.
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Cameron George has been the Warriors’ CEO for the last 7 years.
He played and coached rugby league at a local level in Australia, before spending a decade in horse racing in New Zealand.
He’s held positions as NZ Thoroughbred Racing's Chief Stipendiary Steward, as the Chief Executive of the Auckland Racing Club, and was on the Warriors Board before taking the helm of the organisation as CEO in 2017.
Cameron George joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Today he answered all manor of questions about payslips and contracts to termination and sick leave.
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This week on the Highlight Reel Simon Barnett and James Daniels look at the everything from private school fees, crime, and nail fungus.
Simon is troubled by self-obsessed gym goers – who can’t be working out without using cameras.
The pair look at the axing of funding for pre-sentence cultural reports in our courts.
James admits to his guilty TV pleasure – you’ll never guess what it is.
And are hedgehogs an acceptable pet?
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Friday afternoons after 3 o'clock Si and James enter 'Happy Hour'.
This week Simon's daughter's new adopted pet got star billing.
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Chris Rattue is one of New Zealand's most renowned and contentious sportswriters who has been a part of the NZ Herald sports team for over 35 years.
His work has taken him around the world to cover major events including World Cups in rugby, cricket, league and netball, along with Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
His analysis and opinion writing has placed his work at the centre of discussions about many sporting codes – Work that has at times provoked the ire of entire nations.
Chris Rattue joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for this week's Six and a Song.
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This week on the Highlight Reel Simon Barnett and James Daniels look at the resignation of James Shaw as co-leader of the Green Party and discuss what it means for the party’s future.
Simon has little sympathy for the residents of Auckland's Herne Bay – after residents complained about the impact of a potential loss of a nature reserve.
The never-ending changes in recycling rules left everyone confused.
The pair discuss how difficult it can be dealing with the Ministry of Social Development.
And James suffers blowback while doing some cleaning and Simon loses something.
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Cam Roigard had a huge year in 2023. Nicknamed the quiet assassin by Ardie Savea, he made his international debut against the Wallabies in July before being named in the All Blacks 2023 Rugby World Cup squad.
A former speedway driver – He’s currently getting ready for the Super Rugby Season with the Hurricanes.
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Reports today that a Work and Income case manager shouted at his client to shut up and asked him if he wanted to go back to prison when he sought housing support.
Sajay Singh had spent two years in Auckland Prison for drug supply.
He says he is ready to turn his life around and sought help from Work and Income to find accommodation better than the boarding house they had provided where he no longer felt safe.
Simon Barnett & James Daniels spoke to Kay Brereton Manager of the Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust about the difficulties beneficiaries face.
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This week on the Highlight Reel we welcome back Simon Barnett.
Si and James put on their big boys pants and talk period product funding.
Simon asks why hand sanitiser is labelled 'dairy free"?
The pair discuss insurance claims and what is fair and what's not.
Plus, why is James' old hip in his beer fridge?
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On this exact date 50 years ago, Dick Tayler stunned the world by winning the 10,000 metre gold at the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games – instantly becoming one of New Zealand’s athletics most iconic victories.
Dick later worked as a marketing manager for the Harness Racing Association, a brewing company and served as President of the Canterbury Rugby Supporters Club.
In 2014 he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to athletics.
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Government funding for period products in schools is not guaranteed beyond June.
Danika Revell, chief executive and co-founder of The Period Place wants the funding extended to ensure access for all.
She joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the issue.
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An emotional Simon Barnett has returned to Newstalk ZB today, his voice breaking as he thanked listeners for their love following the death of his wife Jodi.
He said he hoped Jodi was “listening somewhere else now” - she’d been his biggest supporter for 35 years, listening to every show and offering advice and guidance.
“I don’t know if I will get over her loss. I don’t want to,” said Barnett, his voice trembling.
He said he wanted to laugh and joke again, but also wanted people to know that Jodi would never be far from his mind.
“It’s actually lovely to be back. I didn’t know how I would go,” he said, as he kicked off the second hour of his 12pm-4pm Afternoons show on ZB, with co-host James Daniels.
He said he’d had a terrible sleep overnight, as he prepared for what seemed like the first day at school.
In the first hour of the show, he said it was “weird to be back but good to be back”.
“I have been on the cusp of tears all day,” the Afternoons host told his listeners, as he opened his first show of the year - the first time he’s been back on air after a six-month absence.
For the first time in 35 years his biggest supporter was not listening on earth, he said. His routine was now a lot different.
Jodi died in October following a long battle with brain cancer.
Daniels welcomed back Barnett - “I have got goosebumps” - and said he was missed: “Nau mai, hoki mai,” he reiterated.
Barnett, Daniels and producer Tyler Adams had caught up over pizza in Sumner on Saturday night.
Barnett had shouted the pair - Daniels joked that he had asked for Dom Perignon at the pizzeria on that basis.
Barnett thanked the hundreds of ZB listeners who had shown their love and support for him. He joked that the love texts might well turn to hate in the following hours as he opined on various news topics.
In a feature interview with the NZ Herald at the weekend, Barnett spoke of his return to the airwaves, saying he would not shy away from speaking about the loss of Jodi.
He described her as his biggest supporter and an unofficial content director, listening to every show and offering guidance and advice over many years.
Simon and Jodi Barnett: 'I look at her photo, I kiss her every night before bed.'
“Since I started broadcasting, I’ve always wanted to be an authentic broadcaster - just tell it how it is, no fake news,” said Barnett.
“To some extent, I will mention it, not at length, but it will come up, I’m sure, and I’ll acknowledge it. I won’t have any issues with acknowledging it or talking about it.
“Hopefully it will make me a more empathetic broadcaster. I will be mindful that Jodi just used to love to listen.
“I’m not going to go into a monologue. I’m not going to write an editorial about it, I don’t imagine, but just when it comes up, I won’t shy away from it.”
Reconnecting with his listeners will play a critical role as Barnett deals with the grief of losing Jodi.
“The listeners have always been exceptionally good to me. Whether it’s in music radio or whether it’s in talk, they’ve always been very kind to me.
“I have really appreciated that kindness.”
Barnett, 56, has been back reading and watching the news in recent weeks.
“It’s a pretty broken world, I have to say. I find it challenging because I’m struggling to perk up anyway.
“And then I look at the world and I look at Israel and Palestine - it beggars belief what’s happening there. You’re aghast at the suffering and then the Russian-Ukrainian war is still going. How does this happen?
“I find that challenging, but thankfully I’m the midday-to-4pm host and I’m not doing Breakfast. I can still have some levity in our show with James, and I’m looking forward to that.”
Barnett speaks to Jodi “all the time”, through the power of prayer and God.
“Our faith is paramount. I always go through God. I say, ‘God, can you get Jodi for me’. I chat away.
“I look at her photo, I kiss her every night before bed. I look at her every morning when I wake up and I say ‘Good morning love’.”
Jodi will be at the forefront of his mind as he returns to radio.
“People say, ‘How are you doing?’ I don’t know how to answer that ... I suppose I’m doing okay,” Barnett says.
“I am stronger than I was three months ago, definitely. Three months ago, I couldn’t stop crying. Every moment of the day I was right on the cusp of tears and it was awful.
“Now it does come in waves. I don’t imagine that the waves will ever end.”
- Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand’s most experienced senior journalists and media leaders. He has held executive and senior editorial roles at NZME including Managing Editor, NZ Herald Editor and Herald on Sunday Editor and has a small shareholding in NZME.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
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Here he answers questions about giving notice, calls from the boss outside of hours, and being paid for minimum hours if the job is rained off, among other things.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about being paid while training, getting unpaid wages in a liquidation, and a sad question about being laid off before Christmas, among other things.
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Brooke van Velden is the ACT Party’s Deputy leader and newly minted Minister of Internal Affairs and Workplace Relations & Safety.
Before being first elected to parliament in 2020, she was instrumental in the passing of the End of Life Choice Bill in2019.
In this year's election, she ran successfully in the Tamaki electorate, beating National’s Simon O'Connor to claim the seat.
She’s now of course a Cabinet Minister in our new Government.
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The new Government has officially been formed, and now National can begin to implement their 100 Day Action Plan.
On the list is the banning of gang patches, a decision Police Minister Mark Mitchell stands by.
Aaron has been a member of the Head Hunters gang for thirty years, and he reckons the legislation won’t work.
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Brooke Roberts is the co-founder, director and co-CEO of the wildly successful trading platform Sharesies.
The app now has over half a million investors who’ve collectively invested over $2 billion.
Brooke was the co-winner of the 2020 Women of Influence- Business award, alongside co-founder, Sonya Williams. She was also awarded the 2022 NZ Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins the show on a regular basis taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Sam Stubbs is the founder of non profit KiwiSaver fund Simplicity.
From a high flying stockbroker to a benevolent banker - his career spans politics, technology and finance.
He believes the finance industry should be as much a force for good as a source of profit which he thinks can be achieved by companies embracing long term thinking, sustainability and full diversity.
He along with the simplicity team have big plans, including building 25-thousand homes over the long term.
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National will need New Zealand First's Winston Peters alongside Act's 11 seats to form a government after the special votes come in.
National has lost two seats, taking its 50 seats down to 48.
Labour's Te Atatu MP Phil Twyford avoided being another victim of the so-called "bluenami", holding onto his seat by just 131 votes.
Labour's Rachel Boyack also clawed back Nelson by 29 votes, while its Mt Albert candidate Helen White managed to hold on to her seat by just 20 votes.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says some of the seats were even closer to the wire.
He told James Daniels and Tyler Adams Te Pati Maori's Takutai Tarsh Kemp won the Tamaki Makaurau seat by a razor-thin margin.
“And she won it by a majority of just four votes. Not 40, not 400, just four votes. I mean it’s incredibly thin.”
The Maori Party took two seats from Labour - Tamaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau.
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Nadia Lim is a familiar face on our screens. We know her best as the winner of Masterchef NZ, the face of My Food Bag, and author of many award winning cook books.
Her latest venture has seen her and her family take on the running 1200 acres of rugged Central Otago farmland at Royalburn Station. The first season of Nadia’s farm premiered last year and is back on our screens.
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Andy Ellis is a man of many talents.
He made 154 appearances for the Crusaders, 28 test caps for the All Blacks, he’s a serial business man, award winning landscaper, author and radio host.
He was part of the winning All Blacks team in the 2011 World Cup Final – having the final say by kicking the ball into touch.
He’s currently in France to back the boys in black to win their 4th title as they face South Africa on Sunday morning NZ time.
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It’s down to the pointy end of the Rugby World Cup – All Blacks take on Argentina in the first Semi-Final Saturday morning.
Elliot Smith has live and breathed Rugby throughout his career as a sports reporter, writers, columnist, presenter and commentator. He’s superbly lead Newstalk ZB’s coverage on the ground in France.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins the show every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, there were questions about being asked to go onto an hourly contract, an outside of work injury, and formal meetings at work, among other things.
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Christopher Luxon was born in Christchurch but grew up in Howick, East Auckland, before studying Commerce at the University Of Canterbury.
He worked for Unilever, rising through the ranks to become CEO of Unilever Canada.
He then became CEO of Air New Zealand before leaving business for politics, winning the seat of Botany for National in 2019.
He won the National Party Leadership in 2021 and is hoping to be New Zealand's next Prime Minister.
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NZ Herald sports writer Michael Burgess joined Tyler Adams from Brisbane to cover the Warriors' do-or-die preliminary finals clash with the Broncos tomorrow.
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This week on the Highlight Reel James Daniels is loving the birdlife while Tyler Adams has full confidence the All Blacks will bounce back.
PREFU dropped and Jason Walls helped the boys unpack it.
ACT released their Law & Order policy and James and Tyler asked is it going to deal to the current crimewave?
The boys ask why is it so hard to buy a new bed?
Plus, are young workers a pain in the whatsit for employers?
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Chris Hipkins was born and raised in the Hutt Valley in Wellington, and while at Victoria University of Wellington became heavily involved in student politics
He entered Parliament after winning the Remutaka seat in 2008.
During his time he’s served as Minister of Education Police, the Public Service, and Leader of the House became regarded as Labour's "Mr Fix It”.
After Jacinda Ardern’s resignation, he of course became Prime Minister early this year.
A great pleasure to welcome Chris Hipkins on for Six and A Song.
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New music to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week.
As part of the Waiata Anthems movement, The Black Seeds - 20 years after the original release - have re-recorded their anthem So True in te reo as Koia ko koe.
We spoke with The Black Seeds' Barnaby Weir.
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This week on the Highlight Reel James and Tyler talk about the Wahs, the joys of spring, and even the price of fish.
Tyler is all would up about a couple of guys who had to be rescued after heading out into the great outdoors without the right gear.
There's a suggestion we Kiwis are not as friendly as we think we are.
The boys ask what sector of the tourism market should New Zealand focus on?
Plus, have you ever told a porky when going for a job?
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For the last three years Rawiri Waititi has been a relentless force in parliament advocating for Māori.
He won back Te Waiariki for Te Pati Māori in 2020, becoming co-leader of the party upon entering parliament and has built a strong profile with his colourful korero in the house.
He was born in Opotiki and moved to Tāmaki Makaurau, for his secondary schooling staying with his aunty, Dame June Mariu. Coincidentally he went to Rutherford at the same time as former National Party leader Simon Bridges.
Rawiri Waititi joined us for Six and a Song - The Election Edition.
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A rescue on Mount Ngauruhoe is prompting warnings for other trampers.
A helicopter had to pluck two lightly dressed walkers from near the summit on Saturday, wearing street shoes, jeans, t-shirts and hoodies.
Land Search and Rescue head Carl McOnie says they carried out 436 rescues last year.
He says they don't like to worry people by revealing the cost of rescues.
McOnie explained they don't want people to put off calling when they're in dangerous situations.
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This week on the Highlight Reel James and Tyler talk doggy doos and poo flickers.
They take the temperature on National's tax proposals.
Medical tourists tell James and Tyler why they headed overseas for health care.
The boys ask are you emotional or logical and how does that flow in your relationship?
Plus, Scott Barrett's red card and the implementation of the new Grocery Commissioner.
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August 31 was the last day of Parliament before its dissolution ahead of the general election on October 14.
As you know we’ve had our Six and a Song the election edition with the leaders of the main parties. Next week we’ll be speaking to Christopher Luxon and the following week Chris Hipkins.
As the election campaign ramps up a name you’ll be hearing a lot on Newstalk ZB is Jason Walls – who will be leading our election coverage over the next month.
We thought it was a great opportunity to welcome Jason Walls on for Six and a Song the election edition!
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Consumer NZ's signalling concern over a historically high profit made by our biggest power companies.
Meridian, Contact, Genesis and Mercury made a combined 2.7 billion in operating profits in the past year - the largest single-year profit ever..
Consumer NZ estimates during that time, 40 thousand households couldn't afford power.
Chief Executive Jon Duffy says making profits is a normal part of business - but consumers also need to be benefit.
He joined James Daniels and Tyler Adams on the show.
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This week on the Highlight Reel James and Tyler ask what is Sir Steven Hansen up to cosying up to the Wallabies?
They discuss an Australian proposal that would ban employers contacting staff outside their working hours.
As mortgage lending rates continue to rise, are you actually better off renting?
We find out what things James and Tyler never go cheap on after one of Tyler's mates spent hundreds of dollars on a kitchen knife.
Plus, the boys get a call from a man who has spent 30 years making toilet paper.
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Marama Davidson became an MP in 2014 – quickly rising through the ranks to become co-leader of the Green Party in 2018.
Before politics she worked for the Human Rights Commission, the Owen Glenn inquiry into violence, and Breastfeeding New Zealand. She’s also a qualified aerobics instructor.
She’s been a staunch advocate for human rights and the environment throughout her career.
A pleasure to welcome Marama Davidson on for Six and a Song - The Election Edition.
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Big news today Air New Zealand has reported a full-year underlying profit of $585 million on operating revenue.
The result is a staggering turnaround on pre-tax losses of $725m last year.
The man who’s been at the head of the organisation throughout the turbulence is Greg Foran, CEO. He joined us in studio to take questions from listeners.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
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This week on the Highlight Reel James and Tyler get excited about the business end of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Plus they talk the classic office sweep!
They discuss people speeding through roadworks, and the possibility drivers may now face fines.
Of course, the pair talk the Official Cash Rate staying at 5.5% - and ask the listeners where they are cutting costs.
We find out what food James absolutely loves, which Tyler isn’t so sure about.
Plus, the boys remember the brilliant Aretha Franklin five years after her death.
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David Seymour has taken the ACT Party to new heights.
He became leader in 2014.
Before politics he worked as an electrical engineer in Canada.
He's driven a number of projects for the party's policy board with regulatory reform, charter schools and the End Of Life Choice act.
ACT Leader David Seymour joined the show for Six And a Song - The Election Edition.
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Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter, Aaron Dahmen joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons to discuss Labour's announcement of a $20 billion transport plan, to be funded by a hike to the fuel tax.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Tyler Adams fills in for Simon for a couple of days. He and James talk the spate of shootings around New Zealand and what can be done to bring crime under control. Plus they hear the remarkable story of a woman who was threatened at a rugby league game.
When Simon returned, the thorny old issue of breastfeeding in public came up for discussion.
Plus the lads talked the Reddit storm over McDonalds and the prices on their app.
And we know that Si and James don’t work Mondays – so we find out what Simon has started doing on that day!
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Winston Peters is one of our longest serving members of parliament.
He’s been the leader of New Zealand First since it’s foundation in 93, and has served as Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister, and Treasurer over his career.
He’s been back on the campaign trail with renewed vigour ahead of the election.
A pleasure to welcome Winston Peters on for Six and a Song election edition.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James talk the dangers lurking in every lithium-ion battery after a couple of scary e-scooter fires.
Plus, there’s some good chat about cat laws and paid parental leave.
Add in some revealing talk about the rise of high-end drug use, notably cocaine.
And talk about embarrassed - the boys got the wrong end of one story and James couldn't stop laughing!
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SI & James asked is it OK to drink milk straight out of the bottle from the fridge?
This after a Canadian real estate agent was fined nearly 25 grand after taking a cheeky swig of milk from the bottle in a client's fridge.
Listening to that was the highly esteemed Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls.
What we didn't know was Jason's dad was also listening and he was quick to put things in context and emailed a remarkable family photo revealing 9 year-old Jason's love of milk. Jason is on the right.
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Raf Manji started his career in banking, he has also worked in finance, governance, strategy, and policy and risk.
He’s worked for start-ups, not-for-profits, and government, spending two terms as a Christchurch City Councillor from 2013 to 2019 – before becoming leader of The Opportunities Party in 2022.
A great pleasure to welcome Raf Manji on for Six and a Song - the election edition.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James talk with a man who chose to live in his car for 8 months while holding down a job looking after others.
The pair also discuss disciplining other people's children.
Air New Zealand's monster profit turnaround prompts the question is it time airfares came down again?
And, Barbie or Oppenheimer?
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Professor Sir Peter Gluckman is an internationally recognized biomedical scientist, and currently heads Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures at the University of Auckland.
From 2009-2018 he was the inaugural Chief Science Advisor to Prime Ministers Sir John Key, Sir Bill English, and Dame Jacinda Ardern, was Science Envoy for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and is currently the President of the International Science Council
He has received the highest scientific and civilian honours in New Zealand and numerous international scientific awards as well as authoring several books and over 700 scientific papers.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James talk whether they’d ditch their day jobs to chase their dreams for a year.
Plus, there’s plenty of discussion about Victoria ditching the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
A sombre day on Thursday as Si and James discuss the Auckland CBD shooting – which left three people dead.
But it was an uplifting end to the week, as the boys celebrate the Football Ferns amazing victory in their opening World Cup game.
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Today’s guest for Six and A Song is a car nut.
He’s a fitness freak.
He loves good food and wine.
He’s also a clean-freak, he doesn’t like a mess and LOVES his Dyson.
He’s opinionated and, it has to be said, he’s a pretty good broadcaster.
The one and only Mike Hosking joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this weeks Six and A Song.
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So much talk these days about soft sentences for criminals and how the final sentence is reached in any given court case.
Criminal Barrister Steve Cullen was listening to Newstalk ZB's Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the day of the Auckland construction site shooting, and he called in to offer some insight to the processes involved.
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And a lucky coincidence has stopped one worker from going to the construction site where the shooting went down.
Earl says the downtown CBD site is one he regularly works on and he was set to go there this morning.
He says it was pure chance he wasn't there.
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A moment of magic on the show today as, unknown to Simon, one of his colleagues went to the same college as he did.
That was not all that was revealed.
Listen as newsreader Susie Nordqvist tells the story to Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Charlie Lowe fell off a curb in Cambodia - resulting in a fractured spine - his family are now facing a substantial bill to return him to New Zealand.
Charlie's sister, Lena, called in to Newstalk ZB's Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons to urge travellers to purchase insurance and talk about her brother's dire situation.
A GiveALittle page has been set up to help the family with the mounting costs.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, there were questions about contracts, an employer hiding leave balances, and a dispute involving someone driving their employer's vehicle while taking Tramadol and other medication, among other things.
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The latest body blow for the Commonwealth Games has renewed debate about its place on the sporting calendar.
The New Zealand Olympic Committee say they're "incredibly disappointed" by the Victorian state government's call to ditch their hosting of the 2026 Comm Games, due to rising costs.
The Commonwealth Games were plagued by similar issues in 2017 when Durban pulled the plug on hosting the 2022 edition, which was eventually picked up by Birmingham.
NZOC chief executive Nicki Nicol says the decision is unsettling for Kiwi athletes - who were working towards a Games so close to home.
Long time commentator Brendan Telfer joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the future viability of the event.
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Men on average had a 25 per cent greater KiwiSaver balance than women as of the end of last year, according to the Retirement Commission.
The commission studied more than three million KiwiSaver members, with the research representing approximately 94 percent of the total member base.
Simon Barnett and James Daniels weigh in on possible solutions to addressing the gender gap.
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Claim and counter-claim over the Ministry of Education's decision to install synthetic carpet in 600 rural schools.
It's awarded the carpet tender for its Improving Classrooms for Small and Remote Schools' programme to a US nylon manufacturer - opting against using New Zealand wool.
Simon Barnett & James Daniels were batting the argument back and forth when they got two informed callers with good points to make.
First up Andrew Caughey CEO of Wool Impact followed by Former All Black now farmer Richard Loe.
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Si & James back in the studio together today and Si was fizzing about THAT Sam Caine pitch invader trip.
Fresh off the plane from Mendoza, Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to give his view.
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Another example of brazen violence in broad daylight in Auckland.
A dairy owner's wife and a customer have been treated in hospital after being attacked by two hammer-wielding robbers at Jyoti's Dairy in Mt Roskill yesterday.
Dairy and Business Owners Group chair Sunny Kaushal is frustrated that business owners no longer feel safe operating as criminals have no fear of law enforcement.
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Hospitals and Emergency Departments throughout the nation are reporting significant delays from staff shortages.
Labour have introduced a workforce action plan to recruit more workers and National today announced they would set up a medical program at Waikato University to boost placements.
General Practice New Zealand Chair Dr Bryan Betty says there's strain across all sectors of the health system, with a third of GPs unable to take on patients.
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The Government says it's heard the tertiary education sector's concerns- and is pledging $128 million dollars to providers.
It's split over the next two years, and will increase tuition subsidies an extra 4 percent at degree-level and above.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is adamant this support package for universities is not a bailout.
ZB Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen says there's still lingering questions about how the Government and these academic institutions got to this point.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James find out the reasons the banking market survey is overdue.
The pair ask why our schools aren't turning out work ready young people.
The guys disagree over the All Whites walking off the field in a protest.
And what does James' daughter Stacey Morrison think is the best thing about her Dad?
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Stacey Morrison is an incredibly successful radio and TV broadcaster whose projects have spanned more than 30 years.
She currently co-hosts the breakfast show on Flava, as well as having a myriad of other projects on the go.
Stacey is a passionate and well known advocate and educator of Te Reo Māori and has co-written several Māori language books for learners
She is also a māmā to three tamariki who have been brought up with te reo Māori as their mother tongue, and is of course the daughter of our mate James.
Stacey was Simon Barnett and Daddy James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is officially in liquidation, after creditors wouldn't agree to let other ski operators take over operations on the mountain.
The company appeared at the High Court in Auckland a short time ago.
Whakapapa Holdings Chief Executive Dave Mazey is still hopeful his equity partners can stitch up a deal post-liquidation.
He spoke with Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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A high-powered microscope will be trained on New Zealand's banks.
The Government has just confirmed a Commerce Commission probe into banking sector competition.
Top of mind will be understanding competition issues and barriers new market competitors face, as well as looking into consumers' ability to switch banks.
The Commission will also investigate banks’ profitability and other financial measures.
A preliminary issues paper will be released in August, but the study isn't due back until the same time next year.
Simplicity Managing Director and founder of KiwiSaver provider Simplicity Sam Stubbs told Stuffthe enquiry is four years too late, but it's good it has finally arrived.
Stubbs joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss the announcement.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Si and James talks Kāinga Ora evictions and hear one woman’s nightmare of living next to some housing agency tenants.
The pair also give their thoughts on the gang troubles in Ōpōtiki.
Plus the guys get up in arms over the vast differences in petrol prices from one station to another.
And why don’t men say “I love you” to each other?
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Andrew Hoggard has been one of the most prominent voices within rural New Zealand in recent years.
He’s been farming for almost 30 years and has been actively involved in Federated Farmers since 2005 before becoming in 2020 and leading the organisation through some very challenging years.
He recently made the surprising decision to step down to throw his hat into the political ring, standing for ACT in the Rangitikei seat.
Andrew Hoggard was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Petrol prices across Auckland are varying drastically, with a 61 cent per litre difference between the cheapest and the priciest.
With the fuel tax subsidy finishing at the end of June, the cost of filling up is set to rise for everyone. But why is there such a major disparity in Tāmaki Makaurau?
Jimmy Ormsby is CEO of Waitomo Group and he joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show.
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Katelyn Park has previously spoken to the NZ Heraldabout her concerns over what she describes as years living next to Kāinga Ora “neighbours from hell”.
She called in to Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons frustrated at the lack of action from Kāinga Ora, saying she has had enough.
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Brewing gang tensions in Ōpōtiki have shut down the Bay of Plenty town's public services, and put locals on edge.
There's been an influx of members, since the death of a Mongrel Mob president on Friday.
Schools and the public library have closed out of safety fears - and bus services have been impacted.
Police are investigating two house fires.
National's Acting Police Spokesperson, Paul Goldsmith is asking if citizens are supported by police - or are gangs in charge.
He says ultimately the Government has to take some responsibility for the lawlessness under its watch.
Ōpōtiki District Councillor Barry Howe joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss the gang presence in the area.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Simon and James talk whether controversial influencer Andrew Tate’s material should be banned in schools.
Plus the pair discuss the political scandal of the week, Michael Wood and the Auckland Airport shares.
James gets very annoyed by Aviation Security and Simon gets riled up over the LIV/PGA golf merger.
And who’s stealing shopping trolleys?
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Barry Soper is no stranger to the Newstalk ZB audience.
Until the end of last year he was our long serving Political Editor.
On his retirement from the Parliamentary Political Gallery he took up the role of Newstalk ZB Senior Poliical Correspondent.
He was born in Gore and after finishing high school he attended the Police College at Trentham for six months before he withdrew and returned to Gore, to work for The Southland Times.
44 years later at last week's NZ Radio Awards he was honoured with the award for Outstanding Contribution To Radio.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about asking for a payrise, the training wage and a workplace restructure, among other things.
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This week on The Highlight Reel Simon and James talk and take calls on the government’s latest moves to combat the rise in retail crime and ram raids.
The boys also chat Air NZ’s request for the passengers to jump on the scales. We find out that car door dings are one of Simon’s biggest pet peeves, and find out why some of the team was feeling a little dusty on Friday afternoon.
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Over the last eight years, Dave Letele has helped thousands of people lose weight and get fit through his Brown Buttabean motivation programme
The programme was spun out of Dave's own journey in which he lost over 100 kilograms, became a boxer, and turned his life around after a tough life as the son of a Mongrel Mob ex-president and a youth spent in poverty.
In addition to running free fitness programmes, his organisation runs education on how to cook healthy food on a budget, youth and employment programmes, and a food-share scheme.
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Antidepressant medications dispensed to children and teenagers increased 53 per cent in the past five years, according to a report on the state of New Zealand’s public mental health sector published today. Antipsychotic medications have also increased sharply.
The stark increase in prescribing is one of several issues identified by the watchdog in its latest assessment of the sector, which also includes a doubling of staff vacancies, a sudden fall in the number of people accessing government-funded telehealth services and websites, and fewer people accessing the specialist services that treat people with the most severe conditions.
Youth Health Advocate Dame Sue Bagshaw joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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Graham Bell has achieved a reputation for straight talking and backing words with action as host of Police Ten 7 for 12 years.
Prior to that he spent over 33 years in the NZ Police, most of it involved in investigating serious crime, and is one of New Zealand's most experienced and successful detectives.
In 2001 Graham was awarded the Queen's Service Medal in the Birthday Honours List and was named as one of 15 New Zealanders who had 'made a difference' in North and South Magazine's New Zealander of the Year issue.
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The Reserve Bank has today raised the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points - taking it to 5.5 per cent.
RBNZ still sees 5.5 per cent as the peak for OCR and anticipates cuts from the third quarter of 2024.
The Kiwi dollar dropped by half a cent against the US dollar following the announcement.
NZ Herald Business Editor-at-Large, Liam Dann, joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons for to give his reaction to the announcement.
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There's concern increasing the trust tax rate will sting everyday New Zealanders.
The rate will jump from 33 to 39 percent to align with the top personal tax rate from April - to clamp down on people dodging taxes through trusts.
But Deloitte tax partner Robyn Walker says there's around 400-thousand trusts in New Zealand.
She says there may be many New Zealanders with a marginal tax rate well below 39 percent, with assets held in trusts, now facing a higher rate.
Revenue Minister David Parker says the top five percent of trusts with some taxable income in 2021 accounted for 78 percent of all trustee income.
Robyn Walker joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the show.
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson has just unveiled the 'no-frills' 2023 Budget- Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls and Infometrics Economist Brad Olsen joined the show to discuss the highlights.
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Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
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The transport watchdog wants regulation of all recreational boats and skippers in the wake of its probe into a fatal boat capsizing.
In October 2021, the boat capsized on Auckland's Manukau Harbour bar, killing three of the four people on board.
The report recommends the Ministry of Transport consider compulsory licensing and education of skippers.
Chief Commissioner Jane Meares says that could look similar to the car licensing process.
CEO of Water Safety NZ Daniel Gerrard joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Rob Campbell has been in the headlines a lot this year after his very public removal as chair of Te Whatu Ora.
He has been described as a 'colossus of corporate New Zealand', but it was as a committed trade unionist that he first came to public prominence, frequently incurring the wrath of then Prime Minister Rob Muldoon.
In the late 1980s, Rob Campbell resigned from his union roles and took on business directorships & consultancies; with virtually every company he has chaired seeing substantial growth in performance, shareholder returns and employee engagement levels.
He holds a Masters in Economics, was named as Chairperson of the Year in the Deloitte Top 200 awards, and in 2019 was awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business.
Rob Campbell joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for this week's Six And A Song.
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New Zealand Professional Boxer Mea Motu's name has grabbed the headlines in recent weeks as she prepared to claim the IBO super bantamweight world title on the Fight For Life card.
She's won amateur bouts, professional bouts and more New Zealand titles then any other female boxer.
It was a great pleasure to welcome World Champion Mea Motu onto the show for this week's Six And A Song.
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As we are heading into the winter flu season it was timely to invite Dr Anthony Jordan, the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director to join us on the show again.
Dr Jordan is one of our leading immunologists and he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions.
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People have just a few more days to get help from census collectors - before final notices are sent out.
It applies to all areas except the Far North, Te Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay where the collection period was extended to June 1 because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Census collectors will be in the community until Wednesday.
They'll also be at the Warriors game at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland this weekend where if you do your census at the game you'll get a ticket to the match and $25 food and beverage voucher to spend at the game. If you’ve done the census and bring a friend to do it you'll both get tickets to the game.
People who take part will also go in the draw to win a trip for four to Australia to watch the Eels vs. Warriors game on July 8, 2023.
From May 9, people who still haven't completed their forms will receive a final notice and risk being fined two-thousand-dollars if they don't complete the census.
Stats NZ says 8.5 of 10 people have completed their forms.
Census Deputy Census Chief Executive Simon Mason joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the show to discuss the tactic.
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Broadcasting and Maori Development Minister Willie Jackson has had a colourful career in and outside of politics.
Aged 21, Willie Jackson became the youngest ever freezing works union president. He was a union organiser, and a club bouncer in South Auckland, before becoming a record label executive and a band manager of Moana and the Moa Hunters, he was also a successful broadcaster, covering everything from politics to sports, along with a stint as a talkback host.
As a politician, he was first elected to Parliament in 1999 with the Alliance. He returned to Parliament in 2017 with Labour, holding portfolios in employment, Maori development and now broadcasting.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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The wealthiest New Zealanders pay tax at half the rate of ordinary people, an IRD report has found.
An IRD study into the tax rate paid by a sample of 311 New Zealanders found they paid a median effective tax rate of 9.4 per cent.
Treasury reckons a comparable tax rate for a “middle wealth” Kiwi was 20.2 per cent - that rate includes GST they pay and any benefits someone might receive like Working for Families. If you leave those out, their tax rate is even higher.
The median wealth of the families was $106 million - but a handful of extremely wealthy people meant the mean wealth of those families was $276m.
Revenue Minister David Parker said the report showed “tradies, nurses, school teachers, hospitality workers, hairdressers, cleaners, engineers and small business owners all pay much higher effective tax rates than their wealthier fellow Kiwis.
“We tax those who earn all their income from salaries at a much higher rate than the very wealthy,” he said.
The culprit in all of this is capital gains, which are largely untaxed in New Zealand.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls told Simon Barnett and James Daniels there hasn't been an announcement on whether the Government will do about it.
"We have an election right around the corner, so we wait with baited breath to see if they have anything up their sleeve."
Walls says with an outright majority in he 2020 election, Labour could have easily passed a capital gains tax at any stage.
"I think it's a bit disingenuous of the Government to have this report right at the end of the tenure, where they have an outright majority and say they're going to be putting it to the electorate and we're going to campaign on this one."
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Claims have come more needs to be done against those convicted of coward punches.
New Zealand First Leader, Winston Peters is renewing calls for a one-punch law.
It comes after Regan Robson-Khan was sentenced to nine months of home detention after he assaulted Wynton King outside a Christchurch bar last October.
King will never be able to drive, work or play rugby again.
Peters told Newstalk ZB's Canterbury Mornings judges are hamstrung by New Zealand laws
He says there are some occasions where they aren't reading the room.
Wynton's sister Amber told Newstalk ZB's Canterbury Mornings they were shocked when the sentence was handed down.
She says as a family and as a nation, we've all been let down by the justice system.
Newstalk ZB caller Sally, who's son has been assaulted, says the punishments are too low.
She says the person who punched her son originally was sentenced to five years in prison but it ended up being reduced to two.
National's Penny Simmonds told Newstalk ZB's Canterbury Mornings this is proof the Government is too soft on crime.
She says people are suffering from the lack of punishments.
Labour's Tracey McLellan says it could be time to re-start conversations about a new piece of legalisation.
Former Northland MP Matt King joined Tyler Adams on Newstalk ZB to discuss.
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A stay-at-home Kiwi mum has gone viral on TikTok for sharing the true cost of going back to work after having children.
Anna Catley, 31, from Napier, shares a 2-year-old son and 10-month-old twin daughters with her husband, 30, who works full-time.
Catley worked as a sales and marketing manager for Cherri Global, which grows and exports cherries, before going on maternity leave. After her twins were born, she considered going back to work – but was shocked when she calculated what it would cost to put her three children in daycare.
She’d need to earn $35 an hour over a 37.5-hour week, and pay for 40 hours of childcare, costing $26.70 an hour, leaving her with just $170 a week in hand. But she says that while the cost is shocking, it’s a struggle that countless mums will relate to.
“It’s a real barrier to returning to work,” she tells the Herald.
“It makes you think twice about ‘is it really worth it?’ Not only due to the cost, but also then having to juggle childcare drop-offs, pick-ups, manage meals and housework, all with the limited time you’d then have if you were working full-time as well.”
At the time of writing, her TikTok video has had more than 70,000 views, 3500 likes and 266 comments, as countless other Kiwi mums chimed in to share their experiences.
“Finally someone says it,” one commented.
“I 100 per cent feel ya on this! Not to mention the amount of time your kids spend sick at home with bugs they caught in care,” another wrote.
“I feel this! Plus add in all the sickness too. No thanks, I’ll stay at home and look after my babies and make memories with them while I can,” another mum shared.
Catley notes that, in New Zealand, paid parental leave ends after six months, and childcare is not subsidised until a child turns 3.
“So there’s a big gap there of two and a half years where families are having to fork out a lot of their earnings on childcare.
“Spending $26.70 an hour on childcare is more than the living wage.”
It’s no secret that the rising cost of living and inflation increases have made life even more difficult for parents, whether they’re working or not.
“I think there will be a lot of mums out there who didn’t plan on going back to work, or who wanted to have a longer time off work, but have been forced back into work because costs are so high and it’s harder to make ends meet these days,” Catley points out.
She says it’s unlikely she’ll go back to work until her kids are old enough to go to school – unless she can find a “mum-friendly” job.
“After doing the maths and seeing the ridiculousness of how much I’d work and how little money I’d have left over at the end of the week after paying for childcare, I’ve realised that I need to think outside the box to come up with a way of getting income outside of the usual 8am-5pm working in an office situation,” she says.
Since Covid, many businesses have realised that employees can still work effectively from home. Ideally, Catley would be able to use her marketing skills to take on a few clients from home.
“As mothers, we are naturally great at time management, project management, juggling many things at once, and working to deadlines because we have to be,” she notes.
“I still have so much to offer an employer, but like everyone I need something that works for my whole family.”
- Bethany Reitsma, NZ Herald
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Yesterday’s 50 point lift in the Official Cash Rate means far more pain for New Zealand families, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says.
“Mortgage-holders up and down the country were holding their breath and hoping for some relief. Instead, they’ve been given another punch in the guts.
Nicola Willis joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the showw.
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The Reserve Bank has today lifted the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 5.25 per cent.
The 11th successive hike, it takes the rate to its highest level since December 2008.
The bank says inflation is still too high and persistent, and employment is beyond its maximum sustainable level.
The recent severe weather events in the North Island have led to higher prices for some goods and services, the RBNZ said.
The New Zealand dollar rallied sharply on the higher-than-expected hike. In the minutes following the release, the kiwi was trading at US63.6c, up about half a US cent from US63.08 before the release.
Infometrics Principal Economist, Brad Olsen, joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to break down the announcement.
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You’ll have heard this name a bit of late: Kai Kara-France is one of New Zealand’s most successful sports stars on the MMA world stage.
He started practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 10, and started training in mixed martial arts as a whole in high school.
In November 2010, Kara-France began his professional MMA career with a first-round TKO win over Ray Kaitiana.
Now there’s a brilliant doco-series on TVNZ+ called Caged: Kai Kara-France.
He’s scheduled to face Amir Albazi on June 3 at UFC Fight Night 226.
It’s a great pleasure to welcome Kai Kara France to this week’s Six And A Song.
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Construction on a second Waitematā harbour crossing will begin in 2029, the Government announced this morning as it unveiled five options: tunnels, bridges or a combination of both.
The Government also confirmed that for the first time, there will be a regular walking and cycling connection across the harbour.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told media at the announcement this morning that “the second harbour crossing has just become real”
And he says the massive infrastructure mission would “become the backbone of a modern, integrated transport system that can compare with the best city transport networks anywhere in the world”.
Transport Minister Michael Wood announced how the new crossing will plug into the Government’s light rail line, which is also in train.
“Aucklanders and businesses have made it clear that the biggest barriers to the success of Auckland is persistent congestion and after years of inaction by the previous government we are on track to fix it,” Wood said.
John Reeves from the Public Transport Users' Association and Professor John Tookey, professor of Construction Management at AUT, joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss the five proposed options.
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He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about redundancy, misconduct and disclosing criminal convictions, among other things.
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Geoff Ross is a proud and passionate kiwi.
He was born and raised on a Dairy and Deer Farm south of Auckland. He attended Lincoln University where he graduated with a B Com (Agricultural).
He’s a serial entrepreneur, best known for founding the globally successful vodka brand 42 Below with his wife Justine.
But Geoff Ross was always going to be a farmer – he just got there via a long and winding road.
His is an inspirational story, so it was a great pleasure to have Geoff Ross as this week’s guest on Six & A Song.
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Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
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Directly off the back of Stuart Nash's demotion, Jason Walls joined Simon and James to take a look at everything that has gone down.
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After a very successful international career in banking, Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell had a challenging entry to politics after bullying claims arose just a week after his maiden speech in Parliament.
The dust has well and truly settled now as he prepares to hold the seat in this year’s election. So who is he and why did he want to get into politics?
A great pleasure to welcome Sam Uffindell on for Six and a Song.
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Stuart Nash has given up his police portfolio after the backlash over his revelation he'd once phoned the Police Commissioner over a court decision.
Nash made the admission on Newstalk ZB this morning, saying he'd asked the Commissioner if a particular court judgment would be appealed.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says contacting the Police Commissioner was inappropriate, as was Nash's defence of his actions today.
He says it's important to safeguard the independence of the police, and the courts, and not criticise individual decisions.
Political Editor, Jason Walls told Simon Barnett and James Daniels Hipkins made it clear that if Nash hadn't resigned, he would've been sacked.
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Today, he joined the show to answer questions about a physical assault at work, bullying, and asking an employee about their health, among other things.
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A quiet evening on the deck shooting the breeze and listening to music ended with a midnight dash for medical help and fears for the safety of children in a remote Central Otago village.
Steve Easton and his mate Mike Mitchell, both of Oamaru, were on the deck of Easton’s St Bathans holiday cottage on Tuesday night when they heard a noise in the garden.
Looking down, they saw a sow with six piglets. Easton went to chase them off and close the gate. What he did not see was the boar with them.
He chased the little family across the road and was about 30m from his cottage when he heard a noise in the gravel nearby.
The boar was flying at him and hit him head on.
Steve Easton told his story to Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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Matty McLean is a familiar friendly face on New Zealand television screens and has virtually grown up on camera.
Earlier this month he was revealed as the winner of Treasure Island Fans vs Faves.
Matty McLean joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six And A Song.
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Operator of Innovative Education Consultants and former rugby player, Alwyn Poole, has penned an opinion-piece in the NZ Herald making the case for an age limit of 17 to be put in place for First XV rugby.
Poole joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to explain the rationale behind his piece.
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A 'miracle' weight loss drug called Ozempic has set TikTok on fire with celebrities including Jeremy Clarkson & Kim Kardashian taking it.
It is given as an injection straight into the stomach, thigh or upper arm.
It suppresses hunger by mimicking an appetite-regulating hormone, leaving users feeling fuller for longer.
But obesitry experts warn it is not a magic bullet and may trigger unpleasant side effects, from nausea and diarrhoea to pancreatitis and gallbladder problems.
Simon Barnett and James Daniels spoke with Bariatric Surgeon Richard Babor about the drug and it's place in the weight loss puzzle.
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Outrage after the police watchdog declared Police weren't in the wrong when they didn't respond to a 111 call over Mongrel Mob members at Christchurch Hospital.
Anne-Maree Thomas was in hospital for her 15-year-old's cancer treatment when she called Police four times over gang members threatening staff and guarding hospital entrances.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has written to Thomas saying Police didn't respond because no offences were committed -- and there weren't any officers available to attend.
Anne-Maree Thomas joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show.
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Black Cap Neil Wagner has carved out a test career by taking wickets at critical times and unsettling the opposition with his fiery attitude and relentless nature.
His skill as a wicket taker was front and centre on Tuesday when he took four on the final day of the test against England, giving New Zealand a one-run victory in one of the great Test match finishes of all time.
Neil Wagner joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this week's Six And A Song.
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TikTok employees in five different countries, including China, can access the data of New Zealand users, as privacy concerns grow over the video-sharing app.
The social media giant, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has maintained data from New Zealand is stored in Singapore and United States, with access only approved by its “global security organisation led out of the U.S.”
Newstalk ZB can now reveal that engineering teams around the world are able to get this access sign-off, including workers in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Ireland.
A spokesperson for TikTok told ZB “strict policies and procedures” are in place to “limit internal access to user data.”
Netsafe's Chief Content Officer Leanne Ross joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show.
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Incumbent All Blacks coach Ian Foster's announced he will NOT re-apply for his job.
New Zealand Rugby's confirmed the 2024 appointment process will be finalised in the next four to six weeks...meaning a newcomer will definitely be appointed BEFORE Foster guides the team at the World Cup, let alone rides into the sunset.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the development and Simon didn't leave anyone wondering about what he thought.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
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Today, he joined the show to answer questions about returning to work after being on ACC and how commissions impact holiday pay amongst other tings.
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Questions about the use of gambling for community fundraising...when there are other ways it could be done.
A special Lotto draw will be held on March 18 -- with half the ticket sales going towards the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Problem Gambling spokesperson Andree Froude says it's disappointing we have to give donations through a gambling operator.
She spoke with Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
An international fundraising appeal has also been launched.
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Rowena Duncum is a passionate advocate for the agricultural and rural sectors. A former dairy farmer and 2013 Taranaki Farm Manager of the Year, she hung up the milking apron and swapped her red bands for radio in 2016 to become Executive Producer of The Country – Newstalk ZB’s long-standing rural radio show, hosted by Jamie Mackay.
So, what makes Rowena tick? We found out when she joined us for this week’s Six and A Song.
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Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
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Our guest today on Six and a Song has played 170 games of rugby league for the then-DB Bitter, then Vodafone, now One New Zealand Warriors, played in two World Cups and 10 tests for the Kiwi league team while somehow fitting in time to marry James's daughter Natasha and have two gorgeous children, Mila and Niko...
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about being contractor, apprenticeships, and employee liability among other things.
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Back in 1983, 21-year-old Dunedin born, Christchurch raised, Michael Mayell started the iconic Kiwi company ‘Cookie Time’ which has just turned 40.
He baked cookies in a rented bakery and he and his mother delivered them to dairies across Christchurch, where they were sold individually from large glass jars.
Mayell sold 5000 cookies in the first week, and in the first year of operation sold nearly quarter of a million dollars' worth of cookies.
There’s way more to Michael Mayell than cookies though and he joined James Daniels and Tyler Adams for this week’s edition of Six And A Song...
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A policy bonfire - as Chris Hipkins slashes and burns contentious arms of the Government's work programme.
The new Prime Minister's just revealed details of his bread and butter reset - scrapping the TVNZ- RNZ merger, hiking the minimum wage to 22 dollars 70, and stalling proposed hate speech laws.
He's also announced a social insurance scheme won't be passed this term - and confirmed Three Waters could soon be in for a shake-up.
Chris Hipkins says it's about refocusing priorities - and putting the cost of living front and centre.
Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to share his thought.
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An unrepentant social media manager has defended sharing private photographs of Gore mayor Ben Bell amid accusations of dirty politics.
Natasha Chadwick, who was paid $9200 by incumbent mayor Tracy Hicks to run his social media as part of his $14,000 campaign, shared the photos of Bell with media outlets after the election, saying “what he (Bell) does socially is absolutely the people’s business”.
Hicks yesterday said Chadwick approached him during his campaign about using the photos but he declined saying it was not his style.
However, he stood by Chadwick, who says she waited until after the election before sharing the pictures with media, calling her an “absolute professional” who was a pleasure to work with.
Yesterday, RNZ reported on allegations of dirty politics emerging from the mayoral race and rumours about Bell’s sexuality.
Bell said he had heard rumours about his sexuality toward the end of his campaign, but did not know where they had come from and could not say for sure whether it was a case of “dirty tactics” from Chadwick.
“Things get heated during a campaign, so that’s politics at the end of the day,” Bell said.
Either way, it was “water off a duck’s back”.
“It didn’t matter to me and the photo that she’s alleged to have ... is on my Instagram.
“I didn’t take it down. I have no intention of taking it down.
“People like to think what they like to think.
“I’m a public figure at the end of the day, so my life is pretty public these days,” he said.
He made his Instagram account private before his campaign to protect his friends’ privacy, he said.
In an email to councillor Bret Highsted, released to the Otago Daily Times, Bell addressed the issue, saying “unless you get directly from me, it’s simply rumours”.
Highsted replied saying he was not aware of any “explicit” photos of Bell being circulated.
“I have seen a relatively harmless photo of you being kissed on the cheek at what looks like a festival.
“My response ... is the next generation would think nothing of it,” Highsted said.
Chadwick, who lives in Tapanui, said she did not share the photos or rumours during the campaign, although she had tried to get the media to pick up on them after her contract with Hicks had ended.
She was unrepentant about spreading the photos.
“To me, if you’re going to run in a public office and you’re going to be in a public space I think you need to present authentically,” she said.
“If he wasn’t ashamed of anything he did, why did he go and hide all of that stuff? That was my question.”
Bell’s response is that he made his Instagram account private before his campaign to protect his friends’ privacy.
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Chadwick had suggested Hicks use the posts during the campaign.
“I thought it could have been an advantage, I’m not going to lie, but Tracy was not interested in playing that role and he would have been mortified if I had done anything about it during the campaign,” Chadwick said.
After the election was over and her contract was up and she could speak in her own capacity, she raised the posts with several media outlets, including the Otago Daily Times.
Hicks said he had been surprised when Chadwick brought up the pictures but he had not wanted to get into that type of campaigning.
“As far as I’m aware, they weren’t used,” Hicks said of the pictures.
While some people clearly knew about the rumours, they were never raised in a public way as far as he was aware.
He did not know who was spreading them.
“Some people see that as fair game, but I’m afraid it’s not in my gamebook,” Hicks said.
He said he was “not really” aware of her efforts to bring attention to the posts after the campaign.
Glenys Dickson said she was aware of the rumours during Bell’s campaign, but thought a person’s sexual preference had no relevance to being mayor and paid no attention to it.
“He’s elected to do a job and I think he’s doing a good job,” Dickson said.
Cr Joe Stringer, who ran with Bell on the Team Hokonui ticket, said he knew about the rumour but did not think councillors were behind it.
“I don’t think any of the councillors would’ve done anything like that ... I think it started in the general public,” he said.
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Carmel Sepuloni first entered Parliament after the 2008 general election as a List member, becoming New Zealand’s first MP of Tongan descent.
She is the MP for Kelston and has been New Zealand’s Minister for Social Development since 2017.
She is also Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage plus Associate Minister of Foreign affairs focussing on the Pacific
She was also previously the Minister for ACC and Minister for Disability Issues.
Born and raised in Waitara, Taranaki, Sepuloni moved to Auckland in 1996.
Carmel Sepuloni is now New Zealand’s first Pasifika Deputy Prime Minister...
The Honorable Carmel Sepuloni joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for this week's Six & A Song.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He's a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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A fascinating opinion piece in the NZ Herald penned by Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Auckland Tim Hazledine where he reveals his wish that New Zealand adopt a UBI – Universal Basic Income.
He's suggesting 'a grand in the hand' a month.
Everyone would get it, no targeting, no administrative fuss. It would not be enough to live comfortably on, but it would provides insurance against sudden misfortune, a start for savings and fund enterprise.
Tim reckons our current spending on welfare would be plenty to fund a tax-free UBI of $1000 for every single adult New Zealand resident.
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Winston Peters hardly needs introduction but for the record he grew up in Northland and holds a BA and an LLB.
He entered Parliament in 1978 in the seat of Hunua and was MP for Tauranga from 1984 till 2005.
In 1993, Mr Peters and others formed the New Zealand First Party and gained representation in the last First Past the Post election.
Then in 1996 New Zealand First won 17 seats in New Zealand’s first MMP election.
He has been Deputy Prime Minister, Treasurer, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Racing!
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David Seymour has had another big year.
The Act party leader has continued to see his party rise in the polls while continuing to be a thorn in the side of the labour government.
That strain seemed to show this week after he was labelled ‘an arrogant prick’ by the prime minister.
So how has he rated his own 2022?
David Seymour joined the show for Six and a Song.
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The Transport Minister has condemned protesters who paint bombed MP electorate offices throughout the country.
The Restore Passenger Rail lobby group has sprayed red paint on MP offices in Auckland, Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin -- despite meeting with Michael Wood last week.
Wood says today's demonstration is concerning for those who work in their MP offices.
Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams spoke with Save Passenger Rail's James Cockle to try and understand their motives.
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The Government's phasing out of the fuel subsidy scheme - to finish late March next year.
The fuel subsidy will stay 25 cents a litre until the end of February -- then drop to 12.5 cents, until the end of March.
The half-price public transport scheme will last until the same time - with both extensions costing taxpayers an extra 116 million dollars.
Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics Brad Olsen joined Simon Barnett & Tyler Adams to discuss the move.
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Grant Fox dominated the All Black first five eighths position in the late 1980s and mid 90s, becoming one of the most potent scorers in test history scoring an incredible 645 points in 46 tests.
He’s been involved in New Zealand rugby for over 40 years as a player, coach, and until very recently as an All Blacks selector.
Since retiring from playing he’s also been a business owner, a broadcaster, and a dad to Ryan Fox – New Zealand’s top golfer – and daughter Kendall.
Grant Fox was Simon Barnett and James Daniels’ guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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The Christchurch City Council has changed the age for children to swim on their own at a public pool to 12 meaning children 11 and under must have to adult supervision.
From January 16, the supervisor must be 16 or older. Previously the rule applied to children aged 7 and under.
Daniel Gerrard is Chief Executive of Water Safety New Zealand and he called Simon Barnett & James Daniels as they discussed the issue.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about getting annual leave paid out, negotiating a pay rise and dealing with a personal grievance, among other things.
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Kendra Cocksedge was first recognised in 2006 with selection for the Taranaki and Hurricanes Schools, where her resourceful, intuitive halfback play, allround skills and goalkicking ability first came to the fore.
Among her many gongs. Kendra was awarded World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year in 2015 and 2018, New Zealand Rugby Women’s Player of the Year, and broke through the glass ceiling to be the first female recipient of the Kelvin Tremain Memorial Trophy as the top player in the New Zealand game .
Since debuting for the Black Ferns in 2007 as a teenager, Cocksedge has gone on to win three Rugby World Cups, in 2010 and 2017, and 2022 as well as clinching a Rugby World Cup Sevens crown in 2013.
She’s recently retired from Test rugby as the most-capped Black Fern of all-time following the team's 34-31 victory over England in the Rugby World Cup final.
Kendra Cocksedge was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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It’s been one year since Christopher Luxon took over the reins at the National Party.
He inherited an organisation that had been through a tumultuous period of leadership changes and internal controversies.
Since Luxon has taken over, the party has become more stable and steadily risen in the polls.
Chris Luxon joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on his one year anniversary.
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The Retirement Commission's advising against raising the retirement age.
The Commission's three-yearly Review of Retirement Income Policies makes 35 recommendations for government, private sector, researchers, employers and itself.
Jane Wrightson says some believe an age of 65 is unaffordable - she's asking where that evidence came from.
She says research shows if the age rises -- women, Maori, and Pasifika will hurt the most.
Economics Commentator Bernard Hickey joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to share his thoughts.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He's a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Rob Hewitt's story of survival is one that is hard to beat.
The former navy diver spent 75 hours in the open sea after a diving trip went terribly wrong.
But unlike most people who find themselves in that situation - Hewitt lived to tell his own tale.
And more than 13 years later he's still living most of his life around the water and using his story to save others from falling foul of the mighty ocean.
Hewitt is now on the board of Water Safety New Zealand and is ambassador for Swim safer week which advocates for more children to access swim lessons.
Rob was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate today by 75 basis points, taking it to 4.25 percent, its highest level since 2008.
The RBNZ now sees the OCR rising to a peak of 5.5 per cent in 2023, which adds to the expectations that we may face a recession.
Independent economist Tony Alexander says that this rate hike was expected, but the concerns about inflation are still justified, and economists have reason to be concerned.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
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One of New Zealand Rugby’s big personalities, Israel Dagg was destined for stardom as a teen.
He made headlines in 2006 when as a secondary schools player was selected for Hawke’s Bay and his elevation continued at a rapid rate, going on to make his All Blacks debut in 2010, playing 66 tests.
He’s gone on to be a passionate advocate for mental health and player welfare, and is currently playing alongside 22 other athletes in The Elite All Sports Golf Tournament at Pegasus to raise money for gut health research & The Gut Foundation – a cause that’s close to him.
To donate you can go to thegut.org.nz
Izzy Dagg was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for Six and a Song.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He's a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Zac Guildford has had a well documented battle with mental health and addiction issues over the years.
He managed to achieve his ultimate dream of making the All Blacks at just 20 years of age.
After years of trouble and self discovery he is now in ta space to share his experiences.
Zac Guildford was Simon Barnett & James Daniels' special guest for this week's Six And A Song.
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Gareth Abdinor, partner and employment law specialist at Malley & Co solicitors joined Simon and James for his fortnightly segment answering listeners questions on all things employment.
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Newstalk ZB host Simon Barnett paid an emotional tribute to his wife Jodi on Tuesday after returning to the airwaves for the first time in four weeks.
Addressing listeners on Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons, the broadcasting veteran revealed Jodi’s brain cancer had returned after three years in remission.
Jodi was rushed to the hospital in April 2018 after suffering a seizure at the couple’s Christchurch home. She was later diagnosed with two lesions on her brain.
She went into remission following a tough battle that left her with limited mobility on the right side of her face and speech difficulties.
However, on Tuesday Barnett said Jodi underwent brain surgery two weeks ago, her fourth surgery in total after an MRI showed that a tumour had returned.
“They removed the tumour. I saw the MRI scan before and after, and he managed to get pretty much all of this tumour out, the scan before was overwhelmingly sad,” Barnett said.
He described Jodi’s neurosurgeon, Simon John, as “god-like” and said that his wife would not here without John and the prayers of others.
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Niva Retimanu is a very familiar name to radio listeners in New Zealand.
Hailing from Invercargill the Newstalk ZB newsreader has won almost too many radio awards to count!
She has over thirty years experience as a journalist and newsreader.
Niva is a marathon runner and an author as well - her book 'Leading From Behind' was published in 2016.
Her latest venture is co-hosting a NZ Herald podcast, Straight Up, alongside former Olympian Beatrice Faumuina.
Niva Retimanu joined Jame Daniels and Tyler Adams (in for Simon Barnett for this week's Six And A Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered plenty of juicy questions when he joined James and Tyler Adams (sitting in for Simon) .
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Justice beyond the grave.
The Supreme Court has quashed Peter Ellis' child abuse convictions after three decades of him maintaining his innocence.
Ellis died before his name could be cleared.
Today's decision points out expert evidence at his original trial shouldn't have been admitted -- and there was a high risk the children's evidence was contaminated.
Lynley Hood - long time supporter of Peter Ellis and author of the book 'A City Possessed' - is pleased the case has been put to bed once and for all.
Lynley Hood joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels after the judgement was revealed.
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Peter Ellis' child abuse convictions have been quashed.
After three decades, the Supreme Court has called the investigation and Ellis' trial a miscarriage of justice.
It's found the evidence of an expert witness didn't inform the jury of other possible causes of the children's behaviours -- and simply, shouldn't have been admitted.
It also makes a point of saying the need for special care due to the complexity of the case was underestimated and created unprecedented challenges for those involved.
The Court's made a point the judgement shouldn't be read as a criticism of the parents involved.
ZB Senior Reporter Chelsea Daniels joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Kiwi motorsport legend Jim Richards’ racing resume is incomparable.
It includes seven Bathurst 1000 wins, four Australian Touring Car Championships, eight Targa Tasmania wins, three Nations Cup championships, two Touring Car Masters championships and title victories in categories including Australian NASCAR, GT-Production and Carrera Cup.
Known as Gentleman Jim, he made a record 35 starts in the Bathurst 1000 between 1974 and 2006, and was inducted into the Supercars Hall of Fame that year and the Australian Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2015.
As Holden has its last showing at the iconic Bathurst 1000 this weekend it was only fitting that Jim Richards was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Boxer David Nyika is an Olympic bronze medallist and two-time Commonwealth Games champion.
He began his international journey as an 18-year-old at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games where he won gold and broke down in tears on the podium as the New Zealand national anthem played.
Four years later and 10kgs heavier Nyika backed up his Commonwealth Games gold medal win at the Gold Coast Games in 2018.
