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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of September, record numbers of 15-year-olds are leaving school - but data shows they are leaving for further study. Then, the things you need to have done to be considered a good Kiwi - this after Lorde confessed she had never seen the Lord Of The Rings movies: “Bad Kiwi, I know. I'm not really into fantasy.” 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 belief more 15-year-olds are going into vocational study due to an overloaded secondary sector. New data shows 90 percent of the 1300 students granted an early leaving exemption last year, chose more study over full-time employment. Mt Albert Grammar head Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team says it's an improvement on students leaving school and not getting qualifications at all - but we still need more data on where these students are going. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of September 2025 - as the dust settles we discussed the police response to Tom Phillips going bush with his kids and how the case was handled. Then we took the media conference live for the latest update from the Police Commissioner, Police Minister and Oranga Tamariki. And then, a deep dive into the lost art of reading. 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 8th of September 2025, a full-on day as events continue to develop in the Waitomo area after the shooting of a police officer and the death of fugitive Tom Phillips. We spoke to reporters in the area and Waitomo Mayor John Robertson as police continue the search for his two children. Corrections are doing a paint job at Auckland prison at Paremoremo - Matt and Tyler discuss the value for money. Then, the age-old discussion around what makes you wealthy or rich. 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.

A police officer's undergoing surgery after being shot in the head by Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips - as the search continues for two of his children. Police were alerted to a burglarly in Piopio around 2.30am, and laid spikes on a rural road more than half an hour away. That brought the quad bike Phillips and one of his children were travelling on to a stop - and an officer approached, but he was shot with a high-powered rifle. A second officer shot Phillips, who died at the scene. NZ Herald reporter Jamie Lyth is in Marokopa - and she joined the Afternoons team with the latest. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major police operation is underway to find fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips' remaining two children - after he was shot dead by police on a rural Waikato road. Newstalk ZB reporter Jordan Dunn is near the police operation in the Waikato. He says a lot of resources have been deployed. "There are cordons on the way to Marokopa and there's a police presence around where that robbery was. So there's a lot of police that are being put out, a lot of police resources to try and track down these kids." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of September 2025 - Truck drivers are under pressure to deliver on time and there are safety concerns over shortcuts they may be taking. Then, as the cost of living hits hard an increasing number of Kiwis are said to be turning turning to homekill meat. Matt and Tyler spoke to a butcher that has turned this into a business. And then attention turned to All Blacks v South Africa with a stellar cast on our Afternoons Duo's last hour, Commentator Elliott Smith, Super Fan Greg Wasley who will attend his 100th All Blacks test, PLUS All Black Legend Sir Michael Jones. 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 All Blacks are set to face the Springboks this weekend at Eden Park. The Rugby Championship brings the Springboks to Eden Park to face the All Blacks this weekend. The All Blacks haven't lost a match at Eden Park in 30 years, and former All Blacks player Sir Michael Jones told Matt and Tyler that he doesn't think that streak will be broken. ‘they're acutely aware of what it means to be playing at the fortress and defending that tradition' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week. There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The demand for homekill meat in New Zealand is rising as the cost of living crisis continues. The price of beef steak has risen 25% in a year, and even cheaper cuts of meat are seeing a big jumps in price. Homeskill specialist Aaron Pohatu told Matt and Tyler than having homekill meat butchered is cheaper than buying it off the shelf in a supermarket – and he says it tastes far better. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of September, events rules get a makeover - about time, says promoter Brent Eccles. And then, when 2 lanes become one, who gives way - along with other grey areas of driving. 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 Government is promising changes to special licensing rules to make it easier for organisers to run events - a move that's been welcomed by the sector. These changes include introducing a nationally applied, risk-based framework for assessing special licence applications to ensure consistent decision-making throughout the country. Eccles Entertainment founder Brent Eccles joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of September 2025, Winston Peters is accusing the Government of overreach regarding moving to Digital Driver Licenses - is it progress or the mark of the devil? Then inspired by the size of the rock Travis Kelce gave Taylor Swift, our Afternoons Duo wanted to know if lab grown diamonds mean as much as real ones? And to finish - Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor answers listener questions. 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, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack workplace-based questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of September - Amazon Web Services is investing big in NZ. How do we get more of this and get things moving? A Polish CEO is the target of a huge internet pile on after a hat grab incident at the tennis - plenty of argument both ways on this one. And finally - what makes the perfect Father's Day? 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.

A tech commentator has weighed in on the arrival of Amazon's new Auckland-based data centres, which are set to be built in Auckland. The tech giant's investing $7.5 billion dollars into the centres, which go live today. It'll allow New Zealand customers to store data locally and speed up cloud-based services. Peter Griffin 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 1st of September 2025 - a tradie boss has claimed drugs and alcohol are the reason he can't find staff, despite offering a significant daily rate. “They all like getting on the piss and the booger sugar and certain things like that.” Then Tesla's most advanced semi-autonomous driving software is one step closer to being unlocked for use on our roads. Lots of good chat with our Afternoons duo on this 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.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 29 August. 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.

