This week on The Highlight Reel everything from Easter Eggs to rising insurance bills.
Si and James debate the return of the three strikes legislation. James is pretty black and white on the issue, Simon not so much.
Producer Tyler gets a hard time over his vaping habit.
Plus, James reveals why he doesn't like oak trees while Simon is worried about what the robot vacuum might see.
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A fascinating discussion this afternoon after Simon told James how he was floored over seeing one of his favourite wines on a restaurant menu for $34 a glass.
That broadened into a wider discussion over the troubles facing so many in the hospitality trade.
Renowned restaurateur Warwick Brown called the show.
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Kiwi kayak icon Luuka Jones is gearing up for what will be her 5th Olympic Games in this year, becoming only the third kiwi woman to hit that milestone alongside Dame Valerie Adams and Barbara Kendall.
She’s built a career on incredible determination, winning silver at the 2016 Olympic Games and won her first big international gold medal last year by triumphing in the extreme discipline known as kayak cross, which also makes its Olympic debut in Paris.
Luuka Jones joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for this week's Six and a Song.
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News today that an Auckland Council manager has been working remotely from the Gold Coast since January under flexible employment policies.
Simon Barnett & James Daniels asked if this is letting the work team down and should those who have fallen in love with the work from home lifestyle get back to the office or get a new job.
A young caller by the name of Louie challenged that notion and said from his generation things are different.
It was a fascinating call.
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This week on the Highlight Reel, Si & James debate Wayne Brown's idea that councils should be allowed to keep the GST on rates.
The boys also talk about changes to the postal service, Easter trading hours and neighbours at war.
They take a look at New Zealand's bad rep internationally in terms of behaviour in the classroom.
Plus, a couple of words that could be considered offensive - one in particular that Simon thinks should be banned from the English language.
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