He is an actor and writer, known for Ruby and Rata (1990), The Holy Roller (2010) and Face the Music (1992). He explained the woman's daughter launched into a 10-minute tirade of abuse, saying nasty things about her mum, and lashing out at her weight. However, for Simon and Jodi, 53, who have four gorgeous daughters, Sammy, 21, Sophie, 19, Bella, 16, and Lily, 15, it was a small sacrifice in their rock-solid relationship. "I have done breakfast radio for 26 years and I just do not have the inclination, desire and passion to keep going beyond the end of 2018. Simon Barnett broadcast from an "in-home" studio during the winter while caring for wife Jodi. I would look at my kids and my wife around me and in those moments, I would say to them, I am the happiest man on earth. He married his wife Jodi in 1991, and they have four daughters. My wife Jan and I had first met Samantha an hour after she was born in Christchurch in 1994. He said: "The judges commented that Simon's positive, enthusiastic outlook on life has earned him a spot as one of the most trusted New Zealanders. There will never be another naked ad. The daughter said to the mum 'you're just effing fat', 'you're just an effing pig'. "She's doing well, doing really really well," Barnett said. LISTEN TO THE CLIP BELOW FOR THE FULL STORIES: The girls decided to share a couple of stories to give some "insight into what dad is really like". They said, 'We're happy to look at Phil, but what about these other names?' She just affirmed me every step of the way. "I loathe letting people down or hurting people which has made this experience awfully difficult as the people concerned are not just my workmates but genuine friends who I will miss desperately.". After enduring the arduous eight-week dancing bootcamp that led to Simon's victory, the More FM morning radio host and Jodi are back to their best - laughing and cuddling during our exclusive photo shoot! MetService Christchurch weather: January 19th. Barnett went on extended leavefrom his job at More FM's after the onset of Jodi's illness, calling in occasionally from his Christchurch home. He has been married since 1991, to wife Jodi, with whom he has four daughters. She's been my greatest cheerleader, so I can say without any shadow of a doubt that I wouldn't be getting [this award] if it wasn't for her. Video- Andy Jaquet. Barnett was one of the hosts in the childrens TV programme What Now? Video / Andy Jaquet, Firefighters battle an early morning house fire in Welcome Bay as neighbours look on. Baskin's ex Don Lewis was found alive and well - last year. They said they've had to cover for dad when he broke any of mum's rules, like that time when he was instructed not to use a chainsaw to cut down a tree they had in the backyard. We would also have family nights on a Friday, when we would play games and sit and talk or watch movies together, adds Simon. 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Me: "I believe that words are so important, and can be so damaging, that some words in themselves are unconscionable. The two daughters shared hilarious memories of the times when dad tried to circumnavigate mum's rules and things didn't end up quite as well as he'd hoped. When the girls were younger, theyd go on a driving adventure based on the toss of a coin. As Christmas is a time for family, Newstalk ZB host Simon Barnett today invited his wife Jodi, who is recovering from brain cancer, on to the show to tell her how much he loved her. "This went on for around 10 to 15 minutes. But when Simon and Jodi went to bed that night, says Simon, "instead of just thinking about my daughter's wonderful wedding, I said to Jodi, 'I think this is it [for ZB].' Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you. My go to line is, 'If you're ever playing Trivial Pursuit get Phil on your team, and you'll win.'". But we have differences too, which we will address on air. It taught me a really salient lesson. Jodi says the couple make an effort to "consider one another" every day. The Newstalk ZB host today revealed. He graduated from Ashburton College in 1984. The Newstalk ZB host today revealed details of the . Thats just crazy, says Simon. "We really love you, dad, and you've definitely had our backs over the years," Sophie added. Also find out how he got rich at the age of 54. ", I endorse the words of NZME's Head of Talk, Jason Winstanley when Barnett was awarded on Thursday. There's an old proverb that says it's a wise person who is slow to speak, and quick to listen. If it is a physical challenge, there is no stopping him. What we genuinely have is a deep, enduring friendship that isn't radio hype. Aug 11, 2015 12:00am. Instead