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

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

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

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 returning to work after being on ACC and how commissions impact holiday pay amongst other tings. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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. 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. 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.

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... Awen Guttenbeil joined James Daniels and Tyler Adams for Six And A Song. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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. Former Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks. Photo / Supplied 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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.

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. Tim Hazledine joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels on the show. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! The Rt Honorable Winston Peters joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six And A Song. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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.