At Tokyo 2020 he outclassed his opponents in the early rounds but was defeated by the reigning World Champion in the semi-final. His bronze medal was New Zealand's first Olympic boxing medal in 29-years.
Selected to defend his gold at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Nyika had to withdraw just weeks before with a hand injury.
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Boxer David Nyika is an Olympic bronze medallist and two-time Commonwealth Games champion.
He began his international journey as an 18-year-old at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games where he won gold and broke down in tears on the podium as the New Zealand national anthem played.
Four years later and 10kgs heavier Nyika backed up his Commonwealth Games gold medal win at the Gold Coast Games in 2018.
At Tokyo 2020 he outclassed his opponents in the early rounds but was defeated by the reigning World Champion in the semi-final. His bronze medal was New Zealand's first Olympic boxing medal in 29-years.
Selected to defend his gold at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Nyika had to withdraw just weeks before with a hand injury.
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She's one of Aotearoa's best-loved actresses, having shot to fame as Shortland Street's nurse Ellen Crozier and cementing her status as the feisty Cheryl West in the popular dramedy Outrageous Fortune. But behind the acting glamour, Robyn Malcolm was suffering from serious anxiety and panic attacks.
In a new documentary, You, Me and Anxiety, Malcolm frankly shares her experience coping with the debilitating condition as well as talking to other well-known Kiwis like musician Ladyhawke and former leader of the National Party Todd Muller about their own struggles with this all too common affliction.
Todd Muller joined Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams to share his experience and shed some light on the subject of mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week.
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She's one of Aotearoa's best-loved actresses, having shot to fame as Shortland Street's nurse Ellen Crozier and cementing her status as the feisty Cheryl West in the popular dramedy Outrageous Fortune. But behind the acting glamour, Robyn Malcolm was suffering from serious anxiety and panic attacks.
In a new documentary, You, Me and Anxiety, Malcolm frankly shares her experience coping with the debilitating condition as well as talking to other well-known Kiwis like musician Ladyhawke and former leader of the National Party Todd Muller about their own struggles with this all too common affliction.
Todd Muller joined Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams to share his experience and shed some light on the subject of mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about when your final pay in a job is paid, leave entitlements and maternity leave.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about when your final pay in a job is paid, leave entitlements and maternity leave.
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Reports that parents are paying big dollars for early childhood care got Simon Barnett & James Daniels talking about the sector today.
Some early childhood educators say the state of the sector is going downhill and have little faith in where the Government is taking them.
Simon Laube CEO Early Childhood Council joined Si & James on the show to discuss where things are going wrong.
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Reports that parents are paying big dollars for early childhood care got Simon Barnett & James Daniels talking about the sector today.
Some early childhood educators say the state of the sector is going downhill and have little faith in where the Government is taking them.
Simon Laube CEO Early Childhood Council joined Si & James on the show to discuss where things are going wrong.
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Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has hit out at Rieko Ioane for "mouthing off" during the first test, saying the All Blacks midfielder accused Australia of disrespecting the haka.
Rennie was typically forthright on a number of topics after naming his team for the second Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park on Saturday, adding further spice following a contentious opener in Melbourne.
The Wallabies, like many opposing sides, responded to the haka before the first test by grouping together and advancing. While those actions created no apparent controversy at the time, Rennie today revealed that Ioane had taken exception.
"Rieko Ioane had a lot to say to our boys after the final try, mouthing off at Folau Fainga'a around disrespecting the haka," Rennie said. "Which is a bit odd because as New Zealanders would know, when a team does a haka, you respond with a haka.
"We don't have the luxury of having a haka so our response is in the boomerang shape and to move forward. They've thrown down a challenge and we're accepting it.
Nationally recognised Mātauranga and Māori IP expert Dr Karaitiana Taiuru joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to share his thoughts.
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Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has hit out at Rieko Ioane for "mouthing off" during the first test, saying the All Blacks midfielder accused Australia of disrespecting the haka.
Rennie was typically forthright on a number of topics after naming his team for the second Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park on Saturday, adding further spice following a contentious opener in Melbourne.
The Wallabies, like many opposing sides, responded to the haka before the first test by grouping together and advancing. While those actions created no apparent controversy at the time, Rennie today revealed that Ioane had taken exception.
"Rieko Ioane had a lot to say to our boys after the final try, mouthing off at Folau Fainga'a around disrespecting the haka," Rennie said. "Which is a bit odd because as New Zealanders would know, when a team does a haka, you respond with a haka.
"We don't have the luxury of having a haka so our response is in the boomerang shape and to move forward. They've thrown down a challenge and we're accepting it.
Nationally recognised Mātauranga and Māori IP expert Dr Karaitiana Taiuru joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to share his thoughts.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Dr Michael Johnson, a Senior Research Fellow from the NZ Initiative joined the program to discuss his research on Modern Leaning Environments'.
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Dr Michael Johnson, a Senior Research Fellow from the NZ Initiative joined the program to discuss his research on Modern Leaning Environments'.
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Nine tries - including a winner after the siren - four yellow cards and a spate of injuries... but one refereeing call is the talking point from the All Blacks' 39-37 win over Wallabies to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
French ref Mathieu Raynal pinged Australian first-five Bernard Foley for time-wasting as he was poised to kick for touch with his side leading 37-34 and a minute on the clock.
Former Wallaby Peter FitzSimons joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the show.
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Nine tries - including a winner after the siren - four yellow cards and a spate of injuries... but one refereeing call is the talking point from the All Blacks' 39-37 win over Wallabies to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
French ref Mathieu Raynal pinged Australian first-five Bernard Foley for time-wasting as he was poised to kick for touch with his side leading 37-34 and a minute on the clock.
Former Wallaby Peter FitzSimons joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the show.
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Tame Iti is one of the most iconic figures in te ao Māori.
An artist, activist, and advocate for Māori rights, Iti has been at the forefront of many protest movements.
He’s had a big 2022 with his ‘I will not speak Māori’ installation in Wellington, being front and centre at parliament marking 50 years since rangatahi and kaumatua presented a petition to have te reo taught in schools, and he starred as himself in the new star-studded kiwi movie Muru.
Tame Iti was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Tame Iti is one of the most iconic figures in te ao Māori.
An artist, activist, and advocate for Māori rights, Iti has been at the forefront of many protest movements.
He’s had a big 2022 with his ‘I will not speak Māori’ installation in Wellington, being front and centre at parliament marking 50 years since rangatahi and kaumatua presented a petition to have te reo taught in schools, and he starred as himself in the new star-studded kiwi movie Muru.
Tame Iti was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Christchurch City Council has voted against changing its planning rules to comply with Government direction to enable more housing and development in the city.
In a move aimed at showing the Government that Christchurch does not want intensification forced upon it, the council decided today not to formally notify and invite submissions on the proposed Housing and Business Choice Plan Change that would bring the District Plan in line with recently passed legislation.
New Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) would allow up to three homes, up to 12m high (generally three storeys), to be built on a section in most residential areas of the city, without resource consent.
Councillor James Gough joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show to explain why he voted against the changes.
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Christchurch City Council has voted against changing its planning rules to comply with Government direction to enable more housing and development in the city.
In a move aimed at showing the Government that Christchurch does not want intensification forced upon it, the council decided today not to formally notify and invite submissions on the proposed Housing and Business Choice Plan Change that would bring the District Plan in line with recently passed legislation.
New Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) would allow up to three homes, up to 12m high (generally three storeys), to be built on a section in most residential areas of the city, without resource consent.
Councillor James Gough joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show to explain why he voted against the changes.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about tricky laws around casual contracts, and getting wages out of a company that went belly up, among other things.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about tricky laws around casual contracts, and getting wages out of a company that went belly up, among other things.
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Former All Black Bill Bush met the Queen on a number of occasions and joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to relive some of those memories.
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Former All Black Bill Bush met the Queen on a number of occasions and joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to relive some of those memories.
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Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae served as New Zealand’s 20th Governor-General from 2011 until 2016, during which he meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth many times.
He joined Simon and James to discuss her life, his meetings with her, and her legacy.
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Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae served as New Zealand’s 20th Governor-General from 2011 until 2016, during which he meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth many times.
He joined Simon and James to discuss her life, his meetings with her, and her legacy.
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Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger met the Queen on a number of occasions, both as a Minister in Sir Robert Muldoon's Government and later as Prime Minister himself, he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger met the Queen on a number of occasions, both as a Minister in Sir Robert Muldoon's Government and later as Prime Minister himself, he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Former Prime Minister and Constitutional Expert Sir Geoffrey Palmer met the Queen a number of times, he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Former Prime Minister and Constitutional Expert Sir Geoffrey Palmer met the Queen a number of times, he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Tiki Taane is one of this country’s most well-known and talented musicians and producers.
Rising to prominence as live engineer and frontman of Salmonella Dub, he embarked on an incredibly successful solo career in 2007 including having his single ‘Always on my mind’ stay on the top 40 charts for an incredible 55 weeks.
Now as part of Waiata Anthems week in which our best musicians re-record previous songs in Te Reo Maori, he’s remade the classic Moana and the Tribes song AEIOU.
Tiki Taane joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this week's Six and a Song.
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Tiki Taane is one of this country’s most well-known and talented musicians and producers.
Rising to prominence as live engineer and frontman of Salmonella Dub, he embarked on an incredibly successful solo career in 2007 including having his single ‘Always on my mind’ stay on the top 40 charts for an incredible 55 weeks.
Now as part of Waiata Anthems week in which our best musicians re-record previous songs in Te Reo Maori, he’s remade the classic Moana and the Tribes song AEIOU.
Tiki Taane joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this week's Six and a Song.
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New documents released under the Official Information Act have revealed the truth about the highly publicised case of three women who travelled from Auckland to Northland in October 2021 in the midst of a Delta outbreak, putting Northland into an alert level 3 lockdown.
The OIA papers show the women - who had earlier been blamed for using "false information" to get travel permits - had no links to gangs and weren't sex workers, as had been suggested, and their permit had been approved in error.
NZ Herald crime and justice senior journalist Anna Leask spoke to one of the women involved not long after the incident and joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons.
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New documents released under the Official Information Act have revealed the truth about the highly publicised case of three women who travelled from Auckland to Northland in October 2021 in the midst of a Delta outbreak, putting Northland into an alert level 3 lockdown.
The OIA papers show the women - who had earlier been blamed for using "false information" to get travel permits - had no links to gangs and weren't sex workers, as had been suggested, and their permit had been approved in error.
NZ Herald crime and justice senior journalist Anna Leask spoke to one of the women involved not long after the incident and joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Tom Abercrombie is one of this country’s finest sportsmen.
In 2011, he won his first Australian NBL championship with the New Zealand Breakers and earned Grand Final MVP honours. He went on to win three more championships in 2012, 2013 and 2015.
He is the Breakers' all-time leading scorer and has the most 3-pointers in club history. He’s also a regular with the Tall Blacks since 2009, and won bronze at the 2018 the Commonwealth Games.
Now Tom and the Breakers are set for their first home game in two years when the NBL campaign kicks off in a month.
Tom Abercrombie was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Today marks 25 years since Princess Diana died at the age of 36 in that Paris car crash.
Her death sparked an outpouring of grief that highlighted how idolised she was by the public.
Former TVNZ cameraman Vaughan Scott spoke with Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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The Government has u-turned on a proposal to tax fees on KiwiSaver funds.
The proposal would have forced managed funds and KiwiSaver providers to pay a flat 15 per cent GST on fees.
Murray Harris, head of KiwiSaver at Milford Asset Management, said the government's change of stance was "sensible".
"Clearly this has engendered a lot of debate."
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss.
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Police are not investigating after a man brazenly walked out of an Auckland grocery store with a trolley full of goods without paying for them.
But the supermarket says it is using its own security measures to detect and prevent shoplifting.
Last Thursday, a man in his 20s strolled out of a Countdown store in Meadowbank with a trolley crammed full of groceries. When he was stopped by staff who asked for payment he replied that was not going to happen.
A Countdown spokesperson confirmed police were not called but said the supermarket chain had a number of security measures to detect and prevent such criminal acts.
Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford said general advice to all retailers was to report any criminal activity they spotted to police.
Greg Harford joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about cellphone use at work, deciding who can work from home and using a company vehicle during parental leave among other things.
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Shane Cameron is a kiwi boxing legend and now a successful businessman.
Known as the Mountain Warrior, he fought household names David Tua, Danny Green, Monty Betham and many more during his professional career, retiring with a record of 29 wins (22 of those knockouts) and 5 losses. He also represented New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games in 2002, winning bronze.
He’s now entered into the world of business with his successful gym Shane Cameron fitness, and recently launched a new app called Counterpunch fitness.
Shane was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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We are facing the possibility of a shortage of toilet paper as workers at the Kawerau plant are locked out over their wage negotiation stalemate.
The toilet paper manufacturer Essity and the Pulp and Paper Workers' Union have been in negotiations over pay for several months.
That had Simon Barnett & James Daniels discussing the wage price spiral and what is fair and reasonable.
NZ Herald Business Editor At Large Liam Dann joined them on the show.
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No more Tupperware parties - as the country's only importer closes after 50 years.
The plastic food containers were sold at get togethers where friends and families got to see the latest products.
Importers Ultimately Organised says increased costs and declining sales have forced the shut-down from October.
It says Tupperware Australia will continue to support New Zealand warranties.
Marilyn called Simon Barnett and James Daniels to tell them about her time working for Tupperware.
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In an opinion piece for the NZ Herald veteran political activist John Minto says 'we need a fairer, more progressive tax system which taxes every dollar equally, no matter how it is earned and it's time we got rid of GST altogether'.
Geof Nightingale is a Tax Partner and PwC Board member who has worked with Government, Inland Revenue and Treasury in developing tax policy.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss what makes a fair tax system.
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Marc Ellis is a successful businessman, television presenter, and former All Black and Warrior.
A graduate of the University of Otago, he did very well out of his Charlie's juice company along with successful businesses in IT, property and marketing.
During the 1995 Rugby World Cup he scored six tries in the game against Japan, which remains the record for the most tries by an individual in a Rugby World Cup match.
Marc Ellis was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song
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Is the prison parole system broken?
Dr Paul Wood, convicted of murder as an 18-year-old, is one of the first parolees in New Zealand to have all of their conditions dropped.
He believes prisoners aren't receiving the support they need after release to help them reintegrate into society.
So how can we ensure ex-prisoners who want to do better get that support and the resources to make that change?
Former Pathways Trust Re-integrations Manager Carey Ewing joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the programme.
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Ian Foster has been retained as All Blacks coach.
He will lead New Zealand through to the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
New Zealand Rugby's decision comes despite five losses in their past seven tests.
Foster is adamant he's up to the job.
Independent selector Joe Schmidt will take on an expanded role working on the All Blacks' attack.
Former NZ Rugby boss David Moffett joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Ian Foster has been retained as All Blacks coach.
He will lead New Zealand through to the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Independent selector Joe Schmidt will take an expanded role working on the All Blacks' attack.
Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor and Commentator Elliott Smith joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions.
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Jon Toogood is New Zealand rock royalty.
Best known as the lead singer of Shihad, Jon is joining a collaboration of New Zealand's best musicians to present Come Together - Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
He’ll also be on tour in September with a reunited Shihad.
Jon Toogood was Simon Barnett & James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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The headlines regarding youth crime seem endless at the moment.
From ram raids to street brawls, car theft and shoplifting the problem seems out of control.
Youth Development worker and social justice commentator Aaron Hendry joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Nick Afoa is a former social worker, rugby player and current actor and singer extraordinaire.
He made headlines around the world when he beat 400 others to the role of Simba in the world's top-grossing musical The Lion King.
He’s now part of an all-star cast for Pacifica the Musical, which premiers on August 19 - Featuring a catalogue of the biggest Kiwi pop songs ever
Nick Afoa was Simon Barnett and James Daniels’ guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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While visiting Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, James and his wife Diane found themselves needing to hitchhike. After being turned down by a few passing cars, they were eventually picked up by a very fascinating local!
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It's time to party like it's 1997 - as Auckland's Sky Tower turns 25.
Various events are planned to mark the occasion, including family-friendly entertainment at weekends.
One of the crane operators during construction of the Sky Tower was Buff Malaitai and he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the show today.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about making sure you are getting the minimum wage, being an independent contractor and what to do about an employee who spends too much time on his mobile phone, among other things .
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How good was it to hear Stephen Joyce with Kerre Woodham yesterday morning?
The former Finance Minister talked calmly and rationally about our inflation crisis and government spending.
I hope Christopher Luxon was listening, because he has a lot to learn.
It was great to hear Mr Joyce talking about the inflation spike and it’s causes.
He correctly said it’s unique quality was that it was a supply shock and not a demand shock that created an inflationary situation that exists worldwide.
Even before the pandemic we had a low interest rate environment. With so much cheap money floating about we saw long term asset price increases. Like houses and baches and furniture and boats and art.
When lockdowns started, that money got even cheaper and money printing pumped even more into the system.
And much to the surprise of every reserve bank around the world we kept on shopping.
It’s like they had no idea that someone had invented the internet and they had no idea how resilient vast sectors of our economies actually were.
In fact corporate profits increased 49 percent over the pandemic. In Australia they increased by 60 percent.
So it was February of last year that Steven Joyce and others started wondering whether the Reserve Bank interventions were needed.
But at the same time the National Party and many business figures were arguing that even more Government spending was needed to help, when with hindsight we know it wasn’t.
Joyce knew that but the current leaders of National and Labour never saw it. Or if they did they never said anything about it. The politics of economics these days means that all your opponents policies are rubbish and yours are unimpeachable and that is simply not true.
Steven Joyce was then asked about government spending.
In question Time on Tuesday Christopher Luxon asked the Prime Minister if she regretted government spending during the pandemic. She ripped into him saying that she will never regret the wage subsidy and will never call business soft.
Yesterday Steven Joyce said you don’t stop government spending. You stop wasteful government spending. He suggested a $500 million bureaucratic overhaul of the Health system right now was bad timing. Also a $300 million revamp of public broadcasting should be put on ice.
I agree. And it’s a lesson we all need to learn. We all need to stop wasteful spending. The Government and the business world.
If you’re increasing your prices more than inflation right now and increasing your profit then you’re a part of the problem too.
Steven Joyce was the first bit of economic common sense I’ve heard in a long while.
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Newstalk ZB Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave joined Tim Roxborogh to discuss the reaction from players and fans to the Manly Sea Eagles releasing a Pride jersey.
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Newstalk ZB sports reporter Elliott Smith joined Tim Roxborough live from Auckland Airport following the All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad naming, which was followed by a media stand up with under-fire coach Ian Foster.
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Auckland Mayoral Candidate Leo Molloy appeared on TV 3's comedy show New Zealand Today last night, and not everyone is laughing. The talk could be seen as personality politics but Auckland Mayoral Candidate Wayne Brown believes Molloy should back down from the race. Both Leo Molloy and Wayne Brown joined Simon Barnett to discuss the show. LISTEN ABOVE
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Another twist in the race to become Auckland's mayor. Candidate Wayne Brown has called on rival Leo Molloy to withdraw after an appearance on satirical television programme, New Zealand Today. Molloy hit out at people he deemed "woke" as well as mayors Phil Goff and Len Brown during the interview with comedian Guy Williams. Wayne Brown says the bizarre antics, short-temper, and foul-mouthed rants have eliminated any thought he was capable of being mayor. Molloy laughed off Brown's call, describing his rival as "a dead man walking" and says it's Brown who should hold up a "white flag". Simon Barnett & Tyler Adams (in for James Daniels) discussed the brouhaha on the show today. LISTEN ABOVE
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Animal welfare group Safe wants to ban rodeo events as they believe the practice breaches animal welfare law. President of the New Zealand Cowboys Association Lyall Cox disputes this claim, and says events have never had any reports of pain and distress inflicted on rodeo animals. Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams ( filling in for James Daniels) talk to Lyall Cox about rodeos and their practices.
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Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams ( filling in for James Daniels) talk to Dr Michael Baker about boosters, masks and the recent Covid restrictions. LISTEN ABOVE
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Wairangi Koopu is a former professional rugby league footballer who played 159 times for the Warriors, appeared in the 2002 NRL Grand Final, was named the club's player of the year in 2004, played for the Kiwis in 2004 and 5, and spent a season at Melbourne Storm at the end of his career. He primarily played in the second-row, and as a centre. He is now a freelance broadcaster having started in television as a presenter and field director for the Maori Television show 'Code'. He’s been a league commentator for Maori TV and Sky and you’ll have seen him on The Crowd Goes Wild or listened to him on breakfast music radio. Now, Wairangi Koopu is on the card for this year’s Fight For Life on July 21 raising funds for Mike King’s I Am Hope. He joined Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams (in for James Daniels) for this week's Six And A Song. LISTEN ABOVE
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Environmental groups are concerned that 15 years won’t be long enough for us as a nation to wean ourselves as off our reliance on coal. 2037 is when the Government wants to ban the burning of the fossil fuel but players from some of our biggest industries rely on it and the coal mining industry says cheap alternatives aren’t yet available. Patrick Phelps of advocacy group for the coal industry Minerals West Coast, joined Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams (in for James Daniels for a fascinating chat. LISTEN ABOVE
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England Coach Eddie Jones says rugby's use of red and yellow cards is "out of control" and that referees will be the most important player when the top teams meet at next year's World Cup. The All Blacks want answers after Ardie Savea was confined to the sidelines following a series of first half cards in the Dunedin defeat. Confusion reigned during a chaotic sequence of events that involved the All Blacks losing Leicester Fainga'anuku and Ofa Tuungafasi to yellow cards and replacement prop Angus Ta'avao to a red card. Forced to inject two replacement front rowers, the All Blacks substituted loose forwards Dalton Papalii and Ardie Savea at different times. That left the All Blacks with 12 men at one stage - as a result of going to uncontested scrums while two loosehead props, George Bower and Aidan Ross, packed down. Following their 23-12 defeat that squared the three-test series, the All Blacks have emailed World Rugby for an explanation. Former All Black Josh Kronfeld joined Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams (in for James Daniels) on the show. LISTEN ABOVE
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What with the dominance of Top Gun: Maverick & Stranger Things on the entertainment world, along with the return of baggy jeans, you'd be forgiven right now for wondering if we were back in the 80s. Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams (in for James Daniels) got a bit nostalgic on the show and went Back To The Future reminiscing the best things about the Eighties. LISTEN ABOVE
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Today on the show we discussed why many think it is OK to use an accessible toilet when they'd never park in a disability car park. Disable Persons Assembly Chief Executive Prudence Walker joined Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams (in for James Daniels) on the programme. LISTEN ABOVE
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Wayne Smith continues to build on his quite remarkable career with NZ Rugby. A former All Black himself, he's had three stints in the All Blacks coachng team and now coaches the formidable Black Ferns. 'The Professor' is considered a tactical genius and has helped engineer two men's Rugby World Cup triumphs and he's now got his sights set on the women's Rugby World Cup in October and November here in New Zealand. He joined Simon Barnett & Tyler Adams (in for a sick James Daniels for Six And A Song. LISTEN ABOVE
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Covid-19 cases have been climbing, with experts warning we're in a new wave of the pandemic. Some experts say New Zealand should be considered. Auckland University Covid modeller David Welch says cases are likely to keep rising, putting extra pressure on the health system. He says he certainly wouldn't rule out going back into red within the next few weeks -- but he concedes it may not be politically feasible. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Red Traffic Lights restrictions aren't being considered. She says there's a real question mark over whether gathering limits at red would make a marked difference. Auckland University epidemiologist Rod Jackson says he's been noticing people have been getting slack with the measures. He says we need to do orange properly before talking about other restrictions, and believes if we do that, we won't need to move levels. LISTEN ABOVE
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions. Today, he answered questions about how to ask for a pay rise and how to persuade staff to get the flu jab, among other things. LISTEN ABOVE
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New Zealand has struck a Free Trade Agreement with the EU. The deal comes after four years of negotiations. The European Union says trade with New Zealand is expected to increase by 30 per cent as a result of the deal. The 27-member bloc says EU investment flows into New Zealand could increase by more than 80 per cent. Bilateral trade in goods between the two partners has risen steadily in recent years, reaching almost 7.8 billion euro in 2021. The EU is New Zealand's third-biggest trade partner. National's pouring cold water on the deal. Trade Spokesperson Todd McClay says unfortunately the Government's been unable to deliver for the dairy and meat sector ... causing a lot of disappointment for those industries. Simon Barnett & James Daniels spoke with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair William Beetham. Then, for a perspective on how these deals are put together, former trade negotiator Charles Finny joined them on the show. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sociologist Dr Jarrod Gilbert is Director of Criminal Justice and a senior lecturer at the University of Canterbury. As this country’s leading authority on gangs, he wrote the very successful book ‘Patched: The history of gangs in New Zealand’ which won several awards and become a best seller. He also co-edited Criminal Justice: A New Zealand Introduction, writes a regular column for the New Zealand Herald and is currently working on a new book ‘Murder: A New Zealand History’. He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels’ guest for this weeks Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE
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There's been bite-back from Country Calendar viewers - who've labelled a farm featured in the latest episode as "woke" and "PC". Lake Hawea Station plays classical music during shearing, and shearers are judged on the experience for the sheep, not the traditional tally. Kiwi entrepreneurs Geoff and Justine Ross run the place, Australasia's first certified carbon zero farm, in Central Otago. Country Calendar gets around 600-thousand weekly viewers. Geoff Ross called in to speak with Simonb Barnett & James Daniels on the show. LISTEN ABOVE
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Air New Zealand is making some big changes to its cabin.
It's the airline's biggest cabin transformation in almost 20 years.
The changes include set refurbishments in Economy, including their new Skynest sleeping pods, and big changes to Premium Economy and Business Premier, as well as their new Business Premier Lux.
NZ Herald Deputy Business Editor Grant Bradley joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about taking sick leave in advance, payslips and 'Speak English Only' signs in the lunchroom - among other things.
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To most of us, Tammy Wells is quite simply 'The Briscoes Lady'. She's the inimitable Kiwi icon whose warm smile and cheery voice has been beamed into our living rooms and lives for more than 30 years.
But to her friends and family, Tammy is not only an advertising legend, she’s a devoted mum, loving wife, farmer, friend and even a longtime organ player at her local church.
Tammy Wells was Simon Barnett and James' Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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June is Men's Heath Month.
Apparently seven out of 10 men would rather clean toilets than go to the doctor!
Why would that be and how can we change it?
Simon Barnett and James Daniels spoke with Royal New Zealand College of GPs Medical Director Bryan Betty.
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House prices continued to fall through May and are now off around 6 per cent since their peak last November, according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute (REINZ).
Annual house price growth has now slowed to just below 4 per cent.
Sales were down 28.4 per cent on a year ago (seasonally adjusted).
The median number of days to sell at 40 days ticked over the long-run average of 39 days.
Independent Economist Tony Alexander joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels and told them he can't rule out a major decline in house prices.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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The 2022 Isle of Man TT was marred by the deaths of five competitors.
Kiwi John Hepburn has raced in the Isle Of Man and called in from Timaru.
His international career saw success in Australia, Ireland and at the Isle of Man, where he has the honour of six replicas from six starts.
John Hepburn raced the dangerous road circuits seven times, with his best finish 11th in the Formula One.
He told Simon Barnett and Janes Daniels the race has also cost him a couple of mates.
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Jack Jordan is much more than your average sheep and beef farmer from Taumarunui.
The former Taranaki Bulls Lock claimed the title of “World Champ” at the International Timbersports World Trophy in Austria.
No mean feat, especially considering it was his first time competing in the event, and he managed to fend off two former world champs.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about cameras in workplaces, deductions from wages and recording a conversation among other things.
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Nathan Brown's tenure as Warriors coach is over.Brown met with club boss Cameron George and owner Mark Robinson this morning, agreeing to end his one-and-a-half-year stint as coach early after five straight losses.
George says for family reasons Brown wouldn't be able to relocate to New Zealand as originally planned.Assistant coach and former Warriors great Stacey Jones has been appointed head coach on an interim basis, as the Kiwi club start their search for a full-time replacement.
Brown's winning percentage was just 27, winning 35 out of his 93 matches in charge.
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Former deputy prime minister and ex-Commonwealth secretary-general Sir Don McKinnon gave the keynote address today at the Service of Celebration for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.
He enjoyed many meetings with Queen Elizabeth in his various high-profile roles.
Sir Don McKinnon joined Simon and James to discuss his relationship with Queen Elizabeth II, and the significance of her Platinum Jubilee.
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Nadia Lim is, of course, an immensely popular New Zealand celebrity chef, entrepreneur, author and television personality.
She’s back on our screens as a judge of the new series of MasterChef New Zealand.
She’s also just released a new book called YUM! This one is dedicated to feeding our children nutritious, delicious meals.
Nadia Lim joined Si and James for Six and a Song.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
He has been in hot demand, delivering well over 200 presentations a year in New Zealand, Australia and internationally.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He’ll be joining Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
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Robin Judkins is best known as the larger-than-life founder of the world-famous Coast to Coast multisport race.
His charismatic persona and colourful story telling propelled the event into the behemoth it is today, with thousands of the world’s best athletes cycling, running and kayaking across the width of the South Island each year.
He’s now turned his talents to art and writing – most recently his new rock musical Free Bus to God, in which the curtains will raise this Saturday night for a one-off show at the refurbished James Hay Theatre at Christchurch Town Hall.
He was Simon and James' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
If the Alpine Fault line ruptures, the earthquake is expected to be felt everywhere in the country.
Over the last 8000 years, there has been a major earthquake on the fault line roughly every 300 years. The last one was in 1717.
Research shows over the last two decades, we now know that there is a 75 per cent likelihood of an earthquake on the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years, and an 82 per cent chance it will be over eight on the Richter scale.
North & South writer Peta Carey has written an in-depth article on what’s being done to prepare before it ruptures – and joined Simon and James to discuss.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment-related questions.
Today he addresses whether an employer can lodge a personal grievance against an employee.
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A six billion dollar spend-up to keep Kiwis afloat.
The Government has unveiled its long-awaited Budget – as the country grapples with the pain of the cost of living crisis.
Journalists have spent hours trawling through the hefty document.
This is the band-aid Budget, a lifeline for those in the so-called squeezed middle – many earning under 70 thousand dollars a year will soon get extra cash in hand.
Health is also the big winner, with injections for more cancer drugs, dental care, and billions towards wiping debt clean from DHB’s ahead of upcoming healthcare reforms.
Commuters may be disappointed though – half price public transport and the fuel tax cut have been extended... but only for another two months.
Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter and Infometrics Principal Economist & Director Brad Olsen joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for a Budget 2022 Special.
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A fascinating afternoon of conversation today about the great GIB crisis our construction industry is facing.
It all kicked off with a caller by the name of Josh whose GIB flipping antics set the text machine on fire.
Later in the afternoon we heard from a man called Sean who told us he is the world's largest supplier of gypsum, which is the key component used in the manufacture of plasterboard.
Turns out we were talking with Sean Colgan who is Chairman, Owner, and Founder of minerals trading company International Materials alongside Synthetic Materials, the largest processor of synthetic gypsum in the United States. He now resides in Hawkes Bay from where he gave us a call.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
He has been in hot demand, delivering well over 200 presentations a year in New Zealand, Australia and internationally.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
He’ll be joining Simon Barnett and James Daniels every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers.
Great to have Nathan Wallis on for his first Q&A
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Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham is one of NZ’s most beloved broadcasters.
As well as talkback host, she's also a marathon runner, mountain climber, author, and most recently dancing queen with an incredible run in the immensely popular Dancing With the Stars.
She joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels as this weeks Six and a Song guest.
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A legal expert says jury trials can be hard to predict.
A father and son have been found not guilty on charges of assaulting and wounding a teen who attempted to burgle their Piopio property for the fourth time.
AUT criminal law and justice professor Warren Brookbanks says it won't create a precedent - because self defence is judged on a case by case basis.
He says if the jury was rural, the members may have had sympathy for the defendants.
Warren Brookbanks joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the outcome of the trial.
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The Employment Court has ruled Gloriavale residents were employees - not volunteers.
Hosea and Levi Courage, and Daniel Pilgrim, have now left the religious community, and sought a declaration on their status after leaving school and working at the commune and its businesses.
Gloriavale claims work done by six to 14 year olds was chores, by 15-year-olds it was part of school ... and from 16 it was voluntary.
Chief Judge Christina Inglis has found all three were employees from the age of six until they left the commune.
She says the work can't be described as chores or education, because of its commercial nature.
On the show today we discussed the implication of the decision on other organisations that utilise volunteers.
Barrister Kathryn Dalziel joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about being asked to use sick leave or tender your resignation, employment contracts and the difference between being an employee and a contractor.
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Duck shooting season is well and truly underway with the opening day of game bird hunting last Saturday.
50,000 game bird hunters will be partaking in what is to many the highlight of the year - a month of shooting.
Hunters claim If there was no shooting season, many game birds would become pests.
Not everyone agrees though and Simon Barnett & James Daniels spoke with Craig Shepherd from Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust.
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After taking over the world tiny brick by tiny brick, the global phenomenon LEGO® Masters NZ is coming to TVNZ 2.
Hosted by Dai Henwood, LEGO Masters will test the imaginations and the building skills of six teams in our first national brick-off.
Dai’s sidekick, Brickmaster Robin Sather will set a colourful mix of new and classic LEGO building challenges, which will be judged on aesthetics, technical and storytelling ability. All in the hopes to find the first team in Aotearoa judged worthy to hold aloft the coveted LEGO Masters trophy.
Brickmaster Robin Sather joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the show.
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Is a perfect storm about to hit one of Queenstown's hardest-hit sectors?
The hospitality sector in the resort is facing a workforce crisis just as international visitors are returning.
Staff are already overworked staff and employers feel they will have to pay even higher hourly rates to migrant labour to keep their establishments open.
Add to that the problem of retaining existing staff due to issues with residency.
The General Manager of the Hilton in Queenstown, Chris Ehmann, joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis has had a meteoric rise through the ranks of the Party since entering Parliament in 2018.
She was a champion debater in her university years, before becoming a policy advisor for Bill English and senior advisor for John Key.
Before becoming an MP she held senior positions at Fonterra, Export NZ and the New Zealand Initiative.
Nicola Willis was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Tax.
A short word but a complex topic.
Amid all the talk of a 'wealth tax' Simon Barnett & James Daniels asked the question 'Is our tax system fair?'
PWC Tax Partner Geof Nightingale joined in the conversation.
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With winter approaching the push is on to get people to get their flu shots.
There’s concern the upcoming flu season will hit the most vulnerable hard.
Northern Region Chief Clinical Officer Vaccinations Dr Anthony Jordan joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show.
Find vaccination locations nationwide: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/pharmacy/
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Local Government NZ says a report on sea level rise is critical for decision making on new builds.
The sea's rising twice as fast as previously thought.
A natural hazards and planning expert says councils should be liable for allowing buildings in risky coastal areas.
Insurance Council Chief Executive Tim Grafton joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the implications for coastal home owners.
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Winston Peters says he has been trespassed from Parliament after attending the Wellington convoy protest earlier this year.
"I have found out that the Speaker of the House, Trevor Mallard, has trespassed me from Parliament grounds for a period of two years," the former Deputy PM said today.
Peters accused Mallard of dictatorial behaviour in line with a "banana republic".
The NZ First party leader said there was a difference between those who were on Parliamentary grounds taking an active part in the protest and those who were not.
"Remember the protesters asked me to come and speak with them – as they had asked every single current Member of Parliament who had refused to."
Peters outlined his views in a statement titled "Mallard's precinct decision loses the plot".
He said New Zealanders should not put up with such "totalitarian behaviour" and nor should the Prime Minister or Parliament.
"It is because of this that I have taken legal advice and will continue to do so," he added.
Act leader David Seymour has called Mallard "petulant" for the issuing of trespass notices.
He said it would inevitably end up in the courts – which would only add to the cost of the protests.
"It will be expensive, it will end up in court and it's petty and petulant and will get us nowhere."
National Party leader Christopher Luxon earlier today suggested more high-profile people might be trespassed after former National MP Matt King was ordered to stay away.
King was trespassed from Parliament grounds after speaking at the Wellington protest earlier this year.
Other high-profile personalities who were at the protest included politician Marama Fox and singer Jason Kerrison.
Luxon today said trespass orders were a matter for Mallard.
"Matt King is no longer a member of the National Party. Obviously, the decision is one of the Speaker, I imagine in conjunction with the police," Luxon said.
"Obviously there were a number of high-profile politicians and personalities there that were identifiable," he added.
"And I'm sure the Speaker's working his way through ... treating everybody equally."
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Mallard managed the grounds on behalf of all MPs and political parties.
"That is entirely a matter for the Speaker," she said today when asked about King's trespass notice.
There was some confusion about whether broadcaster Sean Plunket was also trespassed, but Plunket today confirmed to Newstalk ZB he was not.
The Speaker would not comment on Peters, or on the general issue of trespassing, citing ongoing police investigations.
- by John Weekes, NZ Herald
It just keeps on getting bigger and better for Kiwi golfer Steven Alker.
Fresh from taking the PGA Tour Champions by storm in the second half of 2021, this month Alker cruised to his second victory on the Tour, shooting a 7-under 65 to win the Rapiscan Systems Classic in Mississippi by six shots.
That followed his win in the Timber Tech Championship in Florida last September.
Steve Alker was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points, to 1.5 percent.
It comes after three consecutive 25 basis point hikes by the central bank.
While economists believed we would see a lift in the OCR today - they were divided on whether it would go up by 25 or 50 basis points.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the move.
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The Events industry is welcoming New Zealand's move to the orange traffic light setting.
Brent Eccles, owner of Ecces Entertainment and President of the NZ Promoters Association, says it is a fantastic move after a tough couple of years.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the show.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about among other things flexible work hours, extended casual contracts and if you can ever truly speak 'confidentially' with your CEO.
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The Meningitis Foundation is pushing for a potentially life-saving meningitis vaccine to be free for all 16-year-olds, urging the Government to extend the age band of those who qualify for it on the national immunisation schedule.
Claire and Gerard Rushton brought a 6357-signature petition on behalf of the Meningitis Foundation to Parliament recently, calling for free vaccines for preventable forms of meningococcal disease for all students in Year 11. The Rushtons tragically lost their daughter Courtenay to meningitis when she was just 16.
It comes on top of news that about $1.6 million worth of meningitis vaccines are set to expire.
Claire Rushton joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss why a wider vaccination programme is desperately needed.
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Could it be the end of fizzy in the schoolyard?
The Government's popped the top on a proposal to only offer healthy drinks in primary schools - with consultation closing in June.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says when kids eat and drink well, it has a number of benefits and good learning outcomes.
He says sweet drinks account for more than a quarter of Kiwi kids' sugar intake.
Dental Association Spokesperson Dr Robert Beaglehole joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show.
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High Jumper Hamish Kerr is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s athletic stars.
He created New Zealand athletics history two weeks ago after matching his national record of 2.31 meters to secure bronze at the world indoor champs in Belgrade - becoming the first New Zealander to earn a global medal in the discipline.
He’s now got his sights set on the Commonwealth games later this year.
Hamish Kerr was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Steadily climbing crime is being blamed for dramatically slower police responses to major call outs.
Wait times in Auckland have increased from less than half an hour to almost two hours over the past five years.
Police Association President Chris Cahill says staff numbers have risen by 1300 since 2017.
But he told Simon Barnett and James Daniels demand has also ballooned.
“There’s been a 60 percent increase in family harm incidents attended and equally a 60 to 70 percent increase in mental health crises incidents that police have had to attend.”
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Airbnb claims Christchurch could miss out on much-needed visitors because of new council requirements for resource consents for house sharing
People who rent out unhosted visitor accommodation in residential areas will now need a resource consent.
It will cost at least one thousand dollars, but won't expire.
The decision can be appealed to the Environment Court.
Hospitality NZ Canterbury branch president Peter Morrison joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the issue.
He said the Hospitality sector just wants a level playing field for all operators.
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Pet Refuge is seeing firsthand the effects of the ongoing rise of family violence with the number of pets coming into the shelter increasing sharply over summer.
Pet Refuge was full during some periods of summer and recently reached the milestone of helping more than 100 pets and their families escape abuse since opening in July last year.
Unfortunately, because of changes in the economy, the number of generous donors is under threat, at the very time when the need is greater than ever.
Pet Refuge founder Julie Chapman joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show.
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Helpline number: 0800 PET REFUGE / 0800 738 733 843
Contact email: help@petrefuge.org.nz
Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions about COVID-19.
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There's a really interesting story on sports sponsorship in the NZ Herald.
It's written by Gregor Paul and here's an excerpt from it: 'Many sponsorships are morally, ethically, socially and environmentally grey, but some aren't, especially not in rugby.'.
He goes on to say 'Some are simply indefensible and for too long New Zealand's professional rugby teams have relied on their fans to bury any moral outrage they feel about specific associations and stay quiet for the good of the team. But for how much longer can this silence be maintained in an age of social activism'.
You can find the full article here.
Gregor Paul joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show.
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Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make his complex topic come to life.
He has been in hot demand, delivering well over 200 presentations a year in New Zealand, Australia and internationally.
Nathan's sessions explore how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people.
Nathan Wallis joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six And A Song.
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New Zealand recorded the highest rate of deaths from melanoma worldwide in 2020.
A study by international scientists in JAMA [jah-muh] Dermatology reveals 325-thousand melanoma cases were recorded globally in 2020.
57-thousand patients died with rates highest in New Zealand and Australia - followed by Western and Northern Europe and North America.
The study's authors say we need to invest in prevention and awareness, as the sun is a powerful carcinogen.
They say we can prevent skin cancers by being sun-smart - something we all know, but are poor at doing.
Dr Geri McLeod, Christchurch Health and Development Study, University of Otago Christchurch, joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about a merged company with workers who have come together working with different benefits, 90 day trial periods and the Will Smith slap, among other things.
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Is housing intensification going to destroy the Kiwi way of life?
A new Remuera townhouse project planning to put up 13 new homes is causing issues within the community.
The plan, however, is fully legal under Auckland’s intensification plan.
Matt Lowrie, greaterauckland.org.nz editor, joined Si and James.
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Tohu Harris plays as a lock, second-rower and prop for the New Zealand Warriors. At international level he has played for the Kiwis and New Zealand Māori. He's currently recovering from knee surgery but is back on the field running the drinks bottles.
He previously played for the Melbourne Storm with whom he won the 2017 NRL Grand Final.
He was also awarded the Warriors' Simon Mannering Medal as the club's player of the year after playing all 20 of the club's 2020 games. He went on to pick up the same award in 2021.
Tohu Harris joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six And A Song.
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Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists.
He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions about COVID-19.
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Simon Barnett & James Daniels don't agree over Hot Cross Buns and when they should be sold.
Bernie Segrue of Bernies Bakery HQ joined them to discuss the questions around this Easter favourite.
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In Australia they are talking about abolishing fuel excise taxes and introducing Road User Charges for all.
The viability of excise as a source of ongoing revenue is being questioned with more fuel-efficient cars and the rise of electric vehicles.
Simon Barnett and James Daniels spoke with the AA's Fuel Tax spokesperson Terry Collins.
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Five-time Paralympic medallist Adam Hall is an established force on the world stage.
Dunedin born and bred, he’s represented NZ at five Paralympic games, including of course an incredible performance in Beijing last month.
Among his many accolades he was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2011, for services to sport. He was also named Para-athlete of the Year at the 2018 Halberg Awards.
Adam Hall was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Dr Bryan Betty joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the realities behind the country's GP shortage.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about lunch breaks, privacy and complaints at work, casual contracts and salary adjustments in restructuring, among other things.
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Host of The Country Jamie Mackay joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss a call from Federated Farmers boss Andrew Hoggard for Fonterra to pull out of Russia.
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Cecilia Robinson is a serial entrepreneur and one of this country’s most successful businesswomen.
She has founded three hugely successful businesses – Au Pair Link, healthcare start-up Tend, and perhaps what’s she best known for – My Food Bag.
Among her accolades, she’s won the Supreme Woman of Influence Award, the Business Enterprise Award, and was inducted into The New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs.
She was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists.
As more and more of us contract Omicron he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to offer more advice including on exercise, getting Covid more than once, spread and returning to the workplace.
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Grant Nisbett has been a commentator for rugby, cycling, boxing, bowls, and cricket.
His radio career started in 1968 with the then NZBC.
With the advent of Sky Television, he took up the head position commentating for All Blacks tours and cricket tests.
He was a member of the judging panel of the Sport Wellington Annual Awards for several years.
He does numerous speaking engagements throughout New Zealand.
In the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours, Grant Nisbett was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to sports broadcasting.
Grant Nisbett joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six & A Song
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, with Simon away James and Tyler Adams hosted Gareth as he answered questions about vaccine mandates, asking your employer for a pay rise and getting something unfavourable removed from your employment file - among other things.
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One of New Zealand rugby's modern legends, Va'aiga Tuigamala - known to a generation of Kiwi fans as 'Inga the Winger' - has died, aged 52.
The blockbusting, Samoa-born Tuigamala's international rugby career spanned 19 tests for the All Blacks between 1991 and 1993 and, later, 23 tests for Manu Samoa from 1996. In between times he switched to rugby league and played more than 100 matches for Wigan in the United Kingdom.
Tributes are pouring in from across the sporting world for Tuigamala. "Every now and then a player comes along who touches the heart and soul of every single fan, player, coach and administrator – Inga was one of them. He was one of the most exciting rugby players to play either code," said Wigan executive director Kris Radlinski.
A true great who gave everything on the field for New Zealand and Samoa RIP Va’aiga Tuigamala pic.twitter.com/2ojl9DeO6p— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) February 24, 2022
Tuigamala's death comes just weeks after his younger sister, Helen Verry, died following an accident at a West Auckland church. He posted on Facebook at the time: "I suppose some of you have already heard the sad news of the passing of my baby sister Helen Verry. The youngest of 15 of us. Helen, we miss you so dearly and words would never be enough to fill the hole you have left."
Tuigamala's cause of death has not yet been confirmed - he was about to launch a new video series in which he talks openly about his health struggles, including being diagnosed last year with type 2 diabetes.
"The reality was, I was facing an early graveyard," Tuigamala says in a preview video of the series, Project ODICE (obesity diabetes intervention champion evangelist). "And when I say early grave, my father died at the age of 48 from a stroke. He wasn't obese, but he had a stroke and died and left 15 children to my mum to look after.
"I suppose for me, I just don't want to be another statistic. Hence the reason ODICE was born. The reality is unfortunately I've been diagnosed with type two diabetes recently. I'm obese as you can see. High blood pressure, I had a stroke about nine years ago. I've really - in rugby terms - just dropped the ball."
The series shows him exercising, including running through a park. "I'm absolutely stuffed, but it's great to be alive."
I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news that Va’aiga (Inga) Tuigamala has passed away. He was a fine player, a true superstar. My deepest condolences go to his family and friends at this difficult time.— Sir Bill Beaumont (@BillBeaumont) February 24, 2022
The series shows him exercising, including running through a park. "I'm absolutely stuffed, but it's great to be alive."
Tuigamala - who played club rugby for Ponsonby and provincial rugby for Auckland - first played for the All Blacks in 1989 before making his test debut in 1991 - against the USA in a World Cup game at Gloucester. He scored five tries in his All Blacks career.
Auckland's Marist rugby club paid tribute to their fierce rival. "It's with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of a true entertainer, an amazing sports personality, a leader in the Pacific Island community, a legend of our biggest rugby club rivals, the Ponsonby Rugby Club. Va'aiga Tuigamala, you were an inspiration to young Pacific Islanders and Kiwis growing up in the 90s. Your infectious smile will never be forgotten."
Having arrived in the United Kingdom from New Zealand in 1993, Tuigamala played 102 games for the Wigan Warriors during five seasons at the rugby league club, scoring 62 tries. He won three league titles with Wigan and two Challenge Cups.
This morning, Wigan Warriors are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news that former player Va’aiga (Inga) Tuigamala has passed away.Wigan Warriors send their deepest condolences to the family and friends at this awful time.❤️ pic.twitter.com/ShbOn6NP3T— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) February 24, 2022
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Dogged determination, drive and eternal optimism are some of the traits used to describe Mainfreight CEO Don Braid.
He joined the company in 1994 and under his guidance the freight and logistics behemoth has grown and expanded to now run operations here, in Australia, Asia and the United States.
Among his many business accolades, he was named New Zealand’s Executive Of The Decade at the prestigious Deloitte Top 200 Awards.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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The Government has launched the Road to Zero public awareness campaign, which sets a target of zero road deaths and serious injuries by 2050, and a 40 per cent reduction by 2030.
Transport Minister Michael Wood says “there should be zero tolerance for people being killed or seriously injured on our roads. The Road to Zero strategy is part of our plan to build the safest road system we can, and work towards zero road deaths and serious injuries.”
He says the Government is aiming for significant reductions in a relatively short space of time, "we’re targeting all aspects of the transport system to get there. We’re investing in safer infrastructure, we’re working to get more people into safer vehicles, we’re rolling out safer speed limits, and we’re refocusing on targeted and effective Police enforcement."
Motorsport legend Greg Murphy joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to share his thoughts.
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Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists.
As we continue to travel the Omicron road he offered us more advice including on side effects, possible future boosters and updating vaccine passports.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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Frankie Stevens is one of our most iconic entertainers.
Beginning his professional career at the age of 16, he went on to work in London, Hawaii, the Bahamas & Las Vegas to name just a few locales, during which time he toured with the likes of Sammy Davis Jr, Olivia Newton John and Shirley Bassey.
He was of course a judge for all three seasons on the reality series New Zealand Idol.
And in 2005 was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to entertainment.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels’ guest for this week’s Six and a Song.
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This young man is inspiring!
Thirteen year old Hamish Rutherford from Auckland is quite the entrepreneur.
He has started a business www.handyhamish.co.nz with a lofty goal in mind - he wants to buy a Tesla.
He's managed to save ten grand by mowing lawns, washing cars, sweeping and water-blasting driveways and much more.
"Handy Hamish" joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on the show.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, with Simon away James and Tyler Adams hosted Gareth as he answered questions about alternative holidays and pay reductions after an over-payment - among other things.
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Kiri Allan replaced Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s youngest Cabinet minister at the 2020 Election, and shortly after was widely praised as Minister for Emergency Management when the threat of a damaging tsunami menaced the country.
Her early entry into politics started while studying law and politics at Victoria University during which she worked in an internship with then-Prime Minister Helen Clark
She went on to work for a period at law firm Chen Palmer then as a commercial lawyer before becoming an MP.
Kiri Allan joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this week's Six and a Song.
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Newstalk ZB Political Reporter Jason Walls joined Simon and James live from the Convoy 2022 protest in Wellington.
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Protesters have tried to breach the gates of parliament, prompting a wall of police to push them back out.
Protesters are now attempting to move onto the forecourt at Parliament.
Police have formed a line and are pushing the protesters back.
A protest organiser is urging protesters to remain calm and not to resist arrest.
At least two people have been put in handcuffs and led away by police.
One person broke through and has been tackled to the ground by police.
In a short video taken from the gates of Parliament, a man can be seen handcuffed and being taken away by two police officers.
Crowds can be heard chanting which a protester speaks through a mega phone.
One person can be heard screaming "guilty".
Earlier the group, who camped at Parliament overnight, showed no signs of retreating despite a heavy police presence.
A speaker earlier in the day said he intended to walk up Parliament's steps at 3pm, and encouraged others to join him.
However, tensions have eased slightly since protesters reacted angrily to being issued a trespass notice by police earlier this morning.
At least 100 officers greeted protesters today, many of whom had camped overnight at Parliament after travelling across the country in convoy to protest against vaccine mandates and the Government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Upon receiving the trespass notice at about 10.30am protest organisers reacted angrily, throwing it at the police officer in charge.
A protester speaks to police outside Parliament. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Furious protesters then approached the line of police officers guarding the forecourt of Parliament chanting "tell the truth" while also hurling abuse at the media on the balcony above.
Speaker Trevor Mallard had earlier threatened to trespass the protesters.
At 1.30pm the protesters still showed no intention of leaving, with tents erected and many sitting on picnic blankets or camping chairs.
Protesters have been addressing the crowd for several hours. Earlier in the day a speaker said he would be walking up the steps to Parliament at 3pm, and encouraged other protesters to join him.
Protesters were met with police on Wednesday morning. Photo / Sophie Trigger
"For those that want to make a stand, we can all get arrested," he said.
Another said the "police were not their enemies ... they are like so many of us that are forced to comply".
A speaker later in the day encouraged other protesters not to wear masks and another who had travelled from Queenstown talked about the impact of Covid restrictions in the South Island.
Social media posts seen by the Herald show a lack of cohesion among some of the protesters, with some saying they plan to advance on Parliament, and others urging a calmer response.
Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell said they had increased their presence at Parliament grounds today in response to the protest.
"Police have engaged with protest leaders and encouraged them to follow the advice of the Speaker of the House last night, who provided guidelines about protest activity in the grounds of Parliament," Parnell said.
"Police are asking protesters to dismantle any structures that have been erected on the grounds, such as tents and marquees.
"Police will continue to have a significant presence at Parliament today and will deal with incidents as they arise, recognising individuals' lawful right to peaceful protest."
Protesters are served with a trespass notice at Parliament.
When questioned about options for towing away illegally parked vehicles, Wellington City Council spokesman Richard MacLean said they were aware the end of Lambton Quay by the bus terminal was blocked.
"We are working with police on our options regarding illegally parked vehicles, taking into account our desire not to put our staff in danger," he said.
Thousands of protesters had yesterday brought Wellington's city stre...
Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists.
As we continue to travel the Omicron road he offered us more advice including on adverse reactions to the vaccine.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions about COVID-19.
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NFT’s have taken the world by storm in recent months, celebrities are endorsing them, big companies are trying to sell them, and people are paying huge sums of money for them.
So what are they and what is the hype about.
Serial entrepreneur Murray Thom is the co-founder of Glorious, a New Zealand NFT studio and marketplace working with the likes of Dan Carter and Neil Finn.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss Non-Fungible Tokens.
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Dean Lonergan is one our most iconic and successful event promoters.
A former rugby league player, he’s brought to fruition some truly superstar events including Jeff Horn vs Manny Pacquiao, and David Tua v Shane Cameron.
He’s now making waves across the ditch with his son Liam promoting some of the biggest boxing fights in Australasia, and is working on bringing back the hugely popular and successful Fight for Life event.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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People who are laid off may soon be able to claim support worth as much as 80 per cent of their former income, under a Government unemployment insurance plan unveiled today.
Under the scheme, someone who loses their job will be given payments worth 80 per cent of their former income (capped at salaries of $130,911), for up to seven months after they lose their job.
The Government reckons it can smooth the transition in and out of unemployment, and help people survive periods of not having a job, without it scarring a person's career.
The scheme comes at a cost - a levy of 1.39 cents on every dollar earned by employees and businesses.
That would mean someone earning $880 a week would pay $12.23 a week in levies and receive $704 a week if they were laid off.
A person earning $2000 a week would pay $27.80 in levies and receive $1600 a week in insurance if they were laid off.
The policy, dubbed New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme (NZIIS) was announced at the Budget last year. The details were negotiated between the Government, the Council of Trade Unions and BusinessNZ. The plan released on Wednesday is in draft form, and will go out for consultation before any final decisions are agreed.
ACC will collect the levies and administer the scheme. Like ACC, levies could change over time, but would be frozen at 1.39 cents for the first two years of the scheme.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson said lessons learned from the Covid-19 economic response guided the creation of the scheme, which shifts the focus of Government support from keeping people in their existing jobs, to supporting people to find new and better jobs.
"During Covid-19, the Government protected livelihoods with the Wage Subsidy Scheme and Resurgence Support Payment," Robertson said.
"This was primarily done through keeping people in their existing jobs and supporting businesses most directly affected by the pandemic," he said.
Robertson said the scheme is a more "enduring solution" to the problem of managing unemployment during a downturn.
"Our proposed scheme provides economic security to individuals directly, and supports them to transition into a good, new job, as opposed to economic support packages which keep people in their existing job even if that role is no longer viable," Robertson said
CTU President said the scheme would help the 100,000 Kiwis who lose their jobs every year.
"A job loss often results in a significant income shock that can affect wellbeing and earnings, even when a person finds new work. That's because finding a good job takes time. Many people accept lower-paid jobs that don't match their skillset because of the financial pressure to get back to work quickly," he said.
The total annual cost of the scheme is estimated to be $3.54 billion, made up of $1.81b for displacement and $1.73 billion for health condition and disability claims.
The scheme promises broad coverage for different working arrangements, and covers job losses due to redundancy, layoffs, and health conditions and disabilities.
Employers would pay workers through a four-week notice period, and a "bridging payment", worth four weeks salary, at 80 per cent. After that, employees would access funding from the scheme, paid at 80 per cent of wages or salary.
Robertson described the briding payment as an "integrity measure" to ensure employers did not misuse the scheme.
The scheme also pays for case management that will help guide people to re-joining the workforce. These costs will be carried by the Crown, as will the cost of administering the scheme.
The Government reckons the cost of "displacement" from the workforce can be substantial. Analysis suggests the costs of unemployment could amount to $15.4b a year over the first five years following job losses, assuming the displacement of 100,000 working people.
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National and Act raised concerns that the scheme was too expensive and created a disincentive for hiring people.
National leader Chris...
Stephen Fleming is considered one of our greatest ever batsmen and widely hailed as one of the Black Caps most successful captains.
After retiring from the Black Caps he went on to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, before taking over as head coach of the team during which he’s won four titles in 2010, 2011, 2018 & last year.
Among his many accolades he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Cricket in 2011.
Stephen Fleming was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Consumer prices are rising at the fastest pace since 1990... with inflation hitting 5.9 per cent at the end of 2021.
Figures from Statistics New Zealand show a further sharp lift in the cost of construction, petrol and rents pushed the consumer price index up 1.4 per cent in the final three months of the year.
Simon Barnett & James Daniels spoke with Principal Economist and Director of Infometrics Brad Olden.
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Sir Ian Taylor joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to talk about RAT test kits and the truth of working with the government.
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Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists.
As we enter the Omicron phase he offered us more advice on how we can prepare including the various masks that at available.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions about COVID-19.
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A Waikato couple's fairytale wedding was pulled together in just a few hours following yesterday's announcement that New Zealand was headed back into the red traffic light setting.
With just a few hours' of warning, Waikato couple Stef and Danyon Cuneen were married last night. Vows were written on the back of real estate leaflets, a hairdresser was summoned from her hangover, and a dress was procured.
Today Mel Brown spoke to the Herald in place of her newly-wed sister - who right after her nuptials was busy back at her job as a nurse. Brown says her sister and brother-in-law were determined to sneak in their ceremony at Lake Karapiro before the country moved back into the red traffic light setting.
"We were all watching the announcement at 11am, and my sister has had to reschedule her wedding twice," Brown explained of Cuneen's plans to get married in 2020 and another date she had to pull the plug on.
"I mean, she still could have got married in red, but it kind of takes away the party vibe of it. Because you have to be separated with your 100 people and stay seated.
"She's a nurse, so she's thinking of other people. But I think they were just tired of it all.
"So we have a family chat on Facebook and she just put in there 'F*** it, let's get married today.'"
As the eldest sister, Brown chimed in with a sense check.
"I said, 'Are you serious?' And she said, 'Yeah'. So were like, okay, we can do that."
The sisters banded together and pulled off the impressive feat in just six hours. Brown called her hairdresser who was able to do the make-up, luring her from her hangover with the promise of earning some cash.
There was one main dilemma, however: the dress.
The photographer, Clare Gordon, had a spare dress on hand.
But it didn't fit.
So one of Cuneen's bridesmaids came to the rescue and brought along a wedding dress that the bride ended up wearing for her special day.
And, of course, every great wedding needs a cake. A friend happened to have a spare one that was never picked up by the customer.
The wedding arch, pictured above, was found in someone's garden. Brown's husband picked it up with a trailer and hammered it into the ground.
The details were all set, including food from a local restaurant who heard about the couple's story and rallied together to feed the 50 guests able to attend.
Friends even trekked from as far as Waiheke Island when they heard the ceremony was happening.
"From a nurse's point of view, she just thought that if this is the start of the next Covid wave, then by April [their wedding date] we could be in a really bad place," Brown says.
"She made the choice and we just didn't go back."
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Brown says the ceremony was emotional for everyone involved.
The best moment was "100 per cent when her husband saw her.
"There's a beautiful photo of him having a good ol' cry. He's a bit of a softy.
"But getting to actually walk down the aisle and them saying their vows - which she actually wrote on the back of a real-estate pamphlet at my mum's house because she had no paper ... "
Brown says their mum was "very overwhelmed by the whole thing".
