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

Non Maori speakers shouldn't feel embarrassed if they get it a bit wrong when learning Te ReoTe 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.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 honourEric Murray was Simon and Phil's guest for this weeks Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 debateGreens co-leader Marama Davidson warned that the bill has a dangerous subtext by continuing to tag sporting culture to drinkingACT 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.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 boysLISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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 354Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234Kidsline – 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 4202Samaritans – 0800 726 666OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463Healthline – 0800 611 116 LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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 / SuppliedDalley 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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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.LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.