Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons. With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays. Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Episodes

December 12, 2024 115 mins

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of December - crazy body corporate rules in apartment complexes. 

Is it OK to give gifts to your children's teachers? 

And where are New Zealanders holidaying this Christmas? 

All that plus our New Zealander of the Week band our weekly music battle Topical Tunes. 

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December 11, 2024 116 mins

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of December, wastewater testing numbers for cocaine and methamphetamine are up - we talk to addicts, former addicts and family members.

Time magazine has released the shortlist for its Person of The Year - who is your pick?

And is it possible to have a heathy eating festive season?

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The Christmas season brings big meals, family dinners and plenty of sweet treats - so how can we enjoy it without the guilt?

Health advocate and activist Dave Letele says cutting back isn't the best solution, but people can balance out the indulgences with brisk walks and exercise. 

"Going for a walk will be so much better for you mentally, because you'll feel good again...you feel guilty, you feel bad - going for a walk will ...

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There's deep concern over wastewater results showing the highest volumes of meth and cocaine use since records began six years ago.

Police testing between June and September reveal weekly meth consumption was double the average quantity of last year.

Salvation Army Northland Regional Bridge Director Richard Dick says the Te Ara Oranga programme offers a multi-agency approach tailored to affected residents in the Northland region.

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December 10, 2024 116 mins

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of December - finally, the Government ferry announcement was delivered, but it left more questions than it gave answers.

A Reserve Bank consultation on digital currency has highlighted Kiwi's love of cash - no surprise to Matt and Tyler.

And shotgun etiquette - the duties of the shotgun passenger.

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The Government says it'll set up a new company to procure two new Cook Strait ferries to replace the ageing Interislander fleet.  

It's been under pressure to offer alternatives after scrapping plans for rail-enabled ferries and upgraded port infrastructure about a year ago. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll get two smaller ferries by 2029, but commercial sensitivities mean the cost can't be revealed. 

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December 9, 2024 116 mins

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.

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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 implications of these law changes.

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December 8, 2024 109 mins

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 online.

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December 5, 2024 116 mins

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 has another theory about trollies an...

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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. 

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December 4, 2024 117 mins

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. 

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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.

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December 3, 2024 116 mins

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 University Dr Karen Stockin. 

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December 2, 2024 116 mins

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.

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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.

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December 1, 2024 107 mins

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.

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November 28, 2024 116 mins

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th 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 b...

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