"There was a disappointment for her at first that it wasn't going to be the wedding that she thought she was going to have for her last daughter. But she spent the afternoon in the kitchen making the buttonholes for the boys."
As the couple settle into the first day of their married lives together, Brown says she knows her sister and new brother-in-law are made for each other and is really proud of everyone who helped pull their wedding together in just a few hours.
"I know that those two are meant to be and I'm just really proud that we pulled it off for her and she got the day that she wanted."
- Lydia Burgham, NZ Herald
Matthew Hunt's mother says she couldn't have asked for a better son.
Eli Epiha has been sentenced to life in prison, with a non-parole period of 27 years for fatally shooting Hunt last June in Auckland's Massey.
In July, a jury was convinced he tried to kill two officers that day -- finding him guilty of attempting to murder Hunt's partner, David Goldfinch.
Matthew's mother, Diane, told the High Court at Auckland today her son would have achieved so much.
Reporter Chelsea Daniels was in Court for Epiha's sentencing and joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show.
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Will Jordan has been one of the most talked about rugby players in 2021, with his natural flair and x-factor making him an international superstar.
A product of Christchurch Boy’s High School, he was a member of the 2017 New Zealand Under 20 side that went on to win the World Championship. His eye-catching form in the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup season saw him help Tasman to their first ever premiership title, and in 2020 he finished the Super Rugby Aotearoa season with the most tries, defenders beaten and metres gained.
He made his debut for the All Blacks in late 2020, and this year scored a record 15 tries in 11 tests.
This week he won World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year award, and was also named in World Rugby’s dream First 15.
Will Jordan was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Consumer NZ is adding new criteria to its product rating scores.
Lifetime performance scores will include reliability and repairability.
This is the biggest change to the consumer watchdog's rating in 50 years.
Many modern appliances worked well when they were new, but some of them were not built to last according to Consumer NZ product test manager Paul Smith.
He joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to talk about the changes.
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Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss BusinessNZ's decision to withdraw from the Government’s Fair Pay Agreements scheme.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about surveillance in the workplace, vaccine mandates and termination after a workplace injury - among other things.
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Concerns over the use of the Glyphosate were back in the news last night.
An Official Information Act request made by 1News revealed transport agency Waka Kotahi planned cutbacks to the controversial weedkiller's use along public roads.
Simon Barnett and James Daniels spoke with leading agricultural academic Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
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Christopher Luxon has long been hailed as a potential future leader, including by the likes of National's former Prime Minister John Key.
Previously known for leading Air New Zealand as its Chief Executive for six years, he rose quickly through the National Party ranks to become the party’s new leader this week.
The new National Leader was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Dr Riley Elliott is one of this country’s most renowned Shark scientists.
Known as Shark Man, he’s back on our screens with a new show called Shark Academy, where he and his crack team of instructors put 8 rookies though a series of tests to find the next master of apex predators. It’s streaming now on ThreeNow.
Dr Elliott joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to chat about the show and take listeners questions.
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Niki Bezzant is an award-winning wellbeing writer, speaker, commentator, editor of Thrive magazine and Health editor for Woman magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki takes your questions and calls on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on getting rid of a pot belly, oat sachets and tinned tuna, plus plenty more.
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Christopher Luxon has formally been elected National Party leader and Nicola Willis elected as deputy.
His election was confirmed in a statement at 3.30pm. "It is a tremendous privilege to lead our great party, and I thank my colleagues for the confidence they have placed in me," Luxon said.
He said Willis would "do an incredible job and we will be a formidable team".
Barry Soper joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to confirm the news.
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Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of only two Maori immunologists in Aotearoa.
His motivation working with the vaccination programme is ensuring equal access for all Māori to both the vaccine and to informed korero about why getting vaccinated is the best way to protect whanau and the community from COVID-19.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions about COVID-19. Today he answered questions about rapid antigen tests, AstraZeneca and booster shots.
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A new book examines why all governments ‘stuff up’, why policies often fail and what practical steps we might take to improve policy-making in Aotearoa New Zealand.
University of Canterbury Adjunct Professors Sonia Mazey and Jeremy Richardson lift the lid on policy-making in the new collection Policy-making Under Pressure: Rethinking the policy process in Aotearoa New Zealand, published by Canterbury University Press.
Its editors, Adjunct Professors Sonia Mazey and Jeremy Richardson of Canterbury University, offer a series of recommendations for better quality public policy including allowing ministers to be appointed from outside Parliament, establishing policy commissions, and a four-year term.
Professor Sonia Mazey joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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All Black captain Sam Whitelock, head trainer Nic Gill and assistant coach Brad Mooar are set to ride bikes for 24 hours to raise money for Bowel Cancer Prevention.
The three are taking on the challenge of peddling for 24 hours on a stationary Watt Bike while in MIQ after returning from the All Blacks Northern Tour yesterday.
They're doing it for All Blacks logistics manager Kevin "Chalky" Carr, who passed away from cancer in 2018.
The Chalky Carr Trust, set up in his name, provides practical support for cancer sufferers and their whānau. Gill, Whitelock and Mooar are getting on their bikes to kick-off efforts to raise $100,000 for early bowel cancer detection.
Sam Whitelock spoke with Simon Barnett & James Daniels while riding the bike.
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www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/24hr-watty-challenge-for-chalky
The face of a Kiwi is, by and large, a natural one. Compared to other parts of the world such as Europe, China and the US, we're a down-to-earth bunch - our age lines and imperfections are all right with us.
But as Botox and fillers become more commonplace, plastic surgeons and cosmetic doctors are warning that without changes to legislation, the bubble may be about to burst on our cosmetically unenhanced innocence.
For Auckland-based cosmetic doctor and censor of the New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Medicine (NZSCM), Dr Sarah Hart, she's seen the age bracket shift to a younger set of women wanting lip fillers and Botox. And in general, says the demand for injectables has quadrupled since lockdown.
She spoke with Simon Barnett & James Daniels about her concerns about the lack of public understanding about what qualifications to look for in a practitioner and a legislation "loop hole" which means anyone can import and inject dermal fillers.
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Singer-songwriter Jon Stevens is recognised as one of the most talented rock musicians to emerge from Australasia.
His solo career took off in 1980 when, at the age of 16, he topped the New Zealand charts with his first two singles. His commercial success didn’t stop there, as Jon went on to front Sydney rock band Noiseworks, who released three platinum studio albums.
Jon went on to perform in the Australian production of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, and following the death of his friend Michael Hutchence, he was asked to take his place as the lead singer of INXS and toured with the band.
He’s continued his success as a musician, songwriter and producer – and will be back on our shores in March next year to perform in four special shows along with local legends The Narcs.
Jon Stevens was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Former National leader Judith Collins has left the building.
She fled Parliament this afternoon... after losing a no confidence vote at the hands of her caucus.
Despite this, she told media she was feeling very good.
She says it's a really hard job and she's done everything she possibly can.. and wishes everyone well.
In a tweet, she says she will stay on as the MP for Papakura and will contest the next election.
National's interim leader is Shane Reti... a permanent leader will be chosen next Tuesday.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to wrap the day's developments.
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The Reserve Bank has today hiked the official cash rate by 0.25 per cent to 0.75 per cent.
Last month the official cash rate was lifted from a record low 0.25 per cent.
That 25-basis-point hike was the first for the RBNZ in seven years.
The Monetary Policy Committee noted that "further removal of monetary policy stimulus is expected over time given the medium term outlook for inflation and employment".
Some economists saw an outside chance of a double hike but the news today was largely in line with expectations.
Cameron Bagrie of Bagrie Economics joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels with his analysis.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he answered questions about breaks at work, individual contract negotiations, enforced leave and vaccine status - among other things .
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Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss where we are with COVID-19 after the announcement of the upcoming removal of the Auckland border.
He explained that he feels there are too many holes in our approach and we need more checks and balances.
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Dame Cindy Kiro has held a myriad of prestigious roles in health, research and social services over her career including Chief Executive of the Royal Society Te Aparangi, Children’s Commissioner, Head of the School of Public Health at Massey University, and Pro-Vince Chancellor of the University of Auckland.
She was sworn in as New Zealand's Governor-General on October 21 becoming the first Maori woman to hold the office.
Among her many accolades she was appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to child wellbeing and education, which was elevated to Dame Grand Companion in preparation for becoming Governor General.
Dame Cindy was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week’s Six and a Song.
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Niki Bezzant is an award-winning wellbeing writer, speaker, commentator, editor of Thrive magazine and Health editor for Woman magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki takes your questions and calls on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on olive oil, calories and weight, broccoli stalks and diet sodas.
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Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of only two Maori immunologists in Aotearoa.
His motivation working with the vaccination programme is ensuring equal access for all Māori to both the vaccine and to informed korero about why getting vaccinated is the best way to protect whanau and the community from COVID-19.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions about COVID-19 and the vaccine as NZ hit a new Delta record with 222 new community cases today.
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Work hard, play hard - that was broadcaster Guyon Espiner's life with booze.
But blackouts, bad hangovers and even an embarrassing incident with Helen Clark wasn't enough to stop him drinking - until two years ago.
He's now made a documentary called PROOF about kicking the habit, New Zealand's drinking culture and the influence of the alcohol industry.
Guyon Espiner joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to talk about his journey.
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PROOF is available on TVNZ on Demand.
For help with alcohol call 0800 787 797 www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
Candy Lane is a professional dancer, choreographer, television presenter and TV star.
She co-presented TVNZ's Dancing With The Stars and also choreographed New Zealand's Got Talent, The Singing Bee and Stars in Their Eyes. She has just finished taking part in the hit TVNZ show Celebrity Treasure Island where she made it to the final 6.
In 2014, she was awarded the Queens Service Medal for her services to dance.
She was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks' Six and a Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about redundancy, compulsory vaccination and workplace injuries amongst other things.
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The Government has introduced changes to help ease the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on both commercial and residential tenancies.
As part of the COVID-19 Response Legislation Bill, measures are being taken to help businesses resolve disputes over commercial rent, as well as provide greater certainty for landlords and tenants by protecting residential tenancies from being terminated during COVID-19 Alert Level 4.
Arbitration will be required where landlords and tenants are unable to come to agreement about a fair rent proportion, unless they agree to an alternative dispute resolution process such as mediation.
The Residential Tenancies Act changes will enable restrictions against residential tenancy terminations to be switched on and off by Ministerial order.
Property Investors Federations executive officer Sharon Cullwick feels some of the measures are excessive.
She spoke to James Daniels and Tyler Adams.
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In a past life, Mike King was one of New Zealand's most well-known entertainers, but that role changed dramatically with the inception of the radio show The Nutters Club Newstalk ZB.
That’s evolved to see Mike become a prominent mental health educator and Ambassador for both I Am Hope, the Key to Life Charitable Trust.
Add to that Gumboot Friday which is raising money to provide free and timely counselling for any young person in need. Gumboot Friday is tomorrow and will go virtual this year.
A great pleasure to welcome Mike King for Six and a Song.
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From the outside, weight loss surgery appears to be a cure-all for obesity and related diseases - the easy way to drop a lot of weight and keep it off for good.
A great article from Rebecca Blithe about the varying successes of this purported marvel of modern medicine appeared in the NZ Herald today and it got us talking about weight loss.
A man known to most New Zealanders called in to tell his weight loss story.
Take a listen to Simon Gault speaking to James Daniels and Tyler Adams
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Niki Bezzant is an award-winning writer, speaker, commentator, and Health Editor for Woman Magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki takes your questions and calls on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on weight loss, MSG, frozen vegetables, exercise habits and living without a microwave.
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Revelations today that former All Blacks prop Hayman has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia and probable CTE, aged just 41.
In a statement, New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has offered his thoughts saying Hayman wore the black jersey with distinction.
Robinson stressed the importance of player safety and wellbeing as NZR's number one priority, and their desire to continue contributing to world-leading policies and research on concussion.
Robinson and Hayman played together in the All Blacks set-up in the early 2000's.
Newstalk ZB Sportstalk Host D'Arcy Waldegrave has had his own journey with concussion and he joined James Daniels and Tyler Adams to discuss the issue.
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Westpac New Zealand's cash earnings shot up by 56 per cent to $1.01 billion in the year to September, boosted by a $404 million turnaround in asset impairment charges.
Net interest income benefitted from a 3 basis point increase in margins and lending growth of 5 per cent driven by $5.7b in mortgage growth.
Deposits increased by 7 per cent, or $4.9b, which fully funded the bank's loan growth and lifted its deposit-to-loan ratio to 82 per cent, the bank said.
Westpac said strong momentum in the economy has contributed to a "solid" full year result.
Acting chief executive Simon Power said Covid-19 was causing significant strain and uncertainty for parts of the community but economic activity in the year leading up to the latest outbreak had been very strong.
The Delta variant of Covid-19 posed serious health and financial challenges.
"Looking to the horizon, we're optimistic increasing vaccination rates will reduce the impact of the virus on New Zealanders' health and the economy," Power said.
The bank last year increased our lending provisions to $657m to reflect the economic outlook from expected Covid-19 impacts.
"The economy has performed better than expected and, as such, our lending provision levels have reduced to $525m, representing 0.6 per cent of our total lending portfolio," he said.
There was a 9 per cent lift in core earnings on the prior comparative period, arising from growth in lending and deposit volumes and a 3bps increase in net interest margin to 2.00 per cent, partially offset by increased spending on risk and regulatory compliance activities.
Power said first home buyers were very active in a buoyant housing market.
Westpac helped first home buyers to purchase 6,598 homes during the reporting period – up 24 per cent on the prior comparable period.
Climate scientist Dave Frame joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss the All Blacks' deal with petrochemical company Ineos and why he was one of the 100 people that signed the open letter denouncing the deal.
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Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of only two Maori immunologists in Aotearoa.
His motivation working with the vaccination programme is ensuring equal access for all Māori to both the vaccine and to informed korero about why getting vaccinated is the best way to protect whanau and the community from COVID-19.
He joined Tyler Adams (in for Simon Barnett today) and James Daniels to answer listeners questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine as Delta cases spread to Christchurch.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Tyler Adam's was in for Si today as they discussed Kiwisaver contributions, company cars and the wage subsidy among other things.
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Radius Care founder and chairman Brien Cree joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on why he's decided to go against Ministry of Health guidelines and allow visitors into rest homes for residents' mental health.
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Otago University epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss the Government's press conference from this morning and the traffic light system.
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Patrick Gower is one of our most recognised and popular TV personalities.
After writing for the NZ Herald, he began a five year run as TV3's political editor in 2012, forging a reputation for his hard-nosed style.
Along the way he covered many high profile stories from Parliament. He also achieved web fame when a 16-second long ‘thug life’ musical parody went viral in 2014.
After returning to Three as 'National Correspondent', he has presented many high profile specials on Weed, P, Hate and the 2020 Lockdown.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Niki Bezzant is an award-winning writer, speaker, commentator, and Health Editor for Woman Magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki will be taking your questions and calls on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on coconut oil, sports training and the One Meal A Day Diet.
Property commentator Ashley Church joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on National and Labour joining forces on the Housing Supply Bill, which will see as many as 105,500 homes built in a decade.
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Auckland University vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss Super Saturday, where the Prime Minister is hoping that 100,000 people will get vaccinated.
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Sir Ian Taylor became a household name as a television presenter in the 1980’s notably for TV series 'Spot On'
He founded Taylormade Media in 1989 as a television production company, before establishing Animation Research Limited the following year.
Animation Research quickly became one of the top computer animation companies in New Zealand and known internationally for its work, particularly in television advertising and sports graphics.
He was inducted into the New Zealand Technology Hall of Fame in 2009, has been awarded New Zealander of the Year, and in January this year was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order or Merit for services to broadcasting, business and the community.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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And if you want to hear more of Sir Ian Taylor he appeared in Episode 1, Season 2 of Newstalk ZB's HP Business Class podcast series talking about how he and his business continued to thrive during the bleak, early days of COVID. The episode is available at iHeart Radio.
Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of only two Maori immunologists in Aotearoa.
His motivation working with the vaccination programme is ensuring equal access for all Māori to both the vaccine and to informed korero about why getting vaccinated is the best way to protect whanau and the community from COVID-19.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine and Super Saturday.
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Health Minister Andrew Little joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the health system's ability to cope with Covid and home isolation for positive cases as cases are expected to double in the next fortnight.
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Gull general manager Dave Bodger joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss why New Zealand fuel prices are now at a record high, with fuel price tracking app Gaspy noting the national average price for 91 octane petrol currently sits at $2.39.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about being split into seperate work bubbles, mandatory vaccinations and medicinal cannabis at work, among other things.
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A curious case before the Court Of Appeal has seen a Christchurch engineer fail to get half the sale proceeds of his ex-wife’s veterinary clinic.
Kirsten and Shaune Wylie started living together in 2005 and married in March 2008. Their marrage lasted seven years.
They both had assets and business interests of their own and had signed an agreement contracting out of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.
Divorce Lawyer Jeremy Sutton of Bastion Chambers joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to explain "pre-nups"
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Professional golfer Michael Hendry rang Simon Barnett and James Daniels to offer some of his suggestions for MIQ after Sir Ian Taylor's plan for MIQ was approved by the Government.
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Kiwi William Trubridge is one of the world’s greatest free diving talents and certainly one of this country’s finest international athletes.
He has 18 world records to his name, as well as being a five-time world free diving champion. He was the first person to dive unaided, that’s without fins, to 100m.
In January, he became a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to free diving.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Otago University Associate Professor of Immunology James Usher joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to explain how rapid antigen testing works compared to other methods of testing like PCR and saliva testing.
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Niki Bezzant is an award-winning writer, speaker, commentator, and Health Editor for Woman Magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki will be taking your questions and calls on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on getting back into fitness after a back injury, sugars, fruit and alcohol consumption.
Senior Mongrel Mob spokesperson Louise Hutchinson spoke to Simon Barnett and James Daniels about Sonny Fatupaitu, the head of the Mongrel Mob's Waikato chapter, being granted a border exemption to cross into Auckland.
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The Reserve Bank's throwing a bit of cold water on the economy.
It's increased the Official Cash Rate to 0.5 per cent, the first change in more than 18 months.
Cameron Bagrie from Bagrie Economics told Simon Barnett and James Daniels it's made the change because we're at near full employment, inflation's heading towards four per cent, and there's a booming property market.
“What the Reserve Bank is saying at the moment: time to turn down the heat. They're not tightening the screws on the economy because the Official Cash Rate at 0.5 per cent is still incredibly low.”
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One high profile Auckland restauranteur is preparing for a life with vaccine certificates.
Leo Molloy told Simon Barnett and James Daniels there seems to be a certain consensus that this is inevitable.
He says this is inevitable in transport here and around the globe, and questions why New Zealanders wouldn't prepare for this as the country vaccinates.
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The government has laid out its plans for Covid vaccine certificates in New Zealand.
The Prime Minister has said that they will be used to lessen the risk in high-risk settings like hospitality and larger gatherings like music festivals.
NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford told Simon Barnett and James Daniels businesses will welcome the certificates.
He says this is the carrot on the other side that businesses will get a framework around the circumstances in which they can restrict entry to vaccinated people.
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Newstalk ZB's Political Editor, Barry Soper, joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons to take us through all the details from todays 1pm Covid-19 update.
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Senior New Zealand Herald reporter Anna Leask was at the press conference held by Detective Inspector Scott Anderson earlier to provide more detail on the triple homicide that has been reported today.
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Jimmy Barnes is a true rock and roll legend.
His nickname, “Barnesy”, conjures up thoughts of rock music at an ear-splitting volume, with hits like Good Times, Drivin’ Wheels, and Working Class Man .
Jimmy has been through it all, and literally lived to tell the tales. He has sold more records in Australia than any other local rock & roll artist, has enjoyed seventeen #1 albums, is a best-selling author, and for over 40 years has delivered some of the most intense and iconic live performances.
He’s coming to our shores headlining the superb Selwyn Sounds concert in Christchurch in March next year, and has recently released his new album Flesh and Blood.
He joined Simon Barnett and James for this week' Six and a Song.
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Get your tickets from www.selwynsounds.co.nz
One of the country's largest steel building product providers is reinforcing its own Covid-19 defences by paying a bonus to workers if they get fully vaccinated.
Workers will get $150 in cash, KiwiSaver contributions or company shares if they get both doses of the vaccine by mid-November.
Steel and Tube GM of People and Culture Anna Morris told Simon Barnett and James Daniels it was both an incentive to encourage staff but also a thank you for getting on board and playing their part in the vaccine rollout.
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Auckland Airport's leading an initiative aimed at incentivising more people to get vaccinated.
The drive thru at its park and ride site, has administered more than 70-thousand jabs since last month, but is still only jabbing about half the rate possible.
It's now launched a new campaign, which involves every one who scans in at the site going in a draw for tens of thousands of dollars in prizes.
Simon Barnett & James Daniels discussed the idea of incentives on the show today and the response was mixed.
Julie called the show and told Si & James about her experience as one who had contracted the delta variant.
She reckons the biggest incentive for vaccination should be not getting COVID.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer listeners' employment-related questions.
Today he answered questions about covid wage subsidies, working from home and compulsion to vaccinate.
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A friend of the Wanaka absconders called in to Si and James.
He said the couple are “very remorseful” and that they know they've made “a huge stuff up.”
But the friend says online backlash has gone way too far, with the couple even receiving death threats.
The friend said he spoke to the male absconder last night and he was “a broken man.”
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Rising property prices are making it crazily hard for first home buyers.
The only way many young people have got themselves into a house in recent times is with finance from the "Bank Of Mum and Dad".
But are prices now getting to the point that even that line of credit is drying up?
Economist Tony Alexander joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels' on the show.
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Wet & Forget founder Rod Jenden has gone from doing an early-morning bread run in an old van to establishing an iconic multimillion-dollar New Zealand company.
He grew up in a state house in Ōnehunga, left High School at 15, finished a five-year boat-building apprenticeship, before a long journey in creating a business which now ships millions of litres of product to numerous countries around the world.
He was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks' Six and a Song.
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Niki Bezzant is an award-winning writer, speaker, commentator, and Health Editor for Woman Magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki will be taking your questions and calls on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on the gastric bypasses, organics and how to gain weight.
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An Auckland Councillor thinks hospitality businesses should be able to use footpaths and carparks for dining in lockdown.
Councillor Richard Hills says it could be a new way to add revenue and keep hospitality alive through a challenging time.
He says the idea's been rolled out across the world with a lot of success.
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Paralympian William Stedman is only just back in NZ after a phenomenal medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics.
After winning silver in dramatic fashion in the long jump, he backed it up to finish third in the 400m.
It comes on top of bronze in the 400 and 800m in Rio in 2016.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss his Tokyo experience.
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Newstalk ZB's voice of Canterbury sport Brian Ashby has decided it is time to switch off the 4am alarm clock.
‘Gash’ has been a sports reporter, reader, commentator, fill-in host and all round good guy.
Brian has covered every Olympic Games since Sydney 2000 both on the ground (2000, 2004, 2008) or as a member of our Games commentary team (2012, 2016), this alongside the Commonwealth Games.
He is a proud Cantab and is probably the most successful commentator in radio history seeing both the Crusaders and Canterbury NPC sides win more championship titles than the rest of the country combined!
Alongside covering rugby and the Olympics, Brian has been a champion of multisport covering the Coast-to-Coast, Ironman, cycling plus many other sporting events.
Simon Barnett and James Daniels took the opportunity to wish him all the best today.
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Ruby Tui is an Olympic gold and silver medallist, having won gold with the New Zealand women's sevens team at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Rio 2016.
She was a member of the team which won a Rugby World Cup Sevens title in 2018. She was named New Zealand women's sevens Player of the Year in 2017 and World Rugby Sevens player of the Year in 2019.
Off the field Tui is a regular contributor in the SKY TV commentary booth and is a passionate advocate for mental health, as an ambassador for the New Zealand Rugby HeadFirst initiative.
Ruby Tui was Simon Barnett and James Daniels’ guest for this weeks’ Six and a Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment-related questions.
Today he answered questions about Covid Lockdown wage subsidies and getting caught vaping at work among other things.
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Olympian Emma Twigg's gold medal in the women’s single sculls at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was a true story of perseverance having gone through four Olympics and two fourth place finishes before her moment of Olympic glory.
Alongside her Olympic gold, she is a 2-time bronze, 2-time silver and gold medallist in the same discipline at the World Championships. She has also somehow found time to achieve a number of qualifications, including a Bachelor of Communication and a Master's degree in international sports management, being a cycle mechanic, a marriage celebrant and has completed her boat master's qualification.
Emma Twigg was Simon Barnett & and James Daniels' guest for this weeks’ Six and a Song.
68 more cases of Covid-19 were announced in the community today, bringing the total outbreak to 277. Professor of Public Health Nick Wilson from the University of Otago says he and other experts still believe elimination strategy is the way to go, at least until we get high vaccination levels.
However, when asked about places like New South Wales where elimination doesn’t appear to be working, he says they may have to “accept a suppression strategy where they just hope to control the virus to the point where the health system isn't overwhelmed.”
He also says that “we have the tools” to eradicate Covid-19, but it is “a big ask.”
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Since the beginning of the Delta outbreak there have been long queues in various areas for covid tests and yesterday a record 50,000 Covid-19 tests were processed.
Richard Prebble in the New Zealand Herald suggested the alternative of rapid DIY Covid tests being brought into New Zealand to get people self-testing.
But Vaccinologist Helen Petousis Harris is sceptical of whether this solution would work, saying they will likely have a place in the future but not right now.
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Niki Bezzant is an award-winning writer, speaker, commentator, and Health Editor for Woman Magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki takes listeners' questions and calls on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on staying healthy during Lockdown, the best nut to eat and how to avoid losing the goodness when cooking veges.
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Covid-19 has slammed a huge dent in the number of New Zealand businesses.
About 35,000 have closed in the past year.
Business New Zealand CEO Kirk Hope says that number is double the norm for annual business closures.
However Hope says about 30,000 businesses have formed in the same period the 35,000 closed.
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Confirmation Delta has jumped from Auckland to Wellington .
The Ministry of Health's confirmed our Covid-19 outbreak's grown by 11 cases
Of those new cases -- eight are in Auckland and three are in the capital.
Those three had recently travelled to Auckland and visited a location of interest.
We now have a total of 31 community cases.
Otago University epidemiologist Michael Baker told Simon Barnett and James Daniels the Government has to extend the current Level 4 lockdown.
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There are 11 new cases of Covid-19 in the community, including three in Wellington.
It brings our total to 31.
The Ministry of Health says the three in Wellington had recently travelled to Auckland and visited a location of interest there.
Nineteen cases are now confirmed as part of the Auckland outbreak, with the remaining 12 under investigation to confirm the linkage to the outbreak.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss the latest news.
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Cabinet’s agreed to make the Pfizer jab available to everyone aged 12 years old and over.
The Prime Minister says they’ll be able to book with other young people from next month.
Medsafe granted provisional approval for the move in June.
From tomorrow – parents and caregivers who are already eligible - can book their children in at the same time.
Ardern says an estimated 265 thousand people are in the expanded 12-15 year old age bracket.
Dr Bryan Betty Medical Director of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to discuss how to get the needle into as many arms as possible.
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Ashley Bloomfield says our Covid Delta outbreak has grown to a total of 21 in the community - with 11 more today.
Two people are in hospital with covid - one in their 20s and one in their 40s ... and are stable
All other cases are being put in quarantine, or are there already.
Eight cases are being investigated and aren't formally linked, but likely are part of the cluster.
Three new cases in MIQ have meant people in their cohort need to stay in longer.
An Air New Zealand staff member with Covid is considered a border case, and not linked.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says contact tracing has showed the cases came into our community, from the New South Wales outbreak'
Sequencing shows our current cases are strongly linked to a person who flew here from Sydney on August 7, who went into MIQ, then quarantine - and was transferred to Middlemore Hospital when they fell sick.
It's likely the virus arrived on August 7, and was therefore likely in the community for a relatively short time - on the balance of evidence.
Staff at the Crowne Plaza, and Jet Park and transporters of returnees and MIQ clients are being investigated.
Only one Crowne Plaza staffer was slightly behind on testing, and two at Jet Park.
Middlemore Hospital is not considered a likely source of the outbreak.
Covid -19 modeller Professor Shaun Hendy joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to unpack today's news.
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Scotty "Sumo" Stevenson is a fixture on our screens when it comes to sports commentary in New Zealand.
During his time at SKY Sport he had roles ranging from Sport Rugby Commentator, Editor of SKY Sport the Magazine, writer and presenter of Documentary Series Local Heroes.
He’s written several books, including Kieran Read Straight 8, Cory Jane Winging it, and Stephen Donald – Beaver.
He’s currently a commentator and sports reporter with TVNZ and Spark Sport as well as a writer for numerous publications.
Scotty Stevenson was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Simon Barnett and James Daniels get Michael Baker to answer some questions from their listeners about Covid:19 and the Delta variant.
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Barry Soper calls out Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for not being willing to front up on The Mike Hosking Breakfast today after she cancelled her regular spot on the show earlier this year. Ardern did appear on competing brand The AM show this morning.
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A Covid-19 community case in Auckland has been announced by The Ministry of Health this afternoon.
Speaking to Simon Barnett and James Daniels on NewstalkZB, Barry Soper said cabinet will likely relay a decision on a lockdown to the public between 5 and 6pm.
A source Soper spoke to has told him that the case is unvaccinated and often travels between Auckland and the Coromandel.
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Health officials are scrambling to identify the link in a new Covid-19 community case in Auckland.
So far, authorities haven't traced the infection back to the border or MIQ.
Siouxsie Wiles says that while we don't know what strain of Covid the new case has yet, given that Delta is the dominant strain, we can probably assume it's Delta until we hear otherwise.
She also encourages people not to panic and reminds them not to stockpile and that the supermarkets will remain open.
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A youth accused of fatally stabbed Zion Purukamu has made his first appearance in youth court today.
Purukamu died after being injured at a party in Fendalton on Friday night.
Two other youths were also stabbed (aged 14 and 17) who are in a serious condition in Christchurch Hospital.
The accused has entered 3 not guilty pleas and trial by jury. The case will now be transferred to the high court.
Simon Barnett and James Daniels spoke to NZ Herald Senior Reporter Anna Leask about the first court appearance and whether there is a rise in violent crime.
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The Government will no longer go ahead with part of the deal to support The Lord of the Rings TV series, after Amazon Studios decided to quit New Zealand and shift production to the United Kingdom.
In a statement, Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash said he was disappointed by the decision.
"The Government was informed of the decision yesterday.
"Amazon Studios advised that post-production work on Season One will continue in New Zealand till June 2022. However, Season Two will be filmed in the UK as part of a strategy by the studio to expand its production space and consolidate its footprint in the UK.
Thomas Coughlan, NZ Herald political reporter who wrote the original piece outlining the move from Amazon, joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels.
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An icon of NZ television, Jude Dobson has endeared herself to generations of Kiwis.
From Sale of the Century to 5.30 with Jude, we’ve grown up with her in our living rooms.
She’s now a multi-talented producer, with her own production company Homegrown Television in which she’s produced and fronted TV series’ Raising Children, Homegrown and Nought to five.
More recently Jude has turned her attention to documentaries on New Zealand’s military history including The Liberation of Le Quesnoy and New Zealand’s Air Force: Then and Now.
Jude Dobson was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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New Zealand has been given a a glimpse of when we're re-opening to the rest of the world... but some details are lacking.
From next year, people coming from countries deemed 'low risk' won't have to isolate at MIQ.
Jacinda Ardern has laid out the plan this morning, but she was light on some details... including specific dates.
She says the Government will be in a position in the first quarter of next year to begin its pathways plan.
The Prime Minister also won't give a vaccination target... saying instead the goal is as many people as possible.
Auckland University Vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show today.
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Niki Bezzant is an award-winning writer, speaker, commentator, and Health Editor for Woman Magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki will be taking your questions and calls with Simon Barnett & James Daniels on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on sugar in fruit, intermittent fasting and caffeine..
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Professional athlete Cameron Brown called into Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons today to discuss the role sponsorship and High Performance Sport NZ "PEG grants" play in the life of a modern day sport.
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A freshwater ecologist says that farmers should be gifted a one-off $12 billion payment to stop dairying and convert to industries with a lower carbon footprint.
Victoria University of Wellington’s Dr Mike Joy says taxpayers are paying $400 per kilogram of nitrate per hectare per year through a scheme organized by regional councils to compensate for farmers removing nitrate from lakes.
He says that through a calculation of $400 a kilo of nitrate from 33 million tonnes of nitrate lost every year comes to $12 billion.
Joy spoke to Simon Barnett and James Daniels about what farmers can do to farm better and why they should make the change to more eco-friendly industries.
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Kiwi rowing legend Hamish Bond has returned from his fourth Olympics, where he was part of the success of the men's eight who took gold in Tokyo
Bond is now in MIQ along with other returning Olympians.
He joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to talk about this Olympic campaign.
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The simple act of hugging: Simon and James discover it can be contentious in certain situations. So what's in a hug?
Would you hug your workmates?
Would you feel comfortable with your children hugging their teacher?
And are we thinking too much about when it's ok to hug?
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A sensational afternoon in Tokyo, as our rowers collect two more golds and a silver.
The men's eight won gold in a nail biting race over Germany to close the show.
They followed a silver medal performance from the women's eight and a gutsy gold medal race from Emma Twigg -- who took out the women's single sculls.
Friend Of The Show and double gold medalist Eric Murray shared his joy with Simon Barnett & James Daniels.
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Barbara Kendall really is a national icon.
She competed in 5 Olympic Games winning every colour medal, starting with gold in Barcelona 1992. She also won 11 world championship medals and 25 national championships during her athletic career in International Windsurfing.
She’s remained heavily involved in the Olympic movement with roles on many different International commissions and executive boards and is currently a vice president of the International Surfing federation and a member on the International Olympic Committee's woman in sport commission
She became a New Zealand Olympic Committee order holder in 2016, and in 2018 was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of merit for her services to sport leadership.
Barbara Kendall was Simon Barnett and James Daniels' guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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The trans-Tasman bubble will close at midnight tonight to all Australian states and territories for at least eight weeks.
For the next week there will be managed return flights for New Zealand citizens and residents.
Anyone coming from New South Wales still needs to go into MIQ for 14 days.
Epidemiologist Michael Baker told Simon and James a full suspension is easier to implement than keeping the bubble going with States not affected by the Delta variant.
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Sir Stephen Tindall is one of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs and philanthropists.
He of course founded The Warehouse Group in 1982, growing it into one of our most successful brands, before co-founding, with his wife, The Tindall Foundation, now Australasia’s single largest philanthropic trust.
In 2015 he was named New Zealander of the Year and in 2019 became a Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to business, the community, and the environment.
He was Simon and James' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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It's been 10 days since Toa was found stranded on Plimmerton rocks.
Toa was transferred to a man-made pool last Thursday after storms were forecast for Wellington.
Neither volunteers nor the orca can go back into the water until the regional council gives the all clear for post-storm pollution.
Marine Biologist Professor Karen Stockin says the longer Toa is with humans, the harder and more stressful it will be for him to reintegrate into a pod.
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A groundswell of protest from fed up farmers across New Zealand
Farmers around the country have descended on towns and cities to protest what they say is unworkable legislation and unjustified costs.
The Country's Jamie MacKay is at one of the flagship protests, at the Gore Showgrounds.
He told Simon Barnett and James Daniels the turn out for this protest is unlike anything he’s ever seen.
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Sir Gordon Tietjens is the most highly decorated coach in the history of Rugby 7’s. His titles include 12 World Series Gold’s, 4 Commonwealth Games Golds and 2 World Cup Golds.
His influence over the careers of many All Blacks started when they played under his coaching. Christian Cullen, Jonah Lomu, Eric Rush, Joe Rokocoko, Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane among them.
He was inducted into the International Rugby Board Hall of Fame in 2012 and was Knighted in 2013 for his services to Rugby.
Sir Gordon Tietjens was Simon and James' guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
Niki Bezzant is an award-winning writer, speaker, commentator, and Health Editor for Woman Magazine.
She’s made a successful career from her passion for food, health, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Every second Wednesday Niki will be taking your questions and calls on everything nutrition, food, and health.
This week we had some great questions on the Keto diet, and how much Salmon is okay to eat in a week.
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It is great to be able to welcome in James Daniels as our new co-host today! Simon Barnett took the opportunity to throw a couple of 'getting to know you' questions at him...
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A psychotherapist is calling the pressure on mental health services a "perfect storm".
Psychologists are turning away as many as 60 clients a month because they have no space to see them.
The issues have come to light after the College of Clinical Psychologists recently surveyed its members.
Psychotherapist and co-host of Newstalk ZB’s The Nutters Club Kyle MacDonald told Simon and James sadly he is having the same pressures at his clinic.
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Where to get help:
Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason.
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends.
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (24/7) or text 4202
Samaritans: 0800 726 666 (24/7)
Youthline: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email talk@youthline.co.nz
What's Up: online chat (3pm-10pm) or 0800 WHATSUP / 0800 9428 787 helpline (12pm-10pm weekdays, 3pm-11pm weekends)
Kidsline (ages 5-18): 0800 543 754 (24/7)
Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800 787 254
Healthline: 0800 611 116
Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111
Broadcaster, city councillor and iwi leader James Daniels (Ngāi Tahu, Te Arawa, Tuwharetoa and Tainui) joins Simon Barnett to co-host Newstalk ZB Afternoons from 13 July 2021.
Daniels spent nineteen years on the tribal authority Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu and is currently a Christchurch City Councillor.
“Last year I was asked to host nine to noon in Canterbury on Coast 105.7FM” said Daniels. “It’s been busy juggling those roles, but for more than forty years I’ve been involved in broadcasting and my passion for connecting with people remains strong. Being offered this opportunity to be a full-time host nationwide on the biggest radio network in New Zealand is unexpected and extraordinary.”
Simon Barnett said “Both being Christchurch based broadcasters for so many years, James and I know each other well. But, in the all the years we’ve had on air we’ve always worked on opposing networks. Now, to not only be on the same network, but to be hosting a show together, it’s going to be a real treat for me and ZB’s listeners.”
Newstalk ZB Afternoons with Simon Barnett and James Daniels - Tuesdays to Fridays 12pm - 4pm – begins 13 July 2021.
One of New Zealand’s favourite homegrown artists is back home in NZ and on tour.
Among Greg Johnson’s many accolades are two Tui Music Awards and an APRA Silver Scroll - New Zealand’s highest musical honour.
After being holed up in Los Angeles for endless Covid lockdowns, he’s back for his first tour since 2019 – and is promising to make these shows "real, interactive, and cozy."
And this all ties in with his latest album, Tilt Your Interior, which came out at the end of last year.
Greg Johnson joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford in studio for a chat and play a few songs.
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Limited tickets are available at his last two shows. Get your tickets at www.gregjohnsonmusicdotcom
Todd Blackadder is a legend in New Zealand rugby.
He played a pivotal role in the overwhelming success of Canterbury Rugby with 71 games and three Super Rugby Titles with the Crusaders along with 126 games and two titles with the Canterbury NPC side,
He represented the All Blacks in 12 test matches, captaining them in all but one of those tests.
When his playing career came to an end, he took up a coaching role with Edinburgh before returning to New Zealand in and taking the helm of the crusaders as head coach In 2009.
Todd then relocated to Bath Rugby as the Director of Rugby and is currently Head Coach of Japanese Top League side Toshiba.
He was Simon and Phil’s guest for this weeks’ Six and a Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer listeners' employment-related questions.
Today he answered questions about Kiwisaver, unfair dismissal, and cameras in vehicles.
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Riders are at the top of a 130-foot drop. They're about to plunge almost 60 mph. Now's a good time to ask: "What in the devil are they thinking?"
These coaster enthusiasts -- "daredevils" if you will -- are willing riders on the Jersey Devil Coaster, which debuted to the public on Sunday, June 13, at Six Flags Great Adventure in central New Jersey.
The park says it's "the world's tallest, fastest, and longest single rail coaster. ... Towering 13 stories high, the coaster takes riders over 3,000 feet of track."
First drop is a real doozy
Six Flags has posted a 1:11 minute video of the ride on its Twitter account.
The ride is a "singular" experience. Unlike most coasters where you share the ride side-by-side, folks on the Jersey Devil are seated low and in single file. Each train holds 12 passengers.
The Devil means business, too. Straight out of the station, the coaster immediately begins its rapid ascent. It crests the first hill with gorgeous views of the park and New Jersey countryside. But you have to take it in fast. This coaster doesn't linger at the top at all.
And that first drop is a real doozy. The park says it's 87 degrees steep.
Within seconds of the drop, you're already back up the next hill and being thrown into a mind-bending series of inversions, twists and more hills as the single track snakes in and out of itself.
Bright, primary colours dominate. The coaster cars are deep red, and the single track is an orange-yellow.
A few Jersey Devil stats
The park laid the final piece of track back in January and shared some of the coaster's features:
-- Max speed is 58 mph (93 kph)
-- It's 13 stories high with the 130-foot first drop
-- It covers more than 3,000 feet (915 metres)
-- It offers "three dramatic inversions including a 180-degree stall, raven dive and zero-gravity roll."
How did Six Flags come up with the wicked name?
"Jersey Devil folklore has been a source of fear and intrigue here in the Pine Barrens for more than 200 years. We'll immerse riders in this iconic piece of New Jersey history on our monstrous, new scream machine," said Great Adventure President John Winkler, according to the Staten Island Advance.
Rider review
On the Coaster Studios YouTube channel, a group went out on the park's media/VIP preview day to record their ride and give their critiques.
"It's just so different than every other attraction here," said Taylor Bybee on the video as the ride concludes.
"I thoroughly enjoyed it," Bybee told CNN Travel on the evening of June 14. "I think we got six or seven rides on it."
It's more than an interesting design and engineering fact that the Jersey Devil is a rare single-rail coaster, Bybee said. It affects the entire ride experience.
"Single rail allows the ride to take tighter maneuvers that you couldn't do with a traditional roller coaster. You just have one seat across -- it means you have a smaller radius to rotate around," he said.
"This ride experience is a lot crazier. It's very dynamic -- you go from one element to the next without too much time to get a break."
Bybee said it's a very smooth ride with different sensations depending on whether you're up front or back.
The highlight of the ride for Bybee? The Zero-G stall. He said it flips you upside down and holds you upside down briefly. While you'll find that on other coasters, "this one did it very well."
World's tallest coaster period
The Jersey Devil is tall -- but it only makes the world's record as the tallest single-rail attraction. It's dwarfed by the world's tallest coaster overall.
That coaster is the Kingda Ka. It goes up to a hold-onto-your-stomach height of 456 feet (139 metres) and reaches a top speed of 128 mph (206 kph). It's also located at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.
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Professor Doug Sellman has been working in the addiction treatment field since 1985 and has been Director of the National Addiction Centre at Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Sciences since its inception in 1996.
He’s been promoting and researching the health benefits of fasting in recent years and joined Simon and Phil to discuss his own journey with fasting and weight loss, and why more people should be undertaking regular fasting.
You can email him for a beginners guide to fasting: doug.sellman@otago.ac.nz
Professor Doug Sellman joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford on the show.
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Phil Goff has been a stalwart in NZ politics for almost 4 decades.
He served as an MP for 11 terms during which he was a Senior Cabinet Minister in several high-profile portfolios, was leader of the Labour Party, and Leader of the Opposition.
After leaving Parliament he campaigned successfully as Mayor of Auckland Supercity and was re-elected again in 2019.
He was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford's guest for this weeks' Six and a Song.
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An eleventh-hour announcement by Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi took some heat out of irate hospitality business owners who accuse the Government of leaving their industry in crisis due to critical staff shortages.
Faafoi issued an embargoed press release last night, announcing an extension to working holiday and Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) visas shortly after an online petition organised by the Restaurant Association went live on their website.
Business owners, led by the association, today launched a two-month "Reset" campaign aimed at forcing the Government to focus on immigration issues which they claim will cause more cafes and restaurants to close if left unresolved.
Restaurant Association National President Mike Egan told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that they have extended the working holiday visa, but not the essential skills visa that applies to people like bar managers.
"They've just addressed the working holidays, which is the backpackers.
"The other one that could help is the international students, they are restricted to 20 hours a week, if they could extend that, because they do want to work more."
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The Climate Change Commission says the Government is making good progress in reducing carbon emissions -- but needs to step up efforts.
Its final advice to the Government has just been released.
The Commission says it's achievable and affordable to meet climate targets with existing technology - and it's cheaper to act now.
It recommends the Government up use of low emission fuels, and install electric vehicle-charging infrastructure.
It also highlighted the importance of phasing out coal boilers, and the need for more research on reducing agricultural methane emissions.
Professor of Climate Change at the University of Victoria David Frame joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford on what the commission has got right and wrong about climate change concerns in the country.
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The Prime Minister's says action on climate change is a question of 'life or death.'
The Climate Change Commission’s today released its final advice to the Government – on how to clamp down on greenhouse gas.
Updated modelling shows our emissions are higher than first thought - and we have a tougher road to meet 2050 targets.
Jacinda Ardern's once again called climate change her generation’s nuclear free moment.
She says this report is one of the most significant documents she’ll receive as Prime Minister.
Talkback caller Steve brought it right back down to earth for Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford - he's a professional BBQ Chef and talked about what he hears from consumers.
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Farmers are furiously digging into new Climate Change Commission advice to see how it affects them.
The report is saying that emissions are higher, and changes need to be accelerated in sectors like farming, and moving away from fossil fuels.
Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard says on a first glance, they're concerned cutting emissions could translate into cutting farm production.
“We are one of the lowest emitting countries in terms of per unit of food. It makes no sense for us to be reducing production in hungry world.”
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today he answered questions about holiday pay entitlements, KiwiSaver contributions, random drug testing and a driving facing camera in a truck cab among other things.
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Here's an inspiring story.
It's the story of Hawke's Bay employer Taurus Taurima who at the young age of 32 owns Topline Contracting.
He started the company himself after a difficult journey himself.
Taurima was raised by a solo mother in Flaxmere, and left school at 16 not long before his partner gave birth to the first of five kids now aged between 14 and a few months old.
He got his first full-time job in roading in 2010 and eventually started Topline in August 2016, aged 27.
He now employs about 50 staff and he has an unorthodox hiring policy - he doesn't want to see your CV - he hires on attitude.
Taurus joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to tell his story.
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A herd of 15 elephants has wreaked havoc in China, trampling crops and causing more than a million dollars' worth of damage, after the animals escaped from a nature reserve last year.
The elephants have made a 500-kilometre journey through the southwestern province of Yunnan from the nature reserve in Xishuangbanna to Yuxi, a city of 2.6 million people, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake, according to state news agency Xinhua.
It is unclear why they left their nature reserve home, but on their travels, the elephants have caused 412 separate incidents of damage, with financial losses amounting to around 6.8 million yuan ($1.47 million), Xinhua reported. They destroyed 56 hectares of farmland in the counties of Yuanjiang and Shiping alone, the agency said.
The creatures have also caused significant disruption to locals. Last Thursday, residents were told to stay indoors and pedestrians and vehicles evacuated in the town of Eshan after the elephants roamed the streets for six hours.
Authorities established a 24-hour command centre to monitor the animals after they were seen in the Hongta District of Yuxi on Monday, with over 360 people, 76 police cars and dirt trucks and nine drones mobilized for the task, and 18 tonnes of elephant food prepared. No casualties have been reported, according to Xinhua.
Monitoring images show the herd is comprised of six female adults, three male adults, three sub-adults and three calves.
Asian elephants are the largest land mammal on the Asian continent, according to the World Wildlife Fund. They are considered a protected species in China, and around 300 of them live in Yunnan, according to Xinhua.
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Blair Tuke is a genuine superstar and one of our greatest ever sportspeople.
He’s a two time America’s Cup winner, won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, silver in 2012 in London and 8 World Championship golds in the 49er class.
He’s also a founder of Live Ocean - a charity which supports marine science, and conservation projects and is encouraging kiwis to take the plunge in the annual Live Ocean Winter dip next week.
Blair Tuke was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford's guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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An F45 gym in Hastings has cancelled someone's '7 day experience' and offered her a refund, because she didn't want to be filmed while working out.
The gym-goer received an email saying that because she didn't want to sign the waiver to be filmed for social media, they couldn't guarantee she wouldn't end up in them anyway.
Therefore, they couldn't offer her the gym's services.
Ekant Veer is Professor of Marketing specialising in Social Media at the University of Canterbury and he joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss the laws and ethics around this issue.
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Many people have Birthday traditions, taking the day off work , a favourite meal - things like that.
On his 102nd birthday Napier man Trevor Page did what he does every other weekday morning. He climbed Taradale's Sugar Loaf Hill.
It's a steep 127 metre climb but a bitterly cold morning didn't deter him from walking the hill he has climbed for 47 years..
Trevor Page joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford and shared his secrets of a long life.
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The Economic Development Minister is staying tight-lipped over America's Cup negotiations.
A 100-million dollar offer from Auckland Council and Government is said to have been rejected by Team New Zealand.
A team appointed by the Crown has been trying to work out a deal since the regatta in March.
It's believed Team New Zealand want more than 200-million dollars.
Stuart Nash says he's deliberately kept out of negotiations -- but someone is leaking who shouldn't be.
He says as far as he's aware, all negotiations are being conducted in good faith but they're all still in confidence.
World champion sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to share his views.
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A question whether there should be term limits in Parliament...to stop people hanging around.
National MP Nick Smith is calling it quits after 30 years in the job.
He says it's due to personal reasons -- and that he's subject to an employment investigation into a "verbal altercation" in July last year.
Former Cabinet colleague Chris Finlayson says after a while in Parliament, you become institutionalised.
He says there should be term limits of about 15 years, followed by a forced sabbatical.
Former National MP and Cabinet Minister Max Bradford called Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to have his say on the matter.
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Almost one fifth of employees are working themselves into the ground.
Research from AUT conducted in December, shows 18 per cent of New Zealand workers can be classified as being burnt-out.
It also shows those workers are from 14 to 24 times more likely to have severe levels of mental health issues.
AUT Business School Professor Jarrod Haar says the results are very concerning.
He says these people are having to deal with a range of issues around anxiety, depression, lack of sleep -- and physical complaints.
Psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to offer some advice.
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World Rowing champion Eric Murray believes athletes fronting media is a part of the territory.
Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka will not subject herself to post-match press conferences In the French open.
She says athletes' mental health deserves more respect at such fixtures, and they often become a vehicle for "kicking a person while they’re down".
Eric Murray told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford fronting in times of defeat is never easy, but athletes need to accept that emotion is a part of professional sport.
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Tasmanian devils have been born in the wild in mainland Australia, more than 3,000 years after they died out in the country.
Seven baby Tasmanian devils -- known as joeys -- were born at the 988-acre Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary in New South Wales, Australian NGO Aussie Ark said in an Instagram post on Monday.
Tasmanian devils died out on the mainland after the arrival of dingoes -- a species of wild dog -- and were restricted to the island of Tasmania. However, their numbers suffered another blow from a contagious form of cancer known as Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD), which has killed around 90% of the population since it was discovered in 1996.
Last September, Aussie Ark introduced 11 of the creatures back into the wild in mainland Australia, following an earlier trial involving 15 of the marsupials, bringing the total of Tasmanian devils on the mainland to 26.
And now, just months after their release, the creatures have successfully reproduced -- and conservationists have identified the tiny marsupials, which they say are the size of shelled peanuts, inside the pouches of the mothers.
Female Tasmanian devils give birth to between 20 and 40 joeys at once, according to Tourism Australia. The joeys race to the mother's pouch, which only has four teats. Those that make it to the pouch carry on living there for around three months.
"We have been working tirelessly for the better part of 10 years to return Devils to the wild of mainland Australia with the hope that they would establish a sustainable population. Once they were back, it was entirely up to them," Aussie Ark said in a statement on Monday. "We had been watching them from afar until it was time to step in and confirm the birth of our first wild joeys. And what a moment it was!"
Tasmanian devils are the world's largest carnivorous marsupials and are native apex predators. This means their reintroduction will help control populations of feral cats and foxes that hunt other endangered species. Devils are also scavengers, which helps to keep their environment free from disease.
In Tasmania itself, there are only 25,000 devils are left in the wild, according to Aussie Ark.
"We've been able to historically -- albeit in its infancy -- return the devil to mainland, and today is another milestone entirely," Tim Faulkner, president of Aussie Ark, said in a video posted on Instagram.
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Jason Wynyard is a wood chopping superstar, winning over a hundred world titles in the sport.
He’s won the individual world championship nine times and holds the world record for Single Buck sawing with a time of 9.39 seconds .
Wynyard also won the Stihl Timbersports Series 14 times, and In the 2017 New Year Honours was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the sport of wood chopping.
He was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford’s guest for this weeks’ Six and a Song.
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Diners at popular restaurant chain Madam Woo will have to plan for a phone-free dinner.
The Malaysian-fusion restaurant, which has stores in Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown, is encouraging people to leave their phones in a box when they arrive.
In return, they will get a 15 percent discount.
Madam Woo owner Fleur Caulton told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that it's just come up time and time again how people don't talk to each other while in restaurants.
It's something that her staff noticed in patron.
"Some tables have a huge issue getting an order out of them because they've been on phones."
She says they ran the promotion during April and it was hugely successful, and it has led to people challenging their friends into taking part.
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A British man saw his drug empire crumble after he was caught handling a very different product - a fine blue cheese.
39-year-old Carl Stewart, from Liverpool, used an encrypted network to share a photograph of himself holding a small block of the Marks & Spencer's Stilton.
The network was more commonly used for drugs and was being watched by international police.
As part of Operation Venetic, a crack team of cyber cops were able to extract his fingerprints from the photo and identify him.
That discovery led police to rich vein of illegal drugs and saw Stewart jailed for over 13 years on charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine, heroin, MDMA, and ketamine.
Stewart used the nickname "Toffeeforce" on the app, which boasted a global membership of around 60,000.
After the sentencing last week at Liverpool Crown Court, Detective Inspector Lee Wilkinson said Stewart "was caught out by his love of Stilton cheese".
"Stewart was handed a substantial sentence of 13 years and six months, and this should serve as a stark warning to anyone involved in this criminality that there are serious consequences," Wilkinson said.
"Merseyside Police, along with law enforcement agencies across the world, will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of those people who think they are above the law, and we will continue to target anyone involved in serious organised crime to keep this positive momentum going."
The cheese that started it all. Photo / Merseyside Police
Wanaka skifields are getting rid of rubbish bins and asking those hitting the slopes to take their refuse home, all in the name of sustainability.
As well as being encouraged to reduce their waste, visitors to Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Cardrona Area this season are also being asked to think about more sustainable forms of transport.
Rubbish bins will be replaced by recycling and compost stations, with signs explaining the changes and staff members on hand to help visitors sort their waste.
Operators say they took over 50 tons of rubbish off the mountain last year.
Ewan Mackie, Cardrona and Treble Cone Head of Operations, told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that long-term, they don't want people to bring anything that could contribute to more rubbish - such as food wrappers - and focus on reusable products.
"That will take a little bit of time. It's a hard ask for all of us.
"We're all getting really good with our KeepCups, let's get that across the board."
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about being unrealistic clauses in contracts, redundancy and bonuses among other things.
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The Reserve Bank tomorrow will unveil it's second full Monetary Policy Statement of the year.
While the focus is usually on the Official Cash Rate, many are wondering what the Bank will signal around inflation and interest rates.
Writing in the New Zealand Herald, business editor-at-large Liam Dann said that "the biggest bet in global economics right now is on whether post-Covid inflation will prove to be a short-term blip or a more persistent structural problem".
"Financial markets are already on edge and the debate is shaping up as one of the most divisive in a generation."
Independent economist Tony Alexander told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that they won't increase tomorrow, and it likely won't happen until the middle or end of 2022.
"Initially, I think they will go relatively slowly as we haven't had a period of sustained interest rate increases in New Zealand since 2004 to 2008, so it's going to be quite experimental it starts getting going."
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The United Nations is calling on Samoa's leaders to come up with a solution in what has become a battle for leadership - as a new Prime Minister is sworn in, while another refuses to concede.
In a statement released this morning, spokesman for the UN's Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, said Secretary-General António Guterres has been following the development since the April 9 elections.
"He urges the leaders in Samoa to find solutions to the current political situation through dialogue in the best interest of the people and institutions of Samoa."
The statement goes on to say that the UN "stands ready" to provide support for the island nation - but only if requested to by the two main political parties: Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) and the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP).
The news comes as Samoa and Samoans around the world wait with bated breath to see what the next development will be in the ongoing general election saga.
The country is waking up to a new day and indeed a new era after its first woman leader, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, was sworn in on Parliament grounds in Tiafau, Mulinu'u, Apia yesterday evening.
The ceremony was carried out in a marquee tent just outside the Maota Fono (Parliament House), after Fiame and members of her party were locked out of the building.
Fast members maintained that they had the right to be there, after Samoa's Supreme Court ordered Parliament to convene last week. However, the country's Head of State, le afioga Tuimaleali'ifano Va'aletoa Sualauvi II, issued a writ on Saturday night suspending that.
However, the Supreme Court again overturned that announcement - ruling the Head of State's move unlawful.
At Tiafau yesterday, a huge crowd of supporters and members of the public stood by to watch the ceremony - as many around the world were also able to watch via Facebook Live streams being recorded by local reporters and media outlets.
After the ceremony, the man now being referred to as the incumbent leader laughed as he mocked what he described as the stupidity of the FAST party.
'This is treason' - Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi
Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi said: "This is treason and the highest form of illegal conduct. None of what they did is legitimate. The devil has won and taken over them."
Tuilaepa, who has been in the PM seat for almost 23 years, called the whole event a joke and one that the world would see as foolish.
"Oh my, where have we ever seen a Speaker sworn in - in a tent?"
After the ceremony, Fiame told local media that the swearing in of a new Parliament was done so in response to the law and most importantly, what the people of Samoa had voted for.
Translated, she said the convening of Parliament needed to happen.
"It's what has to happen - so we looked for a way to do so."
She acknowledged the number of seats that belonged to Fast - 26, as opposed to HRPP's 25.
"That figure means a Government can be formed and established," Fiame said.
The Attorney General's office also released a statement last night, saying the move was unconstitutional and that all persons involved were now subject to civil and criminal prosecution under the law.
Asked if she would go to the Prime Minister's office tomorrow, Fiame laughed and said in Samoan: "We'll probably all go and look for our offices".
Support from the Pacific
Meanwhile, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia has come out in support of the new leadership; releasing a statement shortly after the swearing-in ceremony saying it recognises the legitimacy of Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.
President David W. Panuelo said: "As the Federated States of Micronesia that both upholds and promotes democratic values, it is imperative that we show our friends - especially during their darkest hours - that we stand with them.
"Samoa is a cherished friend and Pacific neighbour. Recent weeks have been very troubling for the Samoan people - who have been witnessing what is arguably a constitutional...
Former All Blacks Captain Kieran Read is quarantining in an Auckland hotel after ending his career in Japan.
Kieran Read joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford from his MIQ room to talk about his time in Japan, hanging up the boots, his experience with Covid 19 and of course the current discussion around the future of New Zealand Rugby and the Silver Lake deal.
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The Child Poverty Action Group wants the Government to do more - and faster.
The Government says it will lift up to 33,000 children out of poverty by next year, with benefit lifts in today's Budget.
Child Poverty Action Group researcher Caitlin Neuwelt-Kearns says it's a big step.
But she told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's still not enough.
“We’re disappointed that the announcement is of a two-year roll out of benefit increases, we’ve seen the government admit that incomes are inadequate, so why are we making children wait?”
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There is dissappointment from the business sector over Budget 2021.
$44 million over the next two years will go towards training courses, for about 30,000 SME sized businesses to digitally upskill.
The Government's also pledging almost $4 billion dollars for rail, education infrastructure, DHBs and a redevelopment of Scott Base.
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's pretty much what they expected.
"There's not enough really in there to boost economic growth.
"This Budget has been all around mostly about redistribution."
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National is not a fan of Labour's 2021 Budget.
National's shadow treasurer Andrew Bayly says there are good parts of the Budget, but they wanted to see a path towards recovery.
He told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that, in terms of investment and direction, this Budget is slightly backward looking.
"It's trying to pick what situation we're in. I think we should be asking ourselves 'how do we get out of it', and that should be a forward leaning perspective, and that's only about growing this economy."
Bayly says they need a roadmap to grow the economy.
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Budget 2021 is being described as a very Labour Budget.
Political editor Barry Soper told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the Government has no excuses this year, like a Winston Peters handbrake.
