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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of May 2025 the horrendous cost of Hospital Parking - if you are parking at a hospital pretty much anywhere in the country you better prepare yourself to be robbed. Then, then Worst Roundabouts and roading engineering. And to finish, our Afternoons duo ask why as New Zealanders we love being name checked so much after a mention in a Conan O'Brien travel show. 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.

At the end of every week, the Afternoons team name their pick for New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had an effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week. This week's nominees are Ryan Fox, the C word and Conan O'Brien. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 15th of May - Tyler was on his own today and led off with talk around truancy and the role of the community in getting attendance up. Then varying rules around tiny homes on wheels are creating confusion for owners, councils and makers of the abodes. And to wrap things up - Is it OK to burn rubbish in your backyard? 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 May 2025 - A deep dive into debt as Labour and National have fundamentally different approaches to it. NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann tried to explain it to our Afternoons duo. Then a good chat about bariatric surgery - former broadcaster and now real estate agent Hamish McKay told of his weight loss journey. And to end the day, Ask The Expert with Matt The Mechanic, where all the classic cars came out of the woodwork. 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.

As part of the weekly Ask the Expert series, Matt Bullen joined the Afternoons team to answer questions and offer advice about repairs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former newsreader Hamish McKay has opened up about his dramatic 50kg weight loss. The long-time broadcaster revealed he was was suffering several health problems after his weight climbed to 135 kilos. Mackay says his blood pressure was running high and his cholesterol was 'horrendous' - and something needed to be done. "The signs were there - even though I could hide it, I bluffed my way." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of May 2025, it's been confirmed another non-meat meat company is abandoning supermarket shelves so Matt and Tyler asked -is it all over for plant-based meat? Then - renting vs owning in a market where tenants are increasingly in the box seat - are you still better off to buy? And to finish the afternoon a great chat about the card game bridge enjoying a revival with a younger crowd, drawn to its social aspect, forming bonds, friendships and sometimes love. 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 card game bridge is seeing a resurgence, with younger players taking it up as a new way to meet people. The Afternoons team spoke to Kate Terry, a New Zealand Bridge board member who is heading to China to represent New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another plant-based meat alternative is set to leave the market - and it's sparked debate about the benefits and drawbacks of these products. Bean Supreme, a leading producer of vegetarian sausages, burgers and mince, will have their products departing the shelves in June. Head Of Nutrition at Beef + Lamb NZ, Julia Sekula, 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 12th of May 2025 - Matt spoke at a Rural Support Trust event at the weekend and that flowed on into the show today where we had some great chats about lifting yourself out of a funk, especially if you are a man and work rurally. The our Afternoons duo took a deep dive into the murky world of "Cashies" and the black market economy. 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.

Men's mental health has generated more attention and awareness, but one expert has warned there's still some progress to be made. Federated Farmers' Wayne Langford has spoken out about the work that needs to be done - and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name their pick for 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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of May 2025 - Are the new mobile Speed Camera cars too sneaky? Should they be signposted? Then some good talk on following your parents into a family business And to finish our afternoon listeners share stories of their collectiions. 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.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of May 2025 - How far should we go to protect nature when building roads? Then an hour chatting the fascinating times we are in as the next Pope is chosen. And after we woke to the news today that Mark Lundy had been released - this afternoon the first media snap of him was published. This prompted Matt and Tyler to ask is it OK to take his photo if you see him? 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.

Voting is currently underway at the Vatican, in a secret ballot to elect a new Pope. Black smoke emanated from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel earlier today - indicating no new Pope has been elected yet. Massey University's Peter Lineham explained the process to the Afternoons team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of May, National has got a private member's bill in the biscuit tin that would ban under-16s from social media - we spoke with Eric Crampton from the NZ Initiative, as well as ACT Leader David Seymour. Then our Afternoons duo had a great chat about the growing number of adult children moving home. And uniforms at work - what works and what doesn't. To wrap things up in the Ask The Expert series, Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor answered listeners' 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.

