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
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of November 2025, restrictions on freedom camping are taking away the 'freedom' part of the activity - have councils gone too far?
The Hauraki Gulf has new restrictions for recreational fishermen, but not commercial. Ben Chissel is the organiser of the One Oceans protest, and he joins Tyler to discuss the subject.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of November 2025, unemployment has hit an eight year high and we took a deep dive into that - particularly the 15 percent youth unemployment situation.
Then, tales of crazy things you have seen on the roads.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of November, building consents are up - are we beginning to see the start of a construction sector recovery?
Then - mental health awareness - tips and tricks for dealing with life when times are hard.
And to finish, a chat about fireworks after a tragic story of a dog being run over after being spooked by fireworks.
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This month marks the start of Movember, a month-long movement where men put down the razors for a good cause.
Movember was designed to raise awareness for men's overall health - including mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Movember Country Manager Robert Dunne joined ZB's Afternoons to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of November 2025, it's just Tyler today as Matt was elsewhere.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown isn't happy about the cost of the new highway north from Warkworth - he reckons it can be done cheaper.
And then the great netball saga - plenty of chat on that.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of October, Chris Hipkins hits out at Chris Luxon for making over $600k flipping houses last year.
Then - Matt has been called up for jury service.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of October, a new report by NZ Initiative recommends a four year term and 50 more MPs.
Then - Peter Beck told Mike Hosking this morning that it's much easier to grow overseas as New Zealand has a culture of naysayers.
And employment expert Gareth Abdinor joins to answer your workplace questions.
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More MPs and longer parliamentary terms have been deemed key to modernising a decades old electoral system.
Fresh New Zealand Initiative research found 30 years on from the introduction of MMP, our parliament is in the need of a four year term and 50 more members.
That would take the Parliament to 170.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 28th of October - parking infringement fines almost doubled from 2023 to 2024.
Matt & Tyler uncover the huge issue that is number plate theft in New Zealand.
Bring back maize homes - what's with the modern obsession with breaking down walls for an open plan home?
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The number of parking fines given out by Auckland Transport’s licence plate-recognition vehicles has almost doubled.
New data shows shows the licence plate recognition vehicles issued more than 518,000 fines in the last year.
AA Policy Director Martin Glynn joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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Former television and radio presenter Leanne Malcolm talks to Matt and Tyler about her career shift to music.
She has been making original music since 2021, under the name Gina Malcolm, and is now releasing her debut album First Rodeo.
Malcolm addresses her musical identity, genre labels, and an upcoming concert.
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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.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of October, there's two big stories today.
First, the storm hitting much of the country - our listeners kept us up to date with what was happening in their areas.
Then the mega-strike - many different opinions came to the talkback lines on that one too.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22rd of October - we discuss the age-old question of how much you need squirrelled away for a comfortable retirement.
And then a subject born out a podcast interview with football legend Jurgen Klopp - about letting your kids 'win'.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of October, as bad weather strikes much of the country, Matt and Tyler ask how long can you can last without power - and what does your emergency kit look like?
Then a deep dive into AI and which jobs will survive, which will go, and will it create more than it destroys?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of October - Thursday sees the 'mega strike'. Basically, the public sector is walking off the job. Minister. Judith Collins has had enough and fired back.
Then, our Afternoons Duo discuss achieving the right balance between being sun smart and getting the benefits of sunshine.
Then getting breakfast right - the foods to eat to make sure you don't end up sna...
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.
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Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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