"Labour's making no excuses. It is spendinbg money, it's not spending a lot of money - [Grant Robertson] is still being fairly fiscally prudent."
Green Mount Advisory Managing Director Bruce Bernacchi says today's Budget won't please everyone.
"Voters who voted Labours so they would be able to keep Greens out of power could almost say 'be careful what you wish for', because the resulting Labour Government has delivered a traditional Labour budget, and shown they are very good at spending money."
The Government's forecasting a significant slowing in house prices in coming years.
And Treasury is warning a decrease will "dampen the economic recovery".
Growth is expected to peak at 17.3 per cent in June - before stalling at 0.9 per cent next year, then edging up to 2.5 per cent in 2025.
Soper says that's wishful thinking because the market is so unpredictable.
"So it's making people that are interested in entering the housing market maybe ask more slowly than they would in normal circumstances as they are being told it's all tapering off so they hold off."
The housing plans also includes delivering about 1,000 new homes to Maori, and more than $300 million's also going into Maori housing infrastructure.
Soper says that fund has a specific job.
"Most people that are reasonable would say that inequality gap needs to close, and if it doesn't close, you have a totally disenfranchised country."
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Rosemary Riddell sat on the bench at the Hamilton District Court for 12 years - starting law late after studying in her 40s before becoming a Judge 14 years later.
Now retired in Central Otago, she's written her book “To Be Fair: Confessions of a District Court Judge” about everything she once wasn't allowed to say.
She joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss her book and answer callers' questions.
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Officials are forensically investigating the cause of the cyber attack afflicting the Waikato District Health Board.
A DHB spokesperson says the working theory is the attack happened as a result of someone opening an email attachment.
The entire District Health Board's IT services were brought down by hackers yesterday, affecting clinical services across all of its hospitals.
Gorilla Technology Chief Executive Paul Spain joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss cyber-security vulnerability.
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A former Finance Minister is not a fan of the Government's Fair Pay proposals.
A key manifesto pledge of the Labour Party in 2017, the agreements announced two weeks ago would aim to standardise and improve terms and conditions across entire industries or occupations. Labour says the agreements have "significant similarities" to Australia's modern awards system.
As well as representing a step towards collective bargaining - which was largely swept aside with the passing of the Employment Contracts Act in 1991 - the agreements would give a structural importance to the union movement, putting it at the centre of negotiations even in occupations where union coverage is negligible.
Writing in the NZ Herald, former National Finance Minister Steven Joyce hit out at the proposal.
"The Orwellian-sounding "Fair Pay Agreements" are a big step backwards. Yes, they have been long-signalled but the announced proposals are far wider in scope than we were previously assured they would be."
He joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss the agreements further and what he is concerned about.
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An alternative offer to Silver Lake, valuing New Zealand Rugby at a colossal $3.8 billion, has been tabled by local investment manager Forsyth Barr.
The Auckland head-quartered company has conducted due diligence on the prospect of NZR selling a five per cent stake in its future commercial revenues through an NZX listing and believes investor demand could potentially raise as much as $650m.
Under the terms of the Forsyth proposal – conducted at the request of the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association which is not supportive of selling a stake in the national game to US fund manager Silver Lake - NZR would be able to raise between $170m and $190m, with as much as 40 per cent of the offering being open to mum and dad investors who could buy in for as little as $100.
Forsyth managing director Neil Paviour-Smith says that his firm are willing to underwrite the deal as a number of significant fund management houses and high net worth New Zealanders have already indicated they would make significant investments.
Such a deal would, therefore, be deemed low risk and value NZR at between $3.4bn and $3.8bn, which is 12 per cent to 23 per cent higher than the valuation offered by Silver Lake.
The Silver Lake deal, for which NZR has received the backing of provincial unions to proceed, will raise $387.5m and see the US group take 12.5 per cent of net revenue.
The NZRPA have been strongly opposed to the deal, with its president, former All Black captain David Kirk, also chairman of Forsyth Barr.
David told Si and Phil there has been no breach of trust.
"Rugby's going to change forever in New Zealand. The thought that we wouldn't discuss and debate the various options that are available to do that, it's just nonsensical."
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Tens of thousands of nurses from across the country are set to walk off the job for eight hours next month - "absolutely furious" at Government's three year pay rise freeze.
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union have confirmed 30,000 district health board nurses voted to strike on June 9.
Those in Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) would not strike but those working as a part of the vaccination rollout would. The union says DHBs have been given ample notice to make alternative arrangements for the eight-hour period.
David Wait, lead advocate and NZNO industrial advisor, said they did not strike on a whim and cared deeply for their patients but the time has come for a clear statement to be made.
"If nurses are not valued and appreciated, they will leave nursing or move overseas, and few young people will be joining the profession to replace them."
He said union members were angry and frustrated at the first DHB offer received last month which would have seen most members get a 1.38 per cent increase, just under the rate of inflation.
"This is despite the incredible sacrifices they made in 2020 to keep the country safe from Covid-19."
Negotiations between the union and DHBs have been under way since June last year.
Wait said members were absolutely furious at the Government's wage restraint announcement that would effectively freeze their wages for three years, as most have already progressed to the last step of their pay scale.
Mediation between the union and DHBs was still scheduled for May 18 -19, and Wait said there was still hope of finding a solution to avoid a strike.
Watercare in Auckland, like water authorities nationwide, is having issues with people flushing all manner of things down the toilet.
Watewater Operations Controller Sophie McGuinness joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford on the show with a guide on what (and what not) to flush.
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Today in ultra-billionaire news, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has purchased a modest 100-foot schooner as he looks forward to a quieter life and hours of reflection on the open seas...
The world's richest man is reportedly buying a boat, though that word feels inappropriately sensible for the monstrosity going to Captain Bezos: a 417-foot superyacht that's so massive it has its own "support yacht" with a helipad, according to Bloomberg. The estimated cost, not including the boat's support boat, is $500 million.
The luxury yacht's Dutch manufacturer, Oceanco, hasn't released many details about the vessel, called Project 721. The company didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
Half a billion bucks is an inconceivable amount of money for most people, but it's a small fraction of the $75 billion that Bezos gained in 2020 alone. His total net worth stands just shy of $200 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Amazon stock, the primary source of Bezos' fortune, rose a staggering 75% last year as the pandemic upended consumer behavior in the company's favor — and Wall Street, flush with easy cash thanks to the Federal Reserve, piled into tech stocks.
Bezos wasn't alone: US billionaires collectively gained $1.1 trillion in 2020, making them nearly 40% richer than before the pandemic hit.
Bezos likely put his boat order in well before the pandemic, but news of his extravagant new toy is putting a spotlight on yet another industry benefiting from the stock market boom and the pandemic's disruption of social interaction.
US boat sales hit a 13-year high last year, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association — safe, socially distant fun for those who can afford it. Those sales reflect more-familiar models of powerboats and other watercraft favored by mere mortals without 10-figure fortunes to their names, but the trend tracks among the yachting class as well. With no galas or lavish parties to attend, the rich are setting sail (or their crews are, anyway).
Recent quarters for superyachts have been record-breaking, one analyst told Bloomberg. Makers of extravagant yachts can barely keep up. "It's impossible to get a slot in a new-build yard," the analyst said. "They're totally booked."
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Off the back of the highly successful 2020 album “Out of My Province” and the sell-out 20 date ‘Reid & Ruins’ travelling roadshow, Nadia Reid is back on tour presenting her full catalogue (plus some brand new gems) at some of her favourite venues in Aotearoa this May.
You can get your tickets now at www.banishedmusic.com
Nadia Reid joined Simon Barnett and Phil Giffor in studio for a chat and a couple of songs.
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New Zealand has a declining birthrate and we are not alone in the world.
2020 saw our lowest birthrate average on record with just 1.61 births per woman. In comparison in the early sixties when women had an average of 4.1 children.
Another surprise statistic revealed that more women over the age of 40 gave birth in New Zealand last year than those under 20.
Massey University Distinguished Professor and Sociologist Paul Spoonley joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discussed the implications.
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Simon called in to pick up some printer cartridges on the way to work this morning and was shocked to be charged a grand total of $617 for three units.
That sparked a fascinating hour of talkback with callers telling us that they have found cheaper alternative and others saying using non genuine cartridges would damage the printer or void the printer warranty.
Consumer New Zealand CEO John Duffy joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford on the show to offer his advice.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about being tracked in a work vehicle, the difference between a contractor versus an employee, getting paid for an extra stocktake among other things.
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Ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa Final Crusaders v Chiefs Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford spoke to All Black Great and Sky Sport Commentator Jeff Wilson.
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Tom Walsh is a shot-put star and one of New Zealand’s most successful field athletes, having won bronze at Rio in 2016, gold at the 2017 World Championship, and gold at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
He’s the Oceania record holder with a personal best throw of 22.90 meters, and is gearing up for this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games.
Tom was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford’s guest for this weeks’ Six and a Song.
A major diplomatic incident has been avoided in Europe after a Belgian farmer accidentally moved the border with France, making his home country about 1,000 square meters bigger. Luckily, local authorities saw the funny side.
The border between Belgium and France stretches 620 kilometres and the stone markers that define it have been peacefully in place for more than 200 years.
One of the boundary stones, however -- laid down in 1819, shortly before the Treaty of Kortrijk sealed the deal -- was recently spotted as being out of place by 2.29 metres.
A farmer from the Belgian town of Erquelinnes is believed to have moved the nuisance stone on his land to a more convenient spot, without anticipating the potential for an international kerfuffle.
The displaced border all along the farmer's field amounted to an accidental land grab of around 1,000 square meters.
"We know exactly where the stone was before, right next to a tree," David Lavaux, the mayor of Erquelinnes, Belgium, told CNN on Tuesday. "In 2019, during the 200th anniversary, they were geo-localized very precisely.
"The stones were placed there in 1819 following the defeat of Napoleon, and the year is inscribed on them."
Lavaux added: "It should be resolved tomorrow, we are about to find the person that moved the stone, so we can avoid any troubles. I still have to verify who the land owner is."
The Belgian mayor stressed that local authorities on both sides of the border were keen to resolve the situation quickly and amicably.
"We laugh about this more than anything else, it is not very serious," he said. "We're going to put back the border where it belongs. Our intention wasn't to make Belgium bigger and France smaller!"
Aurélie Welonek, the mayor of the French town of Bousignies-sur-Roc which had its territory snipped, spoke to French press agency Internep in a video interview which also featured Lavaux.
"Our two countries get along well, so there were no great concerns at this point," she said. "I fully trust my Belgian counterpart who did what was necessary with the farmer. We asked him to move the stone back, and should he not cooperate, then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would get involved."
The two towns lie roughly midway on the Franco-Belgian border, with Erquellines a Walloon municipality with a little under 10,000 residents and Bousignies-sur-Roc a commune in France's Nord department with a population of around 400.
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The father of a three-year-old boy found after 20 hours ... says the community's help was amazing.
Axle disappeared yesterday in Tolaga Bay -- after wandering off with a neighbour's dog.
He was found today after a huge search and rescue operation.
His father, Glen, says hundreds were involved in the search, with some even jumping into the river at 10.30 last night to look for him.
He says Axle and his mother are in Gisborne hospital where they'll stay overnight.
Tolaga Bay Civil Defence manager Greg Shelton spoke to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford about the search and rescue operation.
A little white dog pointed searchers in the right direction to find a young boy who disappeared in Tolaga Bay.
Three-year-old Axle was found safe today, 20 hours after he went missing with his neighbour's dog, Bro.
Except Bro returned alone yesterday afternoon.
The dog's owner, Damon Jeffery told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the pair are good mates.
"He follows Axel everywhere and I guess Axel decided it was time to go on a bit of an adventure, and Bro followed him. I think Bro realised Axel was lost, and he came back three hours later, and gave us a general direction on what way to go."
Jeffrey says he'll reward Bro with a steak dinner tonight, to celebrate his part in the boy's return.
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New Zealand has come in second to last in an international survey by Consumers International that examined how well 11 products could be recycled in nine countries.
Consumer NZ was part of the survey and CEO John Duffy joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford on the show.
He says other countries are putting us to shame.
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Travel agents are seeing a burst of people booking a tropical holiday in the Cook Islands.
Quarantine-free travel between Rarotonga and New Zealand starts from May 17.
Flight Centre group managing director David Coombes told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford people have been patiently waiting for a bubble date.
He says as we head into the winter season, people will be looking at go somewhere to get some sun.
Air New Zealand will fly to the Cook Islands two or three times a week - with daily flights during the school holidays.
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New Zealand Rugby's provincial unions have voted unanimously in favour of a deal with us investment firm silver lake.
The deal's worth nearly $390 million dollars; in exchange for a 12.5 % stake.
But of course, the deal isn't complete.
It requires sign off from the NZ Rugby Players’ Association, and negotiations between the association and NZ Rugby are on hold.
Brent Impey is the NZ Rugby Chairman and he joined Simon and Phil to tell them he has issues with the comments made by David Kirk.
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New Zealand Rugby could be a loss-making venture by 2025 and living off its capital reserves if it takes the deal with Silver Lake.
The national union will, according to an independent report by world renowned accountancy firm BDO, be running at an operational loss of almost $11m in four years if Silver Lake only deliver 50 per cent of their ambitious revenue growth targets.
The Herald has gained access to the BDO report which highlights the true level of risk NZR will be taking by agreeing a deal to sell 12.5 per cent of future commercial income to US fund manager Silver Lake.
David Kirk, president of the New Zealand Rugby Player's Association, joined Simon and Phil to discuss the proposed deal.
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Some tough calls for our national medicines agency.
Pharmac has released figures around what it would spend on drugs if more funding was available.
It includes 400 million dollars a year on up to 73 drugs.
National Party Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson Shane Reti joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford to discuss the issue and had a challenge for the Government.
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Pic Picot’s peanut butter business has grown from a one-man operation in his garage to employing over 50 people and being one of the most respected brands in the country.
He’s set up a string of businesses throughout his colourful career including a leather sandal maker, furniture maker, restaurateur, and a sailing school owner before hitting his winning peanut butter formula later in life.
In 2018, he was made a member of the NZ Order of Merit for services to business, and has just released his new book “Pic: Adventures in sailing, business, and love”
Pic Picot joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford for this week's 'Six and a Song’
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World Vision is calling on more transparency on our imports.
Its research shows 3.1 billion dollars of imports are produced with forced labour.
They want Government legislation to force companies to report on their product sources.
Countries like Canada and Australia have laws designed to make supply chains more transparent.
World Vision National Director Grant Bayldon says we should, too.
He spoke to Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford.
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The online reviews database Rotten Tomatoes has unearthed a negative 80-year-old write-up of "Citizen Kane," stripping the cinematic classic of its perfect score among critics and demoting it below movies including "Paddington 2" and "The Terminator."
Orson Welles' masterpiece is widely considered one of the most important titles in movie history, pioneering a number of filmmaking techniques that are still in use today.
But it apparently underwhelmed one critic for the Chicago Tribune, whose lukewarm review has come back to tarnish the movie's legacy eight decades after it was written.
"'Citizen Kane' presents an almost clinical dissection of a complete egotist," the review reads. It goes on to dismiss the film's use of moody sets: "I only know it gives one the creeps and that I kept wishing they'd let a little sunshine in."
The review was added to the Rotten Tomatoes website on March 2, but has only been noticed in recent days. The website links out to a newspaper clipping of the decades-old story, and its addition means "Citizen Kane" now no longer has exclusively positive reviews.
Welles' film still enjoys 116 positive write-ups on the website, but the sole black mark removes the film from the exclusive "100% club" -- a collection that features movies including the first two "Toy Story" installments, the much-loved "Paddington" sequel and Arnold Schwartzenegger's action classic "The Terminator."
The offending review appears to have been written anonymously, with its byline "Mae Tinee" an apparent pun on "matinee."
The same critic is listed as the author of a number of contemporary reviews for the Chicago Tribune between the 1920s and 1960s -- they were more complimentary of other classics, including "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Casablanca."
The write-up notes the hype that already surrounded the movie on its release, but the critic was nonetheless unmoved. "'Citizen Kane' fails to impress critic as greatest ever filmed," the headline reads.
Welles was a 25-year-old phenomenon when his debut feature film, based on the life of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, was released. He also starred in the movie, and his directorial creativity -- along with cinematographer Gregg Toland's distinctive deep-focus frames and unusually angled shots -- revolutionized movie-making.
"Mank," a biographical film about "Citizen Kane" writer Herman J. Mankiewicz, was nominated for a number of Oscars at last week's Academy Awards, ultimately losing out on the Best Picture prize to "Nomadland."
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Research from Otago University has found ''positive parenting" can prevent alcohol abuse in adulthood.
Academics looked at data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study - the world renowned longitudinal research that's followed the lives of more than a thousand people since 1977.
Psychological medicine professor Joe Boden says his team examined symptoms of alcohol disorder in adulthood.
He says kids who had more positive parenting, are much less likely to develop an alcohol use disorder - than those who had been exposed to less positive parenting.
Professor Joe Boden joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford on the show.
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As the situation in India continues to deteriorate Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford asked if the IPL cricket should be stopped.
Varun called in and shared this intensely personal story about his daily phone calls with his Mum and Dad in Delhi.
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New Zealand Cricket Players Association boss Heath Mills knows those at the Indian Premier League are anxious about what they're seeing.
Some foreign players have chosen to return home, due to concerns around the Covid-19 crisis in the country.
But Mills says the New Zealand players he's spoken to are comforted by being well-looked-after by their teams.
Heath Mills spoke to Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford about the situation these players find themselves in.
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Making GP visits free is being seen as an investment, rather than a drain.
A Herald analysis has found enrolled patients can pay between 10 and 70 dollars for an appointment in Auckland, or 90 dollars if they're not enrolled.
Health Minister Andrew Little is reviewing health sector funding - and has suggested GP fees could be lowered for some.
Dr Samantha Murton is President of the Royal College of GPs - she joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford to discuss funding of visits to the doctor.
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In February, it seemed like India had gotten Covid-19 under control, with daily cases falling nearly 90% from the peak of the first wave last year.
Now, the country is experiencing the world's worst outbreak. Daily cases have been rising continuously for the past 10 days; on Monday, India reported 352,991 new cases, breaking yet another record for the highest single-day figure globally.
On the ground, these numbers translate to heart wrenching tragedy. Photos show grieving families dressed in full protective suits at mass cremations, performing last rites surrounded by dozens of other burning funeral pyres. Hospitals have run out of basic medical supplies, with many patients dying due to oxygen shortages. Family members are driving from clinic to clinic, frantically searching for open ICU beds for their loved ones.
The government has been scrambling to respond to the crisis, with countries around the world offering aid. But for now, the outbreak shows no signs of letting up, and experts warn it could get even worse.
"I'm afraid this is not the peak," said Dr. Giridhara R. Babu of the Public Health Foundation of India on Monday. "The kind of data that we see, (we are) at least two to three weeks away from the peak."
Others say India may be approaching the peak now, sooner than Babu's estimate -- but with so many ill and so few supplies available, the country will see many more deaths before the second wave subsides.
Here's what you need to know about the crisis in India.
How did it get so bad?
Cases began creeping upward in early March, but accelerated rapidly -- the number of daily cases by the end of the month had jumped six times higher than at the start of the month. That exponential rise has only continued with increasing speed and severity.
The second wave hit so much harder because people were unprepared, experts say. The first wave peaked in September and daily cases declined steadily in the following months; the apparent recovery seemed so successful that the country's health minister declared in early March they were "in the endgame" of the pandemic.
And the country's vaccination drive, among the world's largest and most ambitious, got underway in January.
Residents relaxed Covid-safe practices like social distancing, and authorities were looser in their enforcement. Although some states stayed cautious and made preparations for a second wave, none of it was enough -- and nobody foresaw the massive coming wave.
"No one saw the extent of the surge," said K. VijayRaghavan, principal scientific adviser for the Indian government. "As the previous wave came down, there was in all of us a feeling that this was something which had been dealt with substantially. We saw signs of a next surge, but the scale and the intensity of it was not clear."
The crisis was made worse by a slow response from the central government. Though some state ministers and local authorities began taking action since February, there appears to have been a vacuum of leadership within the central government, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi staying largely silent on the situation until recent weeks.
Modi finally broke his silence last week, acknowledging the urgency of the situation in an address to the nation, and launched a number of emergency measures to relieve the burden on states and hospitals. But by then, some critics say, the damage was done.
Where is it happening?
New Delhi, the national capital, has been badly hit by the second wave. The union territory of Delhi, where New Delhi is located, was placed under lockdown on April 19. The lockdown has since been extended until May 3.
Hospitals across Delhi are reporting fatal oxygen shortages. On April 23, 20 critically ill patients died at the Jaipur Golden Hospital in Delhi after its supply of oxygen was delayed by seven hours, according to the hospital's medical director.
"Everything we had was exhausted," said Dr. DK Baluja. "The oxygen was not supplied on time. It was supposed to come...
For some, flailing around in a clear box suspended 115 feet above the streets of London is the stuff of nightmares. For others, it's the ultimate status symbol.
The Sky Pool is a 82-foot (25-meter) transparent swimming pool stretched between the 10th stories of two residential skyscrapers in southwest London's Nine Elms neighbourhood -- and it's only open to the apartment complex's lucky residents.
It's the largest freestanding acrylic pool structure in the world and the showpiece of EcoWorld Ballymore's new Embassy Gardens development, which will also include bars, restaurants and shops.
Located next to the US Embassy and close to the south bank of the Thames, bathers will be able to take in views of the London skyline, including the London Eye and Westminster.
The embassy isn't the attraction's only connection to the States -- the pool was manufactured in Colorado and travelled 5,000 miles to its new home.
The pool is 10 feet deep and the water alone reportedly weighs around 375 tonnes.
The structure is the work of architects Arup Associates, engineers Eckersley O'Callaghan and aquarium designers Reynolds. Arup is no stranger to complex architectural challenges -- one of its most high-profile projects is the Sydney Opera House.
The pool was put through extensive strength testing at the Reynolds factory before making its journey to the UK by road and sea. It was then lifted into place by a 750-tonne mobile crane, supported by a 50-tonne crane.
"The lifting was a precision process, as there was a tolerance of just 30 centimetres in installing the pool into its steel frame," says Ballymore.
"After a series of technical drawings and behavioural analyses, the dimensions of the pool were decided," says the Embassy Gardens website."
With sides 200 millimetres thick and 3.2 meters deep, and with a bottom 300 millimetres thick, the 50-tonne acrylic pool will span the 14 meters between the buildings, with steps and filtrations systems sitting either end, and five modes of lighting to add to the feeling of magic."
Residents will be able to dive off at one side and alight at the other, which is certainly a glamorous, if damp, way to call in on your neighbours.
"Once you swim off, you can look right down. It will be like flying," says Brian Eckersley, director of Eckersley O'Callaghan.
Its official opening is May 19, but models have already taken to the waters for promotional shots, one wearing a red dress which seems highly impractical for the purpose but at least guards against upskirt shots from the street below.
The opening ceremony will be hosted by radio DJ Roman Kemp and will feature a performance by synchronised swimming team Aquabatix.
There are 2,000 homes in Embassy Gardens, with prices starting at £1,015,000 for a two-bed ($1.4 million). Nine Elms is a formerly industrial but now ultra-chic neighbourhood, with 40 new developments currently in the works, plus two new tube stations.
In terms of historical clout, however, the most prestigious apartments in the neighbourhood are in the former Battersea Power Station, where two-bedroom properties currently go for around £1.1 million ($1.6 million).
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Sydney Morning Herald foreign affairs correspondent Anthony Galloway says Australian officials felt "blindsided" by comments by Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
She's not comfortable with expanding the alliance's remit to joint foreign policy positions.
Professor Robert Patman told Si & Phil not all Five Eyes countries have the same positions on human rights and democracy.
He says we have serious differences with Australia on a number of issues, but we don't need to agree with them on everything.
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Josh Emett is a household name in New Zealand.
He worked and won Michelin stars with Gordon Ramsay for more than a decade in the UK, before coming home to open a string of successful restaurants including his new acclaimed restaurant Onslow, and finding fame as a judge on 5 seasons of Masterchef.
He was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford’s guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict in the murder of 46 year old black man George Floyd doesn't mean all black people will receive justice.
A jury has today found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty of second and third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter.
They deliberated for just over 11 hours, asking no questions along the way.
But Black Lives Matter co-founder Sandy Hudson told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's still a hollow victory.
"Is there ever going to be justice when we know these types of incidents just continue?"
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The Government should commission a major review of migration policy to ensure New Zealand employers have access to skilled workers while reducing the inflow of low skilled and temporary migrant workers, a new report by the Productivity Commission says.
The Commission says the Government needs to work with sectors which currently depend on seasonal workers to transition away from that reliance.
It notes New Zealand has had the highest number of temporary work permits issued in the OECD, per head of population.
Business NZ CEO Kirk Hope joined Phil Gifford and Tyler Adam to give his thoughts.
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Floating hotels have been popping up all over the world in recent years, with destinations like Dubai and Qatar leading the way with increasingly innovative and outlandish structures.
But this new concept from Turkish design team Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio (HAADS) may just blow all the others out of the water in terms of eco consciousness.
Not only does the luxury hotel design, which has 152 rooms, actually generate its own electricity, it also collects and reuses rainwater and food waste.
Adopting the motto "minimum energy loss and zero waste," the team at HAADS have worked with numerous experts, including ship construction engineers and architects, in order to devise the project, which has been in the works since March 2020.
Rotating hotel
If built, the floating structure will work in a similar way to a dynamo, utilising the water current with wind turbines and tidal power as it rotates, converting the energy into electricity.
Its movement is to be controlled by dynamic positioning, a computer-controlled system used to maintain the position and direction of ships, as well as propellers and thrusters.
However, guests are unlikely to experience any dizziness, as it takes 24 hours for the hotel to spin a full 360 degrees.
While the hotel will initially be based in Qatar if or when it's completed, the project can also be located anywhere with the right current due to its "movable feature," according to the designers.
Eco-friendly concept
Covering over 35,000 square meters, the structure can be accessed via a 140-degree floating pier connected to the mainland, helicopter or boat.
Those who stay here can expect the same level of luxury associated with five-star floating hotels. The amenities available are to include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, a gym and a mini golf course.
Its striking vortex-shaped roof has been designed to collect rainwater that will be reused for various purposes, including irrigation.
The hotel also aims to treat any used water it produces so that it "will not harm the environment" as well as develop waste separation units "for the recycling of substances such as food waste."
Fully sustainable
While the project is still in the relatively early phases of the design process and there's no estimated price tag as yet, the team have set a 2025 completion date.
Despite the delays already incurred due to the pandemic and the technological research required to move forward, the designers say they've already had strong interest from investors and are "hopeful" that it will be up and running on time.
One of the factors they're controlling working out is the logistics that would be involved in potentially having to move the hotel to land in "case of technical failures" with the power or connection while its out on the water.
If it makes its deadline, the concept will be hot on the heels of a separate Qatar project that will see 16 luxury floating hotels built specifically for the 2022 World Cup, which the country is hosting.
Meanwhile Dubai's $164 million the Sea Palace Floating Resort is currently being built by Emirati ship-building company Seagate Shipyard and Sweden's Arctic Bath, a floating hotel and spa designed by architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi, opened its doors in early 2020.
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Taneatua School Principal Marama Stewart has found an innovative way to combat fighting at school and absenteeism.
She joined Phil Gifford and Tyler Adams to explain how Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu has helped her students.
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Hot on the heels of claiming double honours at the New Zealand Cricket Awards for the 2020-21 season Black Caps sensation Devon Conway joined Phil Gifford and Tyler Adams for this week's Six & A Song.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about border workers and vaccinations, guaranteed hours contracts & company cars among other things.
More than 25 health and social service organisations have banded together to call on the Government to repeal the country's drug laws, to drop penalties for use and to treat the use of drugs as a health issue.
The groups, including the New Zealand Medical Association, the Mental Health Foundation, the Public Health Association, the Maori Law Society, the Drug Foundation, Hapai te Hauora, and JustSpeak, have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Health Minister Andrew Little and Justice Minister Kris Faafoi.
JustSpeak, a youth advocacy group for criminal justice reform, have spearheaded the letter and director Tania Sawicki Mead said the current law, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, was not fit for purpose.
Tania Sawicki Mead joined Phil Gifford & Tyland Adams on the show.
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"This is the saviour."
Those were the words of Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult who could not wipe the smile from his face late yesterday afternoon after learning quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia will start in less than a fortnight.
"I could not be happier."
He said he had done "umpteen" interviews with Australian media organisations yesterday before the announcement, "and they are ready to come".
That was evident at The Rees Hotel, where about 130 room bookings, primarily for July, came in from Australia between 5pm and 6.30pm.
Chief executive Mark Rose said he also received one booking for April 19 and "a little bit" for May.
"But late June, the three weeks through the school holidays, it's just gone mental.
"We're really, really happy."
Queenstown Airport Corporation chief executive Colin Keel said the airport would be accepting only "green zone" flights — initially there would be about 40 flights, both arrivals and departures, between Queenstown and Australia per week.
Direct scheduled services would be operated by Air New Zealand and Qantas between Queenstown and Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to start.
"Within the coming weeks we expect Jetstar and Virgin Australia to confirm the recommencement dates for their services, including the Queenstown to Gold Coast route," Keel said.
Safety of travellers and the public would continue to be of paramount importance.
Boult said he had been given assurances by public health authorities that "all steps" would be taken to ensure there was minimal risk to the community at large, and vulnerable people particularly.
Queenstown Chamber of Commerce chairman Craig Douglas said his overriding feeling yesterday was "relief".
"Businesses will have customers coming in numbers that hopefully will make the businesses viable again."
Flame restaurant owner Lou McDowell said her initial reaction was "hallelujah".
"It's just super, super exciting.
"It's exceptionally good news for the whole community and the region in general.
"It's great for business, great for the workforce who, as we know, have been working on reduced hours ... and also really encouraging for mental health.
"Last year we all survived on hope and what we didn't know ... [yesterday] there was just this huge sigh of relief."
Wayfare chief executive Stephen England-Hall said while it was welcome news for the tourism industry, it was also brilliant for those who had been separated from loved ones in Australia for over a year.
"I'm really feeling, I guess, heart-warmed for those people ... I think that's what the big kicker is today."
He acknowledged, however, those who were concerned about the borders opening and the increased risk of community transmission that may result in.
"[But] if there was going to be a material increase of risk to Kiwis, I don't believe the Prime Minister would have made that decision."
At Dunedin's Vincent George Travel yesterday there was excitement tempered with apprehension among would-be travellers.
Travel broker Rosann Connolly-George did not expect huge numbers of travellers rushing back and forth immediately, but said the announcement offered clarity for travellers and a boost for travel agents.
Flight Centre NZ managing director David Coombes said demand for a transtasman bubble had been steadily increasing from both sides of the Tasman over the past couple of weeks and staff had already been taking bookings.
But helloworld managing director Andrew Carmody said Australian visitors alone would not save businesses reliant on tourism.
Otago Peninsula Trust ecotourism manager Hoani Langsbury said in the past Dunedin's royal albatross colony had relied on visitors from the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.
Hoani Langsbury with handfuls of cockles at the Otago Peninsula Trust royal albatross colony. Photo / Peter McIntosh, File
But Australians, who had made up 8 per cent of the visitors, could increase to 30 per cent.
However, Langsbury feared with open borders m...
The lack of rainy day savings is coming back to haunt some mortgage holders.
The mortgage deferral scheme ended this week, after a year's relief for some home owners hit by the Covid crunch.
Mortgage broker Sue Tierney says many felt forced to take up the offer, with no savings to fall back on.
She says on average, New Zealand families save just over $400 a year -- so there's little to cushion when hardship hits.
Cooking The Books podcast host Frances Cook joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford to discuss our savings habits.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about an employee being overpaid, public holidays, and leave for mental health troubles among other things.
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The Climate Change Commission recently proposed a ban on petrol and diesel powered vehicles by 2035.
The boss of Toyota New Zealand Neeraj Lala says that just won't work in New Zealand.
He says Electric Vehicles are in short supply worldwide and that they don't offer the versatility New Zealanders want.
He says the policy may backfire and we might end up with even more vehicles on the road.
Neeraj Lala joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to explain.
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Salvage teams have finally freed the colossal container ship stuck for nearly a week in the Suez Canal, ending a crisis that had clogged one of the world’s most vital waterways and halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
A flotilla of tugboats, helped by the tides, wrenched the bulbous bow of the skyscraper-sized Ever Given from the canal’s sandy bank, where it had been firmly lodged since March 23.
Sydney University Professor of Ports and Maritime Logistics Michael Bell joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford to chat about this incredible story.
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has been accused of being soft on prisoners and not having the backs of prison guards.
The Corrections Union has consistently raised the issue of prisoners assaulting guards, and they say nothing is ever done about it.
On top of that they are annoyed that Davis is seen to be advocating on behalf of the prisoners - so much so that a vote of no confidence was considered.
Anna Leask NZ Herald Senior Crime and Justice Reporter and author of the book 'Behind Bars, Real Life Stories From Inside New Zealand Prisons' joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford to give her perspective.
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People in Huntly will soon be able to commute to Auckland by train.
Te Huia passenger rail service opens to the public just after Easter.
It travels from Frankton in Hamilton to Papakura, stopping in Huntly along the way.
It could potentially replace up to 73 thousand return car trips annually.
There has however been some criticism of the fact that it will take longer in the train than in a car.
Jodi Johnston from the Campaign for Better Transport joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford on the show.
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The stranding of a massive cargo ship in the Suez Canal is likely to have ripple effects across the global economy.
Experts say it could take weeks to remove the ship and clear the canal.
Officials have closed the key trading route between Asia and Europe -- forcing ships to detour around the African continent to deliver goods.
Chris Edwards is the President of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand.
Dr Siouxsie Wiles has become a household name in New Zealand since the emergence of COVID-19 in her role as a microbiologist and science communicator.
Among her many accolades, she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to microbiology and science communication in the 2019, and is a finalist for this years’ New Zealander of the Year awards.
She was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford’s guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Uber's new delivery service is being labelled irresponsible and out of touch.
It's launched an alcohol delivery service in Auckland this week - through UberEats.
It plans to expand to Christchurch and Wellington in coming weeks.
But Hapai Te Hauora chief executive, Selah Hart, says Uber's ignoring our unsafe drinking culture.
She joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford to put her case.
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A renters' advocate is worried about tenants being asked to pay more which he said would hurt the more vulnerable.
The Government’s new housing policy will see new investors being stung under the bright line test if they sell an existing home within 10 years.
They also won't be able to claim home loan interest repayments as a business expense.
Renters United spokesperson Ashok Jacob told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford they’re disappointed that there was nothing announced to support renters, and may even see landlords try and raise rents.
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Hasbro is turning to fans for help modernising its classic board game Monopoly.
The toy company announced last week that it is changing all 16 of the game's Community Chest cards to better reflect what community means to fans today.
"Covering topics like beauty contests, holiday funds, and life insurance, there is no denying the Monopoly game's Community Chest Cards are long overdue for a refresh," according to a press release from the company.
The cards are collected by players and are used to dole out penalties or rewards for a various reasons, like winning second place in a beauty contest or being assessed for street repairs.
"The world has changed a lot since Monopoly became a household name more than 85 years ago, and clearly today community is more important than ever," said Eric Nyman, chief consumer officer at Hasbro.
Fans can now vote on the new set of cards that revolve around topics like shopping at local stores, rescuing an animal, volunteering and donating blood.
"We felt like 2021 was the perfect time to give fans the opportunity to show the world what community means to them through voting on new Community Chest Cards," Nyman said. "We're really excited to see what new cards get voted in!"
There are numerous themed versions of Monopoly and the company changed some of the game's board pieces in 2017. But this will be the first time in more than 85 years that the Rhode Island-based company has changed the game's community cards.
Last year, Hasbro reported a 21% jump in gaming sales as the result of homebound people looking for ways to occupy their time.
Hasbro also announced last week it will be hosting a Monopoly Charity Classic this spring featuring four different celebrities who will be playing to win money for charity. Fans will be able to watch on YouTube as the game unfolds and get one of the first glimpses of the new community cards.
The updated game with the new community cards is set to be released in the fall, according to Hasbro.
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The Government will pour close to $4 billion into a scheme to accelerate the pace of new house builds, which is expected to help see "tens of thousands" of new properties built.
It is also doubling the capital gains tax-esque bright-line test from five, to ten years - meaning any gains on a residential property that is not a family home will be taxed if the property is sold within ten years of purchase.
Infometrics Senior Economist Brad Olsen joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss the changes.
Suzanne Paul first made a splash on Kiwi television screens in the 90’s thanks to her wildly successful infomercials and infectious personality.
She went on to become one of the country’s much loved figures, starring in several TV shows such as Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?, Garage Sale and Dancing with the Stars which she won in 2007.
She’s also a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and stand-up comedian
She was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford’s guest for this weeks’ Six and a Song.
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Honours are always controversial so with Team New Zealand's America's Cup Victory fresh in our minds Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford asked 'should it be Sir Grant Dalton?'
To answer the question - and talk about the win - yachting great and commentator Peter Lester joined the show.
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The Green Party has unveiled its plan to stop the "runaway housing crisis" as the Government gears up to announce the first of its much-anticipated steps to address the overheated market.
But the plan does not come from Marama Davidson – who is an Associate Minister of Housing (Homelessness).
Rather, the party's finance spokeswoman Julie Anne Genter has outlined what the Greens want to be done in the housing space, which is:
Removing the five-year cap for the bright-line test• Ending interest-only mortgages• Implement debt-to-income ratios, especially for property investors• Requiring cash deposits for investment properties• The Government to spend more money on income support schemes• Kāinga Ora to lead a large-scale urban redevelopment and home buying programme
The Greens plan comes as house prices across the country continue to rise sharply.
According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, the national median selling price increased by $50,000 from January, while Auckland's median price was up $100,000 for the month.
Give this rapid increase, Genter said the Greens are calling for "bold, urgent interventions in the housing market".
"We must use all the tools in the toolbox to stop the accelerating housing crisis in its tracks, failure to do so will mean things only keep getting worse.
"Everyone has the right to a decent, affordable home, but house prices are out of control."
Her comments come a week ahead of the Government's first housing-related announcement, due to be delivered next week.
It was originally meant to be unveiled in mid-February, but the two Auckland level 3 lockdowns pushed the schedule out.
Because of this, the announcement will include some supply measures as well as the originally planned demand-side measures.
The Government has stayed relatively mum on what it plans to announce – Finance Minister Grant Robertson has deliberately not gone into specifics.
But he said on Tuesday morning that the package of housing policies the Government is due to unveil next week will include a "mixture of both incentives to go [invest] elsewhere and disincentives within the housing system".
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It's a huge day for Emirates Team New Zealand who are within touching distance of retaining the America's Cup.
The defender needs one more win - their 30 second victory in race nine has them leading the best of 13 race series 6-3.
Yachting great Dean Barker joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford.
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Team New Zealand is taking it one race at a time in retaining the America's Cup.
The defender leads the best of 13 race series 5-3 heading into race nine and 10 this afternoon.
Light winds are forecast which could make it tricky for racing, with race director Iain Murray admitting they're taking a gamble by selecting course C.
Brad Butterworth is one of this country’s finest ever sailors.
He joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford for a remarkably chilled out chat.
Ryan Fox is one of our finest professional golfers.
After turning pro in 2012 he went on to win the Western Australian Open in 2014, and the Queensland PGA Championship the following year.
In 2017 he had a run of success in the important summer Rolex Series events, before going on to win his first European Tour event in 2019, being the first New Zealander to win on the European Tour in 10 years.
He was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford's guest for this week’s Six and a Song.
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Brad Butterworth is one of this country’s finest ever sailors.
He was tactician to Russell Coutts for New Zealand’s breakthrough Cup victory in San Diego in 1995, was there for the successful defence in Auckland in 2000 and went on to win another 2 America's Cups
He told Simon and Phil he's hoping it will be a tight race from a spectator's point of view.
But says he believes Peter Burling has the edge over rival Jimmy Spithill.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he discussed a boss who told a worker to come into the office rather than work from home during Lockdown because he would be distracted by his newborn baby, working for a foreign company while based in New Zealand and a question over clocking in. among other things.
At a time when Tourism is hurting badly, Air New Zealand's chief environmental advisor Sir Jonathon Porritt has suggested price of international flights should rise to pay for greenhouse gas emissions.
Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford spent an hour discussing the issue with listeners and sought the opinion of Otago University Professor of Tourism James Higham.
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Otago University Chair of Earthquake Science Prof Mark Stirling joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss the earthquakes in the Kermadecs that triggered today's tsunami alerts.
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Tsunami warnings have been further lifted for most of New Zealand after being put in place soon following a magnitude 8.1 earthquake near the Kermadec Islands this morning.
Niwa hydro dynamic scientist Emily Lane joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to explain how a tsunami works.
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Tsunami warnings have been lifted after this morning's 8.1 magnitude earthquake in the Kermadec Islands but people still shouldn't go near or in the water.
Anyone who evacuated can return home.
Civil Defence says the threat level has been downgraded to a beach and marine threat and GNS Science says the largest waves have passed.
Emergency Management Minister Kiri Allan spoke to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford once the evacuate warning was lifted.
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A tsunami warning was issued for parts of New Zealand following earthquakes off the Kermadec Islands.
Far North mayor John Carter was out and about in his community checking people were aware they needed to evacuate to higher ground.
John Carter spoke to Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford.
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Karl Budge oversaw the ASB Classic from 2012, building it into one of the best on the pro circuit and bringing some of the greatest athletes in the world to New Zealand.
During his career he’s held senior roles for some of the World’s highest profile rights holders and brands.
And has just been announced as event director of the much-anticipated SailGP series, with the NZ Grand Prix being held in Christchurch next year.
He was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford's guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Auckland City Manukau Ward Councillor Efeso Collins joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford to talk about the backlash he's faced since expressing frustration over repetition of conspiracy theories and misinformation by Church leaders and others in his community.
Irene Van Dyk is one of the world's best-known netballers.
She is the most capped international player ever and known by many as one of the greatest of all time.
Her talent showed no bounds when she made New Zealand her home in 2000 after emigrating from South Africa in her late 20s, quickly becoming the face of the Silver Ferns and went on to rewrite the record books while continuing to play at the highest level into her 40s.
She forged an extraordinary international record which included five Netball World Cups and four Commonwealth Games and was honoured for her services to Netball in 2009 when awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Irene was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford's guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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A public health expert believes it's too early to suggest opening our borders to our neighbours.
It comes amid renewed calls for New Zealand to open its border to Australia, allowing quarantine free travel between the two nations.
Otago University Professor Michael Baker told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford now may not be the right time.
"Often the devil's in the detail, and you've got to have certain conditions met by all of the countries so its a mutually agreeable arrangement."
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Elon Musk's dabblings with Bitcoin got Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford talking about the cryptocurrency. The more they discussed it the more confused they got, so time to call in an expert in the form of Associate Professor Alex Sims from Auckland University's Business School.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about the costs of doing business as a contractor, injured workers and business travel in the Covid 19 age among other things.
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Lexie Brown is The Bacelorette.
The 31-year-old Wellingtonian stars in the second series of the TVNZ reality TV show screening Monday to Wednesday at 7.30pm on TVNZ....
She joined Phil Gifford and Tyler Adams (in for Simon Barnett) for Six & A Song.
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Change is coming to Invercargill's City Council.
Newstalk ZB host Marcus Lush's been elected a seat at the table after scoring more than half of the already counted votes in the by-election.
He told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the public's spirits are low.
"A lot of people in Bluff and Invercargill have spoken to me and they seemed pretty disillusioned with the council.
"I don't know if that's right across the country, but it did concern me with what people had to say."
Peter Montgomery is one our finest ever sports broadcasters.
Best known as "The Voice of the America's Cup" he revolutionised the media coverage of yachting, covering 11, soon to be 12 America’s Cup regattas, along with nine Olympic Games, Round the World races, and numerous international regattas.
His many accolades include broadcaster of the year, Communicator of the Year, Yachtsman of the Year, Sport and Recreation NZ lifetime contribution to journalism, and he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2005.
He was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford's guest for this weeks' Six and a Song.
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Jared Carter from the Vermont Law School joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss what happens next in the trial and how many Republicans will ultimately need to side with the Democrats for this to pass
Six Republicans joined all of their Democratic colleagues to vote that the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump is constitutional, with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy emerging as the sole Republican to switch his vote after an initial vote on constitutionality last week.
The 56-44 final vote marked the closing chapter of Tuesday's proceedings, with the Senate adjourned until noon on Wednesday (local time). All but six Republican senators voted that the trial was unconstitutional because Trump is no longer president. It was the second time such a vote was taken after Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, forced a vote on the same question last month.
Here's which Republican senators voted that the impeachment trial was consistent with the Constitution:
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah
Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska
Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania
Cassidy told CNN Tuesday after the House managers' presentation that it was a "very good opening" and they made strong arguments. During their presentation, House impeachment managers showed how rioters violently breached the US Capitol and attacked police officers, invoking Trump's name as they tried to disrupt the certification of the November election.
"House managers were focused, they were organized," and "made a compelling argument," Cassidy said after the vote. In contrast, he added, "President Trump's team were disorganized. They did everything they could but to talk about the question at hand and when they talked about it, they kind of glided over, almost as if they were embarrassed of their arguments."
Several Republican senators slammed the arguments offered by Trump's legal team as lackluster. Murkowski said she "was really stunned at the first attorney who presented for former President Trump," attorney Bruce Castor.
"I couldn't figure out where he was going, spent 45 minutes going somewhere, but I don't think he helped with us better understanding where he was coming from on the constitutionality of this," she added. "And I felt that (fellow Trump attorney David) Schoen did a ... better job but I think they sure had a missed opportunity with their first, first attorney there."
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn bluntly told reporters, "I thought the President's lawyer the first lawyer just rambled on and on and on and didn't really address the constitutional argument -- finally the second lawyer got around to it, and I thought, did an effective job." He quickly added, "But I've seen a lot of lawyers and a lot of arguments and that was it was not one of the finest I've seen."
Trump was unhappy with Castor's opening argument on the Senate floor, according to two people familiar with his reaction. Trump was almost screaming as Castor made meandering arguments that struggled to get at the heart of his defense team's argument, which is supposed to be over the constitutionality of holding a trial for a president no longer in office.
Schoen, who spoke second, was initially going to present first, not Castor, according to two people familiar with the plan.
The Senate tabled the initial effort by Paul, a Kentucky Republican, late last month to force a vote on the constitutionality of the trial, but the vote offered an indicator for how Republican senators -- who overwhelmingly voted for Paul's measure -- feel about the trial.
Paul's motion was killed on a 55-45 vote, with five Republicans joining all Democrats, meaning 45 Republicans voted for Paul's effort. Romney, Sasse, Collins, Murkowski and Toomey crossed party lines to join with Democrats on that vote.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to answer questions about being paid while waiting for a Covid test result, meal breaks & missing leave days among other things.
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Where did the waterbed disappear to? They were so popular back in the 70s and 80s and then they vanished! With the help of former waterbed retailer (and ZB advertiser) Craig Barnes we tracked down Charlie Hall - the man who invented the waterbed in 1968.
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Annabel Langbein is one of this country’s most well known cooks, authors, and television personalities.
She’s written and self-published over 25 books, which along with her TV series have won numerous national and international awards.
In 2013 she received New Zealand's most prestigious individual achievement award, a World Class New Zealand Award, and in 2018 was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services as a food writer.
Her latest book is a memoir, ‘Bella, My Life in Food’, Annabel was Simon and Phil’s guest for this week's Six and a Song.
Vaccinologist and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Helen Petousis-Harris joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford for a Q&A answering listeners' questions and dispel some myths around the Covid-19 vaccines.
Joseph Flavill slipped out of one world and woke up in another.
On March 1, 2020, when the 19-year-old was struck by a car in Staffordshire, central England, the United Kingdom had recorded just 23 cases of a concerning new virus. The vast majority of Covid-19 infections were still confined to China, and the United States had confirmed just one death.
Sporting events, bars and restaurants teemed with life. And in Flavill's home country that day, newspaper front pages were leading not with the spreading disease, but on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement that he and his fiancée were expecting a child.
Weeks later, the world had ground to a halt. But everything that has happened since March 1 has passed Flavill by, even though he caught Covid-19 while unconscious.
Now, the teenager has begun to emerge from a 10-month coma -- elating his family but confronting them with a new question: How do you explain a year like no other?
"When he comes out of this, life will not be as he knows it at all," Flavill's aunt, Kate Yarbo, told CNN. "How do you describe it?
"I think it's going to be a shock. We're all still processing it -- I'm not sure you can ever actually describe how this pandemic feels."
The family's ordeal began just days before the rapid onslaught of cancellations, fatalities and lockdowns.
Flavill, a cricket and hockey fan, was preparing to visit Buckingham Palace in May to collect the Duke of Edinburgh youth achievement award. But a collision with a car left him with a traumatic brain injury to the back of his head, and he was rushed to a hospital in Leicester, central England.
Three weeks later, Britain was in lockdown -- meaning only his mother, Sharon Flavill, was permitted to visit him in hospital, at a distance, dressed head-to-toe in protective equipment. "Life was suspended, and then lockdown happened," said Yarbo.
His mother is still waiting until it's safe to touch her son, who is now recovering at a care home.
The pandemic has drastically affected Flavill's hospital care, but it is unclear whether he has grasped his family's explanations as to why.
"How scary is it to (have nurses) in PPE when you don't understand what's going on?" Yarbo asked.
"He's only ever going to understand it through our ability to describe it, and through news stories. The horror," she said. "So many people have said it's like sitting watching a sci-fi film, isn't it? You couldn't write the pandemic as a film."
"That's what it's going to be exactly like for Joseph ... never having to go through the fear and emotion we all had, because when you're looking at it afterwards, hopefully lots of the fear will be gone."
'You want to hold his hand'
The rest of the family spoke to Flavill virtually, trying all they could to stimulate his brain through video and audio, enlisting the help of relatives and friends through the Joseph's Journey fundraising page.
"He's been in such pain, he's had seizures, it's been a horrible traumatic journey for him," Yarbo said. And then, in the past few days and weeks, a breakthrough came.
First, Flavill smiled when he was played audio recorded in a plane cockpit. Next came a Zoom call with his aunt. "I was joking with him that one day he'll be able to talk, and reminiscing about our Cornwall holidays. I said, 'will you promise me your first word is going to be pasty?'" Yarbo said, referring to the famous Cornish pastry. "And then he blinked."
"Something just turned in my tummy. I said 'did you blink on purpose?' and he blinked twice. Then we knew he was communicating."
Since then, his progress has been rapid.
"The last week has been incredible," Yarbo said. "He can't speak yet but clearly he's starting to gain control of his limbs, and his sense of humor's there, he's starting to laugh at jokes."
"We're all really stunned, it's amazing what the brain can do."
Flavill caught Covid-19 while in a coma, which has prevented him from receiving a vaccine, but he will soon be eligible for a jab, his aunt s...
Nick Willis is New Zealand’s only two-time Olympic medallist in the 1500 metres event, winning silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and bronze at Rio in 2016.
He holds the national and Oceania record for the same distance, claimed three consecutive Commonwealth Games medals between 2006 and 2014, and last week broke the sub-4 minute mile for a record 19 years in a row.
He joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford for this week's Six and a Song, where he talked about the delay to the Tokyo Olympics, and how he spent lockdown when he couldn't train.
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China has begun using anal swabs to test those it considers to be at high risk of contracting Covid-19, state TV has reported.
Officials have taken anal swabs from residents of neighbourhoods with confirmed Covid-19 cases in Beijing last week, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
Those in designated quarantine facilities have also received anal swab tests.
To collect test samples, the swab needs to be inserted about 3-5cm into the rectum and rotated several times.
After completing the motion twice, the swab is removed before being securely placed inside a sample container. The whole procedure is said to take about 10 seconds.
The mass testing in the capital was sparked after a 9-year-old tested positive for the virus last week.
Since January 17, more than three million residents in three Beijing districts have received coronavirus testing in a bid to stem the contagion, authorities said.
More than 1,000 staff and students at the infected young patient's school also underwent a variety of nucleic acid tests including the anal swabs, reported state media.
Anal swabs have been used in China to test for Covid-19 since last year, but the method is mainly used in key groups at quarantine centres because of its inconvenience, according to a Chinese disease control expert.
Speaking to state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday, Li Tongzeng from Beijing You'an Hospital said that traces of the virus linger longer in the anus or excrement than those samples taken from throat and nasal swabs.
"We found that some asymptomatic patients tend to recover quickly. It's possible that there will be no trace of the virus in their throat after three to five days," Li noted.
"But the virus lasts longer from the samples taken from the patient's digestive tract and excrement, compared to the ones taken from the respiratory tract.
"If we conduct anal swabs for nucleic acid testing, it would increase the detection rates of patients and lower the chance of a missed diagnosis," the expert claimed.
Arrivals into the China must have multiple negative test results and quarantine for at least 14 days in a designated hotel on arrival, with many cities and regions imposing additional home observation requirements.
As of Wednesday, China has reported a total of 89,272 confirmed infections. Its death toll rose by one to 4,636 following an additional fatality on Monday.
The former president and CEO of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and his wife are facing charges -- including failure to self-isolate -- after allegedly chartering a plane to a small town in western Canada and posing as local workers to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Rodney and Ekaterina Baker have been charged under Yukon's Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA), according to court documents.
Yukon Community Services Minister John Streicker said the couple showed up at a mobile clinic last Thursday in Beaver Creek, home to an indigenous community.
One of them presented a British Columbia health care card, the other had one from Ontario, Streicker said in a statement.
The Bakers weren't charged for getting the vaccine. Rather, they were accused of not following quarantine requirements after arriving in the Canadian territory.
According to a charging document, the Bakers are from Vancouver, British Columbia, southeast of the Yukon territory.
"I am outraged by this selfish behaviour, and find it disturbing that people would choose to put fellow Canadians at risk in this manner," Streicker said. "Reports allege these individuals were deceptive and violated emergency measures for their own advantage, which is completely unacceptable at any time, but especially during a public health crisis."
CNN was unable Tuesday to reach the Bakers for comment.
Couple posed as local motel employees, reports say
Indigenous communities are one of the groups given priority for Covid-19 vaccinations, according to Canada's vaccine guidance. They are often also disproportionately affected by the novel coronavirus because they can be in areas where health care access is limited.
Beaver Creek, the westernmost community in Canada, is the home of the White River First Nation. It is just a few miles from the Alaska border.
The Bakers allegedly chartered a plane from the city of Whitehorse in Yukon to Beaver Creek, which has about 125 residents, and claimed they were employees at a local motel, Streicker told CNN news partner CBC.
The Bakers arrived in Yukon from Vancouver on January 19 and were supposed to be self-isolating for 14 days in Whitehorse, according to officials. According to a complaint made to law enforcement, they traveled to Beaver Creek on January 21. The travel was not allowed because of quarantine requirements, officials said.
After getting their shots, the couple raised suspicions in the community by asking for a ride to the airport, Streicker told CNN news partner CBC.
"And people were like, 'Well, why would you be going to the airport?' " Streicker said.
Following an investigation, the couple was located at the Whitehorse airport, and Yukon officials told CNN the couple left the territory that same day.
Members of the mobile clinic team called the motel and were informed the couple did not work there, Streicker told CBC.
CNN reached out to Streicker for comment on Tuesday but did not hear back.
As for getting the vaccines, according to Streicker, the British Columbia and Ontario health cards wouldn't have necessarily prevented the Bakers from getting them, as there are many out-of-territory workers in the region.
Rodney, 55, and Ekaterina Baker, 32, were each charged with failure to self-isolate for 14 days upon entry into the territory and failure to behave in a manner consistent with the declaration provided upon entry into the territory.
Charges under the Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA) may include fines up to $500; up to 6 months in prison; or both, according to Yukon's Covid-19 orders and directions. The Bakers were each levied a $500 fine and $75 surcharge on both counts.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police were alerted to the situation. The RCMP's Yukon office said Tuesday it is investigating; it would not reply to CNN questions.
The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, a hotel and casino company with 25 Canadian properties, told CNN that while it didn't comment on personnel matters relating to former employees, effe...
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" and summoning American resilience and unity to confront the deeply divided nation's historic confluence of crises.
Denouncing a national "uncivil war," Biden took the oath at a U.S. Capitol that had been battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks earlier. Then, taking his place in the White House Oval Office, he plunged into a stack of executive actions that began to undo the heart of his polarizing predecessor 's agenda on matters from the deadly pandemic to climate change.
At the Capitol, with America's tradition of peaceful transfers of power never appearing more fragile, the ceremony unfolded within a circle of security forces evocative of a war zone and devoid of crowds because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead, Biden gazed out on a cold Washington morning dotted with snow flurries to see over 200,000 American flags planted on the National Mall to symbolize those who could not attend in person.
"The will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded. We've learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile. At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed," Biden declared in his speech. "This is America's day. This is democracy's day. A day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve."
History was made at his side, as Kamala Harris became the first woman to be vice president. The former U.S. senator from California is also the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent elected to the vice presidency and the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in the U.S. government.
Biden never mentioned his predecessor, who defied tradition and left town ahead of the ceremony, but his speech was an implicit rebuke of Donald Trump. The new president denounced "lies told for power and for profit" and was blunt about the challenges ahead.
Central among them: the surging virus that has claimed more than 400,000 lives in the United States, as well as economic strains and a national reckoning over race.
"We have much to do in this winter of peril, and significant possibilities. Much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build and much to gain," Biden said. "Few people in our nation's history have been more challenged, or found a time more challenging or difficult than the time we're in now."
Biden was eager to go big early, with an ambitious first 100 days including a push to speed up the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations to anxious Americans and pass a $1.9 trillion economic relief package. It included a blitz of executive orders on matters that don't require congressional approval — a mix of substantive and symbolic steps to unwind the Trump years. His actions included re-entry into the Paris Climate Accords and a mandate for wearing masks on federal property.
"There's no time to start like today," a masked Biden said. in the Oval Office. Then he swore in hundreds of aides — virtually — telling them, "You're my possibilities."
The absence of Biden's predecessor from the inaugural ceremony underscored the national rift to be healed.
But a bipartisan trio of former presidents — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama — were there to witness the transfer of power. Trump, awaiting his second impeachment trial, was at his Florida resort by the time the swearing-in took place.
Biden, in his third run for the presidency, staked his candidacy less on any distinctive political ideology than on galvanizing a broad coalition of voters around the notion that Trump posed an existential threat to American democracy. Four years after Trump's "American Carnage" speech painted a dark portrait of national decay, Biden warned that the fabric of the nation's democracy was tearing but could be repaired.
"I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real. But I also know they are not new. Our history has been a consta...
A man has scaled one of Hong Kong's tallest towers for charity, ten years after an injury left him wheelchair-bound.
Lai Chi-Wai raised almost HK$5.5 million ($1 million) while climbing the 320-metre Nina Tower on Saturday. The 37-year-old climber completed the gruelling 10-hour climb, hauling himself and a wheelchair up the skyscraper in Kowloon.
"I was quite scared," Lai told local reporters. "Climbing up a mountain, I can hold onto rocks or little holes, but with glass, all I can really rely on is the rope that I'm hanging off."
Lai, a former champion rock-climber, had ranked 8th in the world. However, after a road accident in 2011 left him paralysed from the waist down, he considered retiring from the sport.
However, Lai made a return to the sport. Just five years later he climbed Hong Kong's Lion Rock, the city's most iconic cliff face in his wheelchair.
In an interview with the BBC, the climber said being able to return to his sport had been a huge motivation.
"Knowing there was a possibility...that I could be a climber again, I found some direction in life."
On the 10th anniversary of his accident, the athlete set his aims higher – taking on one of Hong Kong's most iconic skyscrapers. The first attempt was postponed from the week before due to weather and safety concerns, however on Saturday he proceeded with the climb.
Battling with wind, and knotting ropes, Lai completed 250 meters of the 300 metre climb before it was called off for safety reasons.
Slapping his helmet to keep himself awake, and taking small breaks to rest his arms, icy nighttime conditions meant that he could not haul his wheelchair onto the very top of the tower. The athlete told his Facebook group of the difficult decision to stop at the last 48 metres of rope.
"Some people don't understand the difficulties of disabled people, some people think that we are always weak, we need help, we need assistance, we need people's pity," the Guardian quoted Lai.
"But, I want to tell everyone, it doesn't have to be like that. If a disabled person can shine, they can at the same time bring about opportunity, hope, bring about light, they don't have to be viewed as weak.”