of ignoring the altercation, Barnett's daughter tried to comfort the mother, who had just been on the receiving end of a nasty spray. But he will always be able to look back on the special times they have shared. Now 51, the Ashburton-born Barnett and his wife of more than 25 years Jodi have four adult daughters. ", Calling her his"greatest cheerleader", Barnett added: "I'm in awe of her.". "When I first started, I was so petrified and Phil said, 'just be yourself'," he recalled. "She's the strongest person alive": Simon Barnett paid emotional tribute to his wife Jodi at the NZ Radio Awards. Simon Barnett Height, Weight & Body Measurement Simon Barnett's height and weight are unknown. He explained the woman's daughter launched into a 10-minute tirade of abuse, saying nasty things about her mum, and lashing out at her weight. He is seen as one of the most successful Broadcaster of all times. For the second year running, a Blackdale Stud Texel ram has topped the Gore Ram Sale. In 2019, Simon Barnett joined Newstalk ZB in Christchurch. Despite Jodi's self-confessed terrible skiing skills, the two fell for each other. Simon Barnett has been focused on his wife Jodi's health since she was diagnosed with brain lesions in the first-half of the year. Stolen car set alight at Tui Park in Beachhaven. Baskin's ex Don Lewis was found alive and well - last year. Leave me alone, go away.'". I talked to the bosses at NZME, and said, 'You've got to get Phil, it'll work.' Barnett and his co-host Phil Gifford have since used the altercation to discuss if and when it is okay to check up on a victim of verbal abuse when you've overheard an incident. Simon Barnett Career. Video / AP, An elaborate scammer pretends to be an old lady while on the phone with multiple ANZ staff. Video / Mark Mitchell, Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from the national caucus retreat. Scan the QR code to download now. Simon Barnett of the Si and Gary Show on more fm show- tribute to daughter, first of 4 daugthers, who was leaving home Feb 2012. Simon has been off work for the past few months while focusing on his role as primary caregiver for his sick wife Jodi. Do you get involved in a verbal altercation?". I had real peace of mind that was going to work. Lets just give her a kiss goodbye and jump in the car. So the girls all gave her a kiss and when it came to my turn, I kissed her and hugged her and I couldnt let go. Pam Corkery's brave return 'Why I came out of hiding', Adam Whitelock's baby joy 'Three feels pretty perfect', Judge Jay-Jay on dealing with social media trolls, Be in to win a copy of Spare, Prince Harrys memoir, Where to watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in New Zealand, Mayor making history! Simon married his wife Jodi in 1991, and they have four daughters. Famously known by the Family name Simon Barnett, is a great Broadcaster. "It was just snow, but it was amazing how disruptive it was," says Simon. Simon Barnett Radio Host Born in Ashburton, New Zealand, Simon Barnett is best known for being a radio host. One man drove up the icy hills of Cashmere to check on a worried woman's Nana, whose landline had been knocked out. People do care, and the immediacy of radio can bring that out better than any other medium, and that's why I love it, because snap, you're there.". "When do you get involved? They said they've had to cover for dad when he broke any of mum's rules, like that time when he was instructed not to use a chainsaw to cut down a tree they had in the backyard. And I thought there was a lack of relationship from Rugby Australia. She was everybody's daughter. Even after more than two decades of everlasting love, Simon is adamant that all marriages take work and it's important to always keep trying. Simon Barnett is scheduled to reunite with his old More FM pal Phil Gifford on Newstalk ZB in the middle of 2019. He is an actor and writer, known for Ruby and Rata (1990), The Holy Roller (2010) and Face the Music (1992). Simon Barnett will celebrate 56rd birthday on a Thursday 23rd of March 2023. Family (1) Spouse Jodi (nee Ming) ( 31 March 1991 - present) (4 children) At the time of announcing his shift to Newstalk ZB in July last year, he said he was moving on because he was sick of the early starts his breakfast shift entails. He voiced his opinions against the Child Discipline Bill proposed in the New Zealand Parliament, supporting the Vote NO campaign in the 2009 corporal punishment referendum. Until 2018, Simon Barnett co-hosted the morning show on 92 More FM in Christchurch. A lot of the advice he and Jodi were given has seen them through the rollercoaster ride that is parenthood he shares some