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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 June. 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 Emergency Management Minister's praising authorities for their fast thinking in today's wild weather. A local State of Emergency remains in force for Nelson, Marlborough, and Tasman, where an orange heavy rain warning's been extended until 3pm. Another 40 millimetres is expected to fall. Mark Mitchell has been in Blenheim this morning, assisting Civil Defence. He told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams the affected councils made decisions early, and our first responders have been outstanding. Mitchell says people that needed to evacuate have done so, and everyone has been well-managed during the weather events. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of June 2025 - should we be doing more to be self-sufficient as a nation for all sorts of reasons, including the threat of war and a nuclear winter? Then referee abuse - what's behind the rise in antisocial behaviour on the sidelines? And then our Afternoons duo finally got to a subject they'd been wanting to talk about hoarding, with some great calls about hoarders. 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 June 2025, first up - the extraordinary number of sweary politicians we seem to have these days was highlighted by President Trump's big F-bomb. Then tales of home-schooling - has it worked for your children? And the mushroom lady trial in Australia has captured our Afternoons duo's imagination. Plus, we got some amazing stories of being rescued by helicopter. 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 24th of June - as the Healthy Homes rules are about to kick in, where does the power balance lie between landlords and tenants? Then we got stuck into phone call etiquette - do you ring people out of the blue or is it now as bad as popping in unannounced? 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 23rd of June - we discuss the shock move from President Trump over the weekend with Iran. Are we worried, what should NZ do? Then Shane Jones' plea for less local Government. And to finish - just how lazy are we with supermarket deliveries, Uber Eats and the likes of DoorDash? 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.

Wellington regional council's Simon Woolf is among those calling for local Government to be reformed. New Zealand First's Shane Jones last week told a local Government forum he doesn't see a compelling reason for maintaining regional government. Woolf labelled it a 'mess' that needed a review - and he joined the Afternoons team to explain why. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players. Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France. ZB sports news director Clay Wilson 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 19th of June 2025 a full and packed show with stories of scams after Larnoch Castle got ripped off by an employee. Then stories of drones being used for things you would never imagine. Later, our Afternoons duo is joined by New Zealand born deep-sea exploration expert Rob McCallum. He is the man who raised concerns about the safety of the Titan submersible before its fatal implosion. He is featured in the Number one Netflix documentary about the incident - and is absolutely fascinating. Crusader Scott Barrett joined us for a chat ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific Final. Plus our New Zealander Of The Week and the Call 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.

At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler 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.

With Netflix's new Titan: The OceanGate Disaster attracting acclaim and attention two years after the disaster, one home-grown expert joined the Afternoons team to open up about working with OceanGate. Kiwi deep sea specialist Rob McCallum has spent years exploring the ocean's wonders, and lent his perspective to the Netflix documentary. He joined the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of June, changes to the Census are coming - basically it is being abandoned. Matt and Tyler asked: are we such a pathetic country we cant answer a few questions for the greater good? Then locals around Europe are getting fed up with over-tourism... listeners shared their experiences in the hotspots. Then our regular session with 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, 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 Tuesday 17 June 2025, Foodstuffs is celebrating their new Rolleston Pak 'n Save supermarket coming in under budget and early - but why does construction cost so much? Then stories of buying a dunger house and doing it up. A discussion that went slightly sideways to Spaceship houses! Then shocking renditions of National Anthems at sports events - what the worst example? And - it is Bowel Cancer Awareness month and BCNZ CEO Peter Huskinson popped in for a chat. 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 Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Radio Hauraki's Day in Loo event returns for the third year in a row. Taking place from 6am to 6pm on Wednesday June 18, this year's event is set to take place in 'the bowels of Eden Park', with all proceeds going to Bowel Cancer NZ. Bowel Cancer NZ chief executive Peter Huskinson joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major fire has engulfed a central Auckland supermarket, with acrid smoke billowing across the CBD since 11am. The Victoria Park New World's been evacuated - with more than 30 firefighters racing to the scene. Caller Susie Nordqvist says homeowners in the surrounding neighbourhoods have been ordered to close their windows - and reports claim people can see the smoke from as far as Auckland's North Shore. "We've heard it may have started in a storeroom, but that's just word of mouth at the moment. It's caused a lot of damage and traffic disruptions this afternoon." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of June, schools are feeling the pressure and are looking to solve their overcrowding issues while fielding increasing numbers of out of zone applications. Then a great discussion prompted by Netflix's new documentary, Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster - have you stood up to a boss that didn't know what they were doing? Listen out for the call from someone who may or may not have worked at NASA, she would neither confirm nor deny. 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.