The job of playing the office Secret Santa at Newstalk ZB this year fell to our Political Editor Barry Soper.
He did a fine job but we had to keep him away from the egg nog!
Kyle Jamieson is a superstar of international cricket right now.
After playing as a batsman in his younger days, it wasn't until he joined the New Zealand U19 team that he was asked to seriously consider focusing on fast bowling as a primary skill.
One of the tallest fast bowlers in the world, he burst onto the international scene in February this year against India, and to date has taken a phenomenal 20 wickets in just 4 test cricket matches.
He was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford’s guest for this week’s Six and a Song.
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The America's Cup World Series is the first opportunity for the teams to go head-to-head in official races, having squared off several times in practice duels in recent weeks.
The first three days follow a double round-robin format, with four races each day. Each team will face their three opponents on two occasions.
The top-ranked team from the round-robin will then face the fourth-best team in one semifinal, with the second- and third-placed teams squaring off in the other.
The winners of each semifinal will face off in the Christmas Cup decider, while the two losers will race in a playoff for third.
For Team New Zealand, it is their only chance to take on the three prospective challengers in official races before the America's Cup match next March.
Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford took the opportunity to chat with Peter Montgomery - The Voice Of Yachting.
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A claim has been lodged for damages against Parliamentary Services by a former staffer wrongly called a rapist by the Speaker of the House.
Trevor Mallard has answered questions before a select committee about spending more than $300,000 of taxpayer money fighting a defamation case filed by the staffer.
Political editor Barry Soper told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the claim was revealed when the head of Parliamentary Services was cross examined.
"We’re not looking at the last of the pay outs. We could see more payments given - and this puts Parliamentary Services in a very difficult situation.”
Mallard said he wanted to appear before the Governance and Administration Select Committee because he cared "deeply" about Parliamentary accountability and transparency and ensured a clause was included in the settlement which allowed him to do so.
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Dame Valerie Adams is a four-time shot put World champion, four-time World Indoor champion, two-time Olympic, three-time Commonwealth Games champion and twice IAAF Continental Cup winner.
She joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford in studio for an end of year chat about her training ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, and answered listeners questions - including on the delay to the 2020 Olympics and her favourite TimTams!
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Speaker Trevor Mallard has been accused of destroying an innocent man’s life, after falsely accusing a parliamentary member of being a rapist.
Mallard's in the firing line amid revelations taxpayers footed a $330,000 bill for his settlement and legal costs of a defamation action - after he wrongly called a staff member a rapist.
Newstalk ZB Political editor Barry Soper told Andrew Dickens the Prime Minister and Labour Party are not living up to their own words and values.
“If Jacinda Ardern pleads well-being and kindness as she does, there has been none of that applied to the man at the centre of this.
“He’s now very ill as a result of the accusation made against him, his life has been destroyed. That is not well-being or kindness.”
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David Seymour says we now have a price on the mistake made by Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard.
It's been revealed the taxpayer's footed a $330,000 dollar bill for Mallard's settlement and legal costs of a defamation action - after he wrongly called a staff member a rapist.
The ACT leader says Mallard accused a person of the most serious and heinous crime.
Seymour told Si and Phil he should go - and whether or not that happens is a test of Jacinda Ardern.
He says Mallard has the confidence of Parliament with 61 votes - and Labour has 64 excluding him.
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All Black Captain Sam Cane joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford from covid hotel isolation for an end of year chat.
They yarned about all nmanner of things from what it is like carrying the mantle of All Black Captain in a rugby man country to coffee, vinyl records, and whose idea it was to lay down the Maradona jersey at the beginning of the Argentinian Test.
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He needs to go.
That's the message from Judith Collins as she savages Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard - saying her party's lost confidence in him.
Mallard's in the firing line amid revelations taxpayers footed a $330,000 bill for his settlement and legal costs of a defamation action - after he wrongly called a staff member a rapist.
National leader Collins told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Jacinda Ardern needs to front up and act.
She says the Prime Minister has 65 votes in the House and could easily sort him out.
Collins says the sheer size of the pay-out shows how serious the matter is.
"It's unacceptable behaviour from the enforcer of rules for MPs and he's no longer fit for the job."
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Portia Woodman is one of the superstars of world women's rugby.
Included in her medal haul is gold at the 2016 Commonwealth Games, gold at the 2017 Women’s Wold Cup, gold at the 2018 Rugby World Sevens, and sliver at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
She has been recognised on the global stage with the 2015 World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year Award, 2017 World Rugby Women's Player of the Year, and this week has just been named Women’s Sevens player of the decade, and Women’s 15s try scorer of the decade at the World Rugby Awards.
She was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford's guest for this weeks' Six and a Song.
It’s been 25 years since almost one hundred Kiwis braved high seas, wild winds and French military to protest the French nuclear testing at the Mururoa Atoll in 1995.
The protest stirred up enough international media coverage to force the French into the UN’s test ban treaty, with no testing in the Pacific ever since.
Dan Salmon was one of those Kiwis who joined a group and set sail aboard the Chimera all those years ago to unknowingly become embedded in New Zealand’s history.
He’s part of a new campaign from Steinlager reliving the Peace Flotilla story which has been directed by Lee Tamahori – you can check it out on their Facebook page.
He joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss what it was like to be a part of that historic event.
Every fortnight our DIY guru Stan Scott from Mitre 10 is in to give you a hand with your home DIY projects.
This week he answered questions about laying pavers, edging laws, gib-stopping and many other things.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to discuss sick pay, allegations of serious misconduct and maternity leave.
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The Royal Commission report into the March 15 Christchurch mosque attack has found failings in how the shooter got his gun license.
The almost 800 page reports just been released.
It reveals police oversight of the licensing system was not up to standard, with too little scrutiny of the gunman's referees, and whether they could vouch for his being a responsible person.
Chief political reporter Alex Mason told Phil Gifford and Simon Barnett that police accepted referees he'd only ever seen sporadically.
"It included a friend he played online games with for 10 years, but only met in person for three weeks over that entire time, and the person's parent."
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The Pakistan cricket team will not be able to train while completing their time in managed isolation in Christchurch.
The Director-General of Health has confirmed he will not be granting an exemption to allow the team to leave their hotel to train in groups.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says he's carefully considered the situation and has ongoing concerns about the risk of cross-infection within the squad.
He says there have been a number of active cases identified among the team and public health consideration will continue to be foremost in our response to Covid-19.
Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle joined Si and Phil to share his thoughts on the decision.
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Former Fair Go presenter Kevin Milne ranks as one of New Zealand television's longest-serving reporters. After joining the Fair Go team in 1984, he presented or co-presented the show from 1993 until 2010 during which he helped get some of the biggest consumer pay outs in NZ history. He’s also appeared, on Then Again, Holiday, Intrepid Journeys, and Kev Can Do.
In 2007 he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to broadcasting and the community.
He also appears every week as a commentator on Jack Tame Saturday Mornings just after 9am.
Kevin Milne joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford for Six and a Song.
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Dr Bryan Betty is medical director of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
His opinion piece is titled 'Toxic shock: A health warning- sugar is killing us'.
"It is now estimated that 11 percent of the world's (and New Zealand's) total health budget is spent on diabetes, the majority related to Type 2 diabetes – a disease that can be treated early with diet, exercise, and the use of medications.
"There's one simple thing that everyone can do to lower their risk of diabetes: cut down sugar. I'm not talking about a revolutionary lifestyle change overnight (although by all means, go ahead) but there's one thing you can do today – that everyone agrees on – to improve your health, and that's to stop drinking sugary soft drinks."
He told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that, as a nation, we must reduce our reliance on sugar in our food, we need further education and a possible government intervention with a sugar tax because the cost of our continued addiction is too high to society and our children.
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New movie "The Man On The Island" tells the story of one man, Colin McLaren, and one tiny island, Rakino in the Hauraki Gulf – off the grid, challenging and stunningly beautiful.
The 77-year-old artistic, philosophical, and erudite man moved to the remote island thirty years ago.
Colin's own path to a reclusive lifestyle unwittingly shines a light on society's plight in a pandemic.
He joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford in the studio to tell us about the movie and his island lifestyle.
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The colours of Pacific nations Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will come together under the first ever Moana Pasifika squad for their historic clash against the Māori All Blacks on December 5th.
Assistance Coach Aaron Mauger joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to chat about getting the squad together, and the training underway ahead of the match.
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Michael Baker has become a household name as we navigate through a worldwide pandemic.
After beginning his career with the Ministry of Health during the HIV/AIDS epidemic, he rose to the rank of professor of Public Health at the University of Otago, Wellington.
In 2013 he was awarded the Health Research Centre Liley Medal for his contribution to the health and medical sciences, is currently part of the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Group, and has been from the start one of the most vocal voices advocating for our elimination strategy.
He was Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford's guest for this weeks' Six and a Song.
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Every fortnight our DIY guru Stan Scott from Mitre 10 is in to give you a hand with your home DIY projects.
This week he answered questions about retaining walls, hanging a door, attaching a mirror to a bathroom wall and much more!
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The last thing Olly Dale remembers before seeing a rescue helicopter flying up the valley was having lost all feeling in his feet as he got colder and colder.
The 17-year-old, rescued along with three friends in the Ruahine Ranges on Sunday, later learned medics believed he was just an hour from death.
And his friends weren't much better off.
"They gave us two hours before they were lifting multiple bodies out."
The four Palmerston North teenagers, three of them Scouts, had taken off from Rangiwahia in the lower North Island bush and stayed in a DoC hut on Saturday night.
Much of the area had no cellphone reception so Dale decided to take a personal locator beacon (PLB) with him.
It was a decision that probably saved his life.
Dale, two fellow Freyberg High School graduates and a Longburn Adventist College school leaver spent Saturday night at the six-bunk Triangle Hut.
It rained all night and they woke early on Sunday before heading to the Oroua River where they had to cross waist-high water.
The downpour returned at about 11am and they decided to take a rest on a step bank as it was becoming increasingly unsafe zig-zagging their way across the river.
Dale and his friend Lachlan, 18, went off to find a possibly safer spot. They did so hoping the 17-year-old girls Meghan and Esther could get some rest and shelter.
The teenagers had tents and emergency blankets.
"We were still on the edge of the river. We saw across the river there was a flat, sandy spot," Dale said.
"We started walking again... We were all confident we could do it but of course everyone was cold, tired and miserable. We were just trying to get on with it."
"So we walked about another 100m down the river where I just started to stop the group and do a hypothermia check. I could see I was starting to get hypothermia."
Symptoms of hypothermia can include shivering, exhaustion, clumsiness, fumbling hands and confusion.
"We stopped and we put our gas cooker on and boiled some water."
The group made hot Raro out of the flavoured drink sachets. But the situation was increasingly grim, and Dale eyed up the locator beacon.
"I had it in my hand and I pretty much sat around and laid out the facts."
A majority were in favour of setting it off - but it was still a big call to make.
The beacons send an exact location to emergency services, emitting a distress signal.
Beacons must be registered with the Rescue Co-ordination Centre of New Zealand, which takes charge of land-based missions following a PLB activation.
Dale remembered thinking: "Right, I'll do one last vote."
This time, the verdict was unanimous. Now, it was a matter of waiting, and hoping.
"My condition started to worsen," Dale said.
Soon he couldn't feel his feet at all. He later learned he was drifting in and out of consciousness.
"The next thing I remember after that is we had the helicopter coming up the valley."
The Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter from Hawke's Bay approached.
The four teens used their shiny emergency blankets to ensure the chopper's intensive care paramedic Ryan Sutherland and his colleagues could see them.
But with hail belting down, the helicopter moved away. The group didn't know what had happened. But the rescuers soon reappeared in the dense bush.
Dale said Sutherland approached.
"I remember him telling us we're all right and we're not in trouble."
"They walked us up to the spot where they could pick us up and they put us into a type of bag or harness, one at a time."
Dale and one of the 17-year-old girls were in the worst condition, so were flown out first to Palmerston North Hospital.
The Lowe Corporation crew dropped off supplies to the other two trampers to tide them over.
Wrapped in blankets, Dale and his friend arrived at the hospital where his parents were waiting.
The relief was overwhelming. After three hours in hospital, Dale was free to go.
Then the reality of what happened set in after Dale, fully conscious, absorbed what rescuers and medics told him.
"They actu...
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to answer all listeners' employment related questions.
Today, he joined the show to discuss pay-slips, being ask to resign after asking for time away, the removal of a work car from entitlements and a couple about social media.
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In a dramatic encounter recorded by surveillance cameras, a Florida man chased an alligator under water and rescued his 3-month-old puppy from the jaws of death.
Richard Wilbanks, 74, of Estero ran into his backyard pond, wrestled the gator above surface, and pried its jaws open to free Gunner, his Cavalier King Charles spaniel.
"We were just out walking by the pond," Wilbanks told CNN, "and it came out of the water like a missile. I never thought an alligator could be that fast. It was so quick."
He said adrenaline or instinct kicked in, and "I just automatically jumped into the water."
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Holding the alligator wasn't so tough, but prying open the jaws was "extremely hard," he said.
Wilbanks said his hands were "chewed up," and he went to a doctor for a tetanus shot.
Gunner had one puncture wound in his belly and did fine after a trip to the veterinarian's office.
The rescue south of Fort Myers was caught on camera because of a partnership between the Florida Wildlife Federation and the fSTOP Foundation.
"We live on a shared landscape," Meredith Budd of the wildlife federation told affiliate WINK. "We don't just want to tolerate wildlife, but, rather, we want to thrive with wildlife on a shared landscape."
Wilbanks agrees with that mission and he doesn't want the alligator removed from the pond or destroyed.
"They're part of nature and part of our lives," he said.
He still takes Gunner walking, but he keeps the puppy on a leash -- and 10 feet from the pond's edge. "Our pets, they're just like family to us," he said.
text by Jay Croft, CNN
Next February, athletes from around New Zealand will descend on Whanganui for the Downer NZ Masters Games, the country's largest and longest-running multi-sport event.Despite closing the competition to international competitors in 2021, entries are already up on last year. Football and water-skiing are already at capacity and organisers are urging people to register themselves or a team as soon as they can.
Games manager Rachel O'Connor told Simon and Phil Whanganui is going to be a hive of activity during the games.
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Born in Canada, Tami Neilson grew up as a member of family band The Neilsons.
Life as a musician was largely mapped out, at least until Tami fell in love with a Kiwi, and had to rebuild her career from scratch in Aotearoa.
Embraced by her new homeland, Tami has since won numerous awards, and has two nominations for this year's APRA Best Country Music Song.
She was Simon and Phil's guest for this week's Six and a Song, where she also gave a preview of her new Christmas song 'Pretty Paper' by Willie Nelson.
Tvami is donating her Bandcamp sales of the song to Auckland City Mission whose work she admires. Help support this great organisation by buying the song here - https://tamineilson.bandcamp.com/track/pretty-paper
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It might be less spiritual than the Buddhist mantra-chanting flight in Thailand, but EVA Air's latest "flight to nowhere" idea could be just as magical -- by helping people find love in the sky.
EVA Airways, one of the largest carriers in Taiwan, is partnering with travel experience company Mobius on a campaign called "Fly! Love is in the Air." These are flights for singles on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year Day.
"Because of Covid-19, EVA Air has been organizing "faux travel" experiences to fulfill people's desire for travel. When single men and women travel, apart from enjoying the fun in travel, they may wish to meet someone -- like a scene in a romantic movie," Chiang Tsung-Wei, the spokesperson for You and Me, the speed dating arm of Mobius, tells CNN Travel.
Each of the dating experiences includes a three-hour flight that departs from Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport and circles the airspace above Taiwan, plus another two hours of a romantic date back on land.
Participants are encouraged to have in-depth conversations with each other on board while sampling meals prepared by Michelin-starred chef Motoke Nakamura. They are also encouraged to keep masks on when they're not eating or drinking.
Each of the three trips varies slightly. The flight on Christmas Day will be followed by an afternoon tea date back on solid ground. The New Year's Eve date kicks off with a candlelit dinner before guests board the plane, where they will count down to 2021 together. The one on New Year's Day will be a breakfast date.
"Flights to nowhere" have become a trend in Asia and the Pacific during the coronavirus pandemic. Until now, most of these flights -- which have originated in cities like Hong Kong, Sydney and Taipei -- focused on sightseeing, with travelers getting aerial views of famous landmarks.
For passengers on the matchmaking flights who want to look out the window as well as at fellow singles, the daytime EVA Air flights fly above the east coast of Taiwan, where they can see the mountain ranges that stretch from Hualien City in the north to Taitung City in the south.
The nighttime flight will go over the western shoreline of the island, where they will see Taiwan's cities illuminated in the darkness.
Unlike a typical flight, there's no choosing window or aisle ahead of time. Participants will be seated pair by pair by lucky draw. However, they will be free to move around and chat up other travelers during the meals on land.
All three itineraries wrap up with a hearty "confession" section where participants reveal who they clicked with.
"The biggest advantage of speed dating on a flight comes from the serious nature from our participants," says Chiang. "In addition to gathering participants with enough spending power, it also attracts a group of single people who love traveling. With the same values, it boosts participants' motivation to meet and helps smoothen their conversation from the start."
Not just any singles could join the flights, however.
Each flight seats only 40 passengers -- 20 men and 20 women. Participants have to be university graduates with citizenship in Taiwan.
The event welcomes men between 28 and 38 years old and women between 24 and 35.
The age specifications have gotten some negative blowback online.
"From different surveys we have done, most of the male participants would like to meet women younger than them while female participants would like to meet men older than them. That's why there is a different age criteria for the event," says Chiang, adding "But You and Me have organized different dating events that cater to different age groups."
The fee for each trip is TWD8388 ($295) per person. All the tickets for the first flight on Christmas are already sold out.
The response so far has been robust. All the 40 seats on the first flight were sold out within a week, with over 400 applicants vying for spots. The next two "love flights" are open for application today.
Consumer NZ says the government's review into supermarket pricing is vital to ensure Kiwis are getting a fair deal.
The Commerce Commission will investigate whether pricing is as competitive as it could be.
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy says New Zealand's supermarket 'duopoly' makes it easy for prices to rise.
"Groceries bill make up an essential part of households spend. It’s important to make sure we are being treated fairly."
Duffy says a supermarket code of conduct, similar to Australia's, could also be useful in New Zealand.
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Ron Cribb is a former All Black and one of the stars of the brilliant 'Match Fit' currently playing on TV.
An immensely talented No 8, during his time playing for the All Blacks he regularly tormented the opposition with his barnstorming play.
Ron joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford for this weeks' Six and a Song, where he discussed why he joined the show and what he has learnt about getting fit.
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Every fortnight we get on our DIY guru Stan Scott from Mitre 10 to give you a hand for all your home DIY projects.
This week he covered off garden irrigation systems, getting the deck prepped for summer, getting rid of borer, and much more!
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The Reserve Bank will implement a Funding for Lending Programme early next month - to reduce banks' funding costs and lower interest rates.
It's also announced the Official Cash Rate remains at 0.25 [point two five] percent.
Independent economist Cameron Bagrie told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the programme will lower the Reserve Bank's input costs.
He says if banks are getting cheap funding, they should be able to take borrowing rates down.
Cameron Bagrie says borrowers win - because the Reserve Bank is trying to get as much money into the system, to make sure monetary policy is going to get the economy back on track.
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Two of New Zealand's leading public health experts are calling for authorities to ditch the one-size-fits-all border control process for a risk-based approach.
The system would help facilitate travel from places free of Covid-19 while reducing the risk connected to people arriving from places with an uncontrolled spread.
The University of Otago's Associate Professor Nick Wilson and Professor Michael Baker have dubbed it the traffic-light system; Red for Covid-19 hotspots, Amber for areas with moderate community transmission, and Green for countries who have effectively eliminated the virus.
Professor Nick Wilson told Simon and Phil the proposal wouldn't eliminate risk at the border, but it would drastically reduce it.
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The All Blacks have completed the final touches in Sydney for tomorrow's fourth and final Bledisloe Cup test ... in Brisbane.
The squad will fly in and fly out on match day due to Covid-restrictions in the Sunshine State.
Sky Sports commentator Grant Nisbett joined Simon and Phil to discuss what to expect in the final Bledisloe clash.
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Listen to Jack Tame talk to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford live from the US after the speech
A defiant Donald Trump claims he is being cheated out of victory in the US election.
The President held a White House press conference to insist "big media, big money, big tech" were trying to steal the election from him.
As his chances of victory fade, Trump said he had enjoyed "massive victories" and that on the basis of legal votes "I easily win".
"If you count the illegal votes, they can try to steal the election from us."
He slammed pollsters, the "corrupt" mail voting system, the Democrat machine and the media among others as he said there was a "tremendous amount of litigation due to how unfair this process is".
"I challenge Joe Biden and every democrat to say whether they will accept illegal votes."
Trump said there were "now only a few states yet to be decided into the presidential race" and the "voting apparatus are run in all cases by Democrats".
"We were winning in all the key locations by a lot, actually, and then our numbers started miraculously getting whittled away, in secrecy," he said.
Reaction to the claims from an exhausted-looking Trump was swift.
MSBNC, NBC and ABC News all cut away from Trump's speech shortly after he started speaking.
MSNBC instead aired legal experts fact checking the President rather than his comments.
CNN and Fox News carried the full press conference. "What a sad night for the American people ... lie after lie after lie," said CNN's anchor immediately after Trump's speech.
An American law expert's slamming Donald Trump's claims of electoral fraud - calling them incoherent.
CNN projections have Biden on 253 of the 270 electoral votes needed to win - with Trump at 213.
But Donald Trump's campaign team has gone on the attack - seeking a recount in Wisconsin and filing lawsuits in Pennsylvania and Michigan.
US Constitutional lawyer Professor Garrett Epps told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford polling day ran well.
"We just had an election and these very earnest poll watchers and vote counters began to do their job, and then Trump comes rampaging out into the East Room screaming 'I'm going to destroy everything', and now we're in a world of hurt."
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This really was a fluke.
The driver of a metro train escaped injury when the front carriage rammed through the end of an elevated section of rails and was caught by a sculpture of a whale's tail near the Dutch port city of Rotterdam.
The train was left perched upon one of two tail fins known as "flukes" several meters (yards) above the ground.
It created such a stir locally that authorities urged sightseers to stay away, adding that coronavirus restrictions were in force.
Even so, some 50 people were at the scene late Monday morning as engineers tried to work out how to stabilize and then remove the train amid strengthening winds.
"A team of experts is investigating how we can make it safe and get it down," Carly Gorter, a spokeswoman for the local security authority, said in a telephone interview.
"It's tricky," she added.
The authority said late Monday that a crane would attempt to lift the train off the whale Tuesday morning.
The architect who designed the sculpture, Maarten Struijs, told Dutch broadcaster RTL he was pleased that it likely saved the life of the driver.
"I'm surprised it's so strong," he said. "If plastic has been standing for 20 years, you don't expect it to hold a metro carriage."
The company that operates the metro line said the driver was uninjured and there were no passengers on the train when it crashed through stop barriers at the end of the station in the town of Spijkenisse, on the southern edge of Rotterdam, early Monday morning. The station is the final stop on the metro line.
Authorities launched an investigation into how the train could plough through the barrier at the end of the rail tracks. The driver was being interviewed as part of the probe, the Rijnmondveilig security authority said.
Act's Party leader and champion for the End of Life Choice referendum David Seymour is celebrating a decisive YES vote from the New Zealand public.
The preliminary results, released at 2pm, show 65.2% voted yes, while 33.8% voted no.
The final results will be confirmed on November the 6th after special votes are counted.
David Seymour told Simon and Phil it's a good day for New Zealanders who voted for compassion.
"It was all about giving people choice, dignity and control if they're suffering at the end of their life.
"This means New Zealand is a compassionate country. The results show we are also a very intelligent and thoughtful nation."
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The preliminary referendum results indicate that a majority of Kiwis voted against legalising cannabis for personal use.
Today's results show 46.1 per cent voted for legalised cannabis, compared to 53.1 per cent against.
The official result, however, won't be known until November 6, when 480,000-odd special votes will be included in the final count.
Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper told Si and Phil it's not impossible for the cannabis vote to change, once special votes have been counted.
"It's a big change that's required, but the special votes are there for it to be changed.
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Wayne 'Buck' Shelford is the only undefeated All Blacks captain and true rugby royalty.
He was Simon and Phil's guest for this weeks Six and a Song, where they also chatted about a new show he's fronting called Match Fit.
It follows Shelford and Sir Graham Henry as they bring together a team of former New Zealand rugby greats and challenge them to get back in shape physically and mentally, with the aim of getting back on the field for one final match.
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The death of a Dunedin student from a paracetamol overdose has led to calls for limits on the sale of the painkiller in supermarkets.
New Zealanders can readily buy as much of the painkiller as they want in supermarkets.
But many European countries have introduced smaller pack sizes and prohibited sales of the painkiller outside pharmacies in a bid to save lives.
General Practitioners College medical director Dr Bryan Betty told Simon and Phil if you overdose on paracetamol and you don't get proper treatment within 24 hours - it's potentially lethal.
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answer all your employment related questions.
Today we had some great questions on the difference between a contractor and an employee, flaws in how leave has been calculated, and HR troubles.
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Founders of a "ground-breaking" new app launching in Auckland today are promising to put New Zealand on the map for providing the best healthcare in the world.
It comes after reports of a looming healthcare crisis with nearly half of the country's GPs expected to retire in the next eight years. Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit New Zealand, there have also been multiple reports from health experts saying people are too scared to visit see a doctor.
The new digitally-led medical service dubbed Tend, coined from the word 'attention' - to patients and families, hopes to combat that burden by offering virtual and in-clinic consults, immediate access to medical notes, e-perceptions and follow up messaging with qualified doctors.
It's the brainchild of Cecilia and James Robinson, the founders of My Food Bag, alongside top public health doctor Mataroria Lyndon and Pushpay's Josh Robb.
For the last 18 months the team have developing a service they believe could be the best in the world.
Lyndon, Tend's clinical director, said it was more than just video calling, it's the beginning of a transformation in the way primary health care services are delivered in Aotearoa.
"For too long, primary health care has been designed to work around the health system and not always what works best for patients. This has prevented too many people and whanau from being able to access healthcare when they needed to," Lyndon said.
He said this service, which they hope to eventually roll out nationally, would benefit all New Zealanders, especially Maori and Pacifika communities who overall face more barriers to see a GP. It will be available in Te Reo.
From today patients can choose a GP or nurse that suits their needs and who they feel they would be most likely to connect with, Lyndon said.
There is currently a team of 12 doctors and nurses to choose from but it's hoped that number will expand as the service grows.
The company's co-CEO Cecilia Robinson said as a parent she had experienced the frustrating long waits at a GP clinic first hand, and it was part of the reason for developing the app.
"We want it to be like an uber experience, where you book and pay via the app."
Enrolled patients would get their first appointment and repeat prescriptions for free.
Community Service Card holders who are enrolled with the service would be seen for $13. For causal patients it would cost $49. Casual repeat prescriptions are charged at only $19.
Following registration, users would be able to book a digital appointment with a GP of their choice between 7am – 9pm Monday - Friday, or 8.30am – 4.30pm on the weekend.
While many medical needs would be available through virtual consult patients would still need to book in-clinic appointments at Tend's Kingsland clinic for some services.
That's something they will be able to do with the touch of a button.
Robinson said the app will help combat the looming healthcare crisis because it would allow patients from parts of the country without doctors to have access, and also attract retired medical professionals to re-enter the workforce because they can work from home.
The app will also save patients time because they will be waiting at home, rather than in a clinic.
"As a country, we know we can do better. With advances in technology, we shouldn't be expecting people to have to take time off work, travel across town and sit in a waiting room worried about getting sick for a routine medical appointment," she said.
"We are going to continue working so hard to make New Zealanders the healthiest people in the world."
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Gary Stead started his cricketing career as a top order batsman for New Zealand, before transitioning into the coaching side of kiwis favourite summer sport.
He lead the successful women's team, before taking the helm of the Black Caps, leading them to the final of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
He was Simon and Phil's guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
They discussed the 2019 heartbreak, the pressures of the job, what he does to unwind outside of cricket, and of course his favourite song.
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A "raw" new book on the life of Sir Howard Morrison written by his son, Howie Morrison Jnr, reveals for the first time what it was like growing up in the shadows of the iconic entertainer.
The book, titled How Great Thou Art Sir Howard Morrison - the Untold Story, celebrates the remarkable achievements of Sir Howard while also touches on rumours of adultery and behind the scenes dramas, including being kicked out of Manila at gunpoint and alleged tensions with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa at the Knight With A Dame Concert.
It also reveals how Sir Howard was never keen to share the limelight, including with his namesake, and how he criticised his nephew, Temuera Morrison, for his role in Once Were Warriors.
Howard Morrison Junior with a copy of How Great Thou Art, his new book about his dad. Photo / Andrew Warner.
Morrison Jnr said the "raw and uncompromising insights" could now be told - just over 11 years since Sir Howard died in September 2009.
The book, which has been three years in the making, will be launched on Thursday night next week at the Te Puia, the first night of the two-night Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two show paying tribute to Sir Howard.
Morrison told the Rotorua Daily Post he and his two siblings, Donna Grant and Richard Morrison, owed a lot to their mother, Lady Kuia Morrison, for what she sacrificed throughout the decades of their father's touring around the world.
Lady Morrison suffers from dementia and is now living in Whare Aroha Home and Hospital in Rotorua.
The book, which is written in movie script genre, addresses how the family handled Morrison Jnr's concerns about Sir Howard's adultery while on tour.
In the book it details a particular conversation where Lady Kuia told Sir Howard she was "sick of your sorrys".
"Don't you think I know about all the other women. Bloody hell! The whole world knows, but you leave that crap on the road, you don't bring it home and rub it in my face," the book quotes Lady Kuia as saying.
While Sir Howard was singing for the Hilton Hotel chains throughout South East Asia, the book said first Lady Imelda Marcos would often frequent his shows in Manila. On one occasion, according to the book, she invited Sir Howard to perform a private concert for her at the Royal Palace.
Sir Howard Morrison. Photo / File
Rumours started circulating throughout Manila and one morning at 1am there was a knock on the door at his Sir Howard's hotel suite, the book said.
Sir Howard was met with a man in a suit accompanied by two soldiers wielding automatic machine guns who informed him his contract was over and he would be sent to Bangkok.
Sir Howard frantically packed his bags and was led at gunpoint to a waiting limousine which took him to a private plane at the airport, the book said.
"Howard is absolutely terrified and genuinely concerned for his life," the book said.
The book said his minder later told him that with the rumours about Sir Howard and the First Lady, the "powers that be thought it better that you leave Manila".
Morrison said his book also revealed publicly for the first time alleged tensions between Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Sir Howard at the Knight With a Dame Lakeside 2000 concert attended by 40,000 people at the Rotorua International Stadium.
The book said Sir Howard was taken aback by Dame Kiri's alleged manner.
"Even I'm not that demanding," the book quoted Sir Howard as saying.
"And I'll be the first to admit I can be a pompous pr**k."
Sir Howard was also allegedly told by Dame Kiri, according to the book, there was to be "no banter" and he wasn't to communicate with the audience, just sing.
After the first half of the show, the book said good friend and fellow entertainer Frankie Stevens noticed there was something up with Sir Howard's performance so hit him up backstage.
"Come on, doy! This isn't you and you know it. Give the people what they want," the book said Stevens said.
Sir Howard then apparently said: "You'd be right, doy. No one comes into my backyard and dict...
It was an all too familiar sight - the Wallabies imploding in a test at Eden Park - but this time at the hands of an unheralded tormentor in chief.
While Aussie rugby scribes were divided in their reasons for the Wallabies' defeat, tightening the All Black's near two-decade long grip on the Bledisloe Cup, they were unanimous in their praise for rookie winger Caleb Clarke, who was near faultless in his run-on debut.
All Blacks great and Caleb's father Eroni Clarke joined Simon and Phil to chat about his son's phenomenal debut.
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National Party Leader Judith Collins joins Si and Phil to talk about some lighter topics ahead of tomorrow's election.
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Watch the video above as Kiwi boxer Junior Fa speaks to Si and Phil ahead of his eagerly anticipated bout against Joseph Parker.
Prime Minister and Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern joined Simon and Phil for a catch up during the last leg of the election campaign.
They put listeners questions to her, including over Ihumatao, wealth tax, bottom lines, dealing with record house prices, the obesity epidemic, and the hustle and bustle of the campaign.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answer all your employment related questions.
Today we had some great questions, including what's fair in terms of what an employer should pay if you've had to move cities for your job.
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A Canadian woman has returned five artifacts she took from Pompeii in 2005, saying they have plagued her with bad luck.
The woman, identified only as Nicole, sent two white mosaic tiles, two pieces of amphora vase and a piece of ceramic wall to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, along with a letter explaining her decision.
"I wanted to have a piece of history that couldn't be bought," wrote the woman, who said she was "young and dumb" at the time.
Since returning to Canada, she said, she has suffered two bouts of breast cancer, resulting in a double mastectomy, and her family has also been in financial trouble.
"We can't ever seem to get ahead in life," she wrote, blaming the bad luck on the tiles.
"I took a piece of history captured in a time with so much negative energy attached to it," she wrote. "People died in such a horrible way and I took tiles related to that kind of destruction."
Nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, showering Pompeii with hot rock, volcanic ash and noxious gas and burying its residents.
The woman related how she had given another tile to a friend and told her of the decision to send her artifacts back, but she said she doesn't know if the friend will return hers.
The woman took the artifacts from Pompeii in 2005. (Photo / CNN)
"We are good people and I don't want to pass this curse on to my family, my children or myself anymore," she wrote. "Please forgive my careless act that I did years ago."
Over the years, around a hundred visitors have returned small artifacts like mosaic tiles and pieces of plaster that they stole during a visit to Pompeii, according to a spokeswoman for the park.
The items were sent back along with letters from the visitors "claiming to have derived only bad luck" from taking away the artifacts, the spokeswoman told CNN.
A selection of letters and returned artifacts has been put on display at the Pompeii Antiquarium, she added, noting that, while the value of the artifacts was not significant, the letters were interesting from an anthropological perspective.
Pompeii is one of the world's most famous historical sites, and archaeologists continue to work on the remains.
In February, the famed House of Lovers reopened for the first time in 40 years following a restoration project.
The building, one of Pompeii's best-known sites, was shut to visitors in 1980 after suffering damage in an earthquake, but it has now reopened as part of the Great Pompeii project, which launched in 2014 with the aim of safeguarding the ancient city.
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A new era in the All Blacks could spell an end to their dominance in world rugby, according to a Wallabies great.
New Zealand kicked off their 2020 test season with a thrilling `16-16 draw with Australia in Wellington.
While the match was entertaining and a strong Wallabies side turned up, it will be a result All Blacks coach Ian Foster will likely view his first test in charge as a lost opportunity, and want to rectify that soon.
Former Wallaby David Campese told Si and Phil he wasn't too impressed with New Zealand's performance, particularly Rieko Ioane's bombed try.
"That's not normal what All Blacks do, I know it's a different era... but that changed the game, that allowed the Wallabies to have some self belief and get back into the game, one little mistake. You could just see little things starting to creep in, that weren't there before."
The second Bledisloe Cup test is this weekend in Auckland.
Five parrots have been removed from public view at a British wildlife park after they started swearing at customers.
The foul-mouthed birds were split up after they launched a number of different expletives at visitors and staff just days after being donated to Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in eastern England.
"It just went ballistic, they were all swearing," the venue's chief executive Steve Nichols told CNN Travel on Tuesday. "We were a little concerned about the children."
"I get called a fat tt every time I walk past," Nichols complained.
The African grey parrots -- named Eric, Jade, Elsie, Tyson and Billy -- were given to the park from five different owners within the same week, and shared a quarantining facility together before being placed on display.
But staff immediately noticed that the birds shared a propensity to fly off the handle.
"They literally, within a very short period of time, starting swearing at each other," Nichols said. "'Fk off' is the most common one," he explained -- "it's a very easy one for them to learn" -- but the birds would utter "anything you can think of."
Most customers enjoyed the talent once the parrots were displayed. "The visitors were giving them as much back as what they were giving to them," Nichols said.
But concern for younger customers forced staff to split up the birds and temporarily remove them from the park's public areas. Staff now hope the birds' language will become more family-friendly now that they have been separated.
"To take in a swearing parrot isn't an unusual thing, it's something that happens probably three or four times a year," Nichols said.
But the pandemic has led to a surge in donations, as owners spend more time with their birds and decide to give them to parks that can provide them with a larger living space, he explained.
"We would normally take in one or two parrots in a fortnight. Today we took in eight," he said.
African greys are among the most popular species of parrot. Around 1.1 million indoor birds were kept as pets in the UK in 2019, according to the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association.
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Ring, the Amazon-owned home security business, introduced a flying camera on Thursday that may excite home-surveillance fans but is almost certain to rankle privacy advocates.
The US$250 drone, called Ring Always Home Cam, is among a slew of products unveiled during Amazon's invitation-only online hardware event.
The drone is small and light, with a high-definition camera, and it can automatically fly on preset paths to specific spots in your home, streaming video to your smartphone of what it sees along the way. Users can set up paths for the drone via a smartphone app, or if the drone detects motion in a part of your home it can fly on its own to that spot and take video of what's going on. Set for release next year, the drone is meant for indoor use only, and it can be set to work with the Ring Alarm system so that it will fly a preset route if the alarm is triggered.
The drone's camera appears to be mounted on a short trunk extending below its propellers (which are housed in a square cage), and will only record when the drone is flying, said Leila Rouhi, president of Ring, as she introduced the device. The camera is blocked when the drone is sitting in its dock, she said.
"We know when something happens our customers want to be able to see exactly what's going on, but it's not always feasible to have whole-home coverage," Rouhi said, explaining why Ring created the drone.
Though the Always Home Cam is said to be coming next year, Ring did not show the drone actually flying. Video that appeared to be taken from a drone's perspective inside of a home was captioned with a note that read "Functionality simulated for illustrative purposes only", and video footage showed Rouhi holding it.
The device's ability to navigate your home is sure to concern privacy experts, who have already blasted Amazon for Ring's partnerships with hundreds of police departments around the US; though these deals are meant to make it easier for local law enforcement to access videos taken by users, privacy advocates see it as a way to build a widespread surveillance network.
In an effort to assuage some privacy fears in advance, Ring said the drone is meant to be noisy while in flight — making it obvious when it's in use -— and that it can't be manually controlled.
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New Zealand Rugby insists it's committed to playing the Rugby Championship in full, despite serious concerns over the tournament end-date.
SANZAAR released the six game schedule this morning, with the All Blacks playing Australia on December 12th.
That would see the All Blacks still in managed quarantine for Christmas.
NZR chief executive Mark Robinson told Simon and Phil they were working towards the prior weekend, but commercial considerations seem to be at play.
He says they plan to keep talking with SANZAAR and Rugby Australia around that date.
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New Zealand Rugby faces a massive task to convince Australian Rugby and SANZAAR to reschedule their final game of the Rugby Championship or it's quarantine at Christmas for the All Blacks.
SANZAAR has released the tournament schedule, which sees the final Bledisloe on December 12th, not the 5th as NZR wanted.
It's thought commercial issues and player welfare worries from the other countries are preventing a tighter competition.
Former All Black and Sky Sports Commentator Jeff Wilson told Simon and Phil it's particularly hard to swallow after losing the Championship to Australia a few weeks ago.
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Grant Robertson has been Minister of Finance for the last 3 years, and an MP for 12.
He's been front and centre over the past 8 months as we navigate the huge financial challenges of Covid-19 and was Simon and Phil's guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
They discussed his childhood, his entry into politics, his love of rugby, the controversial Rugby Championship schedule, and of course his favourite song.
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Labour's finance spokesman Grant Robertson says that his sexuality has never been an issue while in Parliament.
Joining Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford for Six and a Song, Robertson says that he was already out when he joined politics so it never proved an issue.
While he is completely comfortable with his sexuality, Robertson says that the more prominence you get, the more people learn about you, which leads to an "endless journey of coming out to people".
"I said in my maiden speech that it is a part of me, it doesn't 100 per cent define me. It gives me an insight into some of the ways in which people can be discriminated against."
Robertson says that he does recognise that being in such a prominent role does have impact on people, as he often gets letters from younger people who are struggling with their own sexuality.
"It is important that people can see that you can become the Minister of Finance and be gay and that's okay."
Robertson, who is also the Minster for Sport and Recreation, says the scheduling for the upcoming Rugby Championship is ridiculous.
The schedule sees the All Blacks playing their final game on December 12, which means players will still be in quarantine back in New Zealand on Christmas Day.
Robertson says there was an agreement between Rugby Australia and NZ Rugby on a tournament timeline.
"That would have seen the All Blacks come back after their last game on tthe fifth of December, and now they have shifted the goalposts.
"I really hope Australian Rugby comes to the party and support New Zealand Rugby to go through with the agreement they actually had."
Robertson also talked about how he became interested in politics, his relationship with his father, and making friends across the aisle.
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Should you be able to take sick leave from work to care for a sick pet or one that's passed away?
We put the question out there to our listeners today and boy did the phone lines go crazy!
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For 18 months, residents of a village in Wales have been mystified as to why their broadband internet crashed every morning.
Now engineers have finally identified the reason: A second-hand television that emitted a signal that interfered with the connection.
A crack team of engineers-turned-detectives have become heroes in the village of Aberhosan after finally finding the source of the problem, according to a press release from Openreach, the company that runs the UK's digital network, published Tuesday.
Staff had visited the village repeatedly and found no fault with the network. They even replaced cables in the area to try and solve the problem, but to no avail.
Then local engineer Michael Jones called in assistance from experts at the Openreach chief engineer team.
After carrying out a plethora of tests, engineers had a theory that the problem could be caused by a phenomenon called single high-level impulse noise (SHINE), in which an appliance emits electrical interference that impacts broadband connectivity.
Engineers used a device called a spectrum analyzer and walked up and down the village "in the torrential rain" at 6 a.m. to see if they could locate an electrical noise, Jones said in a statement.
At 7 a.m. -- "like clockwork" -- the device "picked up a large burst of electrical interference in the village."
"The source of the 'electrical noise' was traced to a property in the village. It turned out that at 7 a.m. every morning the occupant would switch on their old TV which would in-turn knock out broadband for the entire village."
Jones said the resident was "mortified" by the news and "immediately agreed to switch it off and not use again."
Since the old TV was retired there have been no more problems with the connection, said Openreach.
Suzanne Rutherford, the company's chief engineer's lead for Wales, said that this kind of problem is more common than people think.
"Anything with electric components -- from outdoor lights to microwaves to CCTV cameras can potentially have an impact on your broadband connection," said Rutherford, who advised the public to check if their appliances are certified and meet current standards.
Earlier this year, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom warned that microwaves could reduce Wi-Fi signals. Ofcom issued several tips on how to keep households connected as millions of people started working from home at the start of lockdown.
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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment Lawyer and Partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answer all your employment related questions.
Today we had some great questions on whether you can be made redundant during maternity leave, whether a company can delay commission payments because of Covid-19, and dealing with bullying allegations in the workplace.
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Nearly 1 in 1,500 people in Japan is now aged 100 or older, new data from the Japanese government shows.
Figures from Japan's Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry show the number of centenarians went above 80,000 for the first time this year -- the 50th consecutive annual increase and the biggest rise to date.
There were 80,450 people aged 100 and over as of Tuesday -- 9,176 more than last year -- which equates to one in every 1,565 people.
The numbers show that women in Japan are far more likely than men to live for a century or more, making up 88% of all centenarians.
Japan has a rapidly aging population and average life expectancy across the country is also at a record high.
On average, women are expected to live to 87.45 years and men are expected to live to 81.41, government figures released in July showed.
Japan began documenting the number of centenarians in 1963.
At the time there were only 153 people aged 100 or over in the country. But 1988, that had ballooned to 10,000.
Secret to longevity
Japan's oldest person, 117-year-old Kane Tanaka from Fukuoka, was confirmed as the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records last year.
She was born in 1903 -- the year aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright made history by successfully completing the world's first powered flight.
She now lives in a nursing home, where she usually wakes at 6 a.m, and enjoys playing the strategic board game Othello.
Tanaka has said that eating good food and practicing math are her secrets for a long life.
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In a bit of good news, there will be new emojis in 2021 after all.
The Unicode Consortium, a non-profit that oversees emoji standards and is responsible for new releases, announced the release of more than 200 emojis that will hit cell phones throughout next year in a limited "Emoji 13.1" release -- which means even more ways to convey the pain of this year.
Unicode called it a "minor release" to add new emojis before 2022. The consortium announced in April there would be no new emojis until 2022 because of the pandemic.
Among the major additions are (fittingly for this year) a heart with a bandage wrapped around it and a heart on fire -- which, depending on the interpretation, could express either heartburn or heartbreak.
Another major addition is an attempt at creating a gender-neutral person with a beard, rather than just allowing a seemingly male option, as is currently the case. The attempted gender-inclusive design offers three variants of the beard: a "person" with a beard, a "woman" with a beard and a "man" with a beard -- with the "person" option meant to be the gender-neutral one.
But the bulk of the update, comprising 200 out of the 217 new emojis, is dedicated to skin tones for the "couple with heart" emoji and the "kiss" emoji. Current options offer only the default "yellow" skin tone for both, but the update will allow other skin tones to be specified. This would also allow for the depiction of interracial relationships.
Other fun additions include a face/head in the clouds (either a deity or the visual representation of daydreaming) and a face blowing out a breath or cloud of smoke.
The updates could hit your phone anywhere from January to October 2021, with the more complete "Emoji 14.0" package set to drop in 2022.
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For the first time in history, on 15 March 2020 the New Zealand government closed the country's borders.
What followed was a story unprecedented in almost every way imaginable.
During this time authour Paul Little spoke regularly with Finance Minister Grant Robertson, science communicator Siouxsie Wiles, Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult, funeral directors Francis and Kaiora Tipene, Student Volunteer Army founder Sam Johnson, the Prime Minister's Chief Science Adviser Juliet Gerrard, businesswoman Jenene Crossnan, Auckland City Missioner Chris Farrelly and many others on their experiences through this historic time.
The Covid Chronicles is a multi-stranded account of one of the most extraordinary times in Aotearoa's history, and the lessons we must heed for our future.
Paul Little joined Simon and Phil to discuss how the book came about, and how those weekly conversations with those New Zealander’s evolved.
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National's health spokesman Dr Shane Reti has not denied that he has leadership ambitions.
The Northland MP joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford for the weekly Six and a Song segment.
While a few months ago Dr Reti was on the backbenches, he has rapidly moved up the ranks, taking over the party's health portfolio and becoming the most senior Maori MP on the party's list.
His measured response to the Covid-19 outbreak has earned him praise from the wider public - one listener texted in during the interview to say 'Six months ago, I didn't know who this guy was. Now I'm so impressed, I'm wondering where he's been all my life'.
Dr Reti insisted he had been there but in "the engine room", but the text prompted Simon to ask if he had any leadership ambitions.
"I think that's a decision for the National Party caucus, the people in the Whangarei electorate, and the people in the party. That's a call they would need to make. If they wanted me to step into that position, that would be a privilege."
Judith Collins is the current leader of the National Party.
Asked why he moved to politics after 20 years of healthcare, Dr Reti says that it is about helping more people.
"I can serve two to three thousand people [as a GP]. In my role as the MP for Whangarei, I am responsible for 85,000 people, and I hope I can help more."
Dr Reti also talked about his grandmother's unusual practice for giving birth, why he wentand his time at Harvard Medical School.
The Māori Party wants to ban schools from expelling any students under age 16.
The party's radical education policy, released today, also asks for 25 per cent of the $17 billion education budget to be spent on "Maori models of delivery", and for all primary schools to teach half their content in te reo Māori by the end of this decade.
Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, the chief executive of South Taranaki iwi Ngāti Ruanui, says iwi are ready to work with schools on new models that suit Māori children, but need funding to do it.
"We want to create a pathway to training and employment that is about connecting with the various communities around you."
The party notes that 51 per cent of students excluded from schools before age 16 are Māori, 51 per cent of prisoners were excluded from schools as children, and 52 per cent of prisoners are Māori.
"We would remove the ability for schools to expel students who are below the school leaving age of 16," it says.
"Students with behavioural issues need wraparound support, and those who are using drugs need health interventions. Excluding children from school does irreparable harm."
Children under 16 cannot legally be "expelled" from education because schooling under 16 is compulsory. Instead, a school can "exclude" a student, but the Ministry of Education must then find another school to take the student in.
But Ngarewa-Packer said the process often doesn't work, and excluded students "get tucked away in programmes and units that don't last and they end up being out on the street".
"That rangatahi typically becomes part of a whakamā system - they fail," she said.
"That can be anger, it can be drugs, it can be violence. They move into gangs, and then into prisons.
"So we want to put wraparound support at the beginning and not ignore the problems. If someone has been excluded because they use alcohol or drugs, or there is violence in the home, we want counselling for that. What we see on the ground is there isn't any."
Exclusion from school under age 16 is very rare - only 1.6 out of every 1000 students in NZ schools last year.
But the rate for Māori is 3.2 for every 1000 students. It's 4.0 for Māori boys and 2.4 for Māori girls, compared with 1.8 for European boys and 0.4 for European girls.
Only a quarter (24 per cent) of NZ school students are Māori, but Māori make up 42.5 per cent of all students who are stood down, 49 per cent of suspensions and 51 per cent of exclusions.
The Māori Party's proposal to spend 25 per cent of the education budget on "Māori models of delivery and pastoral care" is part of a broader policy which also calls for spending 25 per cent of the Covid-19 recovery budget on projects to support Māori.
Ngarewa-Packer said students needed to learn Māori martial arts and connections with nature.
"A Māori model of learning in a wānanga is completely different from sitting at a desk, being told what to do, looking at a board and reading," she said.
Māori Party co-leaders John Tamihere and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer called in June for 25 per cent of Covid-19 recovery spending top go into projects for Māori. Photo / Erica Sinclair
"A lot of Māori learning is experiential learning. I am an iwi CEO down here, we have some huge deficit statistics, and the way we turn it around is to work with the schools that allow us to bring about a Māori model of learning."
She said Ngāti Ruanui worked with about 10 Taranaki high schools, but they were under-resourced.
"The goodwill is there but they are barely surviving," she said. "We want communities and iwi to be able to work with the schools and help strengthen cultural identity and help with a richer education that recognises who we are and tangata whenua learning requirements."
The party also proposes to:
Make te reo Māori and Māori history core subjects in primary schools and up to Year 10.
Increase funding for programmes that educate teachers about Māori students and their culture.
Require schools to wor...
Phil Kingsley-Jones, the former manager of Jonah Lomu and the man famously credited with keeping the late All Blacks great from leaving rugby for league, has passed away.
A family member of the 72-year-old Welshman confirmed to the Herald had been "recovering at home" after falling five months ago.
Kingsley-Jones was Lomu's manager for 10 years until 2004 when the former All Black's wife Fiona took over his management.
Without him, Lomu might have played out his career in the Australian league.
Welsh-born Kingsley-Jones had come to New Zealand in 1983, driving a truck during the week, propping a rugby scrum for Mt Wellington on Saturday afternoons, and working as a stand-up comedian on Saturday nights.
At the height of his show business success in the 90s he sold out shows when on stage with former All Black Stu Wilson, and the duo published five big-selling books.
Kingsley-Jones started working with the Counties-Manukau Rugby Union in 1989, and first crossed paths with Lomu when the already massive South Auckland teenager was at Wesley College.
In 1994, a year before rugby went professional, Lomu was offered a $300,000 a year deal to play league for the Canterbury Bulldogs in Sydney. Dropped by the All Blacks after two tests against France in '94, and disillusioned with rugby, Lomu decided to sign with the Bulldogs, asking Kingsley-Jones to draw up a formal contract to manage him.
Jonah Lomu and Phil Kingsley-Jones in 2003. Photo / Photosport
At the time Kingsley-Jones said he would manage Lomu, but on one crucial condition - he had to stick with rugby and when he wins back his place in the All Blacks, he must give Kingsley-Jones the jersey he wears.
And so it was that Kingsley-Jones would receive a '95 World Cup jersey from Lomu, and Lomu would be the key to a US$555 million television contract for southern hemisphere rugby.
Kingsley-Jones worked at Counties Manukau Rugby for 15 years over two periods from 1989–1996 and 2009-2017.
In that time, he served as the club's coaching co-ordinator, coaching director, coach of the development team, coach of junior representative teams, sponsorship and business development manager.
He was made a lifetime ambassador for the union, and the lounge at the Steelers' home ground, Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe, was named after him.
He also coached the Tongan national team, taking them on two tours to South Africa and the United Kingdom, which helped them qualify for the 1999 Rugby World Cup.
Former Steelers and Maori captain Errol Brain who knew Phil closely said: "This is a truly sad day for Counties Manukau and rugby.
"Phil would be one of the only people who could walk into any rugby club in the world and know someone who would want to buy him a beer. His larger than life personality, sharp brain and ability to think outside the square was a great gift.
"What he did for Jonah Lomu was ground-breaking. He was the pioneer who turned Jonah into rugby's first global superstar all while keeping him grounded and connected to what was important, which was our region. Such was the impact that many of the young ones coming through today still look up to him and are aware of Jonah's legacy."
Covid-19 is still expected to take a significant toll on the economy, but that toll – according to The Treasury – is not as bad as expected.
Treasury officials had expected tomorrow's GDP figure to reveal a 23.5 per cent drop over the period from when New Zealand first went into lockdown.
But its updated numbers show it's now expecting that figure to be 16 per cent.
Although better than expected, it's still the biggest one-off drop in economic growth in New Zealand's history.
But in the long term the hit will be worse than had previously been expected – this is due to the fact the world economy is expected to do worse than had been expected.
Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the economy's contracted 16 percent - more than double Australia's seven.
"The reason why they came in better than we did was they kept certain industries going during lockdown, like construction for example, so there was a better economic level of activity."
The GDP figures come out tomorrow, after the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update was released today.
During the announcement, the Government's lead economic adviser says the borders could remain closed for far longer than expected.
Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper told Si and Phil they've done extensive analysis on when border restrictions will ease.
He says Treasury’s working assumption is that they won't be lifted in January 2022.
"They say that there could be some limited international travel from maybe the latter part of next year."
But Soper says Finance Minister Grant Robertson told him he doesn't agree the wait will be that long.
"He says that bubbles are being worked on at the moment," and that international students could return from the start of next year.
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It's a game we play every Friday.You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.Si and Phil delivered two musical hits, but producer Tyler snuck in there with a beautifully slow song from the great CCR.
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Lorraine Downes has been a household name since 1983 when she won Miss Universe, and went from a teenager in Pakuranga to global and glamorous prominence.
She won season 2 of Dancing with the Stars, and is also an author, brand ambassador, and currently runs a successful consulting business.
A great pleasure to have her as our guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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A leading neuroscience educator says talking to your kids about distressing content will help more than trying to get them to forget it.
Parents are being warned about a distressing video circulating on social media, which appears to show a man dying by suicide.
Internal Affairs, the Classification Office and Netsafe are strongly encouraging people not to view it -- and for parents to stop children accessing it.
Neuroscientist Nathan Wallis told Simon and Phil says kids can't unsee that sort of content, and it's important parents talk with them about it when they're ready.
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A leading economist says Labour's tax policy is a good start, but more will be needed to get ourselves out of our Covid-19 debt.
If elected, the party is promising a top tax rate of 39 percent on income above 180 thousand dollars - but no new tax on assets.
Talking robots that interact with older people could be introduced into care homes to help fight loneliness and mental ill health.
Pepper, a "culturally competent robot," was tested on care home residents in Britain and Japan -- those who interacted with it for up to 18 hours over the course of two weeks "saw a significant improvement in their mental health," researchers found.
Pepper was part of a large global study known as CARESSES, jointly funded by the European Union and the Japanese government, which investigated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in caring for the elderly.
The scientists behind the study also found that "after two weeks of using the system there was a small but positive impact on loneliness severity among users."
Pepper is fully autonomous, meaning that it is not controlled by a person. The gadget, which features a tablet computer that can play music and entertainment, does not just ask and answer questions but can actually engage in and sustain conversation.
It has been designed to be "culturally competent," meaning that it can respond to the culture-specific needs and preferences of older people.
Dr. Chris Papadopoulos, principal lecturer in public health at the UK's University of Bedfordshire, was the lead author of the evaluation of the three-year project.
In an online statement, he described the study as "groundbreaking," adding: "The results show that using the CARESSES artificial intelligence in robots such as Pepper has real potential benefit to a world that is witnessing more people living longer with fewer people to look after them.
"Poor mental health and loneliness are significant health concerns and we have demonstrated that robots can help alleviate these."
The University of Bedfordshire, Middlesex University and Advinia Health Care are the UK partners of the study, coordinated by University of Genova in Italy, which developed the robot's AI. Global researchers collaborated on the project with the robotics company SoftBank Robotics.
When they first embarked on the study in 2016, the team could not have foreseen the coronavirus pandemic, which has had a huge impact on elderly people in care homes worldwide.
"When we kicked off the project it was clear that loneliness in older adults was a really big problem that is increasing all the time and one that we were keen to tackle," Papadopoulos told CNN. "Social care is incredibly stretched and we have an ageing society."
"Of course we could never have predicted how relevant this issue has become today, where we have enforced isolation in many care homes and selective isolation for many others which has resulted in feelings of loneliness," he said. "Our system really couldn't have come at a better time to try and reduce some of those issues."
So, could Pepper offer real help to the many millions of older people still unable to see their friends and family for fear of contagion?
"The project we developed has now rigorously demonstrated that the system we developed could and did improve mental health and wellbeing and reduce loneliness," Papadopoulos said. "However it is just at a prototype level and there were many technical limitations."
He estimated it would take a further two to three years of research, commercial development and funding before robots such as Pepper could actually be introduced to care homes.
"We really believe that this isn't about replacing care -- a robot can't do what a human can do. But they can be a useful supplementary tool to help stimulate people's mental health," he said.
Dr Sanjeev Kanoria, surgeon, founder and chairman of Advinia Health Care -- one of the largest providers of dementia care in the UK -- said in a statement to CNN: "The robot was tested in Advinia's care homes in the UK. Now we are working towards bringing the robot into routine care, so it can be of real help to older adults and their families."
Vic Rayner, executive director at Britain's National Care Forum, told CNN: "Whenever we think...
Gareth Abdinor is an employment lawyer and partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answering your employment related questions.
His employment law knowledge is second to none, and always a great insight into the variety of issues we all come across in our jobs.
Questions today included posting personal views on social media if they could backfire on your employer, and being forced to take annual leave over sick leave.
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Assurances an election campaign promise to tackle high merchant service fees has been in the works for some time.
Labour is pledging to regulate fees banks charge businesses for contactless payments like payWave.
Small business spokesperson Stuart Nash says a discussion document was being prepared before COVID-19 hit - but the pandemic put the kibosh on the ability to consult New Zealanders.
He told Newstalk ZB's Simon and Phil how much Kiwis could save.
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Today marks ten years since the magnitude 7.1 earthquake first struck the region.
Simon was in the region on that day, and the devastating February earthquake 5 months later.
He looked back on that incredibly tough time in Christchurch's history.
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Best-selling author Tom Scott joins Si and Phil for this weeks Six and a Song and to talk about his new book on legendary New Zealand soldier Charles Upham 'Chasing Charlie'
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If you don't mention this epic radio phone call on Father's Day, are you even celebrating Father's Day?
The infamous phone call happened more than 10 years ago but it still does the rounds on social media every year around this time.
The clip is originally from "Reverse Trial" show, when host Gareth Lischner tried for nearly two minutes to get caller Solly to say the question which was, in fact, the answer: "What day is Father's Day?"
Now a radio manager with NZME, Gareth told Simon and Phil it's still surreal how viral the clip went, and he still gets a bit of stick when it does the rounds every Father's Day.
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A sought-after houseplant has sold on Trade Me for a whopping $6700, making it the second most expensive indoor plant to be sold on the site.
The philodendron erubescens plant was listed for just $1 reserve, but the seller found themselves thousands of dollars richer after two would-be buyers went head to head in a last-minute bidding war.
Also known as "white princess", the plant was described by the seller as "super rare". The auction closed last night with a total of 235 bids.
"The most expensive houseplant ever sold on Trade Me was a variegated minima which sold for $8150 last month, beating the previous record-holder by $1650," said Trade Me spokeswoman Ruby Topzand.
"The record was previously held by a reverse variegated hoya that sold for $6500 in August."
The third most expensive houseplant purchased onsite was a variegated monstera which sold for $4930 in January.
