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Morgana O'Reilly is a New Zealand actress recently starring in The White Lotus season three, and new TV show Playing Gracie Darling. She caught up with Matt Heath and Tyler Adams for their Christmas Catchup with Kick-ass Kiwis. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a now annual tradition, Matt Heath and Tyler Adams tested their year in fitness with a weigh off judged by Jetts personal trainer Jesse Peterson. "The idea of this is that the hardest time for you to deal with fitness and the hardest time for you to make positive change around that area and exercise and such is across the Christmas break, right? "So what better time to have a fitness challenge to make it hard." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December. 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 18th of December, off the back of the Jevon McSkimming, case we took a look at sentencing and discounts. Then, a total change of tone to a great chat about why you should let yourself (and the kids) be bored. And in the Matt & Tyler Christmas Catchups with kick-ass Kiwis - Ryan Fox! 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.

Kiwi golfing ledged Ryan Fox completed his second full season on the PGA Tour with two victories and a top 40 finish in the 2025 standings, and he's looking forward to an action-packed 2026. He joined the Afternoons team to look back on 2025 - and speculate about the year ahead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of December, first up, violence at school discussion after more than 10,000 children were stood down for physically assaulting other students or teachers last year. Then, as Chinese billionaires turn to US surrogates for expanding families we discuss IVF and ways to achieve parenthood - listen out for an amazing call from Dominique. Then DVDs and CDs are said to be becoming cool again. And to finish - Matt & Tyler's Christmas Catchups with kick-ass Kiwis - Leigh Hart 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.

Leigh Hart is one of New Zealand's most popular comedians, with a career that spans TV, radio, podcasts and even the odd chip and beer company. He joined the Afternoons team to discuss his 2025 accolades - and look back on a year of accomplishments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's wealthy elite have turned their attention to the US in order to utilise their less-regulated surrogacy system to build their families. In New Zealand, the surrogacy sector is more regulated - where the process is an altruistic arrangement and a prospective caregiver has to legally adopt the child from the person who becomes pregnant. Caller Dominique joined the Afternoons team to discuss her journey with this process. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of December, Is Trade Me losing you to the likes of Marketplace? Then, Brad Olsen broke down the opening of the Government's books. Then, getting pressured into a donation at the check out. Plus the Matt & Tyler Christmas Catchup with Hamish Kerr. 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.

Kiwi Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr's had a memorable 2025, after dominating in last year's Olympic Games. He claimed gold at the World Athletics Championships - and broke his own record at the event. Kerr joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bleak economic outlook with a surplus even more distant than expected. Treasury says our exit from deficit will be delayed - as it today releases its operating balance forecasts, including the ACC. The deficit is expected to deepen more to a high of $16.9 billion dollars and not narrow to $60 million until the 2029-2030 financial year. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen 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 15th of December - to start, the dreadful scenes from Bondi Beach. Then - Surviving in ‘25: Was the year really as bad as it felt? Male plastic surgery - is it something you'd ever consider? Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday – do you have a super-senior relative? And in Matt and Tyler's Christmas Catch Up – boxer David Nyika. 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.

It's been a big year for Kiwi boxing legend David Nyika, and he's looking back on a 2025 full of milestones. The Commonwealth and Olympic Games medallist claimed a one-sided decision win over China's Wuzhati Nuerlang in his adopted hometown of Gatton, Queensland. He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night, two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach - resulting in the deaths of 15 people and 40 more being rushed to hospital. Authorities say the deadly attack was targeted towards Jewish Australians celebrating the first day of Hanukkah in the area. Former police negotiator Lance Burdett joined the Afternoons team to reveal how to safely navigate a terror attack or mass shooting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 10-year-old girl, a rabbi and a Holocaust survivor are among the dead following a terror attack targeting a Jewish gathering in Australia's Bondi. Last night, two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of about 1,000 people celebrating the first day of Hanukkah. Fifteen victims were killed and more than 40 people are in hospital. Deakin University associate professor Dr Joshua Roose says anti-Semitism has been on the rise following the October 7 attacks and a bipartisan solution is needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian authorities say no stone will be left unturned as the country confronts a terrorist attack on one of the country's most famous beaches. Sixteen people are dead and more than 40 injured - after two gunmen dressed in black opened fire at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration last night, just before 9pm NZT. It's being treated as a terror event deliberately targeting Sydney's Jewish population. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says tributes are flooding in following the incident - and investigations are ongoing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of Decmber 2025 - Economist Brad Olsen of Infometrics asks the Government... if you want to capping rates, why not cap taxes? Then some feel good chat about supporting local businesses by giving NZ made Christmas presents. Along the way we celebrate the Matt and Tyler Afternoons New Zealander Of The Week. Plus a special guest in the form of Lorin Clarke - daughter of John Clarke - on her movie “Not Only Fred Dagg” 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 leading economist says it's galling to see the government planning a rates cap for councils when it's, when it is imposing no restraints on its own taxes. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen told Matt and Tyler that, "you're giving more money to the government and they're not capping taxes anytime soon." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of December, we lead off with the fact that it seems the worst of the brain drain may have passed. Then, some great chat around that point in life when you realise your just might be turning into your parents. And - Christmas parties - they aren't what they used to be! Plus, how's this for a headline: 'Sterilisation boosts lifespan'. All is revealed at the end of the show. 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.