The Government's new members' bill banning social media from under-16s has prompted a mixed response from experts. Currently there's no legally enforceable age verification measures on New Zealand's online platforms. New Zealand Initiative's Eric Crampton says it's important for parents to keep an eye on young people's use of social media - but he's not sure if a ban is the way to go. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of May 2025 - on the back of Sir John Key's comments to Mike Hosking this morning some good chat about our confidence in ourselves as a country. Then we went into the dark and baffling world of memecoins, crypto and NFTs for a very entertaining hour. And even more entertainment with listeners' stories of the worst behaviour they'd seen on planes. 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 May 2025 - a powerful discussion about rehabilitation in prison, especially for those serving long sentences. Matt and Tyler fielded calls from those who had worked with prisoners and former prisoners including one man who told us he had served 17 years for murder. Then a change of direction to the use of AI in schools and chat around the pros and cons. And somewhere along the way Matt's dog Colin gets a big shout-out. 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 2nd of May 2025, a controversial talker to start: Did Princess Diana do the world a disservice? Then what turned out to be a short conversation about Local Alcohol Policies as Napier Council voted to beep bars open until 3am as people need somewhere to dance! Then the news broke that Sir Bob Jones had died, and the tributes started to flow. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of every week, the Afternoons team name their pick for 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. This week's nominees are Tory Whanau, the RUNIT Championship League, and the kākāpō. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Bob Jones has died at the age of 85 and being remembered for the splash he made in New Zealand politics. He died peacefully at his Wellington home surrounded by family after a brief illness. In 1984, he launched the New Zealand Party to protest Robert Muldoon's National Party Government, winning 12.5% of the vote in 1984. Radio Hauraki Host Jeremy Wells told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that Jones loomed large over the political landscape, and New Zealand landscape as a whole. Jones always gave people his time, Wells says, and his stories were second to none. “He was a great raconteur, an amazing conversationalist, even if at times it was more of a listening exercise for the other person involved in the conversation – you we're definitely happy to listen.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prominent businessman, author and former politician Sir Robert Edward Jones —better known as Sir Bob Jones— has died. The 85-year-old died peacefully at his Wellington home surrounded by family after a brief illness. As recently as a few weeks ago, Jones was still writing on his ‘No Punches Pulled' blog, calling US President Donald Trump “a world-class ignoramus”, and rallied against the “working from home racket” in his last blog on April 16. Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams every conversation with Sir Bob was one to treasure and hard to forget. “He was deliberately obnoxious at times, but for those of us who knew him well, we knew the cut of the man's cloth, and he was a thoroughly decent individual.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of May - Podcaster Theo Von asked Meta head Mark Zuckerburg straight to his face if social media is bad. Then, a great conversation about the move to teach financial literacy in schools. And to ruin everyone's day - what are the worst ear worms? Some great examples came through from callers. 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, animal behaviourist Mark Vette answers questions related to dog-related issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of April - is congestion charging an idea that would end up hitting the wrong people? More and more travellers are using Afterpay for holidays or adding the cost of the trip to the mortgage rather that saving up - what have you done? And Matt is done with flatpack! So we looked at where to get good quality furniture. Then to finish the show, Mark Vette - animal behaviourist. 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 April we got stuck into Runit – a new sport in which two players run at each other big hit styles. A neuroscientist has come out against it, but people love combat sports. So are we just freaking out for no reason? Then our Afternoons duo talked funerals – What are the things you need to look out for to make sure you don't get taken for a ride while you are grieving. Then to lighten things up a bit - Comfort TV shows - what your guilty pleasures and what do you judge people for watching. 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.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of April the pros and cons of Compulsory Military Training. Then some great chat about AI and robots. It is being claimed robot surgeons will be as good as human surgeons in a few years and better than the best humans within five. What would you be comfortable with a robot doing? Flying the plane? How about driving your kids to school? And to finish our Afternoons duo ask - when you spot a famous person, is it ok to hassle them for a photo, do they owe you a photo, or should you just let them be? 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 calls among industry experts for the Government to throw unscripted TV hits a financial lifeline to save local content and jobs. Many are concerned that unemployment will impact New Zealand's entertainment sector without a financial boost. Andrew Szusterman from South Pacific Pictures joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes are flooding in after the death of Pope Francis. The Pope passed overnight at the age of 88, following a stroke, coma and subsequent heart failure - after a battle with double pneumonia. A period of mourning is now underway before his funeral and burial. Dunedin Bishop Michael Dooley joined the Afternoons team to discuss his meeting with the deceased Catholic Church head. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of April - making submissions to Councils – one came in from Nelson on something happening in Auckland's Westmere. Should a submission from that far away be binned? Should people who don't live in the area have a say? And if so - how far should the radius be? Utes are selling less, are we falling out of love with them or is it just that tradies are doing it tougher? Also old utes. There is a lot credibility in running a old skool Mazda B2000. And it's looking like being a wet Easter - what do you do when you go away for a holiday and then it rains? Later, the great Lego debate - is Lego OK for adults or just for kids? 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, the Afternoons team name their pick for 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. Listen to see who came out on top this week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of April, NZ Defence and Customs have unveiled two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels. Should we have as many of these as we can get? In the age of dating apps, is it still ok to ask for phone numbers? And what is it that people stick on their cars that annoys you? A Wellingtonian hated the eyelashes on a VW Beetle that parked in their street! 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.