"Since 2015, indoor plant sales have grown by 2543 per cent onsite as more and more Kiwis look to bring greenery into their homes," Topzand said.
"Even in the last year alone, we've seen a 213 per cent jump in the number of indoor plants sold onsite.
"Hoyas are the most popular houseplants onsite right now, seeing over 65,000 searches in the past week. The next most popular houseplants are monsteras, succulents, and snake plants."
Stunned plant enthusiasts have shared news of the sale on indoor plant Facebook pages.
"One hundred per cent would buy that if I had a spare $7k. Without a bat of an eyelid even," said one commenter.
Others said the plant prices were "crazy" and that it was "stupid money".
One of the original therapists matching contestants on Married at First Sight Australia has quit, saying that the role of experts has become less important as the show grew in popularity.
Dr Trisha Stratford joined the Australian version of the hit reality show when it launched in 2015, but today confirmed her departure from the show, writing in an official statement that she was'taking a step back from the series to focus on her writing, research and neuropsychotherapy'.
However, in an exclusive interview with Newstalk ZB’s Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford, Dr Stratford says that she has a number of concerns about the direction the show is going in.
The show has pegged itself as a social experiment. The premise sees single people matched together by a team of experts, who then meet each other for the first time at the altar. The new couples take part in a commitment ceremony, and then see how long they last in their new guise as a couple.
Dr Stratford says that she still believes in the social experiment, but that the show, which is a ratings juggernaut in Australia, has taken a different path to what she signed up for.
“It became really clear to me over the last two seasons, but particularly the last season, that the type of people applying for the show were just becoming more and more outrageous.
“And it became very difficult to match people who were on the show for the wrong reasons.”
She says another concern was that the role of the experts in matching has become less important as the series has grown in popularity. Stratford says that her and her fellow experts had a big role in the bigger, but that their role has become “less and less” as the show progressed.
“I’m in my integrity and it’s just not working for me anymore. I don’t feel I have enough involvement in the matching, cause it kind of moved from matching to casting.
“I understand the network and the production company need to make a show that’s going to rate. There has to be a happy medium in there, and for me, it just swung too much the other way.”
Stratford says as the show became more outrageous, it attracted more outrageous people, and those type of peoples don’t cope well in situations like MAFS.
“Once the participants start doing really ridiculous things, everyone tries to up them, and it just gets out of control. And it damages them.”
She is also concerned that people applying are more focused on becoming influencers or stars then actually taking part in the show.
Stratford says that the network is aware of this issue around a lack of authentic contestants. Her hope is that they focus more on finding those genuine contestants, and that they put the mental health of contestants at the forefront of production.
A sex expert has been announced to replace Stratford on the show, but she does not know herself what sort of role that new expert will have.
Toby Skilton has developed a new app, Mutu, which he says in the current climate is a simple and cost-effective way to connect and acquire items you need.
Mutu is short for the Latin word Mutuari, meaning 'to lend or to borrow'.
He told Simon and Phil the app will operate similarly to online auction site Trade Me, but instead of buying secondhand items, such as outdoor equipment, clothing or tools, people pay a fee to hire them from others.
Toby says Mutu will launch early September, and they've already had a huge amount of people expressing interest on their website.
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Cyber hackers might be holding New Zealand's stock exchange hostage.
NZX has had to halt trading for the third day in a row after its website crashed because of offshore cyber attacks.
A tech commentator predicts someone's holding it to ransom - by denying access to the website.
Paul Brislen told Phil Gifford and Simon Barnett this is a common sort of attack worldwide.
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When you talk big names in New Zealand motorsport racing there is none bigger than Hayden Paddon, the only Kiwi to win a World Rally Championship event.
His career has brought him global acclaim in a sport that’s viewed by more than 800 million people each year.
Competing in his first motorsport rally race in 2002 at the young age of 15, he quickly climbed the ranks and won the New Zealand Rally Championship in 2008 at age 21 becoming the event’s youngest champion.
He went on to win the Production World Rally Championship, a feeder into the WRC, before hitting the very top tier of the sport competing in the WRC at the age of 26.
A great pleasure to have Hayden Paddon on for this weeks Six and a Song.
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Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant has been sentenced to life imprisonment - with no possibility of parole.
It means he will never be free.
The 29-year-old Australian has just been sentenced in the High Court at Christchurch on 51 murder charges, 40 attempted murder charges and one terrorism charge.
Tarrant made a submission via standby counsel, saying he did not oppose life imprisonment with no parole.
When asked if he wanted to address the court, he said no thank you.
It’s the first time in New Zealand history this sentence has been imposed.
Newstalk ZB's Chelsea Daniels was in court all four days. She told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Justice Cameron Mander told the gunman he has caused terrible grief and lasting pain to so many.
"He said his hatred has no place here, no place anywhere. His crimes were met with public outpouring of love for the Muslim community. People stood with those affected, their fellow New Zealanders.
"He looked at the gunman and said 'You failed'."
She says that there were no signs of any emotion from Tarrant when the sentencing was read out, maintaining his "nonchalant" attitude that he had during the week.
The trial was marked by a number of moving victim impact statements from family and loved ones of the victims.
Daniels says that in the court trials she has covered, every victim impact statement has been different, and normal there are only a small handful.
"This is over 90 people that got the chance to stand up in court and tell him how he changed their lives, the loved ones they lost, the memories they still hold onto that day.
"As each one ended and you tried to process what they were saying, another one stood up. It was one after another, each so deserving and so powerful in their own right."
Infectious diseases expert Professor Michael Baker says he is optimistic there will be a Covid-19 vaccine within a year.
However, the epidemiologist says the vaccine might only be short-lived and people could be required to get a new shot every year, like the flu vaccine.
Speaking to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Afternoons on Newstalk ZB, Baker also took aim at people saying Covid-19 isn't as bad as the flu.
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"Influenza typically kills about 500 people every winter in New Zealand, this [Covid-19] would be 15,000 dying in one year," he said.
"And that's how it's playing out around the globe at the moment. It still has the potential to kill 20 million across the globe in the next two years.
"It really is a very severe threat; the people who survive, many of them actually have severe long-term effects, so this is not a minor pandemic at all."
However, there is currently evidence a vaccine will work for most people for "at least some time" which Baker is excited about.
"The vaccine is still very encouraging and I'd be fairly optimistic that within a year we have a vaccine that at least helps somewhat," he said.
It comes after five new cases of Covid-19 were announced in New Zealand today, as well as a potential "mini-cluster".
There are three new community cases, one of which is under investigation.
Auckland is in alert level 3 until 11.59pm on Sunday, when it will move to a tighter level 2 alongside the rest of the country.
QR codes will be mandatory on most forms of public transport from Monday, the same day it will be compulsory to wear face masks on public transport.
Health Minister Chris Hipkins said today the actions will provide an extra layer of assurance and speed for contact tracing in the future.
Elsewhere, Baker said if everyone wore face masks on flights, then airlines could sell every seat and social distancing wouldn't be required.
"I think at level 2 it's a very reasonable approach to fill up those empty seats and that is one of the benefits of wearing masks," he said.
"Social distancing is still very important but the reason we have it is to avoid sharing our respiratory droplets … that's how the virus gets from one person to another.
"If everyone is wearing masks the whole time, I think the evidence is pretty strong that you can fill up buses and planes and so on."
Asked whether homemade masks were safe, Baker said something is better than nothing and recommended people use fabric masks.
He encouraged people to use reusable fabric masks because they were cheaper in the long run and they don't produce the same amount of waste as single-use masks.
A young man filmed showering naked at a car wash on the Sunshine Coast left the owner thinking: "He's going to be in bed or in hospital."
Geoff Bowen, from Parkland's Car and Dog Wash in Meridan Plains, arrived at work earlier this month to find a water gun left on the ground.
"I just quickly looked at it (the CCTV) to see if anything needs attention and I saw that and I backtracked from there," he told news.com.au on Tuesday.
In the footage, the man – holding his hand over his crotch – grabs a hose from the wall then hands it to his companion filming on their phone.
He ducks, dives and jumps repeatedly as he is blasted with the chemicals and chased by the other man who later throws the water gun down.
The moment of truth. Photo / Parkland's Car & Dog Wash
Bowen said the nude dude was captured moving to the self-serve bay "because he needed to rinse off".
"The first one it comes out is a high pH, that dissolves grime and bird droppings," he said.
"The next one is a neutraliser, a low pH. He was in the machine and he kept moving so the sensor detected 'there's something wrong here' and shut the machine off."
When he realised it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Photo / Parkland's Car & Dog Wash
Asked if it would have been burning, Bowen said: "Yeah, I would reckon."
"To do that you have to be young and have young skin," he said.
"He'd be on fire.
"(It would be) like chilli juice on your skin."
The incident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, August 16.
On Facebook the next day, Bowen said they had a great weekend of washing with the new "touchless Storm automatic".
"We even had a man vs machine incident," he said.
"Thank you for your patronage and hope you make a speedy recovery."
Front and back. Photo / Parkland's Car & Dog Wash
He shared the vision of the "golden moments, by popular demand" on Friday.
The car wash has only been open for a few weeks.
The owner said the naked appearance was a "rare event" however the response on social media had been "great".
"It's made it a very pleasant atmosphere, a very jovial workplace," Bowen told news.com.au.
"The word is that he's fine, his health is fine but he's not enjoying his new-found fame.
"Business has been so good so I think we'll give him a few."
But this time the washes are for his car, not his backside.
Gareth Abdinor is an employment lawyer and partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answering your employment related questions.
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A struggling mother of two found out she had just one day to get her things packed when her property manager left a harsh eviction notice.
The 33-year-old US woman, Sonja Lee, 33, was living in an apartment in Houston, Texas, when she found a life-changing note on the front door.
"Guess who's moving? You!!!" the note read.
The letter also featured a large, smiley face emoji waving, appearing to make light of Lee's situation.
The note featured an emoji smiley face as if that would lessen the blow. Photo / Facebook
"Pay your outstanding balance, or release your apartment and turn in your keys to the leasing office by 60pm today," it read.
"Eviction will be filed promptly Tuesday morning, 8/18/2020."
The mother posted the letter online, writing, "So y'all think it's funny to antagonise the person that's going through financial hardship with putting an emoji stating, 'Guess who's moving today?' There was nothing funny about that."
But Ms Lee had the last laugh. She has now landed a new job and home.
When she found the note, "I was mad, I ain't going to lie," Lee told People magazine.
"I felt like they were antagonising the tenants through the situation and it was heartless, especially during a pandemic.
"A lot of people have lost their jobs. A lot of people aren't able to get the resources.
"I'm a single mother with two boys. I do the best that I can and am a very hardworking woman," she added.
Ms Lee lost her job at a local food chain at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March.
However, she was unable to receive unemployment benefits.
After failing to pay rent in June and July, she told her property manager about her situation, expecting sympathy.
Karya Property Management, who owns the complex, has since apologised for the notice and said the manager who left it has been disciplined.
"I am apologising personally in case it was insensitive, and if she was really trying to work out a payment program with the property or that she was in communication with the manager, then I accept it's truly our fault," said Swapnil Agarwal, the CEO, in a statement.
Ms Lee's plight soon made national news, with the American Broadcasting Corporation picking up her story.
More than US$34,000 was raised to support her and her family.
"It's been so overwhelming, and I am so grateful. I have never experienced anything like this," Lee said.
She has been able to afford two months of rent, had her electricity bills paid for by strangers, and received new school supplies for her two sons.
Lee also landed a new job that she begins today.
"I have to pay this forward 10 times fold," she said.
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It’s an amalgamation of the laughs, the great chats, and the top interviews of the week that’s been.
This week we had some great discussions around Judith Collins, pillows, the Warriors, and problem children!
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With 112 caps for the All Blacks, Dan Carter is the highest scorer ever in test match rugby.
He is considered by many experts as the greatest ever first five-eighth in the history of the game and returned recently to New Zealand to join on with The Blues.
He was Simon and Phil's guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
We discussed his early rugby days, All Blacks selection, being a dad, and of course his favourite song.
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One of Tokyo's most popular districts has recently added some unusual new attractions: transparent public toilets.
Designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, the two new sets of see-through restrooms have been installed in Shibuya, the bustling city centre famous for its busy pedestrian crossing.
Though the restrooms sound risqué, they're actually part of an innovative project aimed at changing people's perceptions of public toilets.
Designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, a Pritzker Prize-winning architecture firm, the two new sets of transparent toilets have been installed in two Shibuya parks -- Yoyogi Fukamachi Mini Park and Haru-no-Ogawa Community Park.
"There are two things we worry about when entering a public restroom, especially those located at a park," says a statement on the project's official website, Tokyotoilet.jp. "The first is cleanliness, and the second is whether anyone is inside."
Shigeru Ban Architects' design tackles these two concerns by offering a toilet with glass walls that -- at first -- allows the public to see through from the outside. But once a user enters the toilet and locks the door, the walls turn opaque to provide privacy.
"This allows users to check the cleanliness and whether anyone is using the toilet from the outside," says the statement. "At night, the facility lights up the park like a beautiful lantern."
What's it like to use one?
During CNN Travel's visit to the Haru-no-Ogawa Community Park this week, a steady stream of visitors came to take photos of the new attraction.
The toilet facilities were impressively clean, a mix of gleaming white and chrome.
Part of the thrill is that once inside, you can't tell if the glass is frosted or not. The walls between the compartments have mirrors installed, adding to the weird feeling of being on display.
This means it's incredibly important remember to secure the door lock, which is located well below the handle.
During our visit, one person presumably did indeed forget to lock it, stirring laughter among those outside.
Both park facilities include a women's toilet, a men's toilet and a multi-use toilet.
More designer toilets coming
These two transparent toilet sets are a part of the newly launched Tokyo Toilet Project, a series of re-invented public toilet facilities.
Founded by the Nippon Foundation, a private, non-profit charity that focuses on social innovation, the Tokyo Toilet Project has partnered with some of the biggest names in the architecture and creative industries including Tadao Ando and Toyo Ito to create 17 new public toilet facilities around Shibuya.
The foundation will work with the Shibuya City government and the Shibuya City Tourism Association to maintain these new toilets.
"The use of public toilets in Japan is limited because of stereotypes that they are dark, dirty, smelly and scary. To dispel these misconceptions regarding public toilets, The Nippon Foundation has decided to renovate 17 public toilets located in Shibuya, Tokyo, in cooperation with the Shibuya City government," the Nippon Foundation says in a news release.
"These public toilets are being designed by 16 leading creators, and will use advanced design to make them accessible for everyone regardless of gender, age, or disability, to demonstrate the possibilities of an inclusive society."
Five facilities have been opened to the public so far, including the two see-through toilets.
The other three facilities include a "Modern Kawaya (river hut)" by FRAME Award-winning Masamichi Katayama and his interior design studio Wonderwall Inc. The design comprises 15 randomly placed concrete walls, inspired by the traditional design of a river-side toilet hut.
Fumihiko Maki, another Pritzker Prize-winning architect, created a "Squid Toilet" that sits inside a children's playground known as the "Octopus Park."
Designer Nao Tamura created an Origata (traditional Japanese decorative wrapping) inspired toilet that is aimed at raising awareness of the LGBTQ+ community.
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After the demise of Bauer Media NZ, a resurgence in the local magazine industry has begun with four new brands ready for launch.
School Road Publishing, New Zealand’s newest independent media company, has announced Haven, Thrive, Scout, and Woman as the new local titles with the first issues due out in October.
School Road Publishing Group Editor Sido Kitchin told Simon and Phil it's incredibly exciting to have the new titles almost ready for a hungry New Zealand readership.
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Determined to curb the spread of Covid-19, authorities in the South Korean capital of Seoul have installed a series of glass-paneled bus shelters that scan the temperature of commuters and refuse entry to anyone detected to have a fever.
Ten solar-powered shelters have been set up along major bus routes in the Seongdong district of the city's center, the district government said in a statement.
These so-called "smart shelters" have several features to stop people infected with the coronavirus from spreading it to others, including external thermal cameras and internal UV sterilizers. They also have air conditioning, free WiFi, charging stations and play therapeutic music.
While the virus does spread easier indoors than outdoors, summers in Seoul can be brutal. Jeong Mi-rang, a Seongdong district official, said authorities wanted to create "an environment where people can escape scorching weather and pouring rain while preventing virus infections."
"It is ideal for people to avoid a closed small space in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic," Jeong said. "However, it's inevitable that we'll have to live with it for a while so we need to find a way to live a better life coping with the current situation."
The 10 shelters cost about $1.01 million -- and the district plans to install more, Jeong said.
The South Korean government has waged one of the world's most successful fights against Covid-19. To date, the country of more than 50 million people has confirmed fewer than 15,000 cases and 305 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University's global tally.
Public health experts have praised South Korean's significant investment in widespread testing and contact tracing, while also encouraging people to wear masks and practice good hygiene.
The country has also been quick to embrace innovative solutions to many of the problems brought on by the pandemic. The city of Goyang was one of the first places in the world to roll out drive-through coronavirus testing.
By Yoonjung Seo and Joshua Berlinger, CNN
It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
Against a supergroup, and a unique choice from Si, Phil claimed victory again with a ripper of a kiwi classic.
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Rugby League Legend
The Warriors' new pathway consultant told us he would be surprised if Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is trying to leave the club.
Reports in Australia suggested the club skipper was approached by the Blues on a deal.
Phil Gould is yet to start his role as a club-wide consultant but told Si and Phil he hasn't heard a thing.
He also discussed his successful career both on and off the field, the best players he's ever come across, and of course his favourite song.
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Countdown has temporarily changed its opening hours nationwide and introduced limits on products that are in high demand, to help ease pressure on its store teams as the country responds to changes in Covid-19 Alert Levels.
It comes as Kiwis started panic buying after the Government announced community transmission, putting Auckland in alert level 3 and the rest of the country in alert level 2 until midnight Friday, August 12.
Earlier, Countdown's corporate affairs manager Kiri Hannifin told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford flour shelves at her local supermarket are already bare.
"We have heaps in our supply chain, we've got a lot of stock, but what we don't want to is is someone take a whole trolley of pasta at our shops, so when you finish your shift tonight, you go in and you can't get it."
Countdown stores throughout New Zealand will close at 9pm tonight and re-open at 8am tomorrow, with these new hours (8am - 9pm) in place until further notice.
The company's Priority Assistance online shopping service for vulnerable customers has also been reinstated today.
Product limits include:
Flour• Rice• Dry Pasta• Canned Baked Beans and Spaghetti• UHT Milk• Frozen Vegetables• Toilet Paper• Paper Towel• Personal Wash• Hand Sanitiser• Paracetamol• Household Cleaner• Period Products• Baby Formula
A limit of six has been put on wine and beer and a limit of one pack per customer has been put on all mask products.
Countdown's General Manager Corporate Affairs, Safety and Sustainability, Kiri Hannifin, says Countdown is in a very good position to navigate the alert level changes and customers should feel safe in its stores.
"Our previous lockdown experience has stood us in good stead. We know that our processes are robust, our supply chain is strong, we can keep Kiwis safe, and we have plenty of food for everyone. We hope this provides Kiwis with reassurance that together, we can deal with different lockdown scenarios again.
"We'd urge customers to consider others when they are shopping in our stores. Whether that's physically distancing themselves from other shoppers, making sure they're only buying what they need, and of course being kind to our team and fellow customers," says Kiri Hannfin.
The popular Kiwi brand Ecostore has been torn to shreds online by customers angry over a stunt which saw them "recall" all their bottled products, although their CEO says there is "no need to worry" after the announcement.
The marketing fail led to hundreds of angry comments and their social media team scrambling to repair the damage.
It all went wrong yesterday, when Ecostore took to social media to announce a "permanent bottle recall".
Using a graphic that came complete with red text and an exclamation mark, the brand told customers: "Ecostore advises its customers that all bottles have been permanently recalled. More details to be announced soon at recall.ecostore.com".
The original post that caused uproar. Photo / Facebook
The replies came thick and fast, with customers urgently seeking more information.
"Recall? I'm using the laundry liquid for my newborn's clothing!!" wrote one person, asking: "Why are the products being recalled???!!"
In response to the flood of messages, Ecostore sought to clarify the situation by responding to comments to let customers know that the "recall" was a change to the brand's recycling strategy and that all products were safe.
"All ecostore products are completely safe, but we know there are always ways we can improve the impact our packaging has on the environment, which is why we are launching the Permanent Bottle Recall," they wrote.
"Simply finish the product and hold on to your bottle. All information will be revealed this Wednesday."
Outraged customers slammed the popular brand for the stunt, with one describing it as "terrible scare tactic marketing".
"Wow, how to lose a customer!!" another wrote. "Very poor way to get attention unless there is actually something wrong with your product, and no amount of explaining or back pedalling can undo bad communication in the first instance."
"If your intention is to create uncertainty about the safety of your products you've succeeded; as a marketing strategy it's a fail folks. Especially in these uncertain times. I'm off to find another brand to purchase. You've compromised your brand Ecostore," a comment said.
In responses to customers, Ecostore admitted the "recall" had been done simply to get attention.
"The Permanent Bottle Recall is designed to grab attention and provides an opportunity for New Zealanders to work together to take pressure off Aotearoa's overwhelmed recycling system," they wrote.
The brand eventually relented by changing the original post and updating their website to customers could see the full details of the "recall".
The site revealed that Ecostore is moving to a "closed loop recycling system" that will see customers return bottles to locations nationwide and the bottles recycled directly back into Ecostore products.
Customers were angry at Ecostore's plastic bottle stunt. Photo / file
They also went back on to Facebook with a new post that better explained the change, but the brand's communication left some customers cold.
"If you have to explain yourself dozens of times to your lost loyal customers - you have failed at basic communication," wrote one disgruntled customer, who also questioned whether the move could send customers heading to less eco-friendly products.
"Your marketing head should be questioned about their abilities to make quality decisions here," they added.
"This could do severe brand damage - which is a worry for the environment as some people will look elsewhere for products, and could quite easily resort to less eco-friendly options. Which is a huge disappointment."
Ecostore Group CEO Pablo Kraus told the Herald that customers had "no need to worry" and the products were "completely safe".
"The Permanent Bottle Recall campaign highlights an opportunity for New Zealanders to work together to take the pressure off our overwhelmed recycling system and present a new solution for how we manage our plastic bottles," Kraus said in a statement.
"There is no need to worry about our products –...
It's a game we play every Friday.You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.Poor old Simon thought he had it with a Rocky Horror Picture favourite, but Producer Tyler sneaked in again with a country feel good classic.
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Taiwan continues to cater to the needs of its travel-starved population by offering yet another aviation experience that doesn't actually take you anywhere.
Following up on an offer in July, in which the public was able to check in and board a grounded airplane in Taiwan's Songshan Airport, one airline has just upgraded the faux travel experience by offering an actual flight -- to nowhere.
EVA Air, one of the biggest carriers in Taiwan, is offering the special journey on August 8 (Father's Day in Taiwan) to help satisfy its customers' travel itch.
The trip will take around three hours, with the flight taking off from Taipei Taoyuan Airport, then circling the skies before returning to the same airport.
"The international travel market has been suspended for more than half a year," states a news release (in Chinese) on EVA Air's website. "Citizens' cries for going abroad is getting stronger. To satisfy travelers' wishes, EVA Air has decided to introduce an 'alternative travel experience' on August 8, Father's Day."
If it's a clear day, passengers will be able to take in views of several Taiwan attractions including Guishan Island and the scenic Huadong coastline, as well as other nearby islands.
Passengers will be flying on the "super popular" Hello Kitty Dream jet.
The plane bears EVA Air's special Sanrio-themed livery. An A330, it features many Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, My Melody (Hello Kitty's BFF), as well as Little Twin Stars' Kiki and Lala.
Passengers can expect themed Hello Kitty in-flight amenities, free WiFi for texting and an inflight entertainment system that is usually reserved for long-haul flights.
Michelin-starred inflight meal
Inflight dining is another highlight of the trip.
The main courses are a choice of chirashi don (assorted sashimi over rice) created by three-Michelin-star chef Motokazu Nakamura, or a classic braised beef noodle dish.
The flight, departing at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, will be operated under flight number BR5288. Why the number 5288? When spoken, it sounds like "I love dad" in Chinese.
An economy class ticket is TWD5,288 ($180). Passengers can choose to upgrade their seats to business class for an additional TWD1,000 ($34).
International tourism has been effectively stopped in much of the world as countries shut their borders to stem outbreaks of Covid-19 and Taiwan is no exception. The island locked down its borders in March amid the growing coronavirus pandemic.
Foreign nationals are still banned from visiting the island but Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on June 24 that it would gradually adjust entry regulations in response to worldwide efforts to resume economic activity.
text by Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN
40 years ago Split Enz released their fifth album, True Colours. It featured songs that would become hits before ascending to true classic status; we're talking Shark Attack, Poor Boy, I Hope I Never and, of course, their globe-conquering breakthrough, I Got You.
This powerhouse tracklist made True Colours the band's most commercially successful album. It spent two weeks in our No 1 spot before ping-ponging up and down the Top 20 for a whopping 54 weeks and becoming the global breakthrough that had, until that point, been one step ahead of them.
To celebrate the anniversary, singer/songwriter Tim Finn joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss the album's incredible success.
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An "SOS" message written on the beach of a tiny Pacific island pointed rescuers to three missing mariners, United States and Australian authorities said Tuesday.
The three men had set out in a 23-foot (7 meter) boat last Thursday to make a 26-mile (42 kilometer) journey from Pulawat to Pulap atolls in the Federated States of Micronesia.
They went off course and ran out of fuel, landing on tiny, uninhabited Pikelot Island, 118 miles (190 kilometers) from their intended destination, according to US and Australian authorities.
The islands are about 500 miles (800 kilometers) south of Guam, and when the men didn't arrive in Pulap, a search was requested through the US Coast Guard's Joint Rescue Sub Center in Guam, which enlisted help from units in the region.
The three Micronesian men were first spotted by a US Air Force KC-135 tanker operating out of Andersen Air Force Base on Guam after searching for three hours, according to a posting on the base's Facebook page.
"We were toward the end of our search pattern," the KC-135 pilot, Lt. Col. Jason Palmeira-Yen, said in the post. "We turned to avoid some rain showers and that's when we looked down and saw an island, so we decide to check it out and that's when we saw SOS and a boat right next to it on the beach. From there we called in the Australian Navy because they had two helicopters nearby that could assist and land on the island."
A helicopter from the Australian amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra landed on the beach dropping off food and water for the stranded trio while Australian troops confirmed the men's identities and checked they had no major injuries.
Meanwhile, a US Coast Guard C-130 from Hawaii dropped a radio to the stranded men so they could communicate with a Micronesian patrol vessel dispatched from Yap.
A US Coast Guard statement said rescuers and the mariners kept their distance because of the coronavirus.
"After discussions between the responding partners it was decided the safest course of action for both the response agencies' crews and the mariners was to limit exposure to one another due to the COVID-19 Pandemic," a Coast Guard statement said.
The patrol vessel reached the men around 8 p.m. local time Monday evening, according to the Andersen AFB Facebook post.
"Partnerships," US Coast Guard Capt. Christopher Chase, commander of US Coast Guard Sector Guam, said the post. "This is what made this search and rescue case successful. Through coordination with multiple response organizations, we were able to save three members of our community and bring them back home to their families."
Capt. Terry Morrison, commander of the Canberra, praised his crew.
"I am proud of the response and professionalism of all on board as we fulfill our obligation to contribute to the safety of life at sea wherever we are in the world," he said.
As Lebanon reels from a major explosion that has killed dozens and injured thousands, the nation's Prime Minister has revealed a disturbing fact about the warehouse at the centre of the blast.
The explosion erupted in the Beirut's port area late afternoon on Tuesday, with videos showing a fire burning in a building in the area before an enormous blast.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab said 2750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate had been stored in a warehouse for years. He said this was "unacceptable".
"I will not rest until we find the person responsible for what happened so we can hold them to account and impose the most severe punishment," Diab was quoted as saying by an official Twitter account.
"It is unacceptable that a shipment of 2750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate has been present for six years in a warehouse, without taking preventive measures and endangering the safety of citizens."
People evacuate wounded after of a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo / AP
Author and former spy Aimen Dean took to Twitter and said that, given his knowledge and experience with ammonium nitrates explosives, the warehouse was a "massive time bomb".
"What happened in Beirut port today was nothing short of criminal negligence," he said. "You can't store ammonium bitrates in hot and damp conditions for four years, it was a massive time bomb."
Local media reports indicate the chemicals were seized from a sinking ship more than a decade ago.
At least 73 people — including one Australian — have been killed and thousands have been injured, and the number of fatalities is expected to skyrocket.
The blast tore down buildings, flattened houses, ripped balconies from apartments, tossed cars from the nearby motorway, and sent a huge plume of smoke billowing across the city.
The disaster comes amid a difficult period for Lebanon, which was already suffering under a number of major crises.
Tensions are so high in the Middle East that Israel immediately issued a statement saying it was not involved in the blast.
Iranian-backed Hezbollah also quickly shot down theories that the explosion was related to a weapons facility or an Israeli strike.
"This tragic catastrophe and the unprecedented damage it has created ... require solidarity and unity from all Lebanese people, political forces and national actors," a statement from Hezbollah said.
Residents in Lebanon were suffering under massive inflation and struggled to buy basic goods in some areas — and that was before the pandemic hit.
The government was limiting daily electricity to just two to four hours a day and the nation's currency plunged 80 per cent.
Tensions are also high ahead of Friday's verdict in a trial over the killing of ex-Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005.
An economist says falling unemployment rates should be taken with a grain of salt.
Stats NZ figures show unemployment stands at four percent for the June quarter - down from 4.2 per cent in the previous quarter.
The June quarter includes all four levels of the country's Covid-19 lockdown.
Economist Cameron Bagrie told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford one parameter to be considered unemployed is that you're actively seeking work for at least four weeks.
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It's a game we play every Friday.You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.We've never had an instrumental take it out... until now, and what an instrumental at that.
By popular demand, welcome to Si and Phi’s best of the week podcast.
It’s an amalgamation of the laughs, the great chats, and the top interviews of the week that’s been.
This week we had some great discussions around The Dark Destroyer, William Wood, Soap use, and had the great Pene Pati from SOLE MIO on for Six and a Song.
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Journalists David Fisher and Mike Scott are on a nationwide road trip to ask New Zealanders: What matters to you?
They're seeking kiwi's answers to the toughest of questions as a pandemic presses at our borders and politicians seek to convince us they know best how to navigate the road ahead.
Simon and Phil will be catching up with David as he measures the pulse of NZ.
We caught up with him from beautiful central Otago this afternoon.
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Gareth Abdinor is an employment lawyer and partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answering your employment related questions.
This week we had great questions on your rights in a restructure, the wage subsidy continuation, and redundancy clauses.
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Sir Michael Jones is known to NZ rugby fans as an all time great All Black playing 55 tests between 1987 and 1998, and was knighted in 2017 for services to the Pacific community and youth.
He joined Simon and Phil for this weeks Six and a Song where they discussed his playing career, favourite memories, his faith, Jonah Lomu, and of course his favourite song.
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A Māori woman in Christchurch says a prospective landlord told her he didn't want "her sort" in his house.
Iwi Kemp has applied for 10 private rentals over Trade Me in the past two weeks - but was told the properties were no longer available.
After a friend joked it could be because of her name, she decided to reapply as Maria.
Three of them got back to her - and one even called to set up a viewing the next day.
"The first thing I asked him was whether the house was still available. He said it was ... Then I said that's funny, because when I texted you from my other phone with my real name you said it was gone."
Iwi Kemp told Simon and Phil the landlord laughed, and then became abusive.
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After a bit of a hiatus during the lockdown, brilliant to have Inspector Hirone Waretini back in studio for The Beat.
We caught up on how the NZ Police have been going post-lockdown, crime trends, the new Commissioner of Police Andrew Coster, and more.
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Former Minister and United Future leader Peter Dunne says the rise of social media adds fuel to the fire of recent political scandals.
Rangitata National MP Andrew Falloon has quit politics after sending a pornographic image to a female university student - and other women have since made similar allegations.
It comes on top of months of turmoil for the National Party ahead of the election.
Peter Dunne told Simon and Phil while politics isn't getting dirtier, social media and access to news 24/7 means the scandals are more widely known and spread prolonging the headlines.
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There were plenty of acorns this spring, and now the chipmunks are driving people nuts.
Their frenetic activities can be entertaining. But this summer in New England the varmints are making a nuisance of themselves, darting to and fro, digging holes in gardens, and tunneling under lawns.
Plentiful acorns last fall meant there was still plenty of food on the ground when the chipmunks emerged from winter and got busy breeding this spring, said Shevenell Webb, a small mammal biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
The result is a bumper crop of the critters.
"They're cute. They're fun to watch in the forest as they duck in and out of the holes and play peekaboo," Webb said. When their cheeks aren't bulging with nuts, chipmunks make a distinctive "chip" sound, she said.
But they're also destructive. They can destroy lawns and gardens with their burrowing, and can even get into homes, Webb said.
"We can't grow a tulip without them digging it up," Steven Parren, wildlife program diversity manager for the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, said of the chipmunks in his yard. "They don't even pause."
There were so many acorns in one of the areas that he monitors that the rodents that rely on them couldn't stash them all away for the winter. Plenty remained on the ground this spring. In addition to chipmunks, he said, he's seeing more squirrels, rabbits and a variety of different kinds of mice.
People needn't get too alarmed over an overpopulation. Small mammal populations tend to explode, then crash and burn.
Such is life near the bottom of the food chain, where food supply ebbs and flows and chipmunks are easy prey for owls, hawks, snakes, foxes and raccoons. Even if their lives aren't cut short, individual chipmunks tend to live only for three years, Webb said.
Many New Englanders recall a similar spike in squirrel populations in 2018 in New England. The boom-and-bust cycle was punctuated by a memorable number of road kills.
"We've never seen anything like that. That was a once in a lifetime event," Webb said.
It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
After a 2 week holiday, Phil was chuffed to be crowed You Da Man with a classic rock tune from the legendary Joe Cocker.
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By popular demand, welcome to Si and Phi’s best of the week podcast.
It’s an amalgamation of the laughs, the great chats, and the top interviews of the week that’s been.
This week we had some great discussions around Judith Collins, pillows, the Warriors, and problem children!
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Several National MPs have announced their departure - but their new deputy leader plans on sticking around.
Gerry Brownlee became National's Deputy Leader after Todd Muller's shock resignation on Tuesday, prompting a caucus reshuffle that saw Judith Collins take over as leader.
The new leadership only enjoyed Amy Adams has decided for a second time she'll retire from politics this year, alongside Nikki Kaye - who was rolled as the party's second-in-charge this week.
National's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford he wishes Kaye and Adams well.
"In-cue: You know when you wake up in the morning and you no longer have the position for doing a job like this, if you conclude 'I've done as much as I can or want to in this particular job', then it is the right thing to move on.
"It's not good being in a position where you're unhappy."
Asked why he still sticks with politics after entering Parliament in 1996, Brownlee says it is a huge privilege to be part of legislature.
"As an electorate MP, you get a hands on and tangible feel of the problems people have in their lives.
"You can't fix everyone, that's one of the things that's hardest, but you can become aware of problems."
When it comes to their competition, Brownlee says that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is very personable, and she has done well at emphasising with people.
However, the Government is very good at announcing things but not at delivering on them.
A cache of preserved newspapers from 1966 has emerged from a melting glacier in France, the latest in a string of objects that have been revealed as the glacier retreats.
Café-owner Timothée Mottin found about a dozen newspapers dating from January 20 and 21, 1966 near the Bossons Glacier, southeastern France, he told CNN.
The newspapers are "in a very good state, you can read them, unfold them," he said. "Well, they are a bit torn, but in a very good state nonetheless."
The Bossons Glacier is the largest ice fall in Europe, according to the French government, and descends from the summit of Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in Western Europe.
Mottin has owned the Cabane du Cerro café-restaurant, about an hour outside the ski town of Chamonix, for the past five years.
The business is right next to the glacier at an altitude of over 4,400 feet, and Mottin often finds objects in the ice.
"As the glacier is advancing, it brings with it objects from the top of the Mont Blanc," he said.
Timothée Mottin found the newspapers on the Bossons Glacier. (Photo / AFP via Getty/CNN)
However, Mottin added, it's quite rare to find newspapers, especially this many at once.
"For now, the newspapers will be displayed in the restaurant/cabin that is just by the glacier, and then, we will see, maybe I'll give it to a museum," he said.
One of the newspapers is the January 20 edition of India's National Herald, announcing the election of Indira Gandhi as the country's first female prime minister.
The newspapers may have been on board an Air India Boeing 707 named "Kanchenjunga" that crashed on Mont Blanc on January 24, 1966, killing 117.
Another Indian plane, the Malabar Princess, crashed in the area in 1950, killing all 48 people on board.
Debris from the wrecks routinely emerges from the bottom of the glacier, including metal, wire and even a piece of landing gear discovered in 1986, according to a Mont Blanc tourist site.
However, one of the most eye-catching discoveries was made in 2013, when a climber found a box of emeralds, rubies and sapphires marked "Made in India" on the mountain.
It is not clear which plane had carried the gems.
text by Jack Guy and Barbara Wojazer, CNN
Gareth Abdinor is an employment lawyer and partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answering your employment related questions.
This week he tackled more questions on the complications of the wage subsidy, being an employee vs contractor, and restraint of trade clauses.
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text by Rob Picheta, CNN
Walkers are relieving themselves in the grounds of Queen Elizabeth's Scottish residence, staff have said.
Employees at Balmoral Castle, which the Queen frequently visits for holidays throughout the year, have complained about wet wipes being left on the estate and urged people not to use the spot as an outdoor toilet.
Most public facilities are closed in the United Kingdom due to the country's lockdown, but people are allowed to exercise and socialize outside, leading many to seek quiet public places if nature calls during a day out.
"Disappointed to see so many wipes discarded on the Estate today. Next to paths and monuments. Please remember there are no public toilets open for miles around at the moment," staff at Balmoral wrote.
"Part of the problem is that we are seeing a lot of non biodegradable wipes being discarded in the countryside," they added. "Also, people are choosing to relieve themselves right next to busy paths or monuments rather than move a little bit further away to avoid contamination."
But the castle acknowledged that people may need to relieve themselves while walking around the royal estate.
"If you need to pee, please do so at least 30 metres from lochs or streams," they added in a tweet on Sunday. "If you need to defecate, do so as far away as possible from buildings, paths, water courses and farm animals. Bury faeces in a shallow hole and replace the turf."
Hot weather in recent days has prompted many Britons to visit beaches, parks and patches of countryside around the country. A "major incident" was declared on Thursday in Bournemouth on England's south coast, where thousands flocked to the beach.
The Queen and members of the family spend several weeks each year at the 50,000-acre estate in the Scottish Highlands.
She has spent most of Britain's lockdown in another royal estate at Windsor, near London.
By popular demand, welcome to Si and Phi’s best of the week podcast.
It’s an amalgamation of the laughs, the great chats, and the top interviews of the week that’s been.
This week we had some great discussions around bras, pillows, news readers, and Ashley Bloomfield.
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Football fans rejoice - the best women players in the game are coming to our shores.
New Zealand and Australia will host the FIFA Womens World Cup in 2023.
The FIFA Council has voted in favour of the trans-Tasman bid over Colombia.
Newstalk ZB football reporter Jason Pine told Simon and Phil the number of games played here will be significant.
He says this will be one of, if not the largest, world competition we've ever held.
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Five time World Champion and 2 times Olympic Gold Medal winner Mahé Drysdale is. doing all he can to claim history at the Tokyo Olympics.
Drysdale has committed to competing in Tokyo, which is scheduled to begin in July 2021, having been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The two-time defending gold medal single sculls champion would be 42 at next year's Olympics.
He was Simon and Phil's guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
Mahé says while originally he struggled to find the motivation, he's now seeing the benefits of having a year's delay to prepare to claim another gold.
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Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin is extremely disappointed in her coalition partners for blocking her plans to restrict access to online pornography.
The New Zealand First MP failed to get agreement from the Labour and Green parties to advance a proposal which would have introduced pornography filters on home internet connections.
Labour said it was not completely against the idea, but that it needed more work.
Tracey Martin told Simon and Phil she was surprised at the lack of support from Labour and the Greens.
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Kiwis love a good cheese scone and 80 year old Christchurch grandmother Anne Malcolm’s recipe might just be one of the best.
She first started making it when she was 10 years old and hasn’t changed it in 70 years.
As a volunteer baker for Good Bitches Baking, Anne delivers her scones to organisations like Home and Trauma and Dementia New Zealand for care-givers mornings teas.
As part of Volunteer Week, she joined Simon and Phil to chat about the immense benefits of volunteering.
She says it’s an amazingly productive thing to do because it helps other people but most of all it helps you.
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Gareth Abdinor is an employment lawyer and partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answering your employment related questions.
His employment law knowledge is second to none, and always a great insight into the variety of issues we all come across in our jobs.
Questions today included the wage subsidy, 90 trial period, and restraint of trade, and much more.
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NZ Post is warning delays will continue because of Covid 19
People are reporting long waits for packages - as well as tracking issues.
Chief Marketing Officer Brian Dobson told Si and Phil delays on international parcels are happening all around the world.
"A lot of parcels have been caught up offshore. Some borders have closed and capacity in airlines has been significantly reduced."
Dobson says many different international companies deal with packages before they reach NZ Post.
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Todd Muller's defending his MP who lobbied for the early release of two women who then tested positive for Covid-19.
It's been revealed the pair were allowed out of quarantine to visit their dying parent after representations from National MP Chris Bishop.
There's been much controversy over the release without testing before they drove from Auckland to Wellington.
Muller told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford he's just been told about it - but he's comfortable with Bishop's actions.
"When you arrive in the country and be tested, and secondly, you are tested before you hop in the car and go to the funeral, and neither of those things happened, and that's not a function of Chris Bishop's advocacy."
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Two women who have tested positive for Covid-19 got lost on their drive from Auckland to Wellington and required help - giving their helpers a "kiss and a cuddle", Parliament has been told.
National MP Michael Woodhouse claimed today that the pair, who travelled from London to New Zealand, had to meet someone for help with directions.
He said a source told him the two women were in a borrowed car and got lost on their way from Auckland to Wellington so stopped and asked someone for directions.
The women thanked their helper with a "kiss and a cuddle", Woodhouse claimed in the House.
Health Minister David Clark replied to Woodhouse's claim by saying he would be "deeply concerned" if that were the case as he had been assured the women had no contact with anyone during their journey.
Woodhouse: Who gave the women the car?
Speaking to reporters later, Woodhouse said: "Last night I received information from a reliable but confidential source that the story of an uninterrupted trip from Auckland to Wellington was not accurate."
The pair had become lost as they tried to leave Auckland, he reiterated.
"They called on some acquaintances for help with directions. When they were there, there was close physical contact, including a cuddle and a kiss.
"I'm calling on [Health] Minister to require the director general [of health Ashley Bloomfield] to look deeper into the circumstances of that journey, and reassure himself he's got all the facts."
He said the source was "very reliable" and "closely connected".
But there was a time to protect sources, so he was not going to divulge who it was.
He said his information was reliable enough to ask questions about how they got their vehicle, which he said was borrowed, whether they stopped on the outskirts of Auckland, and whether they drove to Wellington without stopping for fuel or food or a toilet break.
It seemed unlikely that the women had driven from Auckland to Wellington without any comfort stops, he added.
He wasn't defaming anyone as he didn't know who the women were, he said.
The story that health chief Ashley Bloomfield had told may not be as it has been portrayed, he said.
He was not calling the women liars, he said, but he was asking the Health Ministry to dive deeper into whether the narrative that had been provided was accurate.
"I'm not saying anybody lied. I'm saying there needs to be a deeper analysis."
NZ First leader Winston Peters said if the claims were true, it would be "serious concerning", but if not, Woodhouse was playing "petty politics" and he should apologise.
When asked if heads should roll over the border failures, Peters said: "Of course – the three people who didn't do their job. They need to be found and they need to be held accountable."
He later said when asked which three people he meant: "Everyone needs to be held accountable, particularly on an issue to do with public safely like this."
He said neither David Clark nor Ashley Bloomfield should step down, and it was "plain ridiculous" to call for the head of a minister whenever something goes wrong in their ministry.
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner is confident of getting upwards of 40,000 people at the stadium for Sunday's clash between the Blues and the Hurricanes.
The move to alert level 1 meant restrictions around mass gatherings has been lifted, giving live sport a huge boost ahead of the start of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season this weekend.
Nick Sautner told Simon and Phil the response from punters has been phenomenal.
He says the atmosphere will be electric, and he's confident they'll be the first sold-out stadium in the world post Covid-19.
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National Party Deputy Leader Nikki Kaye was our guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
She discussed her early interest in politics, her success as a endurance athlete, who she gets on with Jacinda Ardern, moving into the Deputy Leader role, and of course her favourite song.
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Price Waterhouse Coopers argues rebuilding the New Zealand economy post COVID-19 should include tax reforms and addressing the 'elephant in the room' of capital gains tax.
The professional services firm makes the argument as one of ‘Seven planks’ to get the economy back on track and in better shape, in its just released Rebuild New Zealand report.
Among the other ‘planks’ are further targeted wage support, addressing intergenerational inequality and dealing with the urgent challenge of climate change.
PwC Partner and Board Member Geof Nightingale told Simon and Phil CGT had ben kicked down the road by successive governments.
He says in light of the economic destruction from Covid-19, now is the time to have a logical discussion about the benefits tax reform could have on recovery.
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A plan to overhaul New Zealand's fisheries system proposes the Crown buy back all commercial quota shares, and allow for independent monitoring of commercial fishing operations.
The Quota Management System was set up in 1986 as a way to stop the depletion of fish stocks, but growing concerns continued to be raised about it’s impact of fish stock and biodiversity.
NZ Sport Fishing Council President Bob Gutsell told Simon and Phil a proposal by Not-for-Profit group Legasea, with their support, will overall the current system and start from scratch a better way to look after our fisheries.
He says quota system puts too much power in the hands of too few, and it’s costing what is a national treasure.
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The former police officer accused of killing black man George Floyd in the US, has made his first appearance in court.
Derek Chauvin faces charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter over Floyd's death in Minneapolis last month.
Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter Greg Stanley, who was in the court, told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the accused remained quiet during today's hearing.
He says Derek Chauvin sat very stiffly, handcuffed and wearing a orange jumpsuit, when he appeared via video link.
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Queenstown ski patrol head of department Brad Saville had been doing a three-month avalanche training programme with his rescue dog Bomber, in the mountains of Colorado, when the Covid-19 lockdown tore them apart.
Brad was able to get home before New Zealand closed its borders in late March, but Bomber had to stay behind and carry on the myriad tests and vaccinations to come back home.
Bomber finally landed in Auckland on May 26, endured the required quarantine, and was flown to Queenstown Airport last week
Brad Saville told Simon and Phil the excitement of the reunion was too much for both of them.
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The Justice Minister's dismissing claims the Government's rent relief package is too little, too late.
Coalition negotiations have taken almost two months - after the plan was mooted in April.
Andrew Little told Simon and Phil New Zealand First provided an alternative on Friday - but withdrew the proposal after a day.
He says the package has come later than he would've liked - but it's a good deal for those affected by COVID-19.
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Multi Squash World Champion and former Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy was Simon and Phil's guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
The discussed her entry into the world of squash which she came to dominate, her famous 52 day walk for charity, her time as Race Commissioner, her favourite place to holiday in the world, and of course her favourite song.
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Dan Carter will put on the boots on New Zealand soil for the first time since 2015, after signing with the Blues for Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Carter's spent his last five years in France and Japan, but wants to give back to New Zealand Rugby.
He will be a player-mentor for the Blues, with Stephen Perofeta suffering a season-ending foot injury.
Carter's father Neville told Si and Phil he told Dan he had no worries with him playing up north.
"We're lacking rugby at the moment, so if you;re keen to give it a go then yeah go for it.
"It's an opportunity to give something back to rugby in New Zealand.
The Blues expressed interest in signing Dan in the past, and it was his Grandmother at the time who expressed distaste to him leaving red and black country.
But Neville said she has a different outlook this time around.
"She said she's finally decided, being at the age of 90, it's quite good that he's actually getting back into doing something with his rugby. So she was quite pleased overall."
Dan spent his entire 13 year professional career in New Zealand with Canterbury and the Crusaders.
Neville admitted he will back the Crusaders when they do meet the Blues, and hopes Dan does not get hit too hard.
The former editor of the New Zealand Woman's Weekly is hoping the iconic magazine will be revived.
Jenny Lynch’s new tell-all memoir is Under the Covers – Secrets of a Magazine Editor, which looks at the golden years of print journalism.
As her book hits the stores, the former editor of the New Zealand Woman's Weekly reflects on the demise of Bauer Media in New Zealand, and with it her old magazine.
She told Simon and Phil there is still a huge market for readership and advertising, and hopes someone will pick the title up.
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Gareth Abdinor is an employment lawyer and partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answering your employment related questions.
Great to have him back in the studio today to tackle the raft of issues arising with the Covid-19 lockdown and the ramifications on employment.
Questions today included the wage subsidy, 90 trial period, and more.
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The owner of a cow that pulled off a great escape during a trip to a Southland abattoir has been found thanks to a humble classified ad.
Stock agent Terry Cairns put an ad in the Southland Times seeking sightings of a 'solid black Heifer' described as being 'mildly agitated'.
He told Simon and Phil she was in a secure pen in a sale yard when she bolted.
Terry says the good news is someone found her, and he was on his way to confirm it's her.
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New Zealand comedian Ben Hurley is pleased to see the Covid-19 lockdown in his rearview mirror as he gears up for a nationwide tour 'Straight out of Lockdown'.
He was our guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
He told Simon and Phil he was excited to hit the road and get back into the great kiwi venues which are crying out for punters to come back right now.
Ben Hurley says the show will avoid most Covid-19 material as kiwis are probably keen to hear about other things now.
They also talked about his career in comedy, working for 7 Days, his history with Simon, and of course his favourite song!
You can buy tickets to his shows at www.benhurley.com
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Gareth Abdinor is an employment lawyer and partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answering your employment related questions.
Great to have him back on today to tackle the raft of issues arising from the Covid-19 lockdown and the ramifications on employment.
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Celebrity chef and TV host Michael Van de Elzen joined Simon and Phil on the show for this weeks Six and a Song.
He's been a food icon on our tellys for many years, hosting the wildly popular The Food Truck, and Kiwi Living.
Now he and restauranteur Ganesh Raj are co-hosting TVNZ's hit 'Eat Well For Less' based on the top rating UK hit.
They help typical kiwi families slash their grocery bills, while still cooking up healthy and delicious food which is more important now than ever.
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A leading economist says an extra public holiday would only work if businesses were subsidised by the lost working day.
The Prime Minister wants to hear what businesses think about creating a new public holiday.
Jacinda Ardern says the government looking at a range of different options to boost the tourism industry.
Ardern say there are pros and cons and she's interested in different views.
Infometrics Senior Economist Brad Olsen told Simon and Phil the idea could boost tourism spending, but if enacted without any business support, it could also be the straw that broke small businesses backs.
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Simon Bridges can't win an election.
That's the message from a political commentator, who believes the opposition leader is likely to be rolled.
The party's called its MPs to an emergency caucus meeting on Friday ahead of a possible leadership challenge.
Matthew Hooton says [told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford] further research backs up polls showing Bridge's lack of popular appeal.
Eden Park management are strategising different ways to transition to having spectators back post-Covid 19.
Coronavirus restrictions have prevented any events, sporting or corporate, from proceeding at the venue.
CEO Nick Sautner says it has a massive impact on many people's lives.
He told Simon and Phil they’re currently looking getting spectators back soon by segregating groups around the stadium in line with level 1 restrictions when the time is right.
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It's a game we play every Friday.You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
This week Producer Tyler picked an 80's classic which characterised what many of us were probably feeling when we got to level 2!
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New Zealanders should be wearing masks while flying domestically during level 2 to keep the risk of a coronavirus outbreak minimum.
Domestic flights have resumed under level 2, with airlines undertaking social distancing regulations and handing out voluntary face masks.
Otago University epidemiologist Michael Baker told Simon and Phil people really should be taking the wearing of face masks in these confined situations seriously to keep us on track of elimination of Covid-19.
He says that also includes public transport, and confined indoor public spaces.
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There are accusations that 'loose spending' is in the Government's nature.
The Finance Minister today announced a $50 billion relief fund to rebuild the economy.
It includes a business support package, infrastructure investment and new funding to strengthen health and education.
But National's Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's too vague.
“We need to remember this is the Government that promised us Kiwibuild and talked about light rail in Auckland, and nothing has happened with that.
“It’s great to announce stuff but you actually have to deliver it.”
Goldsmith says his party would have, of course, had to borrow as well.
“The question is whether returning what might have been a $50, 60 or $70 billion catastrophe into a $140 catastrophe. That’s the real issue.”
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The Government has been praised for their growth plan.
The Finance Minister's announced a targeted extension to the Wage Subsidy Scheme and $3 billion for infrastructure.
Treasury forecast the package could return unemployment to 4.2 per cent by 2022.
KPMG Head of Financial Services Bruce Bernacchi told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford keeping people in work is critical.
"We've got forecast unemployment at just below 10 per cent, and when you have that level of unemployment, there's risks they're not going to keep their house. High levels of unemployment is not just an economic issue. It's a social issue."
Meanwhile, the Government has delivered a $400 million lifeboat for tourism. The fund will allow for various kinds of support, including a domestic tourism campaign.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper says he suspects there's a bit of politics involved in that decision.
"Whereas the handout for Maori, because they say they are most likely to be disadvantaged in all of this, is over $900 million. I think that's with the Maori electorate seats in mind."
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The Calgary Zoo in Canada is sending two giant pandas back to China due to a shortage of bamboo.
The zoo said in a statement that it usually flies in bamboo from China to feed the animals, but the Covid-19 pandemic had disrupted flights and caused delays in supplies.
The duo, named Er Shun and Da Mao, were supposed to stay in Canada until 2023 as part of a 10-year agreement with China, but the zoo decided to send them back early out of concern that delays could worsen if there's a second wave of coronavirus cases.
A panda's diet consists almost entirely of fresh bamboo, the Calgary Zoo said, and the animals typically eat about 40 kilograms (88 pounds) of it each day.
Much of the bamboo Er Shun and Da Mao ate before the pandemic was flown in directly to Calgary from China, but those flights have been canceled.
The zoo said it tried to find new bamboo suppliers to keep the pandas fed, but encountered several logistical issues. They also worry that these new supply lines could be disrupted at a moment's notice, leaving the pandas completely without food.
"We believe the best and safest place for Er Shun and Da Mao to be during these challenging and unprecedented times is where bamboo is abundant and easy to access," the president and CEO of the Calgary Zoo, Dr. Clément Lanthier, said in a statement. "This was an incredibly difficult decision to make but the health and well-being of the animals we love and care for always comes first."
Er Shun and Da Mao arrived in Canada in 2014 and spent five years at the Toronto Zoo before moving to Calgary in March 2018 with cubs Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue, the Calgary Zoo said. Those cubs have been moved to China, CNN media partner CBC reported.
Lanthier told CBC that the zoo began the process to move the pandas a few weeks ago and hopes to have permits approved this week, though he would like to see the process expedited.
Giant pandas are among some of the rarest animals on the planet, though efforts to preserve the species have shown some success in recent years. In 2016, the giant panda's status was upgraded from "endangered" to "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. There are only an estimated 1,864 of them living in the wild, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
China has for years sent giant pandas abroad as a sign of friendship and cooperation between Beijing and other countries as part of a campaign known as "panda diplomacy," offering foreigners a chance to see these animals in person while also fostering ties between governments.
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A Christchurch barber will be shaving beards and cutting hair the second he's allowed.
Cathedral Junction Barbers will open as soon as New Zealand moves into Level 2 - just after midnight on Thursday morning.
Owner Conrad Fitzgerald told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford he's already just about booked out.
He says he's got ten locked in - but another fifty have tried to make appointments.
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Every day during lockdown Simon and Phil are catching up with well-known kiwis to see what they’re getting up to in their bubble.
Today's guest was Rhys Darby, one of our most loved and successful comedians and actors. He’s starred in Flight of the Concords, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Yes Man with Jim Carrey, Jumanji, and countless other huge hits.
His latest series has been crafted while in lockdown with a bunch of talented creators in his bubble. It’s called The Alone Rangers, where he plays good old kiwi bloke and park ranger Bill Napier, it’s very funny, and incredibly clever and you can watch it on his youtube channel.
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Embattled Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle is fighting back against a growing chorus of voices calling for her resignation.
The sporting body is seeking crisis talks with 11 disgruntled former Wallabies captains who have called for a leadership overhaul at the governing body.
World Cup-winning skipper Nick Farr-Jones is behind a vote-of-no-confidence letter delivered to boss Raelene Castle and the board.
George Gregan and Phil Kearns - a leading candidate to succeed Castle - are among those to put their names to paper.
Dual World Cup winners John Eales and Tim Horan as well as grand slam-winning skipper Andrew Slack are not signatories.
Castle told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the only thing she's paying attention to is pushing on with big strategic changes which are starting to pay dividends.
“That’s what we have set about doing the past few years.
"Those results are not immediate, but I do believe we have the building blocks in place to see things improve.”
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What happens when you're nearly three years into the middle of a 8,700 mile hike, you've given up your home, you have no money -- and then coronavirus stops the world in its tracks?
That was the dilemma facing Christian Lewis when his quest to walk every twist and turn of the British coastline to raise money for charity was suddenly derailed by the arrival of the pandemic.
Lewis, from Swansea in South Wales, set off in the summer of 2017, with just $12 in his pocket. Picking up a companion -- a dog named Jet -- along the way, he arrived on the remote Scottish Shetland islands in March just as the UK was placed under restrictions.
With no home to go to and only a flimsy tent for protection in one of the most northerly and windswept parts of the country, he could've been in trouble.
Instead, thanks to the kindness of complete strangers, he's found himself in arguably one of the best places on the planet to sit out the crisis -- a cottage on a tiny island all to himself.
"It is just super. I couldn't be in a better place for a lockdown," Lewis tells CNN from Hildasay island. "There's nothing here but a few sheep and an array of birds."
One of the Scalloway Islands, Hildasay measures less than half a square mile and has been largely uninhabited since the late 19th century.
'I couldn't be in a better place'
Lewis receives deliveries of water from local fisherman called Victor and forages for food. He makes the occasional boat trip to the Shetland mainland for other supplies.
"To get back to the mainland is only about a half hour by small boat," he says. "But that stretch of sea is not the nicest, so we really have to pick and choose our days when we get back."
Lewis began his journey on August 1, 2017 at Llangennith Beach, Swansea, before heading up the west coast towards Scotland. He then took a brief detour to Northern Ireland to return a message in a bottle thrown into the Irish Sea two decades ago, which he found washed up along the Scottish Coast.
While there, he decided to walk the coast of Northern Ireland, before returning to Scotland, including Shetland archipelago, which lies in 100 miles north of the mainland, deep in the North Atlantic.
Lewis was close to completing the Shetland Islands, which has 300 islands and skerries, of which only 16 are inhabited, when he learned he could go no further because of coronavirus restrictions.
While he managed to avoid ongoing news reports about the pandemic on his travels, he'd picked up various bits of information from people he'd encountered while walking.
Island life
"I knew the lockdown was coming," he explains. "I had to make a real decision. I can't go home, because I have no home to go to.
"So with the help of some fellow Shetland people, who lent me a boat, I came to the island and started living off the land.
"I can walk down now, and I'll have a whole plate full of mussels if I want them, so I've got no worries there."
Although he was originally staying in a tent, Lewis was later given the keys to an empty house after news that he was camping on the remote island spread to its owners, who were happy to help.
"It hasn't got electric or gas," he says. "It's just very basic. But it's out of the wind, and it's got a nice fire.
"We're (he and Jet) going to be here for the foreseeable future."
Under the current restrictions, people in the UK are only allowed to leave their homes for significant reasons, such as shopping for basic necessities, to take one form of exercise per day, deal with any medical needs, or provide care or help to a vulnerable person.
The UK government also advises to remain "two meters apart from anyone outside of your household," something Lewis need not worry about while being a boat ride away from any form of human contact.
While he'd be forgiven for being disappointed his ambitious trek has been put on hold indefinitely, Lewis is taking a laissez-faire attitude to the whole thing, which is how he's approached the walk since the beginning....
Every day during lockdown, Simon and Phil are catching up with well-known kiwis to see what they're getting up to in lockdown, and have a bit of a social distance catch-up.
Today's guest was All Black and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane, one of life's good guys. they chatted about how he's keeping fit, who's in his bubble, and preparing for the restart of competition rugby.