Preventing reproduction can extend lifespan in mammals across a wide range of species, a new study has found. A major international study led by the University of Otago has found that blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females across a wide range of species. Lead author Associate Professor Mike Garratt, of Otago's School of Biomedical Sciences, 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 10th of December 2025 - the Greens are asking for an inquiry into the numbers of Kiwis who can't come home for Christmas as they'll get into strife over unpaid student loans that were getting out of control with compounding interest. Then, taking pride in your berm or grass verge. 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.

Tom Sainsbury and Lara Fischel-Chisholm have teamed up with some Kiwi celebs and entertainers for a new festive spectacular. A Christmas Crisis promises big spectacle and big laughs, and it's ready for Kiwis to check out at Auckland's Q theatre. Tom Sainsbury joined the Afternoons tea to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of December - Calls to cancel the Christmas shutdown and move our summer holidays. Then one man's frustrations with Auckland Transport. And to finish - the joys of an above ground pool. 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 Resource Management Act is officially bound for the scrapheap. The Government's replacing the hefty legislation with two new laws - one based around planning, and the other on the environment. ACT MP and Under-secretary for RMA reform and Infrastructure Simon Court told Matt and Tyler that the government is focusing on simplifying the process for councils and Kiwis to get consents on building projects. 'you want to do some land development, you want to do some clearing, as long as you follow these standards, you won't have to ask for consent' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 8 December. 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.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 5 December. 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.

More than 2,000 greyhounds urgently need new owners following the Government's decision to ban greyhound racing in 2026. Now comes news that The Simpsons have taken the unusual step of getting involved, lending New Zealand the use of one of the world's most recognisable dogs: Santa's Little Helper. Behind this effort is the charity committed to finding safe homes for retired racing greyhounds: Greyhounds as Pets. Lisa Philp from Greyhounds as Pets told Matt Heath & Tyler Adams, "(greyhounds) are the best. They're lazy, gentle, loyal, gorgeous, and quiet." 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.

Deloitte's Top 200 awards took place at Auckland's Viaduct Event Centre last night, with New Zealand space company Rocket Lab, founded by Peter Beck, taking the title of Company of the Year. NZ Herald Technology Editor Chris Keall joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the win. "To actually be a New Zealander and to even dream of doing something like that, let alone be heading off to Mars with your work, that's just so incredible," Keall said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4 December. 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.

From December 10, Australia is requiring multiple major social media platforms and websites to remove underage accounts or face a hefty fine in their under-16 social media ban. The platforms effected include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. This move by the Australian Government is a world first, and has sparked conversations in other countries, including New Zealand. But, Free Speech Union CEO Gillaine Heather calls it 'legislative virtue signalling'. "I think the problem is real. You know, if there's predatory algorithms, if there's harm to kids from some of the social media, address the problem, but make it a proportional response," she told Matt and Tyler. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 December. 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.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 December. 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.

Organ donor campaigner Andy Tookey chats to Matt and Tyler about common myths surrounding organ donation, and how to improve donor rates in New Zealand. "There needs to be more public awareness about it to encourage families to discuss the issues," Tookey said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 December. 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 Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 will now make it harder for landlords to refuse tenant pet requests without a good reason, but an extra to-week bond may be requested. Criticism has arisen from landlords who don't want to allow pets, and others who concerned about the lack of clarity on what is considered 'reasonable'. But, David Seymour told Matt and Tyler that he is not concerned about tenant behaviour in regard to the new rules. "People that are animal lovers are generally good to humans as well, so you might be opening up, a whole market of really great tenants," Seymour said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 28 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.

A Christchurch Police officer is turning pain into purpose. Nick Johnston has been an officer for many years and was one of the first on the scene at the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack. Over the years the strain and trauma has built up, but Johnston has turned his breaking point into a purpose – aiming to complete a half Iron Man challenge every day in November to raise money for mental health charity Better Man. He joined Matt & Tyler to discuss his motivations for tackling this challenge. 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.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of November 2025, feral cats be gone - concerns over cats spreading disease over farmlands. Then - empty nesting - when the kids move out. And Black Friday sales - are the deals good? 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 26th of November, Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church has plans for a march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge - should some places just be no protest zones? Then a big old philosophical discussion around the skills we'd need if the internet was destroyed or civilization as we know it came to a screaming halt. Then to finish - 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 holiday pay questions ahead of the Christmas season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.