Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of November - as power prices rise, do we, as New Zealanders, need to get over of fear of nuclear power? Matt and Tyler take a deep dive into it and speak to a nuclear physics lecturer and a former National Energy Minister. Also, basketball is soaring in popularity and we need more courts - where will the money come from?...

Is it time to go back on our nuclear-free stance?  Power bills will be rising soon, the Commerce Commission allowing Transpower and local lines companies to raise their prices to avoid worse hikes further down the road.  The average household bill is set to increase by $10 a month in April, and by $5 a month for the following four years.  New Zealand has had a firm nuclear-free stan...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of November - the Hikoi arrived in Wellington and we had some good conversations around that.  Then our fearless afternoon duo explored what the summer Desert Road detour is going to look like. And is it healthy to eat just once a day? Bruce Springsteen and Sir Cliff Richard think so, and after a big bowl of Biscoff t...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the18th of November - lots of discussion around Ubers versus taxis after stories emerge of rip-off taxi fares. Plus, the boys took a trip back in time to their school tuck shop days after a survey showed just a fraction of today's school offerings meet nutrition guidelines. And some great chat over the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight. G...

When Newstalk ZB host Matt Heath reviewed Coldplay’s first Eden Park show on radio show The Mike Hosking Breakfast, he had no idea Chris Martin himself could have been tuning in. Speaking to listeners on Newstalk ZB today, where he co-hosts Afternoons with Tyler Adams, Heath revealed how his recap of the band’s opening-night show resulted in him being invited to go backstage ahead of their final c...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 15th of November - suggestions that we should charge for access to our National Parks.  Then a suggestion that New Zealand has the worst weather.  Is there a worse piece of technology than the printer?  Plus the Matt & Tyler New Zealander Of The Week, and our Topical Tunes battle.  Get the Matt He...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of November - with the hikoi headed for Wellington, we ask if it's OK to take kids out of school to join a protest and when do you start talking to your kids about politics?  Then we discuss the issue of Wellington Council digging up Thorndon Quay to redo recently completed roadworks. And Tyler asks for advice on infl...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of November, the Government's gang patch legislation is on its way - but will it work? Kids and sport can be a super expensive thing - some say it is making it elitist or only for the rich. Shihad are calling it a day - Matt and Tyler had a chat with Jon Toogood ahead of a discussion about your best concert experiences. Ge...

There's excitement among Kiwi fans as Eden Park gears up for its biggest music event yet.  Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres world tour is set to kick off tonight in Auckland, with the band playing three shows over the course of this week. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says it should be a memorable night for concert-goers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a disappointing day for Kiwi rock fans, as Shihad are set to call it quits after their final tour. The group, comprised of Jon Toogood, Tom Larkin, Phil Knight and Karl Kippenberger, has confirmed it will disband for good in 2025. Jon Toogood says this announcement was two years in the making - after several discussions. "We just thought - rather than go out with a whimper, we'll go out on a...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 12th of November - Aussie researchers have spoken out about Gen Z graduates’ demands on employers – saying their “arrogant” expectations are leaving a bad taste in their bosses’ mouths. Matt and Tyler ask if that is a fair criticism.  Then the love we have for our dogs - sometimes it seems we love them as much as o...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of November - the duo get their teeth into the issues around a new study that says 60 percent of cannabis and alcohol users say weed makes them drink less. Then the cost of a new Christmas tree for Auckland brought back memories of 'creepy' Santa. And Matt and Tyler asked do you love or loathe Reiko Ioane’s gamesmanship an...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of November - are guys turning away from university in favour of trade apprenticeships?  Australia proposes under 16 ban for social media – do we need something similar here?  And New Zealand's greatest sports commentators and those famous moments - Lomu, Lomu, Lomu, oh, oh. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of November - a great couple of hours this afternoon in reaction to Donald Trump's win.  Matt and Tyler discussed the difference in the campaigns, the speeches of last night and today and would you ever be swayed by a celebrity endorsement.  Plus Mr No Fun Tyler wants to ban jet skis! He says they are ridden by th...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of November - US Election Day. First up, the Afternoons duo get stuck into the balance between landlord and tenant with the theory that the pendulum has swung too far in favour of renters. Then it's full steam ahead of the US election with correspondents and discussion focussed on the United States' influence on the world....

The votes are rolling in on the day of the US election - and Kiwis are watching the coverage with nervous anticipation. It's too early to call a winner, but people have gathered to follow along with the results at bars across the country. US Consul General Melissa Sweeney joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams from Auckland's Empire bar to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of November - fireworks, do we need more regulation? The Government backs away from making people register cats - the Afternoons team opened this one up for discussion. Does the Melbourne Cup still rock your world? Plus, Matt's Top 5 from Quincy Jones. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afte...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 4th of November - challenges to rural life just keep coming, jobs, post, school busses, digital connectivity, banking. Is rural NZ feeling unloved? And while we are at it why are people so down on Auckland? A twist in Dave Grohl's secret baby scandal brought forgiveness after infidelity to the talkback table. Plus, the A...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 1 st  of November 2024 - as the US election looms large why are we so invested in it? Liam Lawson grabbed the headlines by flipping the bird at Sergio Perez. Matt and Tyler discuss the role of a bit of mongrel in top tier sport. Plus a battle over fake grass versus the real thing. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler A...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 31st of October - stories of intervention on the back of increasing numbers of incidents on public transport. The Afternoons team debate the value of taking a gap year. Plus a whole lot of around Halloween - trick and treating, scary movies and the top songs for your spooky playlist. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 30th of October, growing numbers of children are not attending school - we look for the answers. Police opposed alcohol at a Dunedin charity function fundraising for mental health - were they right or did they overstep the mark? Plus engagement rings - how much you should spend and does it have to be real or is 'lab g...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of October, there's a call to ban vehicles from a popular Hawkes Bay Beach, how do we achieve the right balance on our beaches?  A great discussion about corporate responsibility versus self-control after McDonald's new Grimace Shake really upset one of our listeners with its sugar content.  Plus, scary airpor...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 24th of October, the role of CCTV in crime prevention and resolution was front of mind after police released very clear camera footage of the alleged offender in the bus stabbing case. Then the duo's attention turned to the wide variance in doctors fees - are doctors just like any other business or should fees be consi...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday October the 23rd, does the reduction in sports for the make-do edition Commonwealth Games in Glasgow spell the end of the event - or will it save them?  Lots of great talk around professional dog walkers and proposals to limit the number of dogs a walker can walk. And the Afternoons team ask - Is camping the best hol...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 22nd of October - Is the quarter acre dream something of the past? How much space do you actually need to live a good life? Breaking news came through with the Government appointing an Observer to oversee the actions of Wellington Council. The Afternoons team get their teeth into the increased amount of Australia beef o...