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Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons
12pm-4pm Tue to Fri
Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons
12pm-4pm Tuesday to Friday
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Join Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss and debate the issues that matter most to New Zealanders.
From the world stage to here at home, with the latest in news and views, you will always be in the know with Si and James.
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Simon Barnett and James Daniels: Budget 2022 Special
A $6b spend-up to keep Kiwis afloat. The Government has unveiled its long-awaited Budget – as the country grapples with the pain of the cost-of-living crisis. Journalists...
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Simon and James Talk The Great GIB Shortage
A fascinating afternoon of conversation today about the great GIB crisis our construction industry is facing. It all kicked off with a caller by the name of Josh...
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Nathan Wallis with Simon Barnett and James Daniels 18.05.22
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...
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Six And A Song With Kerre Woodham
Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham is one of NZ’s most beloved broadcasters. As well as talkback host, she's also a marathon runner, mountain climber, author, and most...
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Piopio Home Invasion: The Jury Is The Great Genius Of Our Criminal System
A legal expert says jury trials can be hard to predict. A father and son have been found not guilty on charges of assaulting and wounding a teen who attempted to...
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Gloriavale Decision Raises Questions About Volunteers
The Employment Court has ruled Gloriavale residents were employees - not volunteers. Hosea and Levi Courage, and Daniel Pilgrim, have now left the religious community,...
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Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor Tacklaes Your Questions
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...
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Duck Shooting: Good Sport or Cruelty?
Duck shooting season is well and truly underway with the opening day of game bird hunting last Saturday. 50,000 game bird hunters will be partaking in what is to...
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Perfect storm brewing for Queenstown's struggling hospitality sector
A perfect storm is coming to a struggling sector in Queenstown next month. Hospitality businesses in the town are facing their worst staffing crisis just as international...
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Six And A Song With Nicola Willis
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis has had a meteoric rise through the ranks of the Party since entering Parliament in 2018. She was a champion debater in...
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Geof Nightingale: Is Our Tax System Fair?
Tax. A short word but a complex topic. Amid all the talk of a 'wealth tax' Simon Barnett & James Daniels asked the question 'Is our tax system fair?' PWC Tax Partner...
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Dr Anthony Jordan: Winter is approaching and it's time to get your flu jab
With winter approaching the push is on to get people to get their flu shots. There’s concern the upcoming flu season will hit the most vulnerable hard. Northern...
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What the NZ SeaRise Report Means For Coastal Homeowners' Insurance
Local Government NZ says a report on sea level rise is critical for decision making on new builds. The sea's rising twice as fast as previously thought. A natural...
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Winston Peters trespassed from Parliament for two years, says Speaker has 'lost the plot'
Winston Peters says he has been trespassed from Parliament after attending the Wellington convoy protest earlier this year. "I have found out that the Speaker of...
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Steven Alker: "Think Even Bigger Than You Think You Can Think"
It just keeps on getting bigger and better for Kiwi golfer Steven Alker. Fresh from taking the PGA Tour Champions by storm in the second half of 2021, this month Alker...
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Barry Soper On Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate Move
The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points, to 1.5 percent. It comes after three consecutive 25 basis point hikes by the central bank. While...
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Brent Eccles: Move To Orange Is The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
The Events industry is welcoming New Zealand's move to the orange traffic light setting. Brent Eccles, owner of Ecces Entertainment and President of the NZ Promoters...
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Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor 12.04.22
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...
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Meningitis Foundation: Expand Eligibility For The Vaccine
The Meningitis Foundation is pushing for a potentially life-saving meningitis vaccine to be free for all 16-year-olds, urging the Government to extend the age band...
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Dr Rob Beaglehole: Sugary Drinks Cause Havoc Right Accross The Body
Could it be the end of fizzy in the schoolyard? The Government's popped the top on a proposal to only offer healthy drinks in primary schools - with consultation...
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Six And A Song With High Jumper Hamish Kerr
High Jumper Hamish Kerr is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s athletic stars. He created New Zealand athletics history two weeks ago after matching his national...
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Police Association: Steadily climbing crime is to blame for slower police call-out responses
Steadily climbing crime is being blamed for dramatically slower police responses to major call outs. Wait times in Auckland have increased from less than half an...
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Hospitality NZ On Christchurch Council's New Rules For Airbnb-style Operators
Airbnb claims Christchurch could miss out on much-needed visitors because of new council requirements for resource consents for house sharing People who rent out...
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Pet Refuge Founder Julie Chapman Appeals For Help
Pet Refuge is seeing firsthand the effects of the ongoing rise of family violence with the number of pets coming into the shelter increasing sharply over summer. ...
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I've Just Tested Covid Positive What Should I Do?
Dr Anthony Jordan is the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre’s clinical director and one of our leading immunologists. He joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels...
