Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 leave entitlements, restraint of trade and giving notice among other things. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Michael Johnson, a Senior Research Fellow from the NZ Initiative joined the program to discuss his research on Modern Leaning Environments'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister and Constitutional Expert Sir Geoffrey Palmer met the Queen a number of times, he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB’s own Tim Beveridge starred alongside Margaret Ulrich in the smash hit NZ tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. It was the biggest grossing and largest budget musical NZ had ever seen at the time. Tim Beveridge joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to pay tribute and to reminisce about working with Margaret. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.