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Sir Peter Leitch QSM, aka the Mad Butcher, has become one of the best known people in New Zealand. He has described himself as “not a great businessman but a very good butcher”. From one store in Mangere East in Auckland he founded an iconic business. His great passions are helping people, with decades of tireless work for charity, and rugby league, where he was the manager of the Kiwis who won the World Cup in Britain in 2008. He joined Simon and Phil on the show for this week's Six and a Song. 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.

If things had turned out differently, Simon Bridges would be the one behind the microphone. The National leader revealed to Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford that he originally wanted to be a talk back host, but he was rejected from a communications degree so went to law instead. "I don't have a voice or a face for TV or radio. But politics was definitely there as well. I wanted to do something public." Bridges says that he was very burnt out by his time in the law, where he served as a Crown Prosecutor, which was one reason why he went into politics. Now he has to face the likes of Winston Peters every day instead of criminals. The Deputy Prime Minister has clashed with Bridges multiple times, but the National leader says that he actually likes Peters."He's old naughty as I think the Chinese have called him. He's this cheeky old rogue that actually amuses me greatly." LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you tell a friend their partner was cheating on them if you knew? That’s the question Simon and Phil put to Dr Anna Martin, a child, Adolescent, Adult & Couples Therapist. She told them people in that situation need to ask themselves; would your friend really want you to tell them? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon and Phil were joined by National Party Leader Simon Bridges for their first chat together. They covered why he got into politics, which parliamentarian he’d least like to sit next to on a long haul flight, his time as a Crown Prosecutor, and what he really thinks of Winston Peters. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champion Paralympian swimmer Sophie Pascoe was our guest this week for Six and a Song. Winning a total of nine gold medals and six silver medals, she is New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian. Simon and Phil talked with her about her motivations, her training regimes, what she gets up to outside of swimming, and of course one of her favourite songs to play out. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition Host and Mike Hosking's wife Kate Hawkesby, joined Simon and Phil for our first ever 'Better Halves'. Every month we talk to the better half of a well known New Zealander, who's also in the public eye themselves. Simon and Phil talked with Kate about what they talk about at home, family life with their kids, if she gets to drive Mike's cars, and much more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A financial advisor says the OCR cut is good news for mortgage holders, bad news for those with term deposits The Reserve Bank was widely expected to cut the OCR today from 1.5% to a record low of 1.25%. In fact they made a 0.5% cut. Tim Fairbrother, owner of Rival Wealth, told Simon and Phil a lot of people will be surprised by the move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're into overseas travel but interested in changing your name, you may want to take note of this man's mistake.After changing his name, Kenny Kennard is no longer able to travel overseas — because his new surname is too offensive to be printed on a passport.The 33-year-old changed his surname to "Fu-Kennard" as a joke several years ago, but now he's not laughing after being told he cannot have it on any travel documents.The supermarket worker from Cornwall in the UK has contested the passport office's verdict three times — but the Home Office has refused to budge on their verdict that his surname "may cause offence"."I'd decided to change my name to Fu-Kennard a few years back," he told The Mirror."When I had to apply for a driving licence, it was accepted fine, so I figured it wouldn't make much difference in applying for a passport. How wrong I was."I got refused on grounds that my name could cause offence or was vulgar."So I complained, but they upheld their decision, so I complained again. I was then told they'd keep the fee for administration costs."If I wanted to take the matter further, they said I'd need to contact my MP."So I wrote to MP Scott Mann, and he replied saying they're within their remit to refuse."Mr Fu-Kennard said he was shocked that people would take his name as more than a joke, and the verdict made him feel like a prisoner in his own homeland."Now I'm skint with no passport, like a prisoner in my own country," he said."On the one hand, I find the whole thing funny — as do all of my friends. But I'm also finding it hard to believe the name could be construed as anything but funny and slightly ridiculous. It's just a joke. Fu-Kennard' is not offensive, and I object to them denying my chosen name."It's not the first time the 33-year-old has changed his name.When he was 16, he became "Coco Kenny", but after joining the army and wanting to be taken seriously, he had to change it to something more sensible.But after eight years with the military, he was able to change his name again, deciding on something with a bit of "fun" to it."Life's too short to be boring," he said, noting he went with "Fu-Kennard" because "not everyone gets the joke".According to the Home Office's official guidelines, a passport applicant cannot have a name that "may cause outrage or offence" or that could be classed as "unacceptable," including the use of "swear words; sexually explicit references; inappropriate religious connotation; is vulgar, offensive, or libellous to an individual; makes use of a name of a person living or dead which may cause public concern".Mr Fu-Kennard said the Home Office had told him it would only proceed with an application for a passport if he either changed his name to one that was acceptable or used his previous name."Without a passport, I can't go on holiday abroad," he said."I live in a seaside town but have always enjoyed travelling."My last holiday — to Sri Lanka — was about three years ago. But there are so many countries I'd still like to visit, such as Cambodia."I have a stag do in three weeks, for instance. When the best man was deciding what to do for it, he knew I couldn't travel — so he settled on Cardiff instead."I don't know what else I can do to escalate the situation with HM Passport Office because no one has advised me how else I can challenge the verdict."I only have one red line, though — I'm keeping my surname."I don't want to change it again, especially because they're restricting my freedom."I like Fu-Kennard."