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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of August 2026, some lively conversation on the Opportunity Party. Then a suggestion job ads should give an indication of remuneration, and a conversation about Kiwis being bad at haggling in shops. Plus calls on the shooting incident at Sylvia Park. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chaos at Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall, with shopping trips interrupted by gun shots, and armed police swarming. Witnesses describe hearing shots and seeing dozens of cop cars descend near the Kmart entrance. One person's described seeing a white Suzuki swift crash outside. Witness Helena says she realised something was happening when Glassons was closed with lots of people inside. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of August 2024, Christopher Luxon survives another leadership challenge - callers share their thoughts on where to now. And to finish, our monthly visit from Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor joined the Afternoons team to answer more workplace-based questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Chris Luxon's now faced with the knowledge there's several detractors in his caucus. The Prime Minister's survived a second vote of confidence in a matter of months, following an urgent caucus meeting which lasted close to three hours. He says the Prime Minister has to avoid wreaking havoc on the party and not immediately penalise those who plotted against him. "He's got to live with that, that's the nature of politics. Between now and the election, at least - after the election, all bets are off." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of August 2026, a fork in the road for the National Party as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership. Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly. Tyler Adams fielded the calls and was joined for a time by Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's a fork in the road of the National Party, as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership. Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly. In a post online, Luxon says it's a major distraction 90 days out from an election - and unfair to the New Zealand people and National's supporters. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says a change at the top could increase the public's perception of disunity. "And if you're a disunified party, then rarely will the public say - we want to vote for you. So it's a big play, whichever way you look at it." Parliament's in recess this week - meaning MPs will travel from around the country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of August 2026 - just Tyler on the show today and some good chat about the PM and taxes vs levies. And some great stories about animals as more foster families are needed for pets. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of August 2026, the boys talk to the lads behind Mapari butchers, who've provided Matt with his much-needed meat pack. The boys discuss Labour's new policy, promising to add a deadline to invoice payments from big companies to smaller ones. And as ZB approaches its 100th anniversary, we ask the audience for some of their favourite memories of ZB. And as always, Matt and Tyler reveal the New Zealander of the Week. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of August 2026, the boys talk to the lads behind Mapari butchers, who've provided Matt with his much-needed meat pack. The boys discuss Labour's new policy, promising to add a deadline to invoice payments from big companies to smaller ones. And as ZB approaches its 100th anniversary, we ask the audience for some of their favourite memories of ZB. And as always, Matt and Tyler reveal the New Zealander of the Week. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politicians are being urged to pay more attention to our exercise workforce, as a way of easing health system demand. ExerciseNZ is proposing all parties consider compulsory registration for exercise professionals, removing the fringe benefit tax from employer-supported exercise, and using exercise professionals to help with ACC rehabilitation. CEO Richard Beddie says they also want any future Government to make one-hour daily school exercise mandatory, and he joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of August 2026 - a one topic day: Unemployment is worse than expected, hitting 5.6 percent. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of August 2026, Matt and Tyler challenge listeners to try the 30-day no-spend challenge, you pay your bills and buy nothing but food to see how much money you save. Then a solid hour on the weather chaos in Dunedin and snow in Wellington. And to finish, a good chat as the AA identifies Kiwis' driving weak spots. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast, first up - are graphic protests with beheadings a freedom of speech issue or taking things too far? Then, Chris Luxon has upset some with his comments about Government v business. And to finish - an influencer reckons he doesn't want to go on holiday cause he has worked so hard on making his life perfect at home. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 July. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of July 2026, there's a claim New Zealand Army recruit training is not in a position to meet demand effectively. Then the boys got into buying second-hand and op-shop experiences. And to finish up - sheds - would you back yourself to build or assemble a kitset one? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of July 2026, there's suggestions we need to revamp the way we structure alcohol taxes in to favour sales in hospitality venues. Then using biometrics to enable paying by using your face. And to finish - some moving stories of pet funerals. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pets play an important role in people's lives, and the death of a loved animal can hit people and their families hard. Afternoons host Matt Heath looked back on his family's pet loss from a few years ago - and paid tribute to Apple the goldfish. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of July 2026 we discuss keeping coalition parties in line, as Labour looks for a way to discipline ill-discipline. Then a chat about the worth of TikTok after a sponsored survey highlighted its contribution to the economy. And to wrap things up a conversation around 'The Obesity Penalty' - the very real social negatives faced by people who carry a bit of weight. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 27 July. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of July - Tyler on his own today - and first up a discussion about the rise of vulgar political discourse around the world. Then some solid chat about extending ACC cover to volunteer fire-fighters. And to finish - a West Coast councillor is advocating pest deer, goats and pigs should be harvested for food. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The man who ploughed his car into police during New Year's celebrations in Nelson, killing Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, has been sentenced to life for her murder. Hayden Donald Jason Tasker, 33, heard he would remain in jail for at least the next 22 years for the violence and “intense chaos” he caused in the first few hours of New Year's Day, 2025. Open Justice reporter Tracy Neal was in Court for the sentencing and she joined Tyler Adams to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of July 2026, the Stuart Nash mess raises questions over using private communications publicly. Then another question that got the calls flowing - would anyone notice if NZ disappeared? And to finish - Ayesha Verrall is not impressed by Paul Henry's answer when playing a game of shoot, shag or marry on Hauraki Breakfast. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of July 2026, a great discussion out of a Liam Dann column about the levers a Government could pull to relieve the cost of living Then, some schools are being forced to cancel or scale back school camps as costs rise. And to finish - the crazy lengths some people are going to with therapy for dogs, including acupuncture. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of July 2026 - Polls are suggesting there is declining support for major parties. Then, when your kids living at home and you'd rather like them to leave. And to finish, how do you spot AI as it endevours to get better. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of July 2026 - NZ First's energy policy was pretty popular with the ZB Afternoons audience... Then some good chat about businesses started young after a school project sparked a new business for an 18-year-old from Rotorua ... And to finish - was that the greatest Football World Cup ever? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says his latest election promise could lead to the country owning its own energy supply. The Party's promised to develop a national dataset of our offshore oil and gas reserves, using a $1-billion investment to do so. It would create a framework for the country to develop these sites and extract resources. John Carnegie Chief Executive of Energy Resources Aotearoa joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams and stressed the importance of Governments not flip flopping when it comes to natural resources. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 July. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of July 2026, some great chat about a Greens private members bill to make union membership opt-out. And then, stories of getting injured overseas. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor joined the Afternoons team to answer more workplace-based questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of July 2026, Labour and National leadership was back in the spotlight after the latest poll of polls. Then a suggestion that parents should be given more leave to help them with meaningful parenting moments and milestones. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of July 2026, ACT promised a major announcement and boy did they deliver! Paul Henry is to stand for ACT at the General Election. Then the consensus is in - handwriting skills are still important in 2026 And to finish, listeners share their memories of Sir Sam Neill. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ACT leader David Seymour is welcoming former broadcaster Paul Henry's expression of interest in joining up with the party. Henry revealed this morning he'll be running as a list candidate for ACT, with Seymour promising he'll be placed at an electable position. Henry stood for National in 1999, but is best known for hosting TVNZ's Breakfast in the mid-2000's. Seymour says Henry is a 'serious and thoughtful' person outside of his public image, with genuine concerns about the country. "We're thrilled to have him on board, both for his presence, his energy, his communication, his infectious enthusiasm, all of those things are awesome." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of July 2026, to start, a focus on this country's habit of paying way to much for infrastructure. Then, as the political polls continue to roll we discuss the idea or lowering - or alternatively raising - the 5 percent voting threshold for representation in Parliament. And finally a chat about tattoos - if you haven't got one already, why? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 9th of July 2026, in the age of social media grabs, a politician's words have never mattered more with the latest from Chris Luxon: I don't need this job, I choose to do it.' What do we make of this? Then, Uber is to take cash - will this help preserve notes and coins in society? And to finish, a bit of chat about rugby and football. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The FIFA World Cup quarter-finals are due to get underway soon, and excitement is growing. England and Norway are set to face off on Sunday in Miami - and both nations have quite the historic rivalry. Afternoons host Matt Heath explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 8th of July 2026, tradies are having trouble accessing worksites due to cycle lanes and traffic engineering and it is ending up with increased costs to clients. Brad Olsen, Infometrics CEO and Principal Economist, joined Matt to give his thoughts on the Reserve Bank's decision to increase the OCR. And to finish the show, a big old chat about the rising levels of anger in our society. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate for the first time in more than three years. It's raised the OCR 25 basis points to 2.5 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee's six members all agreed to raise the cash rate - despite divided opinions from economists. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the Reserve Bank will be looking to get the OCR down to a more 'normal' level - and this increase is the first step. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of July 2026, Matt's on his own again today with Tyler away on holiday - China's missile test in the Pacific ruffles talkback feathers. Then, with the cost of school holiday programmes being so high, we wonder what age should kids be able to be home alone? And to finish, where should you be able to take a dog? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of July 2026 - just Matt on the job today with Tyler off playing in the snow for a few days! First up, the USA celebrates 250 years - how are you feeling about the "Land Of The Free"? Then what to do about the abuse of referees from the sidelines - it's getting pretty bad at amateur games in Wellington. And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married - does a big wedding put more pressure on the relationship? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 3rd of July - Some owners of flood zone properties are fighting back against being marked on council records as at risk. Then changes in Germany mean workers will have to report to a doctor in person to get a sick note on the first day they are ill, some say we should do the same here. And to finish - A global survey from UK car marketplace Autotrader has asked 3000 motorists across 15 countries, including New Zealand, which generations are most and least trusted to perform simple car maintenance tasks such as changing a tyre. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Black Caps have secured a victory over the English cricket team on English soil. They rounded out the series with a 161 run victory at Trent Bridge. Black Cap Devon Conway joins Matt and Tyler to discuss the game, and what a win abroad means for the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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