Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons

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.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of May 2025 - a list of the most common trades to be called back to fix defects was out today - listeners gave us their experiences as customers and tradies. 3pm Coffee - how much is too much to pay and can you ever break the addiction? And then more questions on our Ask The Expert segment 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 the 27th of May 2025, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has responded to Winston Peters' ruling out any deal with Labour while Hipkins is leader. This led to a great chat about the state of our political system and the deficiencies of MMP. And then - have we lost our way with recycling? Another load of plastic goes to landfill in the Far North. 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.

Chris Hipkins says it's too early to say who he'd be willing to work with after next year's election. New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says he'll never work with Labour again while Hipkins is leader. This means, based on recent polling, Labour would need the Greens and Te Pāti Māori to have any chance of forming a Government. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls 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 our Afternoons boys dare to ask why are women so hard on women when it comes to appearance? Then the road rule Kiwis can't seem to follow – and why it matters... And to finish Matt & Tyler talk Amazing adventures prompted by the farming family of six who walked the length of NZ... 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.

Josh Leys currently in the semi-finals of Timbaland's global song competition. If he can gather enough votes from New Zealand, he has a chance to make it to the top 40, where Timbaland will select five artists for his upcoming album! LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of Many 2025 - Matt and Tyler celebrated Grandparenting in a world where affording to bring children up is so expensive but the economy needs mor Great New Zealanders. Then - using buses to get around the country instead of flying or driving. And our duo in the afternoons spoke with Josh Leys who is currently in the semi-finals of Timbaland's global song competition. If he can gather enough votes from New Zealand, he has a chance to make it to the top 40, where Timbaland will select five artists for his upcoming album! Plus the Matt & Tyler Afternoons 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.

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 Winston Peter's heckler, Kiwi parents and Newstalk ZB. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of May 2025 - with the imminent closure of Smith & Caughey's Auckland department store we asked how we energise our Central Business Districts right around the country. The Budget 2025 – Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls & Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen discuss the announcement. And then to finish the show what our listeners thought of the budget, particularly the changes to benefits. 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.

Newstalk ZB's Political Editor Jason Walls and Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist Brad Olsen join Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to unpack Budget 2025. They look through the big ticket announcement about the Government cutting their KiwiSaver contributions while requiring employers to cough up more. Finance Minster Nicola Willis also revealed a $1 billion increase in funding for hospitals, more funding for learning support coordinators in schools, and changes to benefit rates for young people. But most importantly, the team go through how all this is being funded through reprioritisations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 21st of May 2025 - Is your job AI proof? Did the Tonkin + Taylor employee take it too far in heckling Winston Peters? And Animal Behaviourist Mark Vette told Matt & Tyler how he trained an octopus to take photos. 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 takes animal-related questions - and reveals how he managed to train an octopus to take photos. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been shock and surprise among Wellingtonians after Winston Peters was heckled after delivering his rail funding announcement. Environmental and engineering firm Tonkin + Taylor says it's looking into a report a man wearing a staff lanyard swore at the minister. Caller Wendy was on the scene - and she 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 the 20th of May 2025 - NZ is running out of gas, we need to fix that. One graffiti vandal – PORK – is out of control with tags the length and breadth of the country - our Afternoons duo go in search of him. And Matt is in trouble at home after clearing a stinky drain with kitchen utensils, his partner is less than impressed. 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.

Experts have raised concerns after natural gas production took a nosedive. It fell 20 percent in the first quarter compared to the same time last year, to 22.85 petajoules. Industry spokespeople say available gas is depleting - and they can't harness new fields because of the 2018 ban on exploration. Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.