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There’s been concern from hard hit food businesses of a refusal from Uber Eats to reexamine their high commission fees as New Zealand prepares for Alert Level 3.
Under Alert Level 3, restaurants and cafes will be allowed to trade using delivery services like Uber Eats - but say the 35% commission fee will push them over the edge financially.
Christchurch restaurant Fush used to use the service, but is now developing its own online and delivery service, while at the same time supporting staff who can operate as drivers until restaurants fully reopen.
Owner Anton Matthews told Simon and Phil they were working hard to support all their staff, and also encourage supporting local businesses.
He says with the support of their customers, they can keep people's hard earned dollars flowing through the local community.
Professor David Murdoch is an infectious disease expert with Otago University.
He joined Simon and Phil to discuss ongoing concerns from the World Health Organisation about the spread of Covid-19, the race for a vaccine, and why these's many reasons to feel optimistic.
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Every day during lockdown, Simon and Phil are catching up with well-known kiwis to see what they're getting up to in lockdown, and have a bit of a social distance catch-up.
Today's guest was the brilliant Michael Galvin, who's played the iconic Dr Chris Warner on Shortland Street since its inception.
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Every day during lockdown, Simon and Phil are catching up with well-known kiwis to find out what they're doing and how they're coping.
First up was former All Blacks legend and Sky Commentator Justin Marshall, where they chatted his fitness routine, the future of sport, and making beer.
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New Police Commissioner Andrew Coster joined Simon and Phil to chat about who he is outside of the uniform.
They discussed his love of road bikes, family life, looking after police officers wellbeing, having to shave off his beard, and taking on the top job during the coronavirus crisis.
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All Blacks legend and mental health champion Sir John Kirwan is stepping up to support Kiwis by making a wellbeing app he helped design free during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mentemia – Italian for "my mind" – was created by Kirwan, who has shared his battle with depression, along with tech entrepreneur Adam Clark and medical advisers.
It provides practical tips and techniques to help users take control of their mental health and wellbeing.
Sir John told Simon and Phil the app was like having a personalised mental health coach in your pocket.
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Stan Walker, Tiki Taane and Anna Coddington are among more than 20 Kiwi music stars who have formed a supergroup to record a Covid-19-busting tune from lockdown.
Made across just seven days by singers and musicians in their living rooms, garages and back yards, 'Stay' is a waiata - and accompanying video - urging Kiwis to stay home to save lives.
Released today, 100 per cent of the proceeds from the song and video is being donated to Music Helps, a charity that provides emergency help for Kiwi musicians facing hardship or illness and invests in music projects to help those in need.
The idea originated from Anaru Mill, the head of Manaaki, a Government aid fund that's part of the national Covid Command group.
After a string of conversations, Mikee Tucker from Loop, an Auckland-based company with a portfolio that includes a record label, got involved and enlisted some of our brightest stars.
A collaboration with Te Māngai Pāho, the Crown entity responsible for the promotion of Māori language and culture, it's designed to showcase how Kiwis can pull together in a time of crisis.
Produced by Tucker and written by Anna Coddington, Rob Ruha, Scott Tindale, Brad Kora, Ara Adams-Tamatea and Joel Shadbolt, vocalists include Walker, Taane, Ria Hall and Troy Kingi.
Shadbolt - lead vocalist and guitarist with L.A.B. who recently topped the chart with In The Air - helped arrange the song and said the opportunity the create a positive message was "inviting".
"Zoom's our best friend for this!" he said.
"We had one original meeting for the singers and songwriters over Zoom, and then voila."
Once the song was written, a demo was sent to everyone. The singers recorded their own parts and sent the audio to producers who crafted the final version over three days.
"We went from that phone call to a completed song all in one week," Shadbolt said.
He hopes it will encourage Kiwis by example.
"With the status of all these musicians, hopefully people will see that and say, oh if they're staying home so must I."
Stay will be available via Apple Music and Spotify. Loop hopes people will share the track - and video - to circulate and reinforce the stay-at-home message.
The full list of featured artists is: Joel Shadbolt (L.A.B), Troy Kingi, Stan Walker, Anna Coddington, Theia, Bailey Wiley, Rob Ruha, Pere Wihongi (Maimoa), Jackson Owens, Kings, Rei, Ria Hall, Hollie Smith, Tiki Taane, Fran Kora (Kora), Logan Bell (Katchafire) and Brad Kora (L.A.B).
Tauranga doctors are calling for a ban on online alcohol sales during the Covid-19 lockdown after seeing a spike in family violence and further strains on the public health system.
Alcohol is listed on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website as an essential service that allowed the online sale and contactless delivery of alcohol.
But 12 Tauranga doctors have signed a letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern urging an immediate halt to the harmful drug, alcohol, delivered to people's doorsteps.
Mount Maunganui GP Tony Farrell, who specialises in addiction, told Simon and Phil it’s ludicrous to allow home delivery of alcohol while the nation is in lockdown and already under enormous strain.
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The parents of the Invercargill-born nurse credited by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for saving his life are overwhelmed by the international response.
Jenny McGee was born and raised in Invercargill and has been living and working in London for some time. She currently works as in the intensive care department at St Thomas' Hospital in the city.
Over Easter weekend Johnson, who has been in hospital for a week being treating for Covid-19. thanked the National Health Service and its staff - but singled out two nurses who stood by his bedside for 48 hours "when things could have gone either way".
He said Jenny from Invercargill "to be exact", and Luis from Portugal, were the reason that "in the end, my body did start to get enough oxygen".
Her parents Mike and Caroline McGee told Simon and Phil despite the whole family being overwhelmed with the attention, they're incredibly proud of their daughter and the whole NHS team she works with.
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Psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Simon and Phil to answer your questions and calls on what we can all do to keep our minds in check as we enter the 2nd week of lockdown.
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National Party Leader and chair of the epidemic response committee Simon Bridges joined Simon and Phil to discuss the concerns of New Zealand businesses right now, and what should happen once we get out of lockdown.
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A pleasure to have back on for our final Dulux DIY, master painter and all round handyman Bevan Tutty to answer all your questions for those lockdown DIY jobs.
Bevan has been in the paint industry for over 40 years. He loves the endless outcomes you can achieve from painting, and its advancing technology.
The perfect man to help you out with those DIY projects around the home while we're in lockdown!
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Gareth Abdinor is an employment lawyer and partner with Malley & Co solicitors.
We have him on regularly to answering your employment related questions.
Great to have him back on today to tackle the raft of issues arising with the Covid-19 lockdown and the ramifications on employment.
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Experts at ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron, Melbourne, are prioritising work that could hold the key to fast-tracking the development of a vaccine for COVID-19.
The Synchrotron is the largest particle accelerator in the southern hemisphere. It is about the size of the MCG and produces light a million times brighter than the sun.
It is operated by ANSTO and funded by the Australian Government and other partners from across New Zealand and Australia.
Director Professor Andrew Peele joined Simon and Phil to discuss the work they are doing to help create a vaccine as quickly as possible.
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The National Party leader is calling for the Government to over-test for COVID-19.
Another 61 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed today, bringing the total number of confirmed and probable cases to 708.
Epidemic Response Committee chair Simon Bridges told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford we need thousands of people tested each day, to crack down on the virus.
"So we can come out of this sooner and stronger and we can isolate those that have real problems and track who they've met with. That's how you get atop this, that's what Singapore did and it's how we will too."
He also wants all people arriving from overseas to be properly quarantined and tested at the border.
"That more structured thing where it's 'right, your all in these three hotels, there's going to be people there checking on you regularly', I think that is better."
He's also pushing for COVID-19 finger prick tests here.
Former All Blacks skipper Kieran Read joined Simon and Phil to discuss his future in rugby after his forced return from Japan, the future of the sport itself, and his hopes for recovery once Covid-19 is contained.
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New research has shown the dramatic effect of the nationwide lockdown on New Zealand’s air quality, and climate experts say it’s proof we have the power to improve our environment.
Initial results of air quality monitoring from NIWA show a big drop in traffic pollution in our biggest city.
NIWA Principal Air Quality Scientist Dr Ian Longley joined Simon and Phil to discuss the dramatic changes, and lessons we can learn once the lockdown is lifted.
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As cases of Covid-19 increase in many parts of the world, particularly Europe and the US, in China they have seen cases drop, with some restrictions loosened in parts of the country.
Hazel Seager is a Kiwi teacher living in Qingdao City, and has very recently been able to leave self-quarantine as the country slowly reopens.
She joined Simon and Phil to share what it was like as the country re-emerges from quarantine, and the light at the end of the tunnel.
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The internet is awash with suggestions for keeping yourself occupied at home during the coronavirus outbreak, but one Australian scientist ended up in the hospital thanks to his choice of entertainment.
With medical authorities around the world advising people to stop touching their faces, to help slow the spread of the virus, Melbourne-based Daniel Reardon thought he would try to make a sensor that could tell if your hands were near your face, he told CNN.
An astrophysicist by trade, Reardon, 27, had some electronic parts lying around and decided to try his hand at a spot of engineering.
"I was just feeling a bit bored when it came up," he said, admitting that his invention had the opposite effect to the one he intended: Instead of making a noise when his hands were close to his face, it buzzed incessantly until he moved them to his face.
"I had a laugh and gave up temporarily," he added. "Then I started mindlessly placing the magnets on my face. First my ear lobes, then my nostrils -- like a magnetic piercing."
At that point, Reardon had only gained himself some temporary body modifications, but things were about to get slightly more permanent.
"The problem was when I put magnets in my other nostril," he said. "They all pinched together and the ones on my septum got stuck!"
Unable to remove them by himself, Reardon ended up heading to the local hospital.
He said he spent about an hour there, describing the facility as "pretty quiet," as coronavirus patients are being sent to another hospital.
"The staff enjoyed it -- several doctors and some nurses came to laugh at/with me," said Reardon.
"In the end, two doctors pulled at them -- one grabbing at the magnets in each nostril."
Reardon took a photo of the medical report, which states that he had denied there were any further magnets up his nose.
"I was in a bit of pain while they were moving the magnets and my nose -- I had made it pretty sore myself," he said.
"But other than that I was laughing with everyone else."
So far, Australia has had over 4,200 cases of coronavirus and 17 deaths, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
In response to the outbreak, the country tightened its restrictions on movement Monday. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said public gatherings would be limited to two people and ordered residents to stay home, except to shop for necessities, medical care, exercise, work or education.
Rob McIntyre has been living in Singapore for about 18 months working as General Manager Sales & Marketing for two of the biggest hotel complexes in the country.
Singapore has been deeply effected by COVID 19, but have flatted the curve of new cases and appear to be keeping it in check.
Rob talked with Simon and Phil about the measures the Singaporean Government have put in place, how it's worked, and what lessons we can learn in New Zealand.
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Employment lawyer and partner at Malley & Co solicitors Gareth Abdinor joined Simon and Phil today to take your many calls and questions on employment issues during the lockdown.
Plenty to discuss today, including the wage subsidy, annual leave, claiming benefits and more.
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Epidemiologist and Professor in Public Health Michael Baker joined Simon and Phil to discuss the impending nationwide lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus.
He says if we all take it seriously, stay within our bubbles as much as humanly possible, and follow offical advice, the sooner the lockdown will be able to start to be lifted.
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Former NewstalkZB reporter and now PR Officer for the British Science Association Matiu Workman, joined Simon and Phil to discuss what like is like in London after the UK's nationwide coronavirus lockdown .
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Former BNZ Chief Economist Tony Alexander is one of New Zealand's leading economic minds.
He joined Simon and Phil to discuss the economic outlook in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, and took listeners questions about what to expect.
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A pleasure to have on the programme Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nano Girl, to answer all your coronavirus related questions.
Michelle is a nanotechnologist and holds a PHD in biomedical material engineering.
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Auckland University Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles joined Simon and Phil to seperate fact from fiction when it comes to your questions about Covid-19 and the coronavirus outbreak.
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National Leader Simon Bridges is accusing the Government of focusing on "ideological" driven benefit increases over helping medium-sized New Zealand businesses.
Speaking in the House this afternoon in response to the Government's $12.1 billion Covid-19 spending package, National Leader Simon Bridges was critical of the spending's focus.
"This package has confused priorities that do not deal, non-ideologically, with the issues we face in New Zealand right now."
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters was quick to criticise Bridges' speech, telling the House it was "shallow and graceless".
Act Leader David has suggested that all MPs take a pay cut while New Zealand grapples with the Covid-19 outbreak in "solidarity" with those who are losing their jobs or taking pay cuts.
He said public sector workers earning more than $100,000 should do the same.
The package includes a more than $5 billion wage subsidy scheme for businesses which have been, or will be directly impacted by Covid-19.
It also included a $25 a week increase for beneficiaries and the doubling of the Winter Energy Payment.
But Bridges said the focus should have been more on businesses.
"Bluntly, what we see in this package today is money flowing faster into the hands of beneficiaries than the workers and the businesses that will lose their businesses and their jobs over the coming weeks and months."
The wage subsidy scheme is available from today – the benefit increases come into effect on April 1, with the Winter Energy Payment available in May.
"Her priority, Ardern said, was to keep businesses in business and workers in jobs – but what we see has been prioritised is the Winter Energy Payment for wealthy, older New Zealanders."
He said the package was large enough but lacked focus.
"I say this shows you're confused and your muddled priorities as Finance Minister," he said, directing his comments to Grant Robertson.
His main issue was the fact the wage subsidy scheme was capped at $150,000 per employer for 12 weeks.
He said this means that in many medium-sized businesses impacted by Covid-19, only the first 21 workers would be helped.
Bridges said many workers across the country will go on the dole – "but they will be glad because they will be $25 a week better off".
He said National would have gone harder and faster for businesses – meaning more wage subsidies for more businesses to extend to some of the bigger and middle-sized companies.
"Our Prime Minister said she's gone harder and faster – I don't see it."
Airlines could be facing closure as international travel restrictions create a choke hold on the industry.
Aviation expert Peter Clark told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford airlines are incredibly vulnerable at the moment.
"Qantas are finding it tough now and are in real trouble, they are cutting their operations by 80 percent, which is massive."
He says airlines with a large portion of government ownership such as Emirates will be the least at risk.
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The Government has unveiled its multi-billion dollar support package to help deflect the impact of COVID-19.
The $12.1 billion boost includes over $5 billion for wage subsidies and $2.8 billion on business tax changes.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that Finance Minister Grant Robertson's pulled out all the stops.
"When you go back and look at the spending in the last two budgets and the spending in the upcoming budget, this is greater than those three."
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Dr Trish Stratford is best known to New Zealand audiences as one of the three experts on Married at First Sight Australia.
She joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to discuss the latest season of the contentious reality show, which sees strangers coupled together without having ever met before.
The show has been dogged with rumours for years that it's all constructed, but Dr Stratford, one of the three people who pairs the couples together, told them that it is not scripted at all.
"It's not staged at all. It's unscripted television. We out them together, and then we put them into the experiment, and as extraordinary as it seems, the experiment takes over."
She says that the people change once they are in the pressure cooker of the experiment.
Only three couples are currently still together from the six previous seasons, but Dr Stratford says that many of them remain friends.
"Everyone who is on the program say that they've learnt about themselves. So to me, that's a success anyway."
One of the key problems that contestants face on the show, she says, is that they tend to bring their own issues with them and struggle to change.
Chef, author and entrepreneur Al Brown was our guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
We chatted his start in cooking, his style in a busy kitchen, classic foods, the joy of kiwi cuisine, and much more.
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A public health professor's implying the World Health Organisation has deliberately down-played the COVID-19 outbreak, in an attempt to contain it.
The WHO has now declared a global pandemic, as confirmed cases globally surpasses 115-thousand.
But Michael Baker told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's been a pandemic for more than a month.
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National Leader Simon Bridges joined Simon and Phil for his monthly catch up.
They chatted about New Zealand's approach to Coronavirus, minimum wage increases, the hit to the economy and more.
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We were discussing what it was like when your children first left home after Simon was reminded about a letter he wrote for his eldest Samantha when she left for university.
We had a lot of requests to hear it again, so here it is.
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Malley and Co's Gareth Abdinor back with us for another Law Corner.
Lots to discuss this week, with a heap of questions coming in on what employment rights workers have if they need to take extra time off work due to Covid-19.
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Former Air NZ CEO and now National Party candidate for Botany Christopher Luxon joined Simon and Phil for this weeks Six and a Song.
He chatted about his move from business to politics, meeting Barack Obama, what he gets up to outside off the campaign trail, and more.
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John Cowan from The Parenting Place joined Simon and Phil to chat all things parenting.
He discussed the best ways to chat to particularly young children about the growing concerns around Coronavirus, as well as answering your phone call and text questions.
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Tom Sainsbury is a man of many impressions, alter egos and voices. He rose to popularity with his many hilarious impressions of well-known politicians and caricatures of everyday kiwis.
He was Simon and Phil’s guest for this week’s Six and A Song.
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Chef, entrepreneur, and author Nadia Lim joined Simon and Phil to chat all things food and cooking.
She discussed her and her husbands move to a farm in Central Otago where they're working on a farm, the rise in vegetarianism, and answered listeners burning food questions.
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Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with us for this weeks Law Corner.
Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions everything employment, privacy and technology related.
This week we chatted about fair and reasonable working of extra hours to meet the needs of the business, limited hour contracts for young people, and restraint of trade clauses.
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A pleasure to have Lesina Nakhid-Schuster on the show for this weeks Six and a Song today.
Simon and Phil asked her about what it's like to be on nationally telly during her dates, her work as a doctor, and much more.
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A Wellington Barrister says Ticketmaster is legally obligated to partially reimburse them.
The Auckland show ended early on Sunday night - when the popstar lost his voice to "walking pneumonia".
Graham Edgeler told Simon and Phil Ticketmaster is under contract to provide a full concert to their customers.
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It's a game we play every Friday.You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
This week against some strong competition, producer Tyler played the hopeless romantic card for Valentines Day for his lovely partner Maeve, and it paid off... Not to mention it is a great song!
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Newstalk ZB and TVNZ host and journalist Jack Tame was our guest for this weeks Six and a Song this week.
He chatted with Simon and Phil about his love of languages, the opportunities he's had in journalism, playing guitar, his love life, and of course.. his favourite song.
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An Auckland science lecturer says Sir Elton John paying for carbon-offsetting is not a 'get out of jail free card' on emissions.
There's been criticism of the music legend's environmental footprint after he took his private jet back to Los Angeles for an Oscars performance in between his New Zealand shows.
Sir Elton has said in the past he always pays to off-set his carbon use.
Professor Shaun Hendry told Simon and Phil many of these offsetting programmes rely on tree planting, which can take decades to actually offset the huge amount of greenhouse gases emitted each flight.
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Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.
This week the Inspector covered traffic offences, driving with bare feet, and the very contentious issue of traffic light window washers.
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Weet-Bix and pasta are helping to keep one New Zealander going as he remains under lockdown in China, as the country battles to contain the deadly coronavirus.
Adam Fern lives in Hangzhou, the most populous city of Zhejiang Province, about a seven-hour car ride from the epicentre of the epidemic: Wuhan.
Holed up in his apartment, he has started to chronicle what life is like on the ground via social media sites Facebook and YouTube.
He joined Simon and Phil to chat about what it’s like to be in lock-down in China.
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A University of Canterbury Professor of Engineering says while possible to construct a bridge or tunnel across Cook Strait, it would be incredibly challenging.
The British government says it is seriously studying the feasibility of a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland – an idea which has been met with staunch criticism.
Professor Alessandro Palermo told Simon and Phil there has been theoretical discussions about constructing a similar structure across Cook Strait in the past.
He says while not impossible, the cost and technical challenges would be immense.
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A New Zealand travel agency says despite coronavirus fears, they expect the cruise market to continue to grow.
A cruise ship remains under quarantine at Japan's Yokohama, where two New Zealanders and dozens of others have contracted coronavirus.
House of Travel Commercial Director Brent Thomas told Simon and Phil there’s no doubt they are getting more inquiries on the back of the coronavirus outbreak.
But he says typically bookings for cruises are planned well in advance, which hopefully won’t be affected by the current outbreak.
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A pilot who helped people stranded in flood-stricken Fiordland says there were some challenging flying conditions over the past 48 hours.
All trapped tourists have now been choppered out after being cut off, and in some instances dodging landslides - a tree completely destroying a hut at Lake Howden with 30 people inside.
Southern Lakes Helicopter pilot Sam Innes told Simon and Phil for him and the rest of the helicopter crew, it was a really rewarding experience being able to help those stranded.
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Simon Barnett had to put his money where his mouth is, after challenging listeners to prove him wrong.
While discussing whether or not you lock your car when you go to pay for petrol, Simon said that he never locks his car as he did not believe that anyone would steal a car from a petrol station.
He then challenged listeners to prove him wrong, with $200 for the first person who had a story about getting their car stolen.
Cue the texts, cue the embarrassment on Simon's part - and cue the doubling down as Simon then issued a second challenge!
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A comforting flow of support for tourists and locals caught out by flooding.
The Calvin Community Church has been activated as the emergency hub in Gore.
Lead pastor Ken Williams told Simon and Phil about 200 people have come seeking shelter.
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The National Party leader says criticism fover his Waitangi Day speech is just a cynical set-up.
National’s kicked into election year – putting politics in the spotlight at Waitangi.
Government parties and the Opposition stood side-by-side as they were welcomed to the upper marae this morning.
Moments later - it was down to business – and for National leader Simon Bridges that meant slamming the Government for non-delivery.
He’s been criticised for politicising the event, but he told Simon and Phil he spoke about what he thinks matters.
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Lee Turrell is a rarity: a woman coaching a men's sports team at international level. But the volleyball coach has never let gender barriers stand in her way - even in Iran.
She joined Simon and Phil to chat about taking the New Zealand Men's U20 squad to Iran and the challenges the ultra conservative country presented, how she got into coaching at the national level, and the growing number of women in coaching roles across both genders.
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The All Blacks Strength and Conditioning Coach says while we all need to be moving more, people need to enjoy whatever it is that get's them off the couch.
There is mounting evidence that exercise is not just a way of staying healthy but can help treat the unwell.
Nic Gill told Simon and Phil not everyone enjoys the gym which is fine, but finding something you do enjoy which gets you moving is key in preventing a whole raft of health issues.
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More than 30 people were helicoptered to safety this morning - after caught in bad weather tramping in Fiordland.
A state of emergency has been declared in the region Fiordland after heavy rain caused landslides and flooding
Grace Houpapa Barrett was one of those trapped at Lake Howden Hut along with a group of her friends – she spoke to Simon and Phil about the landslide that smashed through the hut in the middle of the night.
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The National Party is calling on help from Australia to win this year's election.
Australian Liberal Party campaign official Nick Westenberg has been briefing National MPs and candidates on the secrets to a winning campaign.
Westenberg was one of the brains behind Australian PM Scott Morrison's election win, which focused on targeting the "quiet Australians".
In an interview with the NZ Herald, Westenberg said that group existed in every country.
"You can use different phrases for it. Scott Morrison uses the quiet Australians, it's working families, previously it was Howard's battlers, Tony's tradies. It always ends up being the same people.
It's the people who aren't on a particular end of the spectrum, the people who are just living their everyday lives where politics impacts it, but it's not the most important thing for them."
But political editor Barry Soper told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Bridges faces a much tougher election than Morrison.
"When Morrison and won the election, he was up against the then-Labor leader Bill Shorten, who was not popular. Simon Bridges is up against Jacinda Ardern, who of course is popular."
Westenberg says that is something to be considered, but that "the issue don't change no matter who is running".
John Cowan from The Parenting Place was back with Simon and Phil to talk about how to navigate all the modern minefields of being a parent.
This week we had some great questions from callers about snarky teenagers, restless babies, and strong-willed toddlers.
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Homeopathy, an alternative medicine originating in Germany 200 years ago, has long been criticised by the scientific community as pseudoscience.
Despite this more than half of kiwis in a 2012 survey believed homeopathy had been scientifically proven.
In the latest North and South magazine freelance writer Jonathon Harper questioned continuing funding for NZAQ qualifications in homeopathy and ACC pay outs.
He joined Simon and Phil to discuss its growing use in New Zealand.
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Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says while he thinks US President Donald Trump has achieved in some areas, he's not a fan of his style and attacks on US immigration.
Sir John joined Simon and Phil for this weeks Six and a Song.
They also discussed the publicity surrounding the sale of his Auckland home, whether he still needs diplomatic protection, his love of golf, and more.
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Employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor, partner with Malley & Co, back with us for the first Law Corner of 2020.
This week we discussed what to do when your previous employer won’t give you a good reference, appealing incorrect background checks, and much more
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Crusaders Coach Scott Robertson played 23 international matches for the All Blacks, before moving into an illustrious coaching career.
As Canterbury's head coach he lead to team to win the Final in the Premiership Division of the ITM Cup in2013.
In 2016, he was appointed head coach for the Crusaders for the 2017-2019 Super Rugby seasons, where he’s achieved three straight Super Rugby titles.
He joined Simon and Phil to talk about missing out on the All Blacks Head Coach role, his coaching ethos, what he gets up to off the field, and more.
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US speaker, Jeff Gellman, will be running an Auckland seminar in July, despite an 8-thousand strong petition to stop him coming.
Association of Pet Dog Trainers president Mark Weaver says his methods are out-dated.
He told Simon and Phil Gellman promotes the myth that you have to harm a dog to get it to do what you want.
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Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.
This week the Inspector chatted with us about what he’s been up to over the holidays, fast lanes, driving with open alcohol vessels, and much more.
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As Christmas is a time for family, Newstalk ZB host Simon Barnett today invited his wife Jodi, who is recovering from brain cancer, on to the show to tell her how much he loved her.
Jodi was rushed to hospital in April last year after suffering a seizure at her Christchurch home. She was later diagnosed with two lesions on her brain and is now in remission.
In the emotional broadcast, Barnett told the audience his wife was only just starting to talk again after she had been unable to for some time.
"Jodi, I just want to say that I love you very much sweetheart."
She responded saying she loved him too.
Simon Barnett with wife Jodi. Photo / Supplied
Barnett said his wife listened to the show religiously every day and it was her highlight.
"My wife's gradually starting to talk again, she can say some words but I tell you what, we have been through it.
"I know this is a crazy old time because there is so much emotion around but for people that are hurting out there, for people that are lonely and for people who have lost loved ones, you think of Whakaari/White Island, it is a dreadful time of year as well for those people so we are thinking of you," Barnett said.
The Barnetts met at Les Mills gym in Christchurch in 1989, and have been married for more than 26 years. The couple have four children together, Sammy, Sophie, Bella and Lily.
The Democrat dominated US House of Representatives has voted to impeach their President.
Donald Trump is only the third American President in history to be indicted.
US analyst Dr Jeanne Zaino told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it may work against the Democrats in next year's election.
She says the Presidents supporters empathise with Trump, believing he has been the victim of a witch-hunt.
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Applause for Government plans to introduce random roadside testing, but also questions.
Legislation will go through Parliament next year to allow police to instantly suspend drug drivers for 12 hours, and impose a fine.
Drug Detection Agency C-E-O Kirk Hardy told Simon and Phil drug testing is getting faster, the challenge will be deciding how many drugs to test and what type.
He says a test for six drugs will take 8 to 10 minutes to activate properly.
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Cricket and Rugby Commentator Ian Smith was our guest for an extra Six and a Song this week.
A legend as a Black Caps Wicket Keeper and now a legend behind the mic at our biggest games. Simon and Phil asked him about his biggest moments of 2019, the biggest moments in sport for him, who he gets on with most in the commentary box, and of course his favourite song.
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Silver Ferns Coach Noeline Taurua is ready for a small break over Christmas as she prepares for the start of the netball season in 2020.
She joined Simon and Phil to chat about that incredible World Cup win, her plans over the holidays, moving back to New Zealand, and the retirement of netball great Maria Folau.
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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters joined Simon and Phil for our last Six and a Song for 2019.
We had a jovial chat about his plans over Christmas, fishing, rugby, wins and losses of the year, his favourite Parliamentarians, and of course his favourite song.
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Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.
For our final week on air for 2019, we covered indicating, neighbors doing skids in the street, and some really good messages ahead of the Christmas break.
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Shane Cameron is one of our best professional boxers. A former Commonwealth cruiserweight champion and holding several regional titles at heavyweight, he now runs his own gym, and is a boxing promoter.
Simon and Phil chatted with him about how his years gone, what he’s up to over the break, the heavyweight competition right now, and whether Joseph Parker will get another shot at the title.
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It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
This week Si picked a show tune from one of his favourite movies, and it paid off for him!
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A real treat for you on the show today.
Phil's granddaughter Chloe, her teacher Mrs Beddie, and her class at Three Kings School joined Phil and Simon on air to sing a Christmas song for our listeners, and wish you all a Merry Christmas.
A very very cute rendition and one to warm your heart at this time of year.
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An Auckland woman who has been using a wheelchair after a serious car accident 8 year ago has had the best early Christmas present both her and her family could ask for - the gift of walking.
A qualified personal trainer, Chloe Hogan has taken her first unassisted steps since the crash. They're her first steps since her family was told she'd never fully recover and would never walk again.
Chloe and her dad Brian joined Simon and Phil to talk about her recovery, and share their story to inspire others going through similar situations.
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More Kiwi specialists are joining Samoa's fight against measles, which has killed more than 70.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is visiting the Pacific Island nation and has announced help for long term needs.
It includes Samoan-speaking medical personnel, trauma support and a biomedical engineer to help out with new medical equipment.
Up to four anaesthetists will help local surgical teams tackle the backlog of postponed surgeries.
And there's money for a new oxygen generation plant.
One News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver joined Si and Phil to report the latest on the Samoa measles outbreak.
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British voters determined to leave the European Union are leading the Conservatives to victory.
Former Labour supporters are switching sides to back Boris Johnson's party.
Exit polls have the Conservatives sitting comfortably on an 86 seat majority.
Sky News Correspondent Enda Brady told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's all about Brexit.
He says although there have been discussions about health care and the police force, it always comes back to Brexit.
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The Government wants more information before making a final decision on the future of the Ports of Auckland.
Despite a working party recommending a move to Northport, near Whangarei - the Government has today commissioned more information.
A report on all options available is expected to be before Cabinet in May next year.
Head of Business for NZME Fran O'Sullivan told Simon and Phil there's also questions behind a lobby group enlisting powerful people to help in its case to move the port to Whangarei.
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Chris Mac is the guitarist for Six60, the biggest band in New Zealand right now.
Their self-titled first album debuted at number one in the New Zealand charts and was certified gold within its first week of release.
In 2019 Six60 picked up Highest Selling Artist, Radio Airplay Record of the Year, and People’s Choice, and last month, in addition to their new album debuting at #1, the band made NZ Music History by becoming the first New Zealand artist to ever have six singles in the top 10 of the Official NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, a feat only ever accomplished by global superstar, Ed Sheeran.
He was Simon and Phil's guest for this week's Six and a Song.
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Nadia Lim is one of our best celebrity chefs, a healthy eating advocate, a mum, and an entrepreneur.
She’s just finished a nationwide tour for her new book Vegful and joined Simon and Phil to talk about simple ways to feed the extended family over Christmas, and some tasty classics to survive the summer break.
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The survival chances of young orca whales are boosted by the presence of their grandmothers, especially in times of food scarcity, according to new research that offers a clue as to the evolutionary purpose of menopause.
While female orcas normally stop reproducing in their 30s and 40s, they can live for many decades following menopause, said the study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday.
Scientists analysed 36 years of data from the Center for Whale Research on killer whales in Canada and the United States. They found that post-reproductive whales were especially important because they were the most knowledgeable when it came to hunting.
"The death of a post-menopausal grandmother can have important repercussions for her family group," said Dan Franks, senior author of the study and a professor of biology at the University of York.
He added that breeding grandmothers were less capable of providing the same level of support to baby calves, as they were busy taking care of their own offspring.
The study also revealed that orca calves that had lost their grandmothers were more likely to die than those who were accompanied by them. The impact on a calf of losing a post-menopausal grandmother was also highest in years when the whales' prey salmon was scarce. Orcas are among only a small number of mammals known to go through menopause.
"Our new findings show that just as in humans, grandmothers that have gone through menopause are better able to help their grand offspring," said Darren Croft, a professor from the University of Exeter who participated in the study.
"These benefits to the family group can help explain why menopause has evolved in killer whales just as it has in humans."
The research could provide important assessments relating to the conversation of the killer whale population, which has faced growing threats from the decline of food sources and climate change. The southern resident killer whales, which were featured in the research, have been listed as an endangered species by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), a US-based nature conservation group.
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Ian Foster says he is "incredibly proud" after being announced as the new head coach of the All Blacks.
New Zealand Rugby confirmed today that 54-year-old Foster will now lead the All Blacks into a new era, after eight years as assistant coach of the team.
Foster, who saw off a strong challenge from Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson and has been given a two-year deal, said he was humbled by the appointment.
"I feel truly privileged and honoured to be given this opportunity and I can't wait to lead the team into the next chapter of what is a remarkable legacy," he said.
"I'm incredibly proud of what we have achieved in the All Blacks over the last eight years and I'm excited and energised by a new coaching team who will join me.
"It's incredibly humbling to be appointed to the job and I have a strong desire to serve the jersey well and represent New Zealand to the best of my ability."
Incoming NZR CEO Mark Robinson also congratulated Foster, saying he had impressed the panel.
"These are exciting times. Ian has pulled together a very strong team and he is an outstanding person in his own right with a high-quality set of values.
"He is committed to stamping his own mark on the team and it's clear that he and his coaching team want to bring a new and fresh energy into the All Blacks environment."
The appointment panel for the Head Coach position was made up of Impey, Robinson, NZR Head of High Performance Mike Anthony, former All Blacks Head Coach and NZR Life Member Sir Graham Henry and former Silver Ferns Coach and High Performance Sport New Zealand director Waimarama Taumaunu.
He's been involved with the All Blacks since 2012 but here are 10 things you might not know about new All Blacks head coach Ian Foster.
1) Foster was part of three Ranfurly Shield tenures and won an NPC title as a player with Waikato in a career spanning 14 years. He played 148 games for the province, a record, finishing his career in 1998. He also played 28 games for the Chiefs.
"My ambition was to finish with legs intact so I could have quality time with my family. I wanted to leave the game while I was still loving it," he told the Herald in 2002.
Ian Foster in action for Waikato during the 1993 NPC season. Photosport
2) During his playing career for Waikato he also worked for TVNZ in marketing and sales.
3) His father was a barber in Putaruru before becoming a Presbyterian minister when Foster was aged five which saw the family move to Dunedin.
4) Referee Glen Jackson was his first five-eighth understudy at Waikato.
5) His wife is Leigh and they have three adult children - Mark 26, Michaela 20, and Jaime 18. Foster said of his family in an interview with Newstalk ZB's Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford last month that being away from his family has been difficult: "That side of it's tough when you have a young family. It's not only the time away but there's the energy you put into it when you are at home. There's also the things they hear about their old man through their mates or in the public, that takes its toll. We have a lot of conversations about personal identity, about who you are and how you're not defined by what other people say you are."
6) One of four players in the 1993 Waikato side that won the Ranfurly Shield off Auckland, ending their eight-year tenure, that went onto high profile coaching jobs - Warren Gatland, John Mitchell and Kevin Putt.
Ian Foster holds up the Ranfurly Shield aloft in 1997. Photosport
7) Rates Whangamata as his favourite spot in New Zealand.
8) Coached the Chiefs in more than 100 Super Rugby matches from 2004 to 2011, taking the team to the semifinals in his first year and the final in 2009.
9) He was co-coach of the Junior All Blacks from 2005 to 2007, during which time the team won a two-test series against Australia A, the inaugural IRB Pacific Five Nations tournament and the expanded Pacific Nations Cup. He also co-coached an All Blacks trial team in 2005.
10) Was named All Blacks assistant in 2011 joining head coach Steve Hansen. During his time with Hansen, the All Blacks won 93 of 108 tests losing just 10 tests.
"This is a great honour to work with the All Blacks," Foster said at the time. "I'm thankful for the faith that Steve Hansen and the board have shown in me," he said.
Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with this weeks’ Law Corner.
Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions everything employment, privacy and technology related.
This week we had some great questions around formal complaints, vaping in the office, and being promised a job that went to someone else.
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Thirteen people are dead or presumed dead after yesterday's eruption at Whakaari White Island in the Bay of Plenty.
Private operators rescued more than 30 people and almost all remain in hospital - some in a critical condition.
Herald reporter Anna Leask says the owner of White Island Tours told her employee Paul Kingi had just left the Island when it erupted.
She told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Kingi repeatedly returned to the island to get people - including colleagues.
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GNS says there's a 50-percent chance of another eruption in the next 24 hours.
It says there's an equal chance of a smaller eruption - or no eruption.
A larger eruption is the least likely scenario - and an extremely low likelihood of ash affecting the mainland.
Senior lecturer in disaster risk and resilience Dr Tom Wilson told Simon and Phil there is a vulnerability in that volcanic system, and the risk to any recovery teams is very real.
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Saying goodbye to her beloved wine nearly six years ago was the dawning of a new era for Lotta Dann – an author and mum of three from Wellington – one that is free from the relentless preoccupation of whether or not to have a drink.
She’s the MC of the He Hikoi Mātūtū - Addiction Recovery Walk, a First for NZ, happening in Auckland’s Albert Park at 2pm Saturday afternoon.
The aim of the walk is to dispel stigma around addiction, to demonstrate that recovery is possible, and to celebrate achievements.
Simon and Phil caught up with Lotta to chat about the Hikoi, her recovery journey, and how we can all support recovering addicts.
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It's a game we play every Friday.
You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
With a kiwi classic, and little Richard in the line up, Producer Tyler was stoked to win with one of the greatest love stories in song ever!
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Multisport legend Steve Gurney says he had to go through a really tough period after having to hang up his kayak.
The 9 time winner of the Coast to Coast was this week's guest for Six and a Song.
Along with claiming the record for the most wins, he's now a motivational speaker and inventor.
He told Simon and Phil when he had to leave racing due to injury, he went through a really tough patch.
He says he got through focusing on the simple things in life which makes him most happiest.
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A renowned cartoonist has condemned artist Garrick Tremain's cartoon, published in the Otago Daily Times this week.
The newspaper admitted it "got it wrong" by publishing the cartoon about Samoa's deadly measles epidemic.
Tom Scott told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the public reaction should have been expected.
He says when you compare the death toll to the Samoa's population, the epidemic is its equivalent to 9/11.
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Afternoons host Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford have taken opposing sides in the legalisation of cannabis.
The Government yesterday released the draft cannabis law ahead of next year's referendum.
A ban on all advertising of cannabis products, no online sales - and a minimum purchase age of 20.
It comes alongside a new Government website with public information on the draft Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill - and the End of Life Choice Act.
While Phil says he does not like the idea of stores selling cannabis, he does not mind people growing it in their own backyard.
He says that if you work "gangbusters" with teenagers, you can control the message and limit the spread the way it has with smoking.
"It's worked with tobacco, why wouldn't it work with cannabis? Tobacco is just as addictive as cannabis."
When Simon said that smoking is still rampant around Maori and Pasifika communities, Phil hit back, saying it's not as high as it was.
When Simon pointed out it is a drug, Phil hit back by pointing out so is tobacco.
"Would you prefer a 18-year-old smoking a cigarette and jumping in the car, or smoking a joint and jumping in the car?" Simon asked. "Smoking might kill you but it'll take 20 years, you might take three people out by drug driving."
Simon said that it is putting a huge problem on society by legalising it.
"Well what if you gave up on tobacco? If you took that attitude to tobacco, you would never have had campaigns against tobacco," Phil said.
The two hosts both agreed that it should not be put to a referendum.
Our resident vet and professional advisor for the New Zealand Veterinary Council Seton Butler joined Simon and Phil for our regular Dog Box segment.
They discussed what to do about anxious cats, dogs who stare too much, unwell kittens, and much more.
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A wheel clamping businessman says he's shutting up shop because of 'unsustainable' new fine limits.
The Transport Amendment Bill will limit wheel clamping penalties to a hundred dollars.
Clamp It business owner Jake Thomas Told Simon Barnett and Phill Gifford tow trucks can't access the same areas wheel clampers can.
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It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
Despite being up against Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones, Si picked a comedy skit which cleaned up.
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The Crusaders' CEO says underlying a new logo, the team is the same as it's always been.
The Maori-inspired design was unveiled today, replacing previous horse and sword imagery.
The review was launched after the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Sports Commentator and Radio Sport reporter Brian Ashby told Simon and Phil the decision is a good compromise.
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Actor and comedian Dai Henwood may have a manic energy on screen, but he says he actually quite a "quiet, chilled out guy".
Henwood has been on our screens for years, most notably for 10 years as team captain on 7 Days and host of Dancing with the Stars.
While he is known for comedy, Henwood's family suffered tragedy this year when his acting legend father, Ray, passed away aged.
New Zealand actor Ray Henwood passed away today. (Photo / Supplied)
Speaking to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford, Henwood says that he still has deep sadness at times despite his comedy pedigree.
However, he says that he found when he was sending his dad off, the sadness was a healthy thing to lean into.
"You can have so many happy moments in amongst the sadness."
Henwood says that being a comedian does mean that people tend to lose their sense at time. He describes one time he was at a funeral and was helping the casket, and someone came up to him and asked him for a selfie.
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Every month we have our Dulux DIY expert to answer all your questions for those DIY jobs us kiwi's love.
This month a pleasure to have Bevan Tutty in the studio.
Bevan has been in the paint industry for over 40 years. He loves the endless outcomes you can achieve from painting, and its advancing technology.
He has been a trainer for 20 years and leads the New Zealand Dulux Training Academy. With all his years’ experience in the industry, he is the go-to guy for any tricky questions.
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Today marked 40 years since the Erebus tragedy.
Commemoration services took place in Auckland to mark the tragedy - which killed all 257 people on board.
Other commemorations included a ceremony at Scott Base in Antarctica.
Antarctica New Zealand’s Georgia Nelson told Simon and Phil live from Antarctica it was a poignant moment for everyone at Scott Base.
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John Cowan from The Parenting Place, back with Simon and Phil taking your calls and text questions on everything parenting.
We had a heap of varied calls this week, covering toddler tantrums, kids getting into drugs, how to help children in the middle of messy break-ups, and when children should start talking.
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Australian wildlife rescuers estimate about a thousand koalas have died in bushfires that tore through major breeding grounds.
But Nicole Blums, of The Rescue Collective, told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's hard to pin down an exact number.
She says some fires were so hot, they haven't even left bodies behind.
"Entire ecosystems have been wiped out. When you consider the amount of fires, how large and how spread they've been, the best way we can describe it is as a wildlife apocalypse."
The fires have stoked fears that the national icon is getting closer to extinction.
"In what is a national tragedy, the bushfires in and around Port Macquarie in November devastated a genetically diverse koala population," Port Macquarie Koala Hospital said.
"As many as 350 koalas have perished, with approximately 75% of the fireground footprint being prime koala habitat."
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Simon Barnett's daughter broke down in tears after she was verbally abused while trying to comfort a woman who had herself been the victim of abuse.
The Newstalk ZB host today revealed details of the altercation, saying his daughter had overheard a nasty conversation between a mother and her angry daughter at a Westfield mall.
"There was a mum and a daughter, who was about 14 or 15. The mum and the daughter just starting having a blazing row. It was a verbal altercation," he said on ZB today.
He explained the woman's daughter launched into a 10-minute tirade of abuse, saying nasty things about her mum, and lashing out at her weight.
"It was highly offensive language. The daughter said to the mum 'you're just effing fat', 'you're just an effing pig'. 'you're too lazy'.
"This went on for around 10 to 15 minutes. The daughter then said 'you can go eff yourself' and walked off."
Barnett says his daughter, who is a "kind and caring" young woman, was shocked at the girl's behaviour towards her mother.
Instead of ignoring the altercation, Barnett's daughter tried to comfort the mother, who had just been on the receiving end of a nasty spray.
But when Barnett's daughter approached the mother, she copped a nasty spray of her own.
"My daughter was listening to all this and she said to the mother and said 'I couldn't help but overhear that. I just wanted to check you're okay.'
"The mum then said 'it's none of your effing business, it's how our family talk to each other. Leave me alone, go away.'"
Barnett said it left her daughter, who had the best of intentions, in tears.
"My daughter rang me and she's a sensitive young woman, she was in tears and said 'Dad, I just feel like I've done the wrong thing, should I have said anything?'
"My gut feeling was absolutely, I said I don't think you've the wrong thing at all.
"When do you get involved? Do you get involved in a verbal altercation?"
Barnett and his co-host Phil Gifford have since used the altercation to discuss if and when it is okay to check up on a victim of verbal abuse when you've overheard an incident.
Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with us for this weeks Law Corner.
Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions everything employment, privacy and technology related.
This week not surprisingly we had lots of questions around taking leave as we get very close to the Christmas break.
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It's a game we play every Friday.
You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
This week Producer Nellie, filling in for Tyler, sweeps in and steals the win with a Dire Straits favourite.
So this week it's You Da Woman!
Toni Street is one of the most popular presenters on New Zealand television and radio.
Having worked on Seven Sharp for many years, she still fills in as co-host, and is also one of the host of The Hits Breakfast Show.
Talking with Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford, Street says that she loved her four years on the 7PM show but it reached a point where she did not want to work those hours.
"As soon as my daughter hit school age, I wouldn't see her after school, and the first time I'd see her would be eight'o'clock at night."
Street says that she never thought she would commit to journalism, reaching a crossroads when she was 18 and lost her 14-year-old brother - one of three children her parents lost.
She says she took journalism off the table, but her mother pushed her to follow her dream.
"I actually needed that kick up the pants."
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A skin cancer doctor says good sunscreen is important, but Kiwis need to be having regular checks and wearing the right clothing under New Zealand’s sun to be protected.
It comes after calls for better screening of sunscreen, after nearly half of tested products didn't meet S-P-F levels they advertised.
The latest test of sunscreens by Consumer New Zealand found 9 of 20 products didn't meet the standard on the bottle.
The Skin Institute’s Dr Shona Dalziel told Simon and Phil kiwis in general are a bit hesitant in having regular skin checks and applying sunscreen correctly.
She says we need to get better as New Zealand continues to have one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world.
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A renewed call for Government regulation of the sunscreen industry after the latest protection testing results.
Consumer NZ has found nine of 20 products didn’t provide the sun protection claimed.
They included big-name brands like Cancer Society's everyday SPF 50 plus sun lotion, Banana Boat and Sunsense.
Consumer NZ Head of Research Jessica Wilson told Simon and Phil sunscreens are failing to meet the claims they make.
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Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.
This week the Inspector covered speed limits, firearms licences, bag searches and more.
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As Kieran Read prepares to call time on his distinguished New Zealand career, his new book Straight 8 is and open and honest life story of one of rugby's greatest players, a legendary All Black and a two-time World Cup winner.
He spoke to Simon and Phil about that RWC loss, life after rugby, and the highlights of his long and brilliant All Blacks career.
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The former All Blacks Assistant coach says he doesn't think he'll ever move on from what happened at the RWC 2019, but lessons have been learnt.
Ian Foster joined Simon and Phil for this weeks Six and a Song.
We talked about his childhood, the RWC, his family life, the pressures of elite rugby, and of course his favourite song.
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Donald Trump is downplaying damning evidence coming from the first day of public hearings in his impeachment inquiry.
The US president is accused of trying to pressure Ukraine into investigating political rival Joe Biden.
Senior Trump administration officials Bill Taylor and George Kent have confirmed they believe there was a quid pro quo, as Democrats have alleged – But the president is appearing not to care.
Jeanne Zaino, Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Iona College in New York, told Simon and Phil there's still a big hill to climb in bringing impeachment proceedings.
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Armed with abundant knowledge, scientific research and a true desire to help others recover their energy and vitality, Dr Libby empowers and inspires people to take charge of their health and happiness.
She joined Simon and Phil for the first of our regular segment on health and happiness.
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She may be only 7 years old, but Kayleigh Dryden has already proven she is not one to skirt around the big issues.
The St Francis Xavier School pupil got sick of wearing her pinafore to school each day.
So she decided to take her problem right to the top. She wrote to the school's board of trustees, asking if she could wear shorts and a T-shirt in summer.
Principal Carmel Jolly told Simon and Phil the board considered Kayleigh's proposal and said ‘that's great, why not’.
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Hundreds of schools are closed and thousands of firefighters and water bombing aircraft are on standby in New South Wales.
The fire danger rating is listed as catastrophic - with strong winds and soaring temperatures.
More than 50 fires are still burning - most on the state's mid-north coast, where at least three people have died, and 150 homes have been destroyed.
ARN Newsreader Sean Frazer told Simon and Phil everyone is on high alert as high winds and scorching conditions continue
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A former police detective is warning of unintended consequences if we were arm police full time.
A six-month-pilot of armed police patrols was launched in October in response to the Christchurch terror attacks and escalating gang violence.
Calls are growing for the potential to have police carry weapons constantly while on duty.
Tim McKinnel told Simon and Phil there is evidence that minority groups will be the ones who will bear the tragic consequences of militarizing police.
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The President of the Police Association says the sad fact is that unless things change, it's only a matter of time until Police carry weapons at all times.
A six-month-pilot of armed police patrols was launched in October in response to the Christchurch terror attacks and escalating gang violence.
Chris Cahill told Simon and Phil the conditions NZ police are facing are becoming increasingly dangerous, and unless things change it may be inevitable having armed police full time.
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It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.In honour of U2 playing in NZ this weekend, we all picked out favourite U2 songs.
For once Si and Producer Tyler were happy to see Phil win with a U2 song inspired by a kiwi.
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After Simon chatted with his dad about his bee keeping passion, we wanted to know just how popular is it with Kiwis.
Turns out very, with many callers and texts into the show from dozens of hobbyist bee keepers around the country.
We spoke to ZM's Assistant Content Director Gary Pointon, who is a huge fan of bee keeping, about how it works, and why he loves it so much.
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A transport export says any regulation around drink driving on e-scooters would be extremely complex.
A study by Auckland City Hospital on e-scooter injuries has prompted another call for a zero alcohol limit for people riding them.
The study, published in today's New Zealand Medical Journal, reveals 180 patients were admitted to the hospital's emergency department in the first five months of e-scooter use in Auckland.
Senior Transport Engineer for Transport Consultancy firm Viastrada Glen Koorey told Simon and Phil the regulation around low powered vehicles is broad, and changes around intoxication would have widespread ramifications for other transport modes.
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It was an absolute privilege to have Greg Murphy on the show for Six and a Song.
Murphy left his mark on the sport of V8 Supercars, with over 400 V8 Supercar race starts, multiple Bathurst 1000 wins, and appointments with some of the highest profile race teams in Australasia.
He is rightfully considered one of the greats by fellow competitors and fans alike, and one of the best blokes around.
He chatted with Simon and Phil about where he learnt to drive, the pressures of V8 motor racing, what is his most treasured possession and more.
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Congratulations to the Mainland Canoe Polo Association, our latest winner of Dulux Delivering the Dream!
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We Deliver the Dream for Dulux each month so head to our Facebook page or our competitions page. Send us a video or photos of your community project that could do with a hand. We know there are loads of you out there.
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The National Party leader says he doesn’t think an outright ban of fireworks is the way to curb bad behavior.
Fire and Emergency says it's been called to about 55 fireworks-related call-outs in the upper North Island over a 24 hour period.
Fire crews were also called to nine incidents in the lower North Island, and eight call-outs in Christchurch.
National Party Leader Simon Bridges told Simon and Phil an outright ban is heavy handed, and is unlikely to stop people using fireworks dangerously.
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Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co back with this weeks Law Corner.
Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions ON everything employment, privacy and technology related.
This week we had some great questions around minimum wage obligations, and taking leave over Christmas.
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You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
Despite being up against Tom Jones and The Beatles, Darius Rucker's version of Wagon Wheel, a classic country singalong in every bar across New Zealand, too out deserved honours.
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A property investor who owns more than 80 rental properties says people struggle to understand people making money when it isn't a per hour activity — especially when it involves earning 10 or 100 times a normal wage.
Graeme Fowler focuses mainly on a buy-and-hold investment strategy, but also makes money through property trades.
In 2017 he and his wife traded 24 properties within 1 year netting them $800,000
He told Simon and Phil anybody can do it if they put in the work, and give his top five tips.
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This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of New Zealand's first nationwide television news broadcast.
On November 3, 1969, Dougal Stevenson read the news for NZBC Network News, now 1 News.
Simon and Phil spoke to current newsreader Simon Dallow and former 1 news reader Bernadine Oliver Kirby about being a newsreader, and their memories of the iconic newsreaders of the past.
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Chlöe Swarbrick has run multiple businesses, been a journalist and radio producer, studied law and philosophy, and ran for the Auckland Mayoralty at the age of 22 before joining the Green Party as an MP.
She was our guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
We chatted about why she got into politics, the criticism the Green Party gets, and what she does outside of politics.
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A criminologist says taking a hard-line approach to gangs on income, drugs and violence won't solve those problems.
The National Party's discussion document includes a proposal for gang members wanting a benefit to prove they don't have illegal income.
University of Canterbury Criminologist Greg Newbold told Simon and Phil that will always be hard to prove, as is the case when it comes to the perception gangs are the main peddlers of drugs.
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Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.
This week we talked speeding fines, illegal parking, and even had a great giveaway thanks to the good folk at New Zealand Police!
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Former All Blacks great Conrad Smith says while losses like this Rugby World Cup hurt, the best thing the players can do is remember there’s bigger things in life.
Conrad Smith was part of the All Blacks team to win the 2011 and 2015 World Cups, but had his share of loses as a player.
He told Simon and Phil there’s always learnings after World Cups, but it’s hard to understand the pressure of a World Cup unless you’re in it.
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Our resident vet and professional advisor for the New Zealand Veterinary Council Seton Butler joined Simon and Phil for another Dog Box segment.
This is where our listeners can ring up and get free advice on whatever ailment their beloved pet is going through.
This week we discussed bald spots on animals, kittens not using litter boxes, and rehoming injured ducklings.
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A Professor of Irish Studies says the origins of Halloween would surprise many.
The holiday has become firmly cemented in New Zealand culture as thousands of children around the country dress up and hit the streets for treats.
Eamon Cleary Chair of Irish Studies Prof Sonja Tiernan told Simon and Phil many people believe it's an American tradition, but it actually originates from Scotland.
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A technology commentator says despite the well-documented issues, Spark Sport succeeded with its Rugby World Cup service.
The Rugby World Cup bronze final between New Zealand and Wales will be broadcast free to air with a one-hour delay on TVNZ1.
The match was previously scheduled to stream solely on Spark Sport.
Paul Brislen told Simon and Phil that while there were many streaming issues, overall Spark Sport delivered most of the games to the vast majority of viewers without major problems.
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It's a game we play every Friday.
You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.It's been a while for producer Tyler, but he pulled off an upset with a unplugged version of a classic from a guitar god.
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The All Blacks are about to go through their final preparations for tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup quarter final against Ireland.
Captain Kieran Read is fronting the media before the side's captain's run at Tokyo Stadium this evening.
Coach Steve Hansen has reiterated the need for the All Blacks to be at their best against a side he respects.
Radio Sports Elliot Smith told Si and Phil it's shaping up for a big showdown.
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A former TV industry BOSS doesn't think free-to-air TV's ending any time soon.
MediaWorks has announced it's selling TV Three and Bravo, as well as its offices and studios.
John Barnett used to own local production company, South Pacific Pictures.
He told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford there are safeguards in place for creating free-to-air content.
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Ross Taylor set New Zealand's highest One Day International score and became the first New Zealand player to reach 20 centuries in any format of the game
He is considered to be one of the best batsmen to have represented New Zealand and was Simon and Phil’s guest for this week’s Six and a Song.
We chatted about the World Cup, his greatest fear, and why he always pokes his tongue out after hitting a century,
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Iconic shock rocker and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is returning to New Zealand in February 2020 with his all-new "Ol' Black Eyes Is Back" show.
He won the Living Legend award in the Classic Rock Roll Honours in 2006, and his band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011
He joined Simon and Phil to talk about his up coming shows in New Zealand, how he's still rocking in his 70s, his love of golf, his close friendship with Johnny Depp and more.
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Show dates:
Alice Cooper – Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back Tour
Thu 20 Feb – Trusts Arena, Auckland
Sat 22 Feb – Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
Specials Guests – Airbourne and MC50 featuring Wayne Kramer of the legendary MC5 with an all-star band performing MC5 classics. Joining Wayne is guitarist Kim Thayll (Soundgarden), drummer Brendan Canty (Fugazi), bassist Doug Pinnick (King’s X) and frontman Marcus Durant (Zen Guerilla)
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.co.nz
The head of the Drug Foundation is adamant pill testing at festivals will save lives.
It's something the Labour Party here is keen on, but New Zealand First and National oppose it.
Ross Bell told Simon and Phil he understands the concerns, but if we’re serious about protecting young people, we need to give them the testing option.
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Nadia Lim joined Simon and Phil to talk about her beautiful new cookbook Vegeful.
With over 100 deliciously satisfying recipes to celebrate beautiful, colourful, bountiful vegetables.
You can get it on her website. Nadialim.com or any good book store.
She also took your calls and questions on everything food related.
Always a pleasure having her on!
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Glamorous camping - or glamping - could not only provide farmers with a bit of extra income, it’s being called the 'next evolution in rural accommodation'.
With more people wanting holidays and short breaks where they can disconnect and get back to nature, avenues have opened up for rural and lifestyle property owners to share their land with paying guests through glamping.
Canopy Camping Co-founder Liz Henderson told Simon and Phil it’s become a huge market for those wanting to reconnect with nature but still want the comforts of home.
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Newstalk ZB’s own Frances Cook had the realisation 3-4 years ago that she didn't want to keep living pay day to pay day, and always feeling anxious about money.
That lead to her creating a personal finance podcast to help out the average person with money... and helped herself at the same time!
She’s now distilled all of that knowledge down into her new book ‘Tales from a financial hot mess, combining her personal experience with fresh interviews with some of the best money experts in NZ, covering off all the things the average person should be doing to feel secure in their money situation.
She joined Simon and Phil to discuss the big light bulb moments she had in her financial journey.
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National Party Leader Simon Bridges says Chirstoper Luxon will need to mentally prepare for a possible transistion from business to politics.
The former Air New Zealand boss has confirmed he'll be putting his name forward to be National's Botany candidate in next year's general election.
Simon Bridges told Simon and Phil while he can't endorse who the candidate may be for obvious reasons, if Luxon is picked it he needs to know politics is a different animal from any other industry.
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Former Christchurch Mayor and television host Sir Bob Parker was out guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
We chatted about his time as host of the great 'This is your Life' where he interviewed our greatest New Zealanders like Sir Ed Hillary and Sir Charles Upham, his Mayoralty through the hardest period of Christchurch's history, and of course his favourite song.
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Spark Sport has secured a six-year deal to broadcast all international and selected domestic cricket matches in New Zealand, from next April.
It's another win in the battle against Sky TV - whose share price fell 6.3-percent on opening this morning.
TUANZ CEO Craig Young told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's been met with differing reactions.
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An Australian rugby great says part of the job of rugby captain is to put pressure on the refs.
A former Irish international is the latest to pen a column attacking the All Blacks at this year's Rugby World Cup, calling the team a group of cheaters who are escaping send offs for free.
Former Ireland No.8 Neil Francis took aim at the All Blacks in the Irish Independent, claiming the All Blacks cheat with impunity and such breathtaking cynicism and referees let them do it.
Nick Farr-Jones told Simon and Phil says cheats is a strong word.
He says if you want to be a good footy player, you have to put pressure on the refs about the decisions they make.
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An Auckland surgeon is applauding renewed plans from the government to combat growing rates of diabetes.
New figures show amputations from the illness hit a record high of more than a thousand last year.
Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare wants a quit-smoking-style campaign to combat diabetes and is suggesting a similar project for diabetes, which could include a sugar tax or warning labels.
Dr Richard Babor told Simon and Phil it's a move in the right direction, rather than nonsense that people just need more self control.
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Gareth Abdinor from Malley & Co law firm joined Simon and Phil to answer your employment questions as part of their regular Law Corner segment. This week we discussed being asked about your salary in a job interview, your employer using hidden footage against you, and much more.
A special tax scale for those aged over 65 could help claw back NZ Superannuation from high income earners.
It comes from a report on the sustainability of NZ Super prepared for the Review team by Susan St John and Claire Dale of Auckland University’s Retirement Policy and Research Centre.
One scenario would see a tax rate of 39% imposed, whereby the Superannuitant would have to earn $123,000 before the “break even” point was reached.
