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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 21 November. 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.
At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week. There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of November 2025, a big bust puts the spotlight on black market ciggies - buyers spill the beans. Then, the joys of relocating a house. And then some great calls on university halls of residence vs going flatting. 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 19th of November, we talk AI in the arts - two writers have been ruled out of New Zealand's top book awards due to AI created book covers. 1200 Air New Zealand cabin crew are planning to strike - is being a flight attendant a good job and well rewarded? And then ahead of tonight's Metallica show, our Afternoons Duo talked with listeners about doing paying for the VIP concert experience. 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.
Two books by distinguished authors were recently ruled out of New Zealand's premier literary prize because their covers used AI art. Elizabeth Smither's Angel Train and Stephanie Johnson's Obligate Carnivore, both of whom received one of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, were removed from contention in the in the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Publishers Association of New Zealand spokesperson Michelle Hurley 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 November, we talk budgeting - even high income earners need advice apparently. Then the gig economy - what would New Zealand look like without Uber? And to finish - the rules around what you store in the fridge versus the cupboard. 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 17th of November, the Opportunities Party has a new leader and new policies - we explored them with their new leader Qiulae Wong. How much screentime is too much for kids - devices are easy baby-sitters but there have to be limits. And then to finish - Kiwi dating habits after criticisms of New Zealand men. 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 Opportunities Party is renaming to Opportunity and revealing a new leader in a relaunch for the 2026 election. Businesswoman Qiulae Wong is taking the helm after previously working for consulting firm KPMG - and before that fashion start-ups in London. Wong is the fifth TOP leader, but hopes to be the first to enter Parliament. "I thought this would be a really good opportunity, excuse the pun, to give it a crack." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 14 November. 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.
At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week. There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of November, first up - travel to the US is down 10 percent and there are suggestions that fear of border interrogation is one of the reasons. Then, an interesting hour discussing the biggest threat to humanity. And then, shark chat after a man bearing the scars of an encounter with a shark says he'd love to meet it again. 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 marine biologist made the news after saying he wants to meet the shark who bit his face again, and it's prompted a debate about sharks. Shark attacks have sparked safety concerns about the ocean's leading apex predator, but one expert has been quick to label the fear around sharks 'sensationalised'. Marine biologist and Shark Week presenter Dr Riley Elliott says people kill more sharks on average per year - and they should be more afraid of us. If listeners would like to sponsor a shark, you can email nzsharkman@gmail.com or visit www.sustainableoceansociety.co.nz. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of November, roadside drug testing is on its way, starting in Wellington. Seems like there are some details still to be sorted out. An then a chat about summer camping - it seems like it may be too late to secure a prime summer spot. 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 concerns the Government's new roadside drug tests may not have the nuances of alcohol tests. From December, police across Wellington can do random roadside saliva tests - screening for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine. The rollout will begin throughout the rest of the country from April. New Zealand Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm 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 11th of November, why is there so much hate for people who make money? Are billionaires really the problem? And for a complete change of scene - a family is selling its beloved wildlife park, with 280 animals included as chattels - how many pets have you got 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.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of November, Treasury has floated the idea of more asset sales - but what is the public appetite? Then, we are to spend millions of dollars to tackle increased methamphetamine use, but what about the looming threat of fentanyl? And to finish the day, what are the rules around leaving things free for removal on berms? 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's making moves to reduce the harm caused by New Zealand's methamphetamine problems - amid growing concerns about fentanyl's impact. The Defence Force, Customs, police and intelligence agencies will work together to disrupt the trade before it reaches New Zealand. Former Police Minister Stuart Nash has examined the fentanyl epidemic impacting the US - and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A significant improvement in Tongariro National Park's massive blaze, which grew by leaps and bound over the weekend. Fire and Emergency says rain today's helped dampen the fire - and the focus for the next couple of days is fighting it on the ground. NZ Herald journalist Mike Scott says the wind has also calmed down, and it's likely the region is through the worst of the fire. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's growing calls to revisit the asset sales debate ahead of the election next year. Chris Luxon's calling for an asset-recycling debate before next year's election, after the Treasury warned of unsustainable Crown finances. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 7 November. 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 6th of November 2025, restrictions on freedom camping are taking away the 'freedom' part of the activity - have councils gone too far? The Hauraki Gulf has new restrictions for recreational fishermen, but not commercial. Ben Chissel is the organiser of the One Oceans protest, and he joins Tyler to discuss the subject. 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 5th of November 2025, unemployment has hit an eight year high and we took a deep dive into that - particularly the 15 percent youth unemployment situation. Then, tales of crazy things you have seen on the roads. 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 November, building consents are up - are we beginning to see the start of a construction sector recovery? Then - mental health awareness - tips and tricks for dealing with life when times are hard. And to finish, a chat about fireworks after a tragic story of a dog being run over after being spooked by fireworks. 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 month marks the start of Movember, a month-long movement where men put down the razors for a good cause. Movember was designed to raise awareness for men's overall health - including mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Movember Country Manager Robert Dunne joined ZB's Afternoons 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 November 2025, it's just Tyler today as Matt was elsewhere. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown isn't happy about the cost of the new highway north from Warkworth - he reckons it can be done cheaper. And then the great netball saga - plenty of chat on that. 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 October. 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 October, Chris Hipkins hits out at Chris Luxon for making over $600k flipping houses last year. Then - Matt has been called up for jury service. 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 October, a new report by NZ Initiative recommends a four year term and 50 more MPs. Then - Peter Beck told Mike Hosking this morning that it's much easier to grow overseas as New Zealand has a culture of naysayers. And employment expert Gareth Abdinor joins to answer your workplace 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.
More MPs and longer parliamentary terms have been deemed key to modernising a decades old electoral system. Fresh New Zealand Initiative research found 30 years on from the introduction of MMP, our parliament is in the need of a four year term and 50 more members. That would take the Parliament to 170. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper 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 Tuesday 28th of October - parking infringement fines almost doubled from 2023 to 2024. Matt & Tyler uncover the huge issue that is number plate theft in New Zealand. Bring back maize homes - what's with the modern obsession with breaking down walls for an open plan 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.
The number of parking fines given out by Auckland Transport's licence plate-recognition vehicles has almost doubled. New data shows shows the licence plate recognition vehicles issued more than 518,000 fines in the last year. AA Policy Director Martin Glynn joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former television and radio presenter Leanne Malcolm talks to Matt and Tyler about her career shift to music. She has been making original music since 2021, under the name Gina Malcolm, and is now releasing her debut album First Rodeo. Malcolm addresses her musical identity, genre labels, and an upcoming concert. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 24 October. 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.
At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week. There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of October, there's two big stories today. First, the storm hitting much of the country - our listeners kept us up to date with what was happening in their areas. Then the mega-strike - many different opinions came to the talkback lines on that one too. 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 22rd of October - we discuss the age-old question of how much you need squirrelled away for a comfortable retirement. And then a subject born out a podcast interview with football legend Jurgen Klopp - about letting your kids 'win'. 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 October, as bad weather strikes much of the country, Matt and Tyler ask how long can you can last without power - and what does your emergency kit look like? Then a deep dive into AI and which jobs will survive, which will go, and will it create more than it destroys? 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 October - Thursday sees the 'mega strike'. Basically, the public sector is walking off the job. Minister. Judith Collins has had enough and fired back. Then, our Afternoons Duo discuss achieving the right balance between being sun smart and getting the benefits of sunshine. Then getting breakfast right - the foods to eat to make sure you don't end up snapping. 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.
At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week. There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 October. 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 October, the death of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger brought some warm memories from listeners - plus some great discussion about who was our greatest PM. Then a brave but fascinating chat about open relationships. 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 15th of October, a report on the state of the hospitality sector has been released and it revealed, among other things, that tipping is down 40 percent. Then, a horror story in the news today that has seen a woman spend 12 weeks in hospital after a botched overseas surgery - turns out our listeners had a better track record. And to finish, some amazing stories of adoption as Jennifer Aniston says she didn't do it as she wanted her ‘own DNA'. 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.
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