The Cancer Society is the biggest private funder of cancer research in New Zealand. So far on Daffodil Day, more than $60,000 has been raised to help combat cancer. CEO of Auckland-Northland Cancer Society division Andrew Young says he lost his mother to cancer in 2007, which motivated him to join the Cancer Society and lead its Auckland-Northland division. Text 3493 to make an instant $3 donation to the Cancer Society. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of August 2025, some great stories of road rage incidents after an alleged angry driver gets a note from someone who traced their number plate. Then some great chat about the 'Enhanced Games' and an interesting perspective from NZ sporting legend Eric Murray. And to finish: Moving house - DIY or call the professionals? 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 inaugural 'Enhanced Games' promises to show doped-up athletes battling it out for cash and prizes. The concept has sparked concern among researchers and sports officials alike, and many of them have pointed out the possible risks. Kiwi Olympic legend Eric Murray joined the Afternoons team to weigh in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of August 2025 - Taylor Swift announces engagement and the world goes nuts! Power is getting expensive - do we just need to put on a jumper? Senior political reporter Azaria Howell joined our Afternoons duo to break down the Government's supermarket sector announcement. Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson joined the boys about life after politics and why 'everybody looks better when they get out of politics than when they were in it'. Then we opened the lines on the quality of politicians - are we getting what we deserve in an age of social media? 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.

Former finance minister Grant Robertson opened up about his life in politics in his new memoir, from his beginnings in Dunedin to the toll of the Covid years. The new book, Anything Could Happen, came out earlier this month - and it unpacks the stresses that came with taking on a high-profile political role. Robertson joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government isn't ruling out a forced breakup of the country's largest supermarket players. In a bid to improve competition, it's fast tracking applications for grocery businesses to establish or expand in New Zealand - as long as they improve value for shoppers. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell 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 26th of August 2025, the world's safest countries have been named - do you feel safe? Then some good discussions around the number of people choosing not to have children. And to finish the stories of slackers in the workplace - those that seem to keep disappearing! 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 25th of August- is joining the police still a great career? This comes after a leaked report that suggests training could be less than optimal. Former Police Ten-7 host Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Lemoto clearly thinks being a cop is great, as he went back to the job after a year away. He joined Matt & Tyler on the show. Then making a go of things in the restaurant trade when faced with high fees charged by delivery services like UberEats. And then listener experiences of travelling with friends and avoiding friendship-ending arguments. 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.

Rob Lemoto, the former host of Police Ten 7, initially left the force to pursue other areas - but he's returned to the field sooner than expected. He was ready to take on new challenges, but he's since revealed he missed his role within the police and he's been back for a few weeks. He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of August 2025 - First up - the big defence spend up. Then if you use your bin less in Napier you will be charged less - what other ways could you rates bill be reduced? And to finish planning for a successful retirement. 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.

Napier residents who cut down their wheelie bin use by composting and recycling could see their rates bill cut down too. The Less Waste Incentive is open to all Napier property owners who receive the council wheelie bin service. Napier's City Council waste minimisation lead Stefni Wilson says these incentives will reduce the waste headed to landfill. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week. There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has purchased 5 new Seahawk helicopters and 2 Airbus A321 XLRs, costing a total of $2.7billion. These will replace the Defence Force's ageing Sea-sprites and Boeing 757s, that have broken down numerous times. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says that it's a much-needed upgrade to NZ's Defence Force. ‘The 757s were bought secondhand, in 1993 when I personally was at primary school.' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of August - a dental expert calls for a sugar tax. Then, our Afternoons Duo turned their attention to stopping referee abuse and celebrated international rugby referee Ben O'Keeffe joined the conversation. And to finish - dealing with dangerous dogs after an horrific attack at a Michael Hill jeweller store. 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.

One expert has opened up about the process of becoming a referee - and revealed how people can work their way up the ranks. With flare-ups and poor sideline behaviour remaining a persistent issue, the President of the Auckland Rugby Referees Association explained the importance of proper training. Rob Harmon joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International rugby referee Ben O'Keeffe's spent years playing a key role in the sport - and he's seen the best and the worst the game's had to offer. Referee abuse and poor sideline behaviour are long-standing issues in New Zealand sport, and O'Keeffe says it's one of the tougher parts of the role. 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 20th of August - a cafe owner has come into conflict with council officialdom over a coffee flag on the footpath, which prompted discussion on helping not hindering business. That conversation morphed into kick-starting New Zealand. Then our Afternoons Duo caught up with Infometrics' Brad Olsen on the OCR rate cut. And then to wrap things up - self help books that helped you. 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 today moved to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 3 percent, sparking debate among experts. While economists priced in a cut, some anticipated a 50 basis point cut - and the monetary policy committee was reportedly divided on the matter. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to explain whether future cuts are on the cards. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond-based café Coffee on Queen is pushing back against a ban on advertising flags, and one expert says it's a sign of a bigger problem. Café owner Matt Redwood says removing the flags from the footpath would lose $200-300 a day in lost sales - which would impact jobs. Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of August - at the risk of polarising opinion, Matt and Tyler floated the idea that no matter what US President Donald Trump does in the current peace negotiations, some people will never give him any credit whatsoever. The Government is changing up construction consenting rules and our Afternoon duo fielded calls from those in the sector as to what will and won't work. And to finish - chores for kids and should you pay them? 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 building sector has raised some questions over the Government's recent changes. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has introduced shared liability for defects - and allowing councils to consolidate their Building Consent Authorities. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of August 2025, just when we thought the days of buying a car with a wound back odometer had gone, new stories of the practice are emerging in a court case. And then some amazing stories of family re-unifications after NZ Herald writer Rachel Maher asked: 'How can you know who you are if you don't know where you came from?' 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.

How can you know who you are if you don't know where you came from? After NZ Herald journalist Rachel Maher learned she was conceived via sperm donation, she set out to learn more about her biological father. She joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 15 August. 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.