of it. He has been married to Jodi (nee Ming) since March 31, 1991. But when Simon Barnett left Telebingo in 1998, there could be no doubt it really was so he could spend more time with his partner Jody and their two (and now three) daughters. The duo met by chance almost 26 years ago through mutual friends, at Mount Hutt ski field. Simon Barnett's daughter broke down in tears after she was verbally abused while trying to comfort a woman who had herself been the victim of abuse. He is currently 54 years old. "They say behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes and Jodi's rolled her eyes many, many times, but she is a hero - first and foremost for the way she's handled what she's going through, but she loves radio and loves me and she's 100 per cent unbelievable. As a broadcaster having the trust of your audience is the ultimate accolade. from 1988 until 1992. ", Donald Trump? Simon specialises in providing legal advice to financial services businesses. MetService Wellington weather: January 19th. He has worked for Radio Nelson, had a breakfast show on 91ZM, and acted in the New Zealand feature . "It's wonderful. My wife Jan and I decided we'd change our life in Auckland completely, and here we are in Christchurch about to begin a very new and different chapter. No. So, we're going well," Simon said. There were times when I got really grumpy when the kids were younger and lost it with them. We made candid calls to people who had romantically misbehaved everywhere from in a gondola on the port hills to under the goalposts on a North Canterbury rugby field. Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford are back on air today with Si and Phil Afternoons on Newstalk ZB from noon. "This went on for around 10 to 15 minutes. I'm fortunate to hear those things every day, and I tell him the same," she says, She is utterly and completely my soulmate, gushes, After enduring the arduous eight-week dancing bootcamp that led to Simon's victory, the More FM morning radio host and Jodi are back to their best - laughing and cuddling on the couch at our. Simon Barnett's daughter broke down in tears after she was verbally abused while trying to comfort a. Simon Barnett's daughter broke down in tears after she was verbally abused while trying to comfort a woman who had herself been the victim of abuse. She got a little bit scared. Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Afternoons is on Newstalk ZB, 12pm-4pm Tuesday to Friday from July 1. Over the course of six years, the pair earned a reputation and large loyal audience for their hijinks, heart and banter, with Gary McCormick stepping into the Gifford role since 2004. He paid tribute to Jodi here, too, saying:"When the chips were down, Jodi said 'you can do it'. I just wanted to check you're okay. Until 2018, Barnett co-hosted the morning program on 92 More FM in Christchurch with Gary McCormick, and earlier with Phil Gifford. LISTEN TO THE CLIP BELOW FOR THE FULL STORIES: The girls decided to share a couple of stories to give some "insight into what dad is really like". But he credited Gifford with helping him to find his voice. Simon Barnett is a radio and television host and presenter in New Zealand. But along with the delights, real life hasn't always been kind. On Friday, June 9, 2017, in Christchurch, after I'd interviewed Grant Fox on stage at a launch function for a new Land Rover, I had a pleasant chat and a drink with Simon Barnett's lawyer, Patrick Costello. Simon sees his wife approaching and throws Sophie into the bush telling her "I'll give you an ice cream if you stop crying". Was head boy at Ashburton College. Simon Barnett's two-decade career on More FM has seemingly ended in a sad silence. "My daughter was listening to all this and she said to the mother and said 'I couldn't help but overhear that. Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford Afternoons is on Newstalk ZB, 12pm-4pm Tuesday to Friday from July 1. She phones just about every day and loves coming home for the weekend. He was the host of the 2013 series of Mitre 10 Dream Home, which was based in post-earthquake town of Kaiapoi, Canterbury. It made me feel so sad. Popularly known as the Broadcaster of New Zealand. Simon is a committed Christian, while I have no religious beliefs of any kind. We both grew up in small towns, him in Ashburton, me in Waihi. Who's to blame, Israel Folau or Rugby Australia? When we dropped her off in Dunedin, I said to everyone, Lets not make this any harder than it needs to be. Simon Barnett, 52 Born in Winton, Southland. Jodi suffers from seizures, which prompted Barnett to leave his role as Christchurch More FM's breakfast show host. Barnett's wife Jodi has been hospitalised following the "horrendous" incident which happened in Christchurch on Sunday morning. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, A helicopter crash in Brovary, Kyiv, killed at least 14 people. However, dancing for 10 hours a day with partner Vanessa Cole meant Simon had no time to spare, a first for the radio host. Jodi and I cried all the way to Timaru because we couldnt believe that all those years had already flown by, and she was gone. Barnett said it left her daughter, who had the best of intentions, in tears. For Father's Day, two of Simon Barnett's daughters, Samantha and Sophie, joined their father on "Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons" on Newstalk ZB for a chat about Father's Day and a little trip down memory lane. No tertiary education.Married with four children, one grandson.Met his wife Jodi at Les Mills gym in Christchurch in 1989.Previous occupations: Pharmacy delivery boy, menswear shop assistant.Television highlights: Presenter on What Now, Wheel Of Fortune, and so many game shows he was described by a TV reviewer as "ubiquitous". Author of 27 books, including Valerie Adams biography and Looking After Your Nuts And Bolts, a guide to men's health.Television highlights: Sports newsreader, TVNZ, 1990. Born in Hamilton.Was deputy head boy at Waihi College. I didn't realise it was part of a long game Simon was playing. But nothing in his long broadcasting career, not even winning the TV competition, can come close to what he considers to be his greatest achievement raising his four daughters. Listen live from noon til 4pm:Click here to listen to Si And Phil Afternoons on Newstalk ZB. Simon Barnett couldn't hide his emotion as he accepted a radio industry prize in June, 2019. I'd come home and this is without a word of a lie, right up to present day, every single show, she's listened to. Jodi suffers from seizures, which prompted Barnett to leave his role as Christchurch More FM's breakfast show host. Less than two years later, Simon popped the question during a trip to Hawaii in 1990. Peter Moore talked to him. Barnett also won the 2015 series of the New Zealand version of Dancing with The Stars. Video / NZ Herald, MetService National weather: January 16th - 18th, MetService Wellington weather: January 17th, MetService Christchurch weather: January 17th, MetService Auckland weather: January 17th. You'd be fantastic together again.'". Now 51, the Ashburton-born Barnett and his wife of more than 25 years Jodi have four adult daughters. He was born on 23 March 1967, in Ashburton, New Zealand, .Ashburton is a beautiful and populous city located in Ashburton, New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald. Video / Sandy Eggleston, 18 January 2023 | One person has died and a search is underway for another person missing after a water incident at a Coromandel beach. The Newstalk ZB host today revealed. Samantha and Sophie also shared some heartwarming words to dad live on air. I believe Raelene Castle, who I happened to have met through a mutual friend before she was ever a sports administrator, when she says she had a handshake deal with him that he would stop posting. "My gut feeling was absolutely, I said I don't think you've the wrong thing at all. But when Barnett's daughter approached the mother, she copped a nasty spray of her own. "What resonates still is that people are intrinsically good, and people actually care about the vulnerable. All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts. "My daughter rang me and she's a sensitive young woman, she was in tears and said 'Dad, I just feel like I've done the wrong thing, should I have said anything?'. The daughter then said 'you can go eff yourself' and walked off.". Barnett says his daughter, who is a "kind and caring" young woman, was shocked at the girl's behaviour towards her mother. Barnett grew up in Ashburton, near Christchurch in Canterbury, attending Ashburton College from 1980 and graduating in 1984. Radio host and dance champion Simon Barnett reveals his secrets to raising daughters. He says of me, "There's nobody I respect more for the breadth of their general knowledge. The daughter then said 'you can go eff yourself' and walked off.". For the two of us to be given the chance of another chapter in our radio partnership is at once slightly surreal, but also hugely exciting. Winner of Celebrity Mastermind, 2002.Radio highlights: Five times awarded Best Breakfast Show on Music Radio. Parenthood is the toughest job any of us can take on, and I really mean that, says the More FM radio host, who is dad to Samantha (21), Sophie (19), Isabella (16) and Lily (15). But