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 12th of November, roadside drug testing is on its way, starting in Wellington. Seems like there are some details still to be sorted out.
An then a chat about summer camping - it seems like it may be too late to secure a prime summer spot.
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There's concerns the Government's new roadside drug tests may not have the nuances of alcohol tests.
From December, police across Wellington can do random roadside saliva tests - screening for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine.
The rollout will begin throughout the rest of the country from April.
New Zealand Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of November, why is there so much hate for people who make money? Are billionaires really the problem?
And for a complete change of scene - a family is selling its beloved wildlife park, with 280 animals included as chattels - how many pets have you got at home?
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of November, Treasury has floated the idea of more asset sales - but what is the public appetite?
Then, we are to spend millions of dollars to tackle increased methamphetamine use, but what about the looming threat of fentanyl?
And to finish the day, what are the rules around leaving things free for removal on berms?
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The Government's making moves to reduce the harm caused by New Zealand's methamphetamine problems - amid growing concerns about