Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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.

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

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

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

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

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. 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.

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

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Barnett and Tyler Adams ( filling in for James Daniels) talk to Dr Michael Baker about boosters, masks and the recent Covid restrictions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 how to ask for a pay rise and how to persuade staff to get the flu jab, among other things.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.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 taking sick leave in advance, payslips and 'Speak English Only' signs in the lunchroom - among other things.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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