/on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/rss ob体育接口 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:05:08 Z en /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-christian-cullen/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-christian-cullen/ Christian Cullen, nicknamed the Paikakariki Express, was considered to be one of the most potent running fullbacks rugby has ever seen. With 46 tries scored in 58 Tests, he is the 9th highest try-scorer in international rugby. He was also a star of the NZ Sevens Team and won a Gold Medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpar. He’s now taken on the challenge of Celebrity Treasure Island, competing against 15 other well known kiwis to secure 100-thousand dollars for his chosen charity Brain Tumour Support. It’s on Mon to Wed 7.30pm on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+. Christian Cullen joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 12 Sept 2024 03:54:58 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/employment-lawyer-gareth-abdinor-100924/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/employment-lawyer-gareth-abdinor-100924/ Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert and Director of Abdinor Employment Law. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions. Today, being asked to work weekends when you have always worked Monday to Friday, restraint of trade in redundancies, and CCTV footage, among other things. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 10 Sept 2024 03:57:54 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/have-you-ever-snooped-on-a-partners-phone/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/have-you-ever-snooped-on-a-partners-phone/ Ever snooped through your partner’s phone? New challenger in the telco market Kiwi Mobile has been surveying New Zealanders on their phone habits. Almost two-thirds of Kiwis allow their partners to use their phones, with the 18-to 34-year-old group the most trusting revealing that eighty per-cent will hand over their phone, according to the research. However, that same age group are also the most likely to go through their partner’s phone, with nearly one-third, admitting to snooping on their partner’s phone. Overall, one-fifth of Kiwis surveyed admitted to snooping on their partner’s phone, a further five percent wouldn’t say.  It appears women are the most likely to let curiosity get the better of them (or are more honest about admitting it!). Only 14% of men admitted to the questionable behaviour, while a further 6% wouldn’t say. Listen as Simon Barnett and James Daniels discuss the issue. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 10 Sept 2024 03:27:05 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-highlight-reel-episode-39-simon-barnett-copped-abuse-from-a-karen-on-fathers-day/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-highlight-reel-episode-39-simon-barnett-copped-abuse-from-a-karen-on-fathers-day/ This week on The Highlight Reel with Simon Barnett and James Daniels - find out why Simon copped a mouthful on Father's Day.  The pair explore why it is so hard to attract people to the teaching profession.  We hear stories about gambling addiction.  With the current medical crisis, Si and James question if the day of the 'Family Doctor' is gone.  Do we need further regulation of the whitebait fishery?  Plus, Simon explains why things went very quiet on the show one afternoon this week.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 06 Sept 2024 22:20:13 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-talks-capital-gains-taxes-and-their-impact/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/brad-olsen-infometrics-principal-economist-talks-capital-gains-taxes-and-their-impact/ Labour has made it clear that should they return to power in the next election, they plan to take a look at a Capital Gains Tax in some capacity.  CGT is a tax on the profits made from the sale of a non-inventory asset such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and property.  Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometrics, joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to break down how such a tax would actually impact Kiwis, and whether it would make a material difference to the country’s finances.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 06 Sept 2024 02:13:24 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-ric-salizzo/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-ric-salizzo/ Ric Salizzo does seem to have done it all in the world of media and professional sports. He played rugby in Italy, was the All Blacks first ever media liaison, and until very recently was CEO of New York's professional rugby team. He’s also been a journalist, TV presenter, and producer, most recognised for his role in producing and presenting the iconic sports chat show SportsCafe. That’s now back. Well kind of… The aptly named Sportscafe-ish podcast features some of the original cast, including Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart, Lana Cocroft and of course Ric. Ric Salizzo joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 05 Sept 2024 04:02:11 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/relationships-with-alexander-terblanche-04-09-24/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/relationships-with-alexander-terblanche-04-09-24/ Alexander Terblanche knows the deal when it comes to relationships. He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico.  