Matt Bullen has 38 years' experience as a mechanic in the automotive industry, he's worked for pretty much every franchise brand – from the Japanese through the Europeans – you'll find him at Excel Autos in Whakatane, and today he joined the Afternoons team to answer questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One small NZ-based robotics company is looking for new opportunities - and the NZDF has expressed interest in working with them. Syos Aerospace develops and manufactures uncrewed vehicles and subsystems for dual-use applications - with a focus on enhancing capabilities, reducing risk, and reducing cost. CEO Sam Vye 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 15th of April - facial recognition - do you mind having your face scanned and put through a data base in a supermarket? Is it a breach of your privacy, or don't you care because you don't shoplift? Or are you worried the police and Government will use it against you? Then Sex-Ed at school - it's all very well, but you would be a pretty slack parent if you left sex-ed up to them. And then a great chat about businesses green-washing. 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.

Concerns have been raised over the punishments NZ-based companies could face for greenwashing - and whether or not it's a suitable deterrent. An Australian court has ordered Glad owner Clorox Australia to pay A$8.25 million ($8.87m) for false or misleading representations about bags partly made of recycled 'ocean plastic'. Consumer NZ Investigative Team Lead Rebecca Styles joined the Afternoons team to explain how greenwashing violates the Fair Trading Act - and the disciplinary action Kiwi companies could face for rule-breaking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An invaluable tool to prevent retail crime or an invasion of privacy that can be used to track you without your consent? Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to allow the use of facial recognition technology in the fight against retail crime, despite acknowledging 'tensions' with people's right to privacy. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young explains how this technology gathers data to prevent retail crime - as well as the risks that come with this method. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of April -Chris Bishop is proposing we get rid of the practical test to get you full driving license. So you only do one practical to get your restricted. How do parents impart staying safe behind the wheel? Then the Afternoons duo talk busking and ask - should buskers have to pass a basic test of musicality? And to close the show - life skills - the basic things you should know how to do. 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 11th of April - School boards – Erica Stanford is looking at changes to school boards, seems the ZB audience is big on doing time on boards and they weren't shy about sharing their experiences? Then, a bit of chat about objectifying men - Robert Irwin, son of Steve, has posed in some shirts off photos and a storm has broken out over comments online. And the old issue of Sleep and how to get a good night's rest. Plus of course 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.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 ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.