when Barnett's daughter approached the mother, she copped a nasty spray of her own. We had one child who phoned in whose parents had gone to work. "The show was truly all-encompassing. "There was a mum and a daughter, who was about 14 or 15. It means such a huge amount to me and to my family.". Pam Corkery's brave return 'Why I came out of hiding', Adam Whitelock's baby joy 'Three feels pretty perfect', Judge Jay-Jay on dealing with social media trolls, Be in to win a copy of Spare, Prince Harrys memoir, Where to watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in New Zealand, Mayor making history! Simon: "My hearts says unequivocally yes, because words can be so destructive, but my head says freedom of expression is very important, and the public should be the ones to discern what's right or wrong." No tertiary education.Married with four children, eight grandchildren.Met his wife Jan at Waihi College reunion in 1985.Previous occupations: Forestry labourer. Samantha and Sophie Barnett, two of Simon Barnett's kids, joined their father on Newstalk ZB's "Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons" to chat about Father's Day and a journey down memory lane in 2019. But as she recovered, he spoke to Gifford, a friend of nearly 30 years, for this feature, as published in June. Simon Barnett's emotional response to major NZ Radio Awards win. Baskin's ex Don Lewis was found alive and well - last year. He and Gifford famously joined More FM in early 1997 from 91ZM, a switch that saw the latter companyfile two court injunctions in an attempt to stop them broadcasting for their rivals. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. They did. Simon was the host of What Now on Saturday mornings on TVNZ. Just hours after the last regular Breakfast Club broadcast for 2018 had been aired, Simon Barnett was removed from imagery promoting the show. I guess I was the grizzled, cynical old journalist, there to balance his boundless enthusiasm. In the video, Barnett called himself "seriously under-qualified for that particular award", saying that he had suffered throughout his career from "imposter syndrome". If it was heads, wed go left at the next intersection, or right if it was tails. I still feel that now when we are all together.. At the time of announcing his shift to Newstalk ZB in July last year, he said he was moving. But we are different people, older, and hopefully a little bit wiser. Just hours after the show broadcast, More FM's website had been changed, removing him from Breakfast Club imagery. "We hadn't worked together for a long time, so when I found Patrick was going to the function, I said, 'Could you give me a read on what his speech is like?' Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 11:03AM. He readily admits there have been times when hes wondered what on earth he was doing, and also occasions when he has screwed up. 'you're too lazy'. Instead of ignoring the altercation, Barnett's daughter tried to comfort the mother, who had just been on the receiving end of a nasty spray. Simon's peers honoured him on Thursday at their annual awards in Auckland with the Outstanding Contribution to Radio Award. Jodi Barnett Daughters Jodi Barnett has four daughters: Samantha Sophie Bella and Lily with her spouse Simon. I said, 'I don't want to look at other names, I want to work with him.' Me: "I found him amusing as a candidate, but terrifying as a president. "This is without a word of a lie, right up to present day, every single show, she's listened to. Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford. He did actually mean it when he said, "For me it's a never a cliche to say it's all about the people, because simply it is about the people. iHeartRadio is easy to use and all FREE, Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons, Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons Podcast, Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave Podcast, The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp, Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills Podcast, Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald Podcast, National Aquarium welcomes three new baby koror, Large amount of artificial reef washes up on Mount Manganui beach, Revealed: Carole Baskin's ex-husband not dead, Savings rise but $57 billion wiped off Kiwis net worth, Ardern's shock resignation: 'I no longer have that bit extra in the tank', Council warns against mercy release of rabbits and other animals in the lead-up to the Year of the Rabbit, Summer with the Mayors: Southland District Mayor Rob Scott, Simon Barnett's daughter abused while trying to comfort mother. Upcoming Birthday. When