Throw another prawn on the barbie and crack open a can of VB, (or a XXXX Gold to show your support for Queensland!)

Today is Australia Day and to celebrate all things truly Aussie, a special guest joined Saturday Mornings with Jack Tame.

John Farnham has been a beloved part of the Australian music scene for more than 50 years, releasing 19 studio albums, 19 compilation albums and 74 singles in that time.

Now, he’s coming back to New Zealand playing stand-alone shows in Auckland and Wellington and opening for the Eagles in Dunedin in March.

John Farnham told Jack Tame he has got to the stage in life where he wants to take it easy, and the New Zealand shows are a perfect way of still performing without being exhausted afterwards.

“I am on the same bill as The Eagles so why wouldn’t you take up the offer! I love working at outside venues like wineries, its a different type of vibe and its good fun.

"I’m 70 years in July, so I kind of do weekend work now and I just couldn’t resist doing a show like this.”

LISTEN ABOVE AS JOHN FARNHAM SPEAKS TO JACK TAME