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How common place is it becoming to undertake botox and other cosmetic medicine treatments? Simon and Phil talked about the growing popularity of a range of different people choosing to have botox treatments. Lousie Highet, from Louise Highet Aesthetics told them that while there is a minimum age, many people in their 20’s are choosing to undergo similar treatments. 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 whether your employer can force you to work more hours than stated in your contract. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man , where Simon, Phil, and producer Tyler pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks there favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out, and it seems Phil's on a bit of a winning streak with his picks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand actress Robyn Malcolm has revealed that her mother was in the CTV building the day of the 2011 earthquake.The building was one of the most damaged in the February 22nd. 115 people died after the building collapsed. Robyn's mother, Anne, was in the building at the time and fell five storeys after the quake hit. Speaking with Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford, Malcolm says that it was terrifying to learn that her mother was in the building. "I was in Auckland and I learnt about the quake. My sister Jen tried to ring Mum and Mum was already in the stretcher in the triage in Latimer Square." Barry Grottis, inset, has been identified as the man helping CTV survivor Anne Malcolm in this picture. Photos / Geoff SloanMalcolm says that a friend had the phone and passed it to Anne, and they heard her shallow breathes. It took 17 hours for her to find out what happened to her, with Robyn's brother-in-law having to cycle all over the city to try and find out if she was alive or dead. Malcolm also revealed that she has worried about whether or not her campaigning for fair pay on the set of The Hobbit has impacted her career.However, she says that she does not work her often anymore, so she cannot be certain the impact. "The impression of actors at the time was of us being pretty dreadful changes. I think that has changed now. It was definitely a tricky moment."LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tristan Pang is a child genius who features on TVNZ's show Brainboxes. Tristan graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Science, with a double major in maths and physics, all this at just 16-years-old. He discussed with Simon and Phil what he loves about maths, what it was like going through university at such a young age, and much more. Watch Brainboxes on TV1, 6th August at 8:30pm LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the 21st Century was an unlikely bestseller in 2014. Its account of how concentrated wealth shapes the world was so compelling that it went on to sell 1.5 million copies.Now brought to the big screen by New Zealand director Justin Pemberton, it’s a griping and sobering watch, but with a few key ideas which could change our economic future for the better.Justin Pemberton joined Simon and Phil to discuss the film, and what our future could hold if we don't close the inequality gap. It's playing as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Go to https://www.nziff.co.nz/ to find your nearest screening. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an 18 year-old, Dr Paul Wood lost control when his then drug dealer attempted to sexually assault him. Paul was convicted of murder for this offence and then spent more than a decade in some of New Zealand's toughest prisons. During this period Paul became the first person in New Zealand’s history to progress through undergraduate and Masters degrees while in prison. He told Simon and Phil there are many young people in prison who need people to back them to lead great lives once they're released 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. Issue of the week: Why yelling at your children to get them to behave may do more harm than good. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first person to kayak across the Tasman says he’s looking forward to settling down back in New Zealand.Scott Donaldson's solo kayak across the Tasman broke all records in July 2018 when he landed at Ngāmotu Beach in Taranaki.Donaldson paddled for up to 16 hours a day, battling sharks and 6-metre high waves.His new book ‘Relentless’ is out now.He told Simon and Phil he’s looking forward to putting his feet.LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon regaled Phil with his story of singing an iconic scene in Top Gun. Featuring the song You've Lost That Loving Feeling, it seems Si might be alone with the romantic power of re-creating that scene. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black and Black Cap Jeff Wilson joins Simon and Phil to talk about the All Blacks test match against the Springboks in Wellington.It is a repeat of last year's fixture, which the Springboks won 36-34 for their first win on New Zealand soil in nine years.Wilson feels the All Blacks are definite favourites."The All Blacks are going into this game with a great amount of talent, experience and preparation."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dulux New Zealand's Colour Expert Davina Harper joined us on the show today for our first Dulux DIY segment. Full of all the tips you need for your DIY jobs with help from our friends at Dulux. This week we had the pleasure of having Davina Harper on the show. Davina is an expert in all things colour, and took your questions to make the most out of your next painting job. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Bennett has described the "hilarious" moment she watched the Green Party car dealership ad with Simon Bridges.An attack ad, which mocked the National Party leader's accent, was taken down after a few hours, when Greens supporters objected.Bennett told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the pair couldn't stop laughing, and it was "instantly funny". "I was with him when he first saw it, and the two of us just absolutely cracked up laughing. Who doesn't like taking the mickey out of someone, aye."She says that she loved the flashy signs and the car dealership angle. The ad came under controversy from Green Party supporters, with some taking to social media to call it "classist bulls**t". Speaking to media after the ad was pulled, Shaw said the Greens were trying to use satire to make a point about the use of National's attack ads."It didn't go well, so we pulled the ad."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a first of its kind, the Malaghan Institute has sought healthy volunteers to take part in a clinical trial designed to explore the therapeutic potential of human hookworms. Funded by the Health Research Council, and in collaboration with the University of Otago Wellington, the trial’s ultimate aim is to find better treatment options for a range of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including coeliac, asthma, allergy, MS and inflammatory bowel disease. Director of the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research Professor Graham Le Gros told Simon and Phil the potential for better health outcomes for many people suffering these illnesses is huge. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon shared his story of great memories of mock white bait patties he got from his childhood fish and chip shop. Phil wasn't convinced, but our listeners called in in droves to back up the classic recipe from the Edmonds Cook Book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family lawyer says New Zealand's divorce laws are outdated, and need to change.The Law Commission has put forward more than a hundred recommendations on the matter.The recommendations include changes to how property is split and income shared for up to five years after divorce.Partner at Simpson Western Candice Murphy told Simon and Phil that it is time for changes to be considered. She also shone some light on the facts and fictions when it comes to prenuptial agreements.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor from Malley & Co joined us for Law Corner to take your questions on everythin employment, privacy and technology related. This week we had several questions on the rights around the 90-day trial period, recording meetings, and when your employer can ask you to take leave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night. Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting. According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average. However Director of Sleep Well Clinics New Zealand Dr Alex Bartle told Simon and Phil it's an issue many New Zealander's struggle with. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night. Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting. According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average. However Director of Sleep Clinics New Zealand Dr Alex Bartle told Simon and Phil it's an issue many New Zealander's struggle with. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night. Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting. According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average. However Director of Sleep Clinics New Zealand Dr Alex Bartle told Simon and Phil it's an issue many New Zealander's struggle with. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As NASA remembers its first successful moonshot, it's getting ready for another. Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon. NASA historian Brian Odom told Simon and Phil while the world remembers the incredible Apollo 11 mission, we could see humans living on the moon by 2024. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As NASA remembers its first successful moonshot, it's getting ready for another.Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon.NASA historian Brian Odom told Simon and Phil while the world remembers the incredible Apollo 11 mission, we could see humans living on the moon by 2024.See 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 ABOVE...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matata residents say a payout for their damaged homes is too little, too late.Homeowners of flood-damaged properties near the Awatarariki River have been offered a market-value payout, 14 years after the event.Awatarariki Residents spokesperson Rick Whalley told Simon and Phil he wants the council to keep its original promise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Speaker Anne Tolley feels awful that she upset Youth MP Lily Dorrance and has apologised to her, to Speaker Trevor Mallard, and to former Speaker David Carter.During a general debate in the House yesterday, Tolley interrupted Dorrance, who is the Youth MP for National MP David Carter, and asked her to speak without reading from her notes.Dorrance was giving an impassioned speech about mental health, and had spoken about losing a friend to suicide."When she interrupted me it was awful," Dorrance told the Herald last night."As soon as I sat down I burst into tears and had to leave … It was just humiliating."Tolley told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford she's apologised for the incident, which came out of a misunderstanding."I had a discussion with the clerk at lunchtime cause I did ask are they respecting the normal rules of a general debate where you don't read speeches. I thought that he said yes they did, but apparently they didn't."Youth MP Ethan Griffiths said the Ministry of Youth Development told them to stick to their scripts, for Hansard's purposes."So we were actually instructed to write full speeches. Anne Tolley walked up into the house yesterday and decided no, that's not how we are going to do it."The capital has this week hosted the Youth Parliament, which every three years brings together teenagers from around the country to try their hand at being MPs, including by speaking in the House in front of cameras.Mallard said he did not comment on presiding officers.Where to get help:• Lifeline : 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)• Suicide Crisis Helpline : 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)• Youthline : 0800 376 633• Kidsline : 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)• Whatsup : 0800 942 8787 (Mon-Fri 1pm to 10pm. Sat-Sun 3pm-10pm)• Depression helpline : 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)• Rainbow Youth : (09) 376 4155• Samaritans 0800 726 666• If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.