Interim Retirement Commissioner Peter Cordtz told Simon and Phil St John and Dale’s suggestions were worthy of consideration.
Congratulations to the Greater Green Island Community Network, this month’s Dulux Delivering the Dream winner!
The Greater Green Island Community Network works to foster a strong community in Dunedin which works together to develop its own solutions - a community where neighbourhoods are again full of people we know as our neighbours.
Thanks to Dulux New Zealand, the $1000 worth of Dulux products will be used to fund a new mural in the well-used Runciman street pedestrian tunnel which has been hit with an increase in the amount of graffiti, rubbish and drainage issues.
It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.After a few weeks without the gong, Phil roars back with a classic hit which romped through.
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Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to his side for Sunday's pivotal Rugby World Cup match against Wales.
Veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper replaces the suspended Reece Hodge on the right wing.
Will Genia and Bernard Foley re-unite in the halves, while Dane Haylett-Petty has been named at fullback.
Nigel Yalden told Simon and Phil it will be an exciting match up.
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A woman who found out the identity of her birth father online after four decades of searching says she cannot wait to finally meet him in person.
Carrie Fines was adopted as a baby in Canada in 1967 after first being a ward of the Crown and spending time in foster homes there. She moved to New Zealand when she was 18 years old.
After several decades searching, she finally tracked down her father’s number and late last year she gave him a call.
Carrie told Simon and Phil that first conversation was magic.
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Every month we have our Dulux DIY expert to answer all your questions for those DIY jobs us kiwi's love.
Murray Gray has worked in the painting industry since leaving school, and the perfect man He’s well placed to answer your painting-related questions to help you take on that next project.
Murray’s been involved with the Master Painters Association for years and has been one of the judges for the Master Painter of the Year awards for the past 12 years.
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William Pike, at the age of 22, lost his right leg after being after being struck by a boulder in the 2007 eruption of Mt Ruapehu.
He was sleeping in a hut on Mt Ruapehu at the time the lahar hit around 8.30 at night.
That was 12 years ago today, and this experience lead him to become an incredibly successful inspirational speaker and founder of the William Pike Challenge Award.
He joined Simon and Phil to chat about that day on the 12 year anniversary, and his work with the Antarctic Heritage Trust inspiring the next generation of young explorers.
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This week’s guest for Six and a Song is a TV presenter and a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand at international level and Otago, the Highlanders and Leicester at first-class level.
During his international career, he played in 56 games for the All Blacks, gaining 54 test caps, including appearances at both the 1995 and 1999 Rugby World Cups.
A pleasure to have Josh Kronfeld on the show today.
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Quick reactions from a group of Rotorua locals saved a man's life when he was found unresponsive in his car on Sunset Rd.
With no pulse, the man's fate was not looking good.
But Rohan Knowles, Simon Kirner and Selena Layne acted quickly, along with perfect timing from ambulance paramedic Jordan Retemeyer and emergency medical assistant Amelia Fleming and an off-duty firefighter, who happened to be driving past.
Simon Kirner told Simon and Phil he just acted on instincts.
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An impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump could be over by January.
US Democrats have opened the probe into the US President.
Trump's admitted withholding US aid to Ukraine, and is accused of pressuring the country to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, and his son.
Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Iona College in New York Dr. Jeanne Zaino told Simon and Phil says it's not an easy road if the Democrats seek to advance impeachment proceedings.
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Vinny Munro is a retired rugby union referee who officiated at the top level of the game.
He advanced through the National Provincial Championship system to become a Super Rugby referee in 2009, making his test debut the same year in Tokyo, taking charge of Canada v Japan and was selected as an assistant referee for the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa, and six matches at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Controversy has surrounded the early stages of the RWC, leading to World Rugby to release a statement about refereeing failing to meet the required standards so far at the tournament
Vinny told Simon and Phil the strong scrutiny of referees at the RWC has magnified with the inclusion of social media.
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Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with this weeks’ Law Corner.
Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions everything employment, privacy and technology related.
This week we had some great questions around bereavement leave, carrying over leave, and how long is reasonable to take a toilet break, and much more.
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It's a game we play every Friday.
You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.Simon went for the heartstrings this week with a classic from two of the most revered country singers of all time. A clear winner.
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ZED enjoyed two decades of number one hits including Glorafilia, Renegade Fighter and Oh! Daisy.
Formed by students at Christchurch 's Cashmere High School, they went on to play Arena tours through Australasia supporting Coldplay and Robbie Williams.
Their album Silencer debuted at number one on the New Zealand Album Charts in 2000, quickly achieving triple platinum status, and ultimately resulting in six hit singles. "Renegade Fighter" was also the number one song in New Zealand.
Now Nathan King, Ben Campbell, Andy Lynch, and Adrian Palmer are back to mark their 20-year milestone with two intimate shows in Christchurch and one in Auckland.
They joined Simon and Phil to chat about the reunion, and play a few classics too.
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The 1987 All Blacks World Cup winning captain believes they've have taken a risk by picking a fast agile team against South Africa.
The All Blacks face off against the Springboks in their first pool match of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday
David Kirk told Simon and Phil they obviously have a clear game-plan in mind, but that could backfire against a bigger South African side.
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ACT Party Leader David Seymour joined Simon and Phil for this weeks Six and a Song.
They talked about why he got into politics, what he does in his spare time, what it's like working alongside some of the characters of parliament, and of course, his favourite song.
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The Springboks have revealed an experienced side to play the All Blacks on Saturday night in Yokohama.
With no injury worries to speak of and a relatively settled side, there were a few surprises.
TVNZ's Andrew Saville told Simon and Phil it's the first time they've played the Springboks in a pool match.
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The Government is considering the consensus decision reached by mana whenua over the Ihumātao [iee who MAA tao] site in south Auckland.
Mana whenua have agreed to ask the Government for the land to be returned.
National Party Leader Simon Bridges told Simon and Phil the Government has to immediately reject the call.
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Simon and Phil were discussing the growing trend of DNA tests, which are leading to some surprising connections for many people, when they got a call from Bob.
A beautiful and incredible story about how he found his biological father, who was almost in front of him all along.
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History tells All Blacks coach Steve Hansen that this weekend's encounter against South Africa was always going to be huge.
The test in Yokohama to open their respective Rugby World Cup campaigns will be the 99th meeting between the storied rugby rivals.
Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden told Simon and Phil the atmosphere is picking up on the ground in Japan, but temperatures have been consistently high in the lead up to the opening matches.
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According to Worldpay worldwide, e-wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay have grown to become the preferred ecommerce payment method, accounting for 36 percent of all transactions last year."
Ayesha Scott, senior lecturer of finance at AUT told Simon and Phil Kiwis are adopting the new technology relatively quickly.
But she says financial institutions and companies offering digital payment systems will require strong regulation and the onus is on consumers to keep an eye on spending and their money safe.
It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
Despite being up against the powerhouses of Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles, Producer Tyler snuck in the win with a feel good favourite from a music legend no longer with us.
The head of Forest and Bird says they know many in the rural community are working hard to protect our environment.
Sheep and Beef farmer Sully Alsop told Simon and Phil it really feels like the country is turning against them.
Forest and Bird CEO Kevin Hague says for many farmers that's unfair, but for many others, there's a reason Kiwis are turning on them.
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Farmers are feeling New Zealand has turned its back on them.
An open letter has been sent to the Prime Minister this week asking for more consideration for the rural industry.
The letter says the Government's approach to environmental policy is undermining the mental health and well-being of the pastoral sector
Sheep and Beef farmer Sully Alsop told Simon and Phil it really feels like the country is turning against them, which in most cases is unfair.
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Knight, raconteur, activist, and longtime Mayor of Invercargill Sir Tim Shadbolt was out guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
Simon and Phil asked him about his activism days, spending time in jail, being the longest serving Mayor in the country, and of course... his favourite song.
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Adding to your mortgage to take an extended holiday might sound risky to some, but for Kiwi couple Lisa Power and Richard Jones it was one of the best decisions they've made.
They managed to convince their employers to let them have 6-months off, packed their bags with their two young children Lucy and Patrick, and took off on the round-the-world adventure.
Lisa and Richard told Simon and Phil the experience and memories they made are priceless.
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Non Maori speakers shouldn't feel embarrassed if they get it a bit wrong when learning Te Reo
Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori Language Week is on this week.
The Hits Drive Announcer Stacey Morrison told Simon and Phil it's wonderful more and more people are learning Te Reo.
She says nobody is offended if the intention is there to embrace our national language.
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Natalie Bridges, wife of National Party Leader Simon Bridges, has admitted that she grew up in a different political environment.
She joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford for Better Halves, where the pair talk to partner of a well known New Zealander.
Natalie has been married to Simon since 2005, with the pair meeting at Oxford University and marrying at the end of the their course.,
She says that she knew from the very beginning that her future husband had political aspirations, and that he was constantly following the news and discussing his perspectives.
However, their points of view were initially different.
"I came from a Labour family, a very hardcore family, so we had some interesting discussions."
Natalie says that she accepts that his role means he faces scrutiny, and that it is "part of the privilege".
"You go with the flow. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. When you're in that position, you have to take the hard knocks."
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The world's most famous board game is getting a feminist upgrade.
Hasbro has announced the launch of "Ms Monopoly", the feminist version of the classic Monopoly game.
In this new version, female players get more money.
According to Hasbro, the new game is all about celebrating women's empowerment.
It will be the first time in Monopoly history that a new mascot will feature in the cover.
In this new version, women will collect 240 Monopoly dollars when they pass "go". Male players will still only collect 200.
Hasbro says it is a "fun new take on the game that creates a world where women have an advantage often enjoyed by men".
"But don't worry, if men play their cards right, they can make more money too," the company said in a statement.
As part of its efforts to empower women, the game has some other twists in store: instead of buying property, players will invest in inventions created by women.
The game will launch worldwide on September 10.
Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with this weeks Law Corner.
Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions everything employment, privacy and technology related.
This week Simon and Phil asked Gareth for his thoughts on whether it was okay for employers to ask prospective employees whether they have been vaccinated.
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Are social media influences worth it?
$8 million dollars have been spent by Government departments and agencies to advertise with social media influencers according to TVNZ.
Associate Professor of Marketing at Canterbury University Ekant Veer told Simon and Phil while influencers can be worth the money, measuring the return on investment is never easy.
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It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.Simon went for the heartstrings this week with a great song for Father's Day, and better yet, got a straight run with 3 out of 3 votes.
Buying a secondhand car may be a sensible budget choice, but Kiwis should make sure they're not sacrificing safety for a cheap option.
Monash University Accident Research Centre has released its annual used car safety ratings of 389 popular models, from light cars to SUVs.
The ratings are based on records from more than 8 million vehicles in road crashes and more than 2 million injured road users across New Zealand and Australia between 1987 and 2017.
AA Motoring Advisor Cade Wilson told Simon and Phil you should go for the safest vehicle you can afford.
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Is organic food really better for us?
We generally pay a lot more for it, so we wanted to know whether that extra money is worth buying organically.
Editor at Large of Healthy Food Guide Niki Bezzant joined Simon and Phil to separate fact from fiction.
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Most of us have a stack of loyalty cards in our wallets.
There might be a fuel discount card, a travel rewards card of some description, a loyalty card from the local cafe.
But are they just taking up space, or are you making the most of them?
Consumer NZ's Jessica Wilson joined Simon and Phil to discuss what loyalty programmes are actually worth it.
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Kiwi marine biologist, Rochelle Constantine, has co-written a paper showing that whales converge at the remote Kermadec Islands ... in the cetacean equivalent of a singing competition.
She says her recordings show whales sing the same songs... that others do in New Caledonia, the Cook Islands and Tonga.
Rochelle told Simon and Phil it suggests the Kermadecs are where whales go to hear and learn songs by other whales.
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Former Gisbourne Mayor and recently named Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon was our guest for this week’s Six and a Song.
We talked about growing up Chinese and Māori, racism in the country today, what makes him most happy, and of course his favourite song.
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Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.
This week the Inspector covered noise levels, following distances, and all the information you need if you want to join the New Zealand Police.
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An economist says Kiwibuild's new focus on progressive home ownership is a big win.
The Government's announced a major reset of the heavily criticised programme.
400-million dollars will be set aside for the ownership scheme, which works like shared equity or rent-to-buy.
Shamubeel Eaqub [yah-kib] told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's a plan he really likes.
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A terrified 9-year-old football player ran from the field crying after being verbally abused by an opposition player's parent who threatened to rip the child from the pitch.
Cailean Hamilton, who feared he would be physically harmed by the irate father, hopes some good will come from the incident and is calling for sideline spectators to check their behaviour at kids' sport.
His mother Katie Hamilton told Simon and Phil it was a really frightening experience for Cailean, and parents really need to check how they’re behaving at kids’ games.
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He never went to university – but now Rocket Lab visionary Peter Beck can call himself a professor.
The Invercargill-raised space industry pioneer, whose company staged its eighth successful launch from Mahia just two weeks ago, has been given the title of adjunct professor of aerospace engineering by the University of Auckland.
Beck was never a university student himself – he left school at 17 to take up an apprenticeship with Fisher & Paykel in Mosgiel.
By the time he'd finished there, he'd created a rocket bike, a rocket scooter and a jetpack that powered a pair of roller blades.
He told Simon and Phil as Rocket Lab continues to push new limits and create world leading technology, they have to protect that vigorously.
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Parents of unvaccinated children are being warned to look out for measles symptoms.
Nearly a thousand people around the country have the disease, with south Auckland the worst-affected area.
Pediatrician and infectious diseases specialist Dr Emma Best told Simon and Phil kids who have had the vaccinate are safe and don't need to worry about being around non-vaccinated children.
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It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.Simon went for the heartstrings this week with a great song for Father's Day, and better yet, got a straight run with 3 out of 3 votes.
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Rod Dixon is one of the greatest runners in New Zealand.
Nelson born and bred, he won a bronze medal in the 1500 metres at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
His versatility saw him on the podium in third place at the 1982 world cross country championships in Italy.
His greatest victory came in the 1983 New York marathon, a win that took him all the way to the White House where he was congratulated by President Ronald Reagan.
Now living in California he’s spoke to Simon and Phil about his programme, now in several countries, to keep kids active called Kidsmarathon.
Two of Simon’s daughters, Samantha and Sophie, joined Si and Phil on the show to share a few very funny stories about their dad ahead of Father’s Day!
Get ready to laugh and maybe shed a few happy tears too.
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He's arguably the best rower in the world, winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, as well as at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
He won four consecutive World Rowing Championship gold medals and set two world best times.
In the 2013 New Year Honours, He was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rowing.
In 2018 the International Rowing Federation awarded him the Thomas Keller Medal for his outstanding international rowing career. It is the sport's highest honour
Eric Murray was Simon and Phil's guest for this weeks Six and a Song.
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The Green Party have been labelled "wowsers" as they stood as the sole opposition to a bill allowing venues to stay open for the Rugby World Cup.
The bill rushed through a streamlined process in the House on Wednesday, in a fiery and colourful debate
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson warned that the bill has a dangerous subtext by continuing to tag sporting culture to drinking
ACT Party Leader David Seymour told Simon and Phil most of the people heading down to watch aren’t there to binge drink and cause issues.
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John Cowan from The Parenting Place, joined Simon and Phil to take your calls and text questions on everything parenting.
This week we discussed toilet training, grumpy toddlers and dealing with teenage boys
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Last year, Parliament froze salaries and allowances, over concerns after MPs took over calculating pay increases in 2015.
Legislation will be introduced to the House today to repeal that move.
Simon and Phil wanted to know how many hours an MP typically works during an average day, so they got National list MP Nicola Willis on to explain.
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The omission of veteran prop Owen Franks and the inclusion of young Chiefs looseforward Luke Jacobson are key the features of the 31 strong All Blacks squad named for the Rugby World Cup.
The 108 test capped Franks has been omitted, with young Chiefs loosehead Atu Moli included, with Nepo Laulala now rated the number one tighthead.
Jacobson has been named among five looseforwards beating out the likes of Jackson Hemopo and Vaea Fifita.
Liam Squire hasn't been included, but has made himself available should the side suffer injuries during their campaign.
Injured lock Brodie Retallick has been named but won't be available before the knockout rounds at the earliest.
All Blacks Coach Steve Hansen told Simon and Phil telling players they’ve missed out on selection is incredibly tough.
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Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire has been picked in the All Blacks World Cup after declaring himself available for selection.
The powerful blindside flanker had a self imposed exile after Super Rugby, saying he wasn't ready for test rugby after spending much of the season on the sidelines.
His inclusion in the loose forward mix means there is no place for the likes of Vaea Fifita or Jackson Hemopo.
Lock Brodie Retallick has been included despite only likely to be available for the latter stages of the tournament.
Powerful second five Ngani Laumape has missed out on selection with the returning Ryan Crotty joining Sonny Bill Williams, Anton Lienert Brown and Jack Goodhue.
Canterbury's Brayden Ennor has been squeezed out of an outside back spot with rookie wings Sevu Reece and George Bridge both included.
Simon and Phil shared their thoughts on the selection, and what we can expect from this side during the Rugby World Cup.
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A doctor specialising in youth mental health says poverty and a lack of hope are driving forces in youth suicide.
Nationwide, suicide rates in those aged 15 to 19 has gone up by 37 percent.
298 Youth Health senior doctor, Sue Bagshaw, told Simon and Phil young people can only apply for jobs and be rejected so many times, before feeling like they're a failure.
Where to get help:
If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Or if you need to talk to someone else:
Lifeline – 0800 543 354
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (for under 18s)
What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds 1pm–10pm weekdays and 3pm–10pm weekends)
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463
Healthline – 0800 611 116
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He is still regarded as one of New Zealand Rugby League's greatest ever players but, when the curtain came down on his career 33 years ago, Olsen Filipaina was left with nothing.
Now he is warning today's Polynesian players of the pitfalls of handing all their money to family, to prevent them from ending up in the same position as he did.
He spoke to Simon and Phil about why he’s speaking up now to help other young athletes who may end up in a similar position.
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Would-be home-owners - who can't afford a house on their own - are linking up online to combine their savings and get on the property ladder.
The online startup, Miuwi, says it acts like a dating service, linking first-home buyers and property investors so they can pool their money and buy homes in a shared-ownership deal.
Co-founder Nicola Valentine told Simon and Phil they've had a great response so far.
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Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with this weeks Law Corner.
Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions everything employment, privacy and technology related.
This week we had some great questions around what your rights are when you have a 'restraint of trade' clause in your contract.
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It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.After losing out for a few weeks in a row producer Tyler needed a win, so he pulled out one of the most critically acclaimed songs of all time.
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Steven O’Meagher is an multi award winning documentary maker, who started his media career as a print journalist.He was a originating producer of the 2008 film “out of the Blue” based on the massacre at Aramoana, which screen world wide and was the Qantas Awards best picture winner.His documentary on runners peter Snell and Murray Halberg, “The Golden Hour” was nominated or an Emmy.The author of Sean Fitzpatrick’s biography “Fronting Up” he spoke to Simon and Phil about his latest project, a six part series “The Story of Rugby” starts screening tomorrow night on ONE.LISTEN ABOVE
NZ Business Manager for Cabot’s Mark Jury has been involved the wider building industry for the past 15 years and now specialises in wood-care.
An avid DIYer, he’s undertaken many building projects at home, decking being a key one. He joined Simon and Phil on the show today for our first Dulux DIY segment.
Full of all the tips you need for your DIY jobs with help from our friends at Dulux.
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Sir Peter Leitch QSM, aka the Mad Butcher, has become one of the best known people in New Zealand.
He has described himself as “not a great businessman but a very good butcher”.
From one store in Mangere East in Auckland he founded an iconic business.
His great passions are helping people, with decades of tireless work for charity, and rugby league, where he was the manager of the Kiwis who won the World Cup in Britain in 2008.
He joined Simon and Phil on the show for this week's Six and a Song.
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Armed with abundant knowledge, scientific research and a true desire to help others recover their energy and vitality, Dr Libby empowers and inspires people to take charge of their health and happiness.
She joined Simon and Phil for the first of our regular segment on health and happiness.
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Today on the show we discussed door to door collectors after Simon had an uncomfortable encounter with a pushy charity collector over the weekend.
Some charities use third party companies who can use a variety of sales techniques to convince home owners to sign up to regular payments.
Head of research at Consumer NZ Jessica Wilson told Simon and Phil some of these techniques can be very intimidating.
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The Ralston family from Palmerston North always believed their beloved cat Chesh would come back, despite being mistakenly tipped out with rubbish 18 moths ago.
When Chesh couldn't be found, Ashlynn's mum Nicole went around the neighbourhood searching and posted about the disappearance on Facebook.
Nicole and Ashlynn told Simon and Phil the searching paid off last week when Ms Ralston was contacted by a woman on Facebook who thought she had found Chesh hiding under her deck.
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Machete and The Ghost is the book that charts the careers of the two greatest AB's who never existed.
It chronicles their mythical on-field achievements; tells invented stories about the behind-the-scenes goings on of professional rugby; and also makes up their troubles and triumphs off the field, in their tabloid-worthy private lives.
Written by Oscar Kightley and James Griffin.
James joined Simon and Phil to talk the book, writing on some of the most iconic shows in New Zealand, and more.
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It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.After last weeks win Simon was feeling confident, and after picking out one of the best songs of all time, he got another win on the board. LISTEN ABOVE
David Bishop is lucky to be alive after being swept out to see in New Plymouth last week.
He spent an hour in two-metre swells off Back Beach after a wave knocked him off his feet when he waded into the ocean to retrieve a ball for his dog Rocko.
He had been left with hypothermia when rescuers dragged him out.
David Bishop told Simon and Phil that he's still dealing with headaches, but feels very lucky to be alive.
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A former All Blacks legend says the dramatic team selection for the second Bledisloe Cup is the right move.
The dropping of Owen Franks, Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane before the most important Bledisloe Cup test in four years has many saying it qualifies as one of the biggest reactions to a loss ever made by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
Sir John Kirwan told Simon and Phil while the move might seem dramatic, he takes his hat off to Hansen, and assistant coach Ian Foster for doing what needed to be done.
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Seven Sharp presenter Hilary Barry was on with Simon and Phil for this week’s Six and a Song.
Voted Favourite New Zealand Female Personality, multiple winner of TV Guide's Best on The Box award for Best Presenter, and all round lovely person.
We had a great chat about life on the telly, covering the big stories, and life outside of presenting life.
She also picked a huge hit to play us out.
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Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.
This week the Inspector covered speed limits past schools, motorcycles passing cars in suburban areas, and whether you're able to ride you bike legally with no hands!
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Prominent New Zealand Mountaineer and double amputee Mark Inglis says you need to know what you're doing to tackle Mt Cook.
There are currently considerable or high avalanche risks for many South Island mountains.
Five climbers were caught in an avalanche on Gammack range, east of Mount Cook yesterday.
One injured person was choppered to hospital with shoulder injuries... and everyone else was safe.
Mark Inglis told Simon and Phil the conditions are always treacherous this time of year, and those climbing need to be very experienced.
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A quick-thinking referee saved the life of a 14-year-old rugby player after he stopped breathing during a match.
Wellington College player Punaarika O'Sullivan - known as Puna - was hit hard in a tackle while playing in an under-15s match on Saturday at his home ground.
Aaron O'Sullivan - co-coach of the Wellington College team - said his son had just cleared the ball from his team's in-goal area and was running it out when he was tackled by a St Patrick's Silverstream player.
"He got clipped at the ankles ... and there was a big pile-up."
Puna's head hit a player's arm and shoulder on the way down and O'Sullivan knew his boy was out cold before he hit the ground.
"My assistant referee straight away said, 'He's out'."
A young referee named Monique Dalley, who happened to be on the sideline because she was refereeing the following game, saw the youngster was in trouble and ran on to the pitch.
With the match referee and two other people, Dalley began CPR because Puna had stopped breathing. She was also on the phone to emergency services getting advice.
"We all jumped in looking for a pulse and at that stage she said she couldn't get one, O'Sullivan said. "I heard from emergency services, 'Start CPR'."
Asked how long his son was not breathing, O'Sullivan said: "It felt like an eternity for me."
The ambulance arrived and worked on Puna for up to an hour. He eventually regained consciousness and was taken to Wellington Hospital before being discharged on Sunday.
O'Sullivan, a 36-year-old builder, said Dalley visited Puna in hospital, bringing him flowers and chocolates. He credits the young ref with saving the life of his son.
"I don't know how else to repay her. If she asks me to build her a fence I'll build a fence."
While Puna had suffered concussion, he was undeterred and raring to get back on the field with his team in three weeks.
"He's all ready to go," said his dad.
Punaarika O'Sullivan surrounded by family and friends in Wellington Hospital after being resuscitated at a rugby match in Wellington. Photo / Supplied
Dalley said she just did what anyone would have done.
"My instincts kicked in. I went over, saw a player on the ground and went down to assess what was happening and saw he was knocked out and just jumped into first aid mode.
"He was breathing not very well and it just got significantly worse to the point where he wasn't really breathing at all. It was pretty horrible."
Looking back, Dalley - who had only sat a first aid course the week prior - said it felt like a dream.
"I went in to check on him in hospital and he was like a completely different person - that was really cool to reconnect and see that he was all good."
Wellington Referees Association chairman Ian Dallas said the youngster was knocked out and had stopped breathing when Dalley and the others sprang into action.
"The four of them worked together, but particularly Monique, and effectively saved his life."
Dalley, who is in her 20s, is training to become a police officer, so first aid was fresh on her mind, Dallas said. And the match referee, who also assisted, was a qualified surf lifesaver.
"It's pretty special, we're pretty proud of [Dalley] particularly, but also the other three young guys," Dallas said.
"Young people responding like that is just absolutely fantastic."
Wellington College principal Gregor Fountain arrived at the school at the same time as the ambulance.
"He certainly wasn't breathing and what people said was it seemed to be for quite a long time that he had stopped breathing," Fountain said of Puna.
"By the time I arrived, they had just got into the ambulance and it was pretty emotional. There was a lot of relief, but there was still a lot of anxiety around the situation."
Puna's father was by his son's side.
Fountain said Dalley took control of the situation and after performing CPR and making sure Puna was okay went on to referee the 1st XV game.
"What we saw from these two - in particularly from Monique - was just extr...
Our resident vet and professional advisor for the New Zealand Veterinary Council Seton Butler joined Simon and Phil for our regular Dog Box segment.
They discussed what to do about older cats peeing inside, the best way to give your animal a pill, cats who are vomiting constantly, and much more!
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Warriors and former All Black Doctor John Mayhew has pushed back at claims people will stop playing contact sports because of potential brain injuries.
Doctor Bennet Omalu was the pioneering neuropathologist who first discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy in the brains of NFL stars.
In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Omalu, who was played by Will Smith in the Hollywood film Concussion, said in the next generation or two, mankind won't be playing sports like rugby or football or ice hockey or mixed martial arts because it just doesn't make sense to be damaging the brain of a human being.
But Doctor John Mayhew told Simon and Phil that’s nonsense.
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The All Blacks have completed an honest review session into their defeat by the Wallabies in Perth.
They've arrived home and completed a gym session, as well as their inquest over the defeat.
Former All Black and Sky Commenter Jeff Wilson told Simon and Phil there will be a number of areas the players will be bitterly disappointed.
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It's a game we play every Friday.
You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out.
This week producer Nellie was in the hot seat with a song choice, the competition was fierce but Simon took out his first ever win, with the crowd favourite Waterloo from ABBA.
A new segment today with Simon and Phil we call What are you up to?
This week a pleasure to be joined by one of the founders of the Student Volunteer Army Sam Johnson.
We talked about his time after the Christchurch earthquakes, and his new project he’s working on now.
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More curbs on evidence from inmates are needed when it comes to criminal trials.
It comes after news a key witness in a murder trial, a jailhouse snitch who had more than $20,000 spent on his protection, gave false evidence under oath.
Tim McKinnel, a former detective and director of investigation firm Zavest told Simon and Phil that the rules around the use of such evidence needs careful examination to prevent miscarriages of justice.
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If things had turned out differently, Simon Bridges would be the one behind the microphone.
The National leader revealed to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that he originally wanted to be a talk back host, but he was rejected from a communications degree so went to law instead.
"I don't have a voice or a face for TV or radio. But politics was definitely there as well. I wanted to do something public."
Bridges says that he was very burnt out by his time in the law, where he served as a Crown Prosecutor, which was one reason why he went into politics.
Now he has to face the likes of Winston Peters every day instead of criminals. The Deputy Prime Minister has clashed with Bridges multiple times, but the National leader says that he actually likes Peters.
"He's old naughty as I think the Chinese have called him. He's this cheeky old rogue that actually amuses me greatly."
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Would you tell a friend their partner was cheating on them if you knew?
That’s the question Simon and Phil put to Dr Anna Martin, a child, Adolescent, Adult & Couples Therapist.
She told them people in that situation need to ask themselves; would your friend really want you to tell them?
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Simon and Phil were joined by National Party Leader Simon Bridges for their first chat together.
They covered why he got into politics, which parliamentarian he’d least like to sit next to on a long haul flight, his time as a Crown Prosecutor, and what he really thinks of Winston Peters.
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Champion Paralympian swimmer Sophie Pascoe was our guest this week for Six and a Song.
Winning a total of nine gold medals and six silver medals, she is New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian.
Simon and Phil talked with her about her motivations, her training regimes, what she gets up to outside of swimming, and of course one of her favourite songs to play out.
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Early Edition Host and Mike Hosking's wife Kate Hawkesby, joined Simon and Phil for our first ever 'Better Halves'.
Every month we talk to the better half of a well known New Zealander, who's also in the public eye themselves.
Simon and Phil talked with Kate about what they talk about at home, family life with their kids, if she gets to drive Mike's cars, and much more.
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A financial advisor says the OCR cut is good news for mortgage holders, bad news for those with term deposits
The Reserve Bank was widely expected to cut the OCR today from 1.5% to a record low of 1.25%.
In fact they made a 0.5% cut.
Tim Fairbrother, owner of Rival Wealth, told Simon and Phil a lot of people will be surprised by the move.
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A telecommunications expert says people need to get prepared if they want great Rugby World Cup viewing.
Spark is appealing to rugby fans not to leave it to the last minute to sign up and test the performance of its Rugby World Cup coverage.
It’s being streamed digitally for the first time in New Zealand.
CEO of Telecommunication Users Association New Zealand Craig Young shared all the tips with Simon and Phil on what you need to do now to make sure your viewing is as seamless as possible.
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If you're into overseas travel but interested in changing your name, you may want to take note of this man's mistake.
After changing his name, Kenny Kennard is no longer able to travel overseas — because his new surname is too offensive to be printed on a passport.
The 33-year-old changed his surname to "Fu-Kennard" as a joke several years ago, but now he's not laughing after being told he cannot have it on any travel documents.
The supermarket worker from Cornwall in the UK has contested the passport office's verdict three times — but the Home Office has refused to budge on their verdict that his surname "may cause offence".
"I'd decided to change my name to Fu-Kennard a few years back," he told The Mirror.
"When I had to apply for a driving licence, it was accepted fine, so I figured it wouldn't make much difference in applying for a passport. How wrong I was.
"I got refused on grounds that my name could cause offence or was vulgar.
"So I complained, but they upheld their decision, so I complained again. I was then told they'd keep the fee for administration costs.
"If I wanted to take the matter further, they said I'd need to contact my MP.
"So I wrote to MP Scott Mann, and he replied saying they're within their remit to refuse."
Mr Fu-Kennard said he was shocked that people would take his name as more than a joke, and the verdict made him feel like a prisoner in his own homeland.
"Now I'm skint with no passport, like a prisoner in my own country," he said.
"On the one hand, I find the whole thing funny — as do all of my friends. But I'm also finding it hard to believe the name could be construed as anything but funny and slightly ridiculous. It's just a joke. Fu-Kennard' is not offensive, and I object to them denying my chosen name."
It's not the first time the 33-year-old has changed his name.
When he was 16, he became "Coco Kenny", but after joining the army and wanting to be taken seriously, he had to change it to something more sensible.
But after eight years with the military, he was able to change his name again, deciding on something with a bit of "fun" to it.
"Life's too short to be boring," he said, noting he went with "Fu-Kennard" because "not everyone gets the joke".
According to the Home Office's official guidelines, a passport applicant cannot have a name that "may cause outrage or offence" or that could be classed as "unacceptable," including the use of "swear words; sexually explicit references; inappropriate religious connotation; is vulgar, offensive, or libellous to an individual; makes use of a name of a person living or dead which may cause public concern".
Mr Fu-Kennard said the Home Office had told him it would only proceed with an application for a passport if he either changed his name to one that was acceptable or used his previous name.
"Without a passport, I can't go on holiday abroad," he said.
"I live in a seaside town but have always enjoyed travelling.
"My last holiday — to Sri Lanka — was about three years ago. But there are so many countries I'd still like to visit, such as Cambodia.
"I have a stag do in three weeks, for instance. When the best man was deciding what to do for it, he knew I couldn't travel — so he settled on Cardiff instead.
"I don't know what else I can do to escalate the situation with HM Passport Office because no one has advised me how else I can challenge the verdict.
"I only have one red line, though — I'm keeping my surname.
"I don't want to change it again, especially because they're restricting my freedom.
"I like Fu-Kennard."
How common place is it becoming to undertake botox and other cosmetic medicine treatments?
Simon and Phil talked about the growing popularity of a range of different people choosing to have botox treatments.
Lousie Highet, from Louise Highet Aesthetics told them that while there is a minimum age, many people in their 20’s are choosing to undergo similar treatments.
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Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with this weeks Law Corner.
Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions everything employment, privacy and technology related.
This week we had some great questions around whether your employer can force you to work more hours than stated in your contract.
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It's a game we play every Friday.
You Da Man , where Simon, Phil, and producer Tyler pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks there favourite.
First to 3 votes takes it out, and it seems Phil's on a bit of a winning streak with his picks.
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New Zealand actress Robyn Malcolm has revealed that her mother was in the CTV building the day of the 2011 earthquake.
The building was one of the most damaged in the February 22nd. 115 people died after the building collapsed.
Robyn's mother, Anne, was in the building at the time and fell five storeys after the quake hit.
Speaking with Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford, Malcolm says that it was terrifying to learn that her mother was in the building.
"I was in Auckland and I learnt about the quake. My sister Jen tried to ring Mum and Mum was already in the stretcher in the triage in Latimer Square."
Barry Grottis, inset, has been identified as the man helping CTV survivor Anne Malcolm in this picture. Photos / Geoff Sloan
Malcolm says that a friend had the phone and passed it to Anne, and they heard her shallow breathes.
It took 17 hours for her to find out what happened to her, with Robyn's brother-in-law having to cycle all over the city to try and find out if she was alive or dead.
Malcolm also revealed that she has worried about whether or not her campaigning for fair pay on the set of The Hobbit has impacted her career.
However, she says that she does not work her often anymore, so she cannot be certain the impact.
"The impression of actors at the time was of us being pretty dreadful changes. I think that has changed now. It was definitely a tricky moment."
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Tristan Pang is a child genius who features on TVNZ's show Brainboxes.
Tristan graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Science, with a double major in maths and physics, all this at just 16-years-old.
He discussed with Simon and Phil what he loves about maths, what it was like going through university at such a young age, and much more.
Watch Brainboxes on TV1, 6th August at 8:30pm
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Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the 21st Century was an unlikely bestseller in 2014.
Its account of how concentrated wealth shapes the world was so compelling that it went on to sell 1.5 million copies.
Now brought to the big screen by New Zealand director Justin Pemberton, it’s a griping and sobering watch, but with a few key ideas which could change our economic future for the better.
Justin Pemberton joined Simon and Phil to discuss the film, and what our future could hold if we don't close the inequality gap.
It's playing as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Go to https://www.nziff.co.nz/ to find your nearest screening.
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As an 18 year-old, Dr Paul Wood lost control when his then drug dealer attempted to sexually assault him.
Paul was convicted of murder for this offence and then spent more than a decade in some of New Zealand's toughest prisons.
During this period Paul became the first person in New Zealand’s history to progress through undergraduate and Masters degrees while in prison.
He told Simon and Phil there are many young people in prison who need people to back them to lead great lives once they're released
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John Cowan from The Parenting Place, joined Simon and Phil to take your calls and text questions on everything parenting.
Issue of the week: Why yelling at your children to get them to behave may do more harm than good.
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The first person to kayak across the Tasman says he’s looking forward to settling down back in New Zealand.
Scott Donaldson's solo kayak across the Tasman broke all records in July 2018 when he landed at Ngāmotu Beach in Taranaki.
Donaldson paddled for up to 16 hours a day, battling sharks and 6-metre high waves.
His new book ‘Relentless’ is out now.
He told Simon and Phil he’s looking forward to putting his feet.
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Simon regaled Phil with his story of singing an iconic scene in Top Gun.
Featuring the song You've Lost That Loving Feeling, it seems Si might be alone with the romantic power of re-creating that scene.
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Former All Black and Black Cap Jeff Wilson joins Simon and Phil to talk about the All Blacks test match against the Springboks in Wellington.
It is a repeat of last year's fixture, which the Springboks won 36-34 for their first win on New Zealand soil in nine years.
Wilson feels the All Blacks are definite favourites.
"The All Blacks are going into this game with a great amount of talent, experience and preparation."
Dulux New Zealand's Colour Expert Davina Harper joined us on the show today for our first Dulux DIY segment. Full of all the tips you need for your DIY jobs with help from our friends at Dulux. This week we had the pleasure of having Davina Harper on the show. Davina is an expert in all things colour, and took your questions to make the most out of your next painting job. LISTEN ABOVE
Paula Bennett has described the "hilarious" moment she watched the Green Party car dealership ad with Simon Bridges.
An attack ad, which mocked the National Party leader's accent, was taken down after a few hours, when Greens supporters objected.
Bennett told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the pair couldn't stop laughing, and it was "instantly funny".
"I was with him when he first saw it, and the two of us just absolutely cracked up laughing. Who doesn't like taking the mickey out of someone, aye."
She says that she loved the flashy signs and the car dealership angle.
The ad came under controversy from Green Party supporters, with some taking to social media to call it "classist bulls**t".
Speaking to media after the ad was pulled, Shaw said the Greens were trying to use satire to make a point about the use of National's attack ads.
"It didn't go well, so we pulled the ad."
In a first of its kind, the Malaghan Institute has sought healthy volunteers to take part in a clinical trial designed to explore the therapeutic potential of human hookworms.
Funded by the Health Research Council, and in collaboration with the University of Otago Wellington, the trial’s ultimate aim is to find better treatment options for a range of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including coeliac, asthma, allergy, MS and inflammatory bowel disease.
Director of the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research Professor Graham Le Gros told Simon and Phil the potential for better health outcomes for many people suffering these illnesses is huge.
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Simon shared his story of great memories of mock white bait patties he got from his childhood fish and chip shop.
Phil wasn't convinced, but our listeners called in in droves to back up the classic recipe from the Edmonds Cook Book.
A family lawyer says New Zealand's divorce laws are outdated, and need to change.
The Law Commission has put forward more than a hundred recommendations on the matter.
The recommendations include changes to how property is split and income shared for up to five years after divorce.
Partner at Simpson Western Candice Murphy told Simon and Phil that it is time for changes to be considered.
She also shone some light on the facts and fictions when it comes to prenuptial agreements.
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Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor from Malley & Co joined us for Law Corner to take your questions on everythin employment, privacy and technology related.
This week we had several questions on the rights around the 90-day trial period, recording meetings, and when your employer can ask you to take leave.
A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night.
Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting.
According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average.
However Director of Sleep Well Clinics New Zealand Dr Alex Bartle told Simon and Phil it's an issue many New Zealander's struggle with.
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A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night.
Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting.
According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average.
However Director of Sleep Clinics New Zealand Dr Alex Bartle told Simon and Phil it's an issue many New Zealander's struggle with.
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A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night.
Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting.
According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average.
However Director of Sleep Clinics New Zealand Dr Alex Bartle told Simon and Phil it's an issue many New Zealander's struggle with.
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As NASA remembers its first successful moonshot, it's getting ready for another.
Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon.
NASA historian Brian Odom told Simon and Phil while the world remembers the incredible Apollo 11 mission, we could see humans living on the moon by 2024.
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As NASA remembers its first successful moonshot, it's getting ready for another.
Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon.
NASA historian Brian Odom told Simon and Phil while the world remembers the incredible Apollo 11 mission, we could see humans living on the moon by 2024.
Armed with abundant knowledge, scientific research and a true desire to help others recover their energy and vitality, Dr Libby empowers and inspires people to take charge of their health and happiness.
She joined Simon and Phil for the first of our regular segment on health and happiness.
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Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones joined Simon and Phil for this weeks Six and a Song.
We asked him all the questions you've always wanted to ask.
He lived up to his reputation as a man with a very sharp wit!
Matata residents say a payout for their damaged homes is too little, too late.
Homeowners of flood-damaged properties near the Awatarariki River have been offered a market-value payout, 14 years after the event.
Awatarariki Residents spokesperson Rick Whalley told Simon and Phil he wants the council to keep its original promise.
Deputy Speaker Anne Tolley feels awful that she upset Youth MP Lily Dorrance and has apologised to her, to Speaker Trevor Mallard, and to former Speaker David Carter.
During a general debate in the House yesterday, Tolley interrupted Dorrance, who is the Youth MP for National MP David Carter, and asked her to speak without reading from her notes.
Dorrance was giving an impassioned speech about mental health, and had spoken about losing a friend to suicide.
"When she interrupted me it was awful," Dorrance told the Herald last night.
"As soon as I sat down I burst into tears and had to leave … It was just humiliating."
Tolley told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford she's apologised for the incident, which came out of a misunderstanding.
"I had a discussion with the clerk at lunchtime cause I did ask are they respecting the normal rules of a general debate where you don't read speeches. I thought that he said yes they did, but apparently they didn't."
Youth MP Ethan Griffiths said the Ministry of Youth Development told them to stick to their scripts, for Hansard's purposes.
"So we were actually instructed to write full speeches. Anne Tolley walked up into the house yesterday and decided no, that's not how we are going to do it."
The capital has this week hosted the Youth Parliament, which every three years brings together teenagers from around the country to try their hand at being MPs, including by speaking in the House in front of cameras.
Mallard said he did not comment on presiding officers.
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Former All Black Ian Jones is welcoming diners to the community meal he and his wife Janine Graham-Jones host every Friday night at Rosmini College on Auckland's North Shore.
It's a free dinner - dropped off by friends, businesses and local home cooks - and anyone is welcome.
Ian Jones told Simon and Phil they started Eddie's Meals (named after Ian's swim squad Eddie's Eels) in December because they felt they had a blessed life and wanted to share with others.
Children watching explicit reality TV shows like Love Island are growing up before their time.
That's according to child development expert Nathan Wallis, who told Simon and Phil that a 5pm watch time for a show like Love Island means it's far more accessible for young children whose brains are still developing
He says children are like sponges, and they will act out the things they see on TV.
A pleasure to have Gerard and Deb Stokes on with Simon and Phil to discuss their son Ben's epic Cricket World Cup Final
A deflection off his bat cost his country of birth the cricket World Cup.
Stokes, the Christchurch-born, England allrounder was named man of the match for his unbeaten 84, including four overthrows after a return throw from the boundary bounced off his bat and went to the ropes.
Gerard and Deb told Simon and Phil it was a bitter sweet moment.
Listen to Simon and Phil chat with talkback caller Steven about his hilarious, but equally terrifying flight in Russia.
It came on the back of a story of a flight from Auckland to Dubai where severe turbulence shook passengers on board.
Steven called in to tell us what happened when he boarded a flight during a work trip over Serbia.
Well on the back of some pretty staggering figures from ACC on the number of injuries from the humble hot water bottle, we thought a good PSA was in order.
ACC received 323 hot water bottle injury claims in the first half of 2019 and those, in addition to more than 300 ongoing claims, have already cost the Government $239,530 this year, with the coldest month July still to come.
Listen to Simon and Phil discuss got all the 'hot' tips to make sure you don't burn yourself this winter.
There'll be a first-time winner of the Cricket World Cup on Monday morning after England crushed Australia to join the Black Caps in the final.
The tournament hosts rolled Australia for 223 after being asked to bowl first and then raced to the target with more than 17 overs to spare.
Greg O'Connor is in England with MP's from across parties who've taken part in the Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup.
He told Simon and Phil they're still hoping to get tickets for the Black Caps final, otherwise they'll be hosted by the UK PM.
Either England or New Zealand will win the cricket World Cup for the first time overnight Sunday.
After crushing Australia, England will play in a first final since 1992 where they'll meet the Black Caps in the big dance for a second straight time.
Former Black Cap Kyle Mills told Simon and Phil the win against India will have boosted all players confidence.
Hopes a solution can be found after a red zone BMX track built by youths was flattened.
A group of eight boys spent their spare time constructing jumps and berms on a 100 metre stretch of land on Richmond Hill in Sumner.
Land Information New Zealand deconstructed the track after it was deemed a hazard- because land dangers in the area.
LINZ spokesperson Matt Bradley says [told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford] they would be open to investigating other locations with the boys.
Writer, comedian, actor, and all round great guy Oscar Kightley joined Simon and Phil in studio for the first Six and a Song segment.
That's where we get a special guest in to ask them six questions, and play their favourite song.
Simon shares his homemade cleaning recipe which he swears by:
-Half a cup of water
-Half a cup of white vinegar
-10 drops of essential oil
-15 drops of tea tree oil
-3 tablespoons of dish washing liquid
There's a push for police to ease up on those accessing cannabis on the black market for medical reasons.
The Ministry of Health's published its proposal around legalising the drug, as the government works to set up a Medicinal Cannabis Scheme next year.
But Medical Cannabis Advocate Rebecca Reider told Simon and Phil the requirement for specialist sign-off would be one of the most problematic aspect for patients.
Martin Guptill has struggled with the bat at the cricket World Cup, but produced a pivotal moment in the field to help New Zealand win the semi-final against India by 18 runs at Old Trafford.
The Black Caps posted 239 for eight, before dismissing their opponents for 221.
Guptill had to throw down one stump at square leg as the in-form MS Dhoni gambled for two in the 49th over.
Former Black Cap Chris Harris told Simon and Phil there were some incredible moments in what was an epic match in New Zealand Cricket.
Gold medallist Dame Valerie Adams intends to return to the Olympics for another shot at glory.
The shotput star, who is a four time World Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has taken time away from the sport after giving birth to her second child, Kepaleli, earlier this year.
However, Adams revealed for the first time to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that she aims to compete at Tokyo 2020.
"I've actually got nothing to lose," she says.
She says she is going to train and work in the background, and credits having a good network around her to help her.
Adams says she will work her arse off to get to Tokyo, and hopes to prove anyone who doubts her wrong.
"People tend to write you off, but I have to keep reminding people, at the [2018] Commonwealth Games I may have won a silver medal, but I had my daughter six months before I was at the Commonwealth Games, and I had her via the sunroof."
She says that she will have to plan a little differently than normal in order to accommodate her children, but she intends to take them with her next year when she travels.
Adams credits her mother-in-law for helping her get back into the swing of things.
"With him being a little premmy bubba, she's been a massive help and has committed herself I guess to me and my family for Tokyo."
Our resident vet and professional advisor for the New Zealand Veterinary Council Seton Butler joined Simon and Phil for the first Dog Box segment.
They discussed whether lamb bones are okay to feed to dogs, what it means when cats are drinking lots, and much more.
A mother whose daughter had to pull her dress up and was patted down before entering a school ball says she's been violated.
The 17-year-old girl attended Wesley College's ball at the Ellerslie Convention Centre on Saturday.
She says girls were taken one by one into a room and searched by a female security guard who asked them to lift their dresses, with some revealing their underwear.
The girl's mother is a Corrections Officer and says the search was poorly performed because the guard didn't use gloves and used the palm of her hand, instead of the back.
Wesley College principal Dr Brian Evans says he's comfortable with the way security was handled and says the school hasn't received a complaint.
Callers to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Afternoons shared their opinions on the issue and whether or not they agreed with the girl's mother.
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He has got women swooning over him after that shirtless scene in the Cornish series Poldark.
So it's of little surprise Poldark star Aidan Turner, 36, confessed as many as 20 women will swarm him at a time at star-studded events, the Daily Mail reports.
In an interview with The Radio Times, the leading hero claimed his admirers get "a little hands-on" when they bombard him for a chat and selfies.
He told the publication: "If I go to a BFI screening and 20 women come up and they want selfies, it can sometimes get a little hands-on.
But I never feel my safety is in question. I never feel like I need to get out of there. I don't get scared, so it's different. Whereas a woman might, if it happened with 20 guys crowding around her."
The Poldark star courted the attention of women everywhere when he displayed his muscle-bound physique during the shirtless scything scene in season one.
And while he has never felt intimidated by the presence of so many fans, he admitted it must be daunting for female celebrities with huge fan bases.
He elaborated: "I'm a man. It's just not the same. It's a completely different world for me. I walk down the street, I don't ever feel scared. There are women who feel scared every day. It's a very different world for me."
Although he has often experienced "hands-on" female supporters at a series of events, Aidan insisted he doesn't receive "too much" hassle from people.
The dashing actor flagged he has been approached a number of times on a Friday or Saturday in a pub at one o'clock in the morning after people have had a few bevvies.
"I certainly don't get hassled," he told the publication.
For five seasons, Aidan has played the hero Captain Ross Poldark and Eleanor Tomlinson has taken the role of his fiery wife Demelza.
The leading star revealed he spent his last day on set for the final series of the BBC drama filming "intimate bedroom scenes" with Eleanor.
He said: "The very last scene I shot was just myself and Eleanor in the bedroom. So we spent the day in bed together, which was really strange. No love scenes or anything, just having a chat.
"All day just talking in bed, which felt right. I don't think we planned it to be that day, it just happened with scheduling. So that was really quite poignant. I think we were both thankful for that."
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Season five is based between 1800 and 1810, the period in between Winston Graham's seventh novel, The Angry Tide, and The Stranger from the Sea.
After filming wrapped up, Aidan cherry-picked the kitchen table and the benches from the Nampara House set as a fitting memento for his home.
He said: "Now they're in my house in London. I swiped them and I took a Poldark hat."
The fifth and final season of Poldark returns to BBC1 on July 14; it's not yet been announced when it will screen in New Zealand.
The Black Caps insist they can get out of their form slump at the right time.
The kiwi cricketers head into tonight's Cricket World Cup semi-final on the back of three straight losses.
Since the 2015 World Cup, India has won nine of their 13 ODIs against the Blackcaps.
Former Black Cap Nathan McCullum told Simon and Phil a lot of people are writing the Blackcaps off.
But he says the players will be primed and ready to take on India
Auckland man Allan Lennie was the victim of vicious homophobia in his workplace but has turned the experience into a positive.
Scottish-born Auckland construction foreman Allan Lennie says the abuse began when one of his co-workers found out that he had a male partner, rather than a female one as they had earlier presumed.
He suffered a bullying campaign with a number of his colleagues flinging homophobic abuse at him on a daily basis until he took it to his employers Fletcher's Construction.
Lennie became chairman of Fletcher Building’s Pride group and continues to work towards ensuring his workplace is inclusive and free of homophobia.
He spoke to Simon and Phil about the continuing issues in the industry, and how men need to speak out more about bullying on worksites.
Gareth Abdinor from Malley & Co law firm joined Simon and Phil to answer your employment questions as part of their regular Law Corner segment. This week we discussed your rights as a contract worker.
A budget advisory service says predatory lenders are taking advantage of desperate people.
Lending company Moola is facing legal action over interest rates of more than 500 percent.
The Commerce Commission is alleging it's breached responsible lending practices.
Christchurch Budget Service manager David Mara told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's predatory lending.
Snowball can headbang, vogue and body roll as well as, if not better than, any rhythmically inclined human. Never mind he's covered in feathers.
The sulphur-crested cockatoo broke big on YouTube in 2007 for his toe-tapping, head-bobbing performance to the Backstreet Boys' "Everybody." But after spending a decade studying his wide repertoire of bangs, hops and lifts, researchers suggest that parrots and humans share a tendency to dance when the music moves them.
Ever the entertainer, Snowball performed 14 unique dances when prompted by music, according to findings published Monday in Current Biology. It's evidence that some birds are capable of sophisticated cognitive control and a level of creativity previously unseen in other species.
The study follows a 2009 paper that found a head-bobbing Snowball possessed an advanced musical beat perception compared to other animals that synchronize rhythms for mating purposes, like frogs or crickets.
Researchers weren't able to rule out then whether Snowball had imitated the movements of his human owners or if he could adjust his head-bops to different tempos. Toe-tapping and head-banging are characteristic of parrot mating rituals, so it was difficult to draw any conclusions about the cognitive implications, study author Aniruddh Patel told CNN.
But shortly after that study concluded, Snowball's owner (and co-author of the more recent paper) Irena Schulz contacted Patel after her bird had begun to explore new moves he's devised himself in response to music.
To test whether Snowball could incorporate a variety of body parts when music played, a trait only humans had ever exhibited, the team filmed him as he boogied to two seminal '80s standards with different tempos: "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," each played three times.
Schulz watched from the same room and gave scattered verbal encouragement but refrained from moving herself.
Researchers mapped the more than 20 minutes of movement frame by frame and noted 14 distinct dances and two combinations, all performed to the beat of either song. Among the most frequent were the "downward" move, the team's term for his signature head bob, the "headbang with lifted foot" and his take on "voguing," in which Snowball rapidly waved his head side-to-side with one claw in the air.
Researchers aren't sure just how Snowball learned to master a breadth of movements, but they suggest birds in the avian order shares five traits with humans that facilitate their tendency to dance, including the ability to imitate movement and a tendency to form long-term social bonds.
Snowball's choreography suggests that spontaneously breaking into dance to the beat of a song isn't uniquely human, but it is surprising that birds possess the cognitive complexity to dance instead of closer animal relatives like primates, Patel said.
"Parrots are unusual because these complexities are coming together in their brains," he said. "When these capacities come together, it leads to the impulse to dance."
Parrots are known imitators who've been captured on film swaying and bobbing to music in the past. But to perform a dance learned from humans, they'd have to map the movement within their own motor system, a sophisticated feat of neural processing.
The diversity of movement could also mean the birds are capable of creativity unique from other living things and even other birds: While most animal creativity derives from a need to obtain an immediate physical benefit, like food or a mate, Snowball danced to interact with his "surrogate flock" of human caregivers and reinforce social bonds, researchers said.
Snowball is the first bird to be studied in this way, so it's difficult to conclude whether the findings extend to other parrot species. But it's a start to unlocking more about the evolution of musicality in humans, Patel said.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined Si and Phil.
They talked about the pressures of being the Prime Minister, relationships within the collation, getting on with those across the aisle, and being a mother.
'Notorious' gang member Puk Kireka who struggled to find a job due to his distinctive face tattoo talks to Si and Phil about his new job as a personal trainer, his work to turn his life around, and the second chance he needed to do just that.
Former Black Cap and cricket commentator Kyle Mills talks with Simon and Phil about whether the Black Caps having wives and partners at the World Cup could be a distraction.
John Cowan from The Parenting Place talks with Si and Phil about how to navigate all the modern minefields of being a parent.
Continuing technological advances is making it more difficult to keep people safe.
The latest in "deep fake" technology is DeepNude - an app that uses AI to transform an image of a clothed woman into a realistic rendering of what she might look like naked.
DeepNude surged in popularity after being covered by Vice last week, swamping its anonymous creator's servers. It was soon offline, but not before a claimed half-million downloads.
The software's author initially promised it would be back online after a few days, but has now indicated it will be knocked on the head, posting "If 500,000 people use it, the probability that people will misuse it is too high. The world is not yet ready for DeepNude."
It is just the latest in a new wave of technology that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, and is making it harder for people to safely navigate the internet.
Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford to talk about how people can avoid these apps and how parents can keep their children safe.
A young female Arctic fox has shocked scientists by travelling over 3,500 km (2,175 miles) from Norway to Canada in just 76 days.
The journey took her from Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, which sits between mainland Norway and the North Pole, to Ellesmere Island, Canada, according to research published in the journal Polar Research.
Scientists from Norway's Polar Institute, which fitted the Arctic fox with a satellite transmitter, say it undertook one of the longest dispersal events --a movement from the birth place to a potential breeding location -- ever recorded for the species.
Researcher Eva Fuglei said the team couldn't believe what they were seeing as they tracked the fox.
"We didn't think it was true," said Fuglei in a statement.
It covered an average of 46.3 km (28.8 miles) per day, and amazingly travelled 155 km (96.3 miles) in just one day as it crossed the Greenland ice sheet.
This is the fastest rate recorded for this species, 1.4 times faster than the previous known record held by an adult male Arctic fox that was tracked in Alaska.
Scientists believe the fox may have sped up as it crossed the ice sheet due to limited foraging opportunities.
However it slowed down significantly on two occasions, covering less than 10 km (6.2 miles) per day for 48 hours.
This may be due to physical barriers on the sea ice, bad weather, or good feeding opportunities.
Experts have previously speculated that the Arctic fox may eat crustaceans from open water.
The fox left Spitsbergen on 26 March 2018 and arrived in Canada just over two months later.
Its current whereabouts is unknown as the transmitter stopped working on 6 February 2019.
The Arctic is undergoing important changes as warming temperatures affect the ice.
It is heating up twice as fast as the global average, causing massive melting of sea ice and opening up the area to exploration.
Russia is set to tow a floating nuclear power plant to the Arctic port town of Pevek next month as part of plans to expand its interests in the region.
These plans have sparked concerns in the US, which also sees economic opportunities as Arctic sea ice melts.
Celebrity chef and entrepreneur Nadia Lim talks with Si and Phil about Dancing with the Stars, home cooking, family life and her new venture.
Dry July is a fundraiser that challenges you to go alcohol-free and raise funds for people affected by cancer.
Funds raised for Dry July will benefit Look Good Feel Better, a charity that provides free, community-based programmes for any person, facing any cancer, at any time.
To chat more about Dry July, General Manager of Look Good, Feel Great Clare O'Higgins joined the show.
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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is adding to its ranks by extending invitations to 842 new members of the film industry.
The invitees, which make up people from over 59 countries, not only include some familiar names but also exemplify the Academy's push for better inclusion.
Half of the invited members for 2019 are women and 29 per cent of them are people of color.
They include recent Oscar winner for "A Star Is Born," Lady Gaga, who was invited to be a part of both the acting and music branches, and actress Marina de Tavira, who received a supporting actress nomination this year for "Roma."
"Spider-Man" Tom Holland, "Us" actor Winston Duke, "Marshall" and "This Is Us" star Sterling K. Brown are among some of the other actors invited to join.
Directors like "Crazy Rich Asian's" Jonathan M. Chu and "Late Night's" Nisha Ganatra were also invited.
The news comes as the Academy has been fighting a stigma that its membership is out of touch with the times and disproportionately male and white, as evident by the #OscarsSoWhite controversy from 2016 and the recently tried (and failed) attempt to include a popular film category.
Despite the latest moves, only 32 per cent of members are female - and 16 per cent are people of colour - double what it was four years ago.
This year's Oscars ceremony was triumphed for its inclusiveness in recognising the film "Black Panther" with technical awards and honouring actor Rami Malek, who is of Egyptian descent, with the best actor statue for "Bohemian Rhapsody" -- even if eventual best picture winner "Green Book" was marred in controversy.
The Academy's more than 6,000 members in 17 branches of the film industry make up the voting body for the Oscars.
Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford chat with All Blacks Captain Kieran Read on the RWC and the release of the new All Black's Jersey.
The world's oldest heritage railway is offering free rides to locals stranded by roadworks.
Roadworks on 19 kilometres of road between Abergynolwyn and Tywyn in the Welsh region of Gwynedd have led to a reduction in public transport services.
In order to help those locals out, the Talyllyn Railway has offered free rides to passengers between the two spots.
The railway opened in 1865 but entered into the hands of volunteers in 1951 as steam was removed from the main network in the UK.
It has been operating every since, and the 40 minute ride offers more people a chance to experience the scenic route.
"Public transport links are vital in rural areas and we are delighted that the railway can serve the community in this way as it has done for the past 150 years," general manager Stuart Williams told the BBC.
"It is a great privilege and pleasure to be on this station and to be together again and to have you as a family."
After months of anticipation, Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford have reunited on Newstalk ZB.
The two Christchurch-based radio veterans have come together after 13 years apart on the airwaves, after hosting ZM's breakfast show for 11 years from 1992 to 2003.
"A fairly open minded duo", Barnett brings 30 years of experience in breakfast radio, while Gifford has worked as both a print and radio correspondent.
The two promise a family atmosphere for the show, though Barnett says that family means they "sometimes they fight, sometimes they cry, sometimes they kiss and make-up".
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