Dame Valerie Adams is no stranger to banter as Jamie Mackay found out this weekend after she "ripped him to shreds" at the Norwood Rural Sports Awards. Turns out having the gift of the gab is genetic and the whole family can hold their own when it comes to "chat".
Jamie caught up with Dame Valerie at the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games where she been busy meeting and greeting her fans. She enjoys this immensely and is especially proud to be a strong female role model for young girls.
Other topics in the interview include Dame Valerie's heroes, her gumboot throwing prowess and what's in store for the future competitively.
Listen to the full interview above