Auckland's biggest high school won't accept out-of-zone students next year as population growth and roll pressure force it to close its books. Rangitoto College is not alone - with other top public schools revealing they are likely to accept few or no out-of-zone students for 2026. Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team to explain the scope of the issue - and whether or not a solution to overcrowding can be found. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of June 2025 - Air safety was top of mind after the shocking Air India crash. Aviation Commentator Peter Clark shared his thoughts and then it was over to the listeners for their stories of flying. Make sure you hear Deborah's depiction of her crash landing in Perth. Then on the back of Fieldays 2025, rural New Zealanders talk about how the rest of the country perceives them. And to finish - what generation is the worst behaved in bars? Plus the Matt & Tyler New Zealander of the Week and our Call of The Week and some random stuff about how many holes a straw has and wearing matching exercise gear. 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.

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.

Aviation commentator Peter Clark joins Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to discuss the Air India near the airport in Ahmedabad. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of June - a hot talker to start - is it time to rebalance alcohol taxes and charge home drinkers more as that's where the damage is done? Then Great Southern Population Drift, why are so many New Zealanders heading for the South Island? And Beach Boy Brian Wilson dies - Matt & Tyler go on a search for the number one musical genius. 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 growing calls to implement price controls on alcohol sold at off-licence stores to boost the hospitality industry and reduce the negative impacts of alcohol harm. Experts say a significant percentage of alcohol consumed in New Zealand is purchased at an off-licence and consumed in the home, where there's more room for harm. Caller Sam says it's not fair that off- and on-licence businesses are expected to pay the same levies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11 June. 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.

Mark Vette is a world-renowned animal behaviourist, dog trainer and educator who has been working with animals for over 40 years. He's a trained animal psychologist and created the Dogzen online training programme. And he joined the Afternoons team as part of their Ask the Expert series. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of June 22025 - A great chat around Jared Savage's article about rising corruption in NZ. Then some feel good patriotism as we celebrate how lucky we are to live in NZ and banish the whingers. And finally the Jason Statham effect - how the history of a house can influence its sale. 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 9th of June 2025 - a controversial start to the show with the proposition that Elon Musk is the most principled person in the world. Then experiences of changing career as technology bites. And a lip-smacking finish with the trend back to the Sunday Roast. 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 June 2025 - a bunch of politicians have chimed into our foreign policy over China in an 'open letter'. Should they keep their noses out having had their time, or does their opinion count? Then, any code, any time in history, who is NZ's greatest coach? Plus we reveal who gets the gong of 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.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of June 2025 - WOFs - Matt says get rid of them and take responsibility for the safety of your car. Then, where do you draw the line on doing life tasks or errands on a slow workday? And to finish - the real cost of owning pets in New Zealand. 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 June - film industry incentives, are they worth the investment? Objections have been raised to a crematorium being built by supermarket in Havelock North - we learnt so much - and listen out for the story of the exploding coffin! Then in our Ask The Expert slot – Matt The Mechanic. 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.

A group of Havelock North residents are considering legal action in a last-ditch bid to prevent a crematorium being built in the middle of the village. Lawyers say the only avenue open to them is to get the 2024 resource consents, issued by Hawke's Bay Regional Council and the Hastings District Council, overturned. Group spokesperson, Andrew Fulford, joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has confirmed it plans to funnel more money into New Zealand's film production sector. The $577 million injection over the rest of this year and the next four brings the total International Screen Production Rebate to $1.09 billion. Eligible productions can access a 20 percent rebate where production costs are more than $15m for feature films, and $4m for television productions. Great Southern TV's Phil Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Designed for everyone from beginner to ultra-competitive, and everyone in between, Pillar to Pou is a new take on a running and walking event, debuting Saturday 7 June in Taupō. Matt Heath is set to take part. Promoter Torben Ladl 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 June 2025 - suggestions the Chateau Tongariro could end up being demolished if money cant be found for a full restoration and strengthening – what to do with the grand old dame? Then on the back of the Lewisham Awards over the weekend a dive into hospitality and cheffing - the joys and the pitfalls - listen out for the Michelin chef who called in! And to finish, a not too delicate question - should you tell people when they stink? 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 ongoing economic downturn has sparked discussion about the best kinds of careers to take on. The hospitality sector comes with plenty of benefits and drawbacks, but one expert joined the Afternoons team to explain whether it's worth the trouble to become a chef. Warwick Brown joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demolition of the derelict Chateau Tongariro remains an option on the Crown's table as the heritage-listed site is still considered a fiscal risk. Meanwhile, Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton suggests serious buyers are looking at the heritage-listed hotel with interest. He 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 30 May. 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.

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.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of May - what do we need to do to retain our most talented and ambitious and stem the flow to Australia? Then a great conversation about how social media feeds the spread of Orthorexia - listen and learn what that is! And then gas powered Everest ascents, is that cheating? 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 nothing harmful about eating healthy, but one new disorder boosted by social media is raising concern among experts. Orthorexia refers to an obsession with healthy eating that involves excessive self-imposed restrictions that can lead to negative health effects - and it's getting attention among the medical community. Food writer and expert Niki Bezzant joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.