we moved radio stations in 1996 we even appeared stark naked (rear elevation I hasten to add) in a television ad and on the back of buses. I think good bosses genuinely care about the people they work with, and are close enough to work things out." Jodi Barnett has four daughters: Samantha, Sophie, Bella, and Lily, with her spouse, Simon. A clearly emotional Simon Barnett wished a happy father's day to all Kiwi dads. So within a few years, Simon and Jodi could find themselves on their own. This week he told me how in '17 he'd been talking with Patrick, and wanted to put my name forward to the station's management. Radio and television host who hosted the popular children's television program What Now? Isabella Barnett, Lily Barnett, Sophie Barnett, and Samantha Barnett are the four daughters. I'm so honoured, and a little embarrassed to be honest, to be recognised in this way. On March 23, 1967, he was born. We got quite emotional when we were talking to a wee girl and she said Mum and Dad weren't there. Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford are back on air today with Si and Phil Afternoons on Newstalk ZB from noon. "I used to say she's the strongest woman alive but I've qualified that now, she's the strongest person alive. The mum and the daughter just starting having a blazing row. Barnett's co-host Gary McCormick broke the news to listeners this . Simon was brave enough to play club rugby for Sumner when he was sporting bleached blond hair. Simon . His astrological sign is Aries. Click here to listen to Si And Phil Afternoons on Newstalk ZB, honoured him on Thursday at their annual awards in Auckland. The big day is finally here! "There was a mum and a daughter, who was about 14 or 15. Both of us are now grandfathers. A clearly emotional Simon Barnett wished a happy father's day to all Kiwi dads. When it was publicly announced the following month that Simon would be leaving breakfast radio, and joining Newstalk ZB in 2019, I was one of many who presumed he would be going solo. She's just my biggest fan. Elsewhere at the NZ Radio Awards, StuffandRNZ co-productionGone Fishingwon Best Podcast for its investigation of the Deane Fuller-Sandys murder case, ZM's Fletch, Vaughn and Megan won Best Music Breakfast Show - Network, and Jono, Ben and Sharyn of The Edge won Best Music Non-Breakfast Team - Network. Photo / File. Veteran broadcaster Simon Barnett struggled to contain his emotions when he was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Radio prizeat Thursday night'sNZ Radio Awards, breaking into tears not once but twice. Video / NZ Herald, In this fourth video in the Got to Get Out Te Araroa series, host Robert Bruce shows what its like taking a group of novice hikers on the Timber Trail. Popular morning radio DJ Simon Barnett has gone on extended leave after his wife suffered a stroke. Wiki: Biography & Celebrity Profiles as wikipedia, Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan Wiki, Biography, Age, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter, Social Profiles & More Facts. Stuff understands his More FM contract ends on December 31, ahead of his proposed move to Newstalk ZB to host an afternoon show with his old broadcasting partner Phil Gifford in the middle of 2019. She is utterly and completely my soulmate, gushes Dancing with the Stars NZ champion Simon. "Dad, of course, not wanting to get in trouble with mum, yelled out for me, 3 years old. from 19881992. Both of us were only able to get to work with the help of four-wheel-drive taxis. Scroll Down and find everything about him. "We really love you, dad, and you've definitely had our backs over the years," Sophie added. Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE Sophie said one of her favourite memories was of a spooky rollercoaster ride she took with dad while on holiday in Australia, despite mum not finding it a very good idea. "She is utterly and completely my soulmate . Simon Barnett: Wiki, Age, Bio, Wife, Daughter, Family, Net worth, Lifestyle, DOB, Career, Height 8 views Oct 29, 2021 Know Everything About Simon Barnett, His Wiki, Bio, Age, Height,. For the time being, second daughter Sophie is still at home while she studies Speech and Language Pathology at the University of Canterbury shes hoping to work with special needs children and people whove had strokes. He has a pure loving kind heart personality. Like him, Peter Sinclair is a radio host from New Zealand. He left the network in December last year after more than two decades to reunite with his former colleague and good. Simon is turning 56 years old in ; he was born on March 23, 1967. 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