Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

The Government hopes abolishing the petrol tax levels the playing field for motorists. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's announced the Government plans to implement universal road user charges, to be paid like a bill. AA Principal Policy Advisor Terry Collins joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of August 2025, plans have been revealed on safeguarding our electricity supply with coal - yes, coal. Then, sick notes-- a burden on the employee or fair enough? And then a deep dive into childbirth after rugby star Bundee Aki's baby was born in a car on the way to hospital brought stories of having a baby in a crazy place...

New Zealand's biggest energy players - Genesis, Meridian, Mercury and Contact - have formed a deal to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, and questions have been raised. The energy companies say the shared strategic energy reserve will secure supply for the next decade.  Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps explained the nuances of this deal to the Afternoons team. LISTEN ABOVE See...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of August - some great chat around the possible roadblocks that National may face on the road to the next election. Then, speaking about the Government, they have finally revealed changes to NCEA - our Afternoons duo delved into that and got reaction from an eager Newstalk AB audience. And to finish the show - Appearance Me...

Like manicures and blowouts before, more and more people are turning to injectable maintenance treatments.  Botox, short for Botulinum toxin, is an anti-wrinkle treatment that's trickled down to more and more Kiwis, after being widely received as a celebrity-exclusive treatment. Dr Sarah Hart joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The Government's proposal to eventually scrap NCEA qualifications has been met with approval from educators. The Government's looking at phasing NCEA out entirely within five years - with level one being replaced with a literacy and numeracy test and levels two and three giving way to educational certificates. Mt Albert Grammar headmaster Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of August 2025 - The FBI opens an office in NZ. Author and NZ Herald Investigative Journalist Jared Savage joined us to discuss the joint areas of interest for the agency and our country. We finally got notification of a 15% tariff from the US - our afternoon duo spoke to exporters from those just starting out to one with $...

US President Donald Trump has announced an increase to the current 10% tariff on NZ goods. As of today, the President has raised these tariffs to 15%, leaving exporters concerned about their businesses. President Trump says that this increase is a 'reciprocal' tariff. Senior Business Journalist John Weekes says that this comment has left confusion, as New Zealand does not impose tariffs on US prod...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of July 2025, it was the thing everybody was talking about today, those Emergency Tsunami Alerts. Former National MP Steven Joyce was around the Cabinet table when the National Emergency Alert system was set up and he called in. Then to buying illicit drugs on Facebook or social media messaging apps. We took a call from "J...

A convicted drug dealer who used Facebook to sell MDMA, LSD and cannabis recently revealed to the Herald how 'easy' it was to sell illegal drugs online.  One caller joined the Afternoons team to clear up the misconceptions around buying drugs online and explained the process was a little more complicated than knowing pages to look for. John joined the Afternoons team to discuss the realities...

Phones across the nation blared mobile emergency alerts at 6:30am this morning - following on from yesterday afternoon's warnings to stay away from the ocean following the Russia quake.  The alert system is designed to keep people safe, but it's raised concerns after people reported receiving repeated alerts through today and Civil Defence is looking into the glitch. Former National MP Steven...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of July - New Zealanders are bank hopping more than ever before, so we asked listeners for their experience doing so. Then some advice for the new Air New Zealand CEO on changes their customers would like to see. And neighbours from hell - some of the stories we were told were next level, think dog turds and guns. Get the...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th July - Tauranga resident Liam Jackson is not happy the Tauranga Council wants 2K for a parking permit. New Zealanders are being urged to break up with property and invest in more productive ventures that will grow our economy. We got sad news today that Sir Michael Hill has passed away - Matt and Tyler spoke with broadcast...

Pioneering jewellery retailer Sir Michael Hill has died this morning, aged 86, after a cancer battle. He built a global brand with branches in New Zealand, Australia and Canada - after humble beginnings in Whangarei. Broadcaster Bill Kerton joined the Afternoons team to pay tribute. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One investment expert says New Zealand would be a lot better off if people sold off their property investments and put money into assets that helped boost the economy. Jeremy Williamson, head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners, recently claimed the time has come for the nation to move away from its 'love affair with property'. He joined the Afternoons team to discuss furth...

An expansion of paid parking around Tauranga’s city centre has been met with outrage by residents. Liam Jackson, who lives near the CBD, revealed he would have to pay $10 a day to park outside his Park St home from August 4 after the council decided to expand paid parking to the city centre fringe. He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Eyebrows have been raised among experts as a growing number of Kiwi kids have been using AI as a personal companion.  AI has become a source of emotional support and companionship for 23 percent of New Zealand school children, according to cyber security firm Norton. Papatoetoe High Principal Vaughan Couillault joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Back in April we were talking about the cost of funerals.   A listener called Tom called in when we were discussing the cost of funerals. He told us he was planning a funeral - his own - as he has a potentially terminal sarcoma. As it is Sarcoma Awareness month Matt Heath and Tyler Adams thought it would be good to check in with Tom and also speak with Joanna Connor the Treasurer and Founding...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of July - The Government is opening up the importations of a range of building materials that, because they have been approved in other jurisdictions, will be rubber stamped here. Then a fascinating chat about using AI for friends for kids - the very first call to Matt & Tyler showed that it may not be as silly an idea...

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of July 2025, so much talk around when the foreign buyer ban will be sorted and Matt and Tyler went deep on that one. Then sleep apps and devices - what works and what doesn't  - are we worrying to much? And then Matt's son got his full license this morning - what are the things to tick off to make sure you have done...

NZ First's Winston Peters has hinted changes to the current foreign buyers ban will be confirmed later down the line, and it's got experts speculating. The changes could see foreign buyers allowed to purchase high-value homes over a certain value. Sotheby's International Wellington Region Managing Director Glen Jones joined the Afternoons team to explain why the current ban is no longer fit for pu...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of July 2025, so much talk about butter - and even a TV reporter chasing the boss of Fonterra down the street! Why are we so obsessed? Then memories of Ozzy Osbourne - a reality TV pioneer. And to finish, an odd comment from champion golfer Scotty Scheffler on getting enjoyment out of life when you the reach the pinnacle.&...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of July - Labour list MP Camilla Belich has a bill in Parliament that would prevent companies hiding what people earn. Matt reckons you should never discuss pay with others.  Then - exclusive fashion brands are under fire for using low paid labour to make their clothes - but do you think about where things are made be...

One fellow industry lead has welcomed the news of Sky TV purchasing Three Now and TV3. Warner Brothers Discovery has sold its New Zealand television arm, saying it was no longer commercially viable on its own. Great Southern Television founder Phil Smith says this means there's more opportunities for local content, which is great news for Kiwi punters. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...