He has a wealth of knowledge and joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 04 Sept 2024 04:14:55 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-nigel-avery/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-nigel-avery/ Nigel Avery has spent almost 56 years in sport from, running, jumping and throwing as a kid in athletics, to almost making the 1996 Olympic games in a New Zealand bobsleigh team, to winning of course five Commonwealth Games weightlifting medals, including two golds, and competing in Olympic Games weightlifting. He went on to work in high-performance management before taking on the role of Chef de Mission of the NZ olympic team in Paris - which as we know was our most successful campaign ever. Nigel Avery joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:59:31 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/simon-barnett-and-james-daniels-dream-of-dining-at-blue-duck-station/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/simon-barnett-and-james-daniels-dream-of-dining-at-blue-duck-station/ The Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station in the Ruapehu district of the North Island has been awarded Specialist Restaurant of the Year at New Zealand’s only national restaurant awards, the Cuisine Good Food Awards 24/25.  Blue Duck Station is a privately owned 7,200 acre station on the banks of the Whanganui and Retaruke Rivers, it is surrounded by Whanganui National Park and is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground owned by farmer and conservationist Dan Steele. The Chef’s Table boasts spectacular views and can only be accessed by helicopter, horseback, mountain bike or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).  Tongariro National Park is the only UNESCO Dual World Heritage site in New Zealand. Simon Barnett and James Daniels spoke with Blue Duck Station owner Dan Steele. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:28:34 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/employment-lawyer-gareth-abdinor-270824/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/employment-lawyer-gareth-abdinor-270824/ Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert and Director of Abdinor Employment Law. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions. Today, constructive dismissal, restructuring, and the removal of a redundancy clause after a takeover, among other things. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:55:43 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-highlight-reel-episode-38-im-not-woke-says-simon-barnett/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-highlight-reel-episode-38-im-not-woke-says-simon-barnett/ This week on The Highlight Reel - Simon Barnett and James Daniels discuss the emerging trend of mystery travel: would you book a holiday not knowing where you were going? Simon shows he's a bit sensitive about being called 'woke' when he and James talk about work life balance. The St John Ambulance pay dispute seems to have been going on forever, the pair ask is it time for anything with a siren to be fully funded by the Government? Also up for discussion, have we fallen out of love with the America's Cup? And how often do you sit down for dinner with the family? LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:00:16 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/simon-barnett-and-caller-ginny-catch-up-like-an-episode-of-the-waltons/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/simon-barnett-and-caller-ginny-catch-up-like-an-episode-of-the-waltons/ Turns out Simon Barnett's hometown of Ashburton really is a small town and everyone knows everyone! LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:58:30 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-jason-paris/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-jason-paris/ One NZ CEO Jason Paris is one of our most successful business leaders.Previously he’s held senior executive roles in Europe and New Zealand across the technology, media, and retail industries.He’s also a huge Warriors fan, a proud Southlander, and much, much more.Jason Paris joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:55:58 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/sailing-professor-mark-orams-with-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-the-37th-americas-cup/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/sailing-professor-mark-orams-with-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-the-37th-americas-cup/ Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton has declared the America's Cup regatta - starting overnight in Barcelona - ready to go. Sailing starts tonight with the final preliminary regatta involving his team, before the Louis Vuitton Cup next week and then the America's Cup proper in October. Mark Orams is a Professor of Sport and Recreation at Auckland University, he's also a former Team New Zealand member, and he joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels ahead of the start of the 37th America's Cup. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:31:56 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/nick-bewley-zb-christchurch-sports-reporter-on-leon-macdonalds-departure-as-all-blacks-assistant-coach/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/nick-bewley-zb-christchurch-sports-reporter-on-leon-macdonalds-departure-as-all-blacks-assistant-coach/ Shock in the All Blacks camp with Leon MacDonald leaving his role as an assistant coach.  New Zealand Rugby announced the move today - saying MacDonald and head coach Scott Robertson have had several weeks of discussions.  Robertson has revealed the pair have different coaching views and the combination wasn't working.  Nick Bewley told Simon Barnett and James Daniels that you could tell from Robertson’s body language and deliberate word choices that it’s far from an ideal situation.  He said the optics don’t look great, but Robertson stressed that he has no ill will or animosity towards MacDonald, and it just came down to a philosophical difference in how the game should be played.  LISTEN ABOVE   Thu, 22 Aug 2024 02:33:01 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/realationships-with-alexander-terblanche-210824/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/realationships-with-alexander-terblanche-210824/ Alexander Terblanche knows the deal when it comes to relationships. He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico.  