Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of December, dashcams are soaring in popularity and Matt and Tyler explored how people are using them. The Afternoons duo also explored keeping the lid of the cost of getting married. And some great discussion around the news that dropped today about shutting down greyhound racing. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Aftern...

The Government is changing the law to protect dogs as they retire from greyhound racing.  The Racing Minister's announced the industry will shut down over 20 months, allowing time to rehome thousands of dogs. Winston Peters says the percentage of dogs injured is persistently high - and it's time to make a call in their best interest. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacked the impli...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of November, Tyler spotted an ad for a brand new EV with a $30k discount compared to its launch price - so, have we fallen out of love with electric vehicles? Plus some great chat in relation to Racing Minister Winston Peters introducing legislation to extend TAB New Zealand’s monopoly for sports and racing betting to onlin...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th December - while the 'Brown Onion Hack' is going wild on TikTok Supermarkets are reminding people that checking out more expensive items as onions is simply theft.  While on the subject of supermarkets Matt shares his trolley theory - he has found a deeper meaning in whether you return the trolley or not. A caller h...

The Basin Reserve has been honoured as Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week this week.  The reserve is hosting the Black Caps v England test cricket this weekend.  Transformed into a cricket ground in 1991, you can't beat this winner on a good day.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermarket shoppers using a “brown onion hack” to reduce their grocery bills are being warned it is theft. The 'brown onion hack' involves putting more expensive fruit and vegetables through the self-checkout as “brown onions” to save money. Brown onions are currently selling for $1.49 a kilogram, compared to oranges for $5. Matt Heath and Tyler Adams were talking about it when Jason Walls was wa...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of December, it's Christmas Party season, so what do expect from your employer - and does it make a difference if your work is taxpayer funded? And then, the search for a solution to Tyler's hot bedroom. So many suggestions from listeners involving chilly bins, fans, and tubing running around the house.  Get the Matt H...

Another four pilot whales have died in Tasman's Golden Bay, after re-stranding one kilometre north of where their pod was yesterday. On Monday, 37 whales stranded on Farewell Spit - yesterday, 13 were confirmed dead.  Multiple efforts to re-float the pod have been unsuccessful. Massey University's Dr Karen Stockin unpacks the emotional toll of the rescue efforts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of December - Road rage. What to do when someone goes for you?  Some crazy stories from listeners here. Bremworth calls foul after not even been given the chance to supply wool carpet for Kainga Ora homes.  And our Afternoons duo explore the mystery of whale strandings with Professor of Marine Biology at Massey Un...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of December - how to deal with rising numbers on Jobseeker? Then, the pros and cons of wearable fitness technology. Matt came across a US maritime expert on a YouTube show and he joined our Afternoon duo to share his thoughts about the auto-pilot issue on the Manawanui. And the fake versus real Christmas tree debate. Get th...

New reports are revealing more information about the sinking of the Manawanui. The inquiry into the sinking has found it was the result of a series of human errors, including not realising the auto-pilot had been left on. US Merchant Marine Academy adjunct professor Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano explains what went wrong. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of December - is Labour calling not joining AUKUS too early? And after a fire involving a cheap TEMU charger cable, Matt and Tyler field call after call on what turned out to be a very hot topic. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts....

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29 th of November - the Government is making removing the right for workers earning over $180,000 to raise unjustified dismissal claims - will this make it easier to get rid of bad bosses? The Afternoons duo get advice on avoiding the trap of authorised dealer service centres charging an arm and a leg for things like wiper blad...

Former National deputy leader Nikki Kaye has been crowned Matt and Tyler’s New Zealander of the Week for this week. The late Auckland Central MP died of cancer on Tuesday aged 44. Kaye served as an MP from 2008 until 2020 — holding two Cabinet positions during her tenure. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An upcoming change to the Employment Relations Act means workers earning over $180,000 will lose the right to raise unjustified dismissal claims. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the change allows more flexible dismissal processes for high-income employees. Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law tells Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that it makes it easier to move some...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of November, the Government is looking to determine how to progress phasing out fuel taxes and moving to road user charges for all cars. Then, 'Insh**ification' - from Google to Air BnB to dating apps. And with Black Friday sales in full swing, Matt and Tyler advocated giving experiences at Christmas rather than stuff. Get...

The Government could make decisions on how to transition the light vehicle fleet from fuel taxes to road user charges as soon as next March. The ministry is seeking information from businesses offering services that support the purchase, measurement or management of road user charges. AA policy director Martin Glynn says more vehicles pay less fuel excise tax than ever - and this change needs to h...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of November, the demise of Solar Zero prompted some great conversation about the benefits of going solar at home as Matt & Tyler were swamped with enthusiastic energy warriors. The Afternoons duo turned their attention to the OCR and talked about negotiating your interest rates with your bank. Plus a chat to Black Cap...

New Zealand and England have put together final preparations for the opening cricket test at Christchurch tomorrow. Both sides have trained in overcast conditions at Hagley Oval. Black Cap Matt Henry is looking forward to Thursday's clash -  but he knows it'll come with new challenges. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some positive news for mortgage holders. The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate another 50 basis points to 4.25 percent. ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank and The Cooperative Bank have all lowered their rates in response. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the central bank is pointing to a few more cuts over the next six months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of November - the guys discuss the injustice of parking tickets issued by automatic cameras. How is a tradie meant to pick up and drop off tools and materials? Some good chat over Wanaka residents campaigning against McDonalds. Plus singing in the movies - and by the way Matt consumed waaaay too much caffeine!  G...

Former National MP Nikki Kaye has died aged 44 after battling cancer.  Kaye was the first National MP to win Auckland Central aged 28, holding it from 2008 to 2020. She also held Cabinet positions, including two-months as deputy to former National leader Todd Muller. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Kaye was ambitious and driven.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of November - some great chat about vaping and stopping kids getting addicted to them. Then, the secrets to a long term relationship. 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 informat...

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 22 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.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of November - some solid discussion about arming our police after the new Police Commissioner says he's open to the prospect. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. American’s have been offered Trump avoidance cruises – do you love cr...