He has a wealth of knowledge and joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:02:04 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/should-councils-be-able-to-impose-a-visitor-bed-tax/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/should-councils-be-able-to-impose-a-visitor-bed-tax/ The Prime Minister is delivering a stern message at the annual Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington: tighten your belt before asking for central government help. Councils are urging the government to give them more ways to fund themselves, and are pointing to a poll suggesting the public supports accommodation and tourism levies. James Doolan, Board member Tourism Industry Aotearoa & Strategic Director for the Hotel Council, called Simon Barnett and James Daniels in reaction. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 21 Aug 2024 02:34:57 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/mystery-travel-its-a-thing/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/mystery-travel-its-a-thing/ Detailed itineraries and well-researched destinations used to reign supreme – until now. Gone are the days when travellers would spend hours (or days) planning for a trip to a well-researched city or country, map out restaurants and activities, and print pages-long itineraries with schedules, addresses, and even menu options. Many travellers are now seeking a new way to have an adventure, and they are ready to board a plane to the unknown, literally. A new trend, “mystery travel”, encourages holidaymakers to embrace the unknown and hop on an exciting journey to a city or country they may have never heard of. A curious Simon Barnett and James Daniels asked have you ever done a mystery break? Christine gave them way more than they expected. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:00:48 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/what-to-do-about-ambulance-funding/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/what-to-do-about-ambulance-funding/ Paramedics countrywide are taking to the picket line as part of industrial action at Hato Hone St John. More than two and a half thousand officers are staggering withdrawals of labour. St John advises the service will operate at 70 percent capacity. He says anyone with a life-threatening problem should still call 111 for an ambulance. The Executive Director of the New Zealand Ambulance Association Mark Quinn called Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss funding of the sector. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:08:14 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-highlight-reel-episode-37-what-is-simon-barnetts-odd-cafe-coffee-habit/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-highlight-reel-episode-37-what-is-simon-barnetts-odd-cafe-coffee-habit/ This week on The Highlight Reel Simon Barnett and James Daniels deal with a difficult question - is it OK to lie to someone suffering Dementia?  Australia looks to ban gambling advertising during and an hour either side of sporting fixtures - Si and James debate the issue.  Meanwhile here is New Zealand, the pair ask are the Government's moves on monitoring benefit abuse reasonable?  Si and James also float the idea of retiring on a perpetual cruise ship.  Plus, the afternoon duo join the garage carpet party and ask if you even keep your car in the garage?  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:00:02 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-richard-obrien/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-richard-obrien/ Richard O’Brien made his mark in the history of musicals — and cult movies — after creating the tale of a sweet transvestite from Transylvania. The Rocky Horror Show has played in theatres and cinema screens around the world for the past five decades, cementing itself as one of the greatest musicals of all time.Now, he’s created a new show for the modern times.Kingdom of Bling, a satirical fairytale inspired by the craziness of American politics, is set in a time of confusion, when so many madly, strange beliefs collide.It’s playing around the country in October and November. Richard O’Brien joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this weeks Six and a Song. For more details and tickets: Kingdom of Bling Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:58:51 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/liam-dann-nz-herald-business-editor-on-the-reserve-bank-cutting-the-official-cash-rate/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/liam-dann-nz-herald-business-editor-on-the-reserve-bank-cutting-the-official-cash-rate/ It's the news many have been hoping for.  The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, from 5.5% to 5.25%.  It says business surveys and economic indicators suggest inflation is returning to within the 1-3% target band.  But the Herald's Liam Dann told Simon Barnett and James Daniels we certainly won't be getting a return to the record-low cash rate we had during the pandemic.  He says the central bank isn't declaring victory on inflation and will need to keep the cash rate relatively high for some time.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:51:45 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/employment-lawyer-gareth-abdinor-130824/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/employment-lawyer-gareth-abdinor-130824/ Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert and Director of Abdinor Employment Law. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions. Today, calculating holiday, an employer saying no to annual leave after already approving it, the difficulties of lengthy leave without pay, among other things. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:36 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-highlight-reel-episode-36-simon-drops-his-daughter-in-it-over-the-state-of-his-grandson-s-toothbrush/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/the-highlight-reel-episode-36-simon-drops-his-daughter-in-it-over-the-state-of-his-grandson-s-toothbrush/ This week on the Highlight Reel, Simon Barnett and James Daniels are vibing the Olympics big time but they do have one question: where has the humility gone in sport?  The pair also get stuck into the mathematics vs arts and culture equation. With our maths achievement levels falling do we need to make room for more tuition by reducing the time given to other subjects?  Si & James also look at the need for a review of our Aged Care sector after complaints get louder from some retirement village residents.  Plus, Si was surprised that adults as well as kids break-up with friends.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:00:49 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-rob-nichol/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-rob-nichol/ New Zealand Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol has been at the forefront of what has been a rather tubulent time for professional rugby. Originally from Stewart Island, Rob moved to Auckland, initially working as a police officer, before settling on a 10-acre lifestyle block near Pokeno. After laying the law aside, the qualified accountant turned his talents to helping run the NZRPA. Since his time as CEO he's navigated the Silver Lake controversy, governance concerns, and eligibility rules on behalf of some of our most well known players. Rob Nichol joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this week's Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:07 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/nzs-farcical-canoe-race-ian-ferguson-yes-it-was-definitely-a-bad-look-but/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/nzs-farcical-canoe-race-ian-ferguson-yes-it-was-definitely-a-bad-look-but/ Ian Ferguson MBE is New Zealand's second most successful Olympian. He won four Olympic gold medals competing in K1, K2, and K4 kayak events, and attended five Summer Olympics between 1976 and 1992. He also won two canoe sprint world championship titles. With Canoe Racing New Zealand defending the decision to have a C2 500m crew at the Paris Olympics, after the boat finished almost a minute adrift of the rest of the field Simon Barnett and James Daniels sought Ian Ferguson's opinion on the matter. In scenes that reminded of ‘Eric the Eel’ at the Sydney Olympics, or ‘Eddie the Eagle’ at the Winter Games of 1988, the Kiwi combination of Max Brown and Grant Clancy – who have only been learning the discipline for three months – trailed the field by more than 50m at the finish. and were still on the course when other crews were heading back to the jetty. While their efforts attracted generous, sympathetic applause in the grandstands, it also raised some eyebrows with fans and media alike at the venue. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:43 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-eden-park-ceo-nick-sautner/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/six-and-a-song-with-eden-park-ceo-nick-sautner/ You'll know Nick Sautner as the CEO of Eden Park, but what you probably don't know ahout him is he is also the leading goal kicker record holder in the Aussie Rules Victorian Football League, with a whopping 883 goals. After his football career he studied in China, Germany and the USA before venturing into sports administration. Since his time as Eden Park boss he's led the push to deliver more entertainment, cultural and community events on top of our well loved sporting fixtures. Changes which have lead to record revenue and the title of Venue of the Year at the international TheStadiumBusiness Awards. Nick Sautner joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:57:51 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/employment-lawyer-gareth-abdinor-tiktok-at-work-is-not-a-human-right/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/employment-lawyer-gareth-abdinor-tiktok-at-work-is-not-a-human-right/ Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions. Today, a manager changing time-sheets, annual leave and personal grievances, among other things. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:59:16 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/paralympian-jayne-craike-its-an-honour-to-represent-your-country-but-getting-there-is-difficult/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/paralympian-jayne-craike-its-an-honour-to-represent-your-country-but-getting-there-is-difficult/ Should we be spending more money on our quest for Olympic gold? That's the question Simon Barnett and James Daniels posed to the Newstalk ob体育接口 listeners. Three-time Paralympian Jayne Craike called up for a great chat. LISTEN ABOVE New Zealand’s Paralympian number 90, Craike is not only our most successful Para equestrian rider, she’s a pioneer behind the sport in this country. She qualified for and competed at three consecutive Paralympic Games: Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004. And despite huge challenges – and heart-breaking bad luck with her horses – she performed with distinction at all three. Gold (Dressage Championship) and silver (Dressage Freestyle) medals in Sydney 2000, fifth spot in Atlanta 1996 in trying circumstances, and only just missing out on the dais in Athens 2004 with fourth place in each of her events. https://paralympics.org.nz/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:32:44 Z /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/si-james-we-are-back/ /on-air/newstalk-zb-afternoons/audio/si-james-we-are-back/ The boys are back! So good to have Si and James back on air after a long holiday. Here's a snippet of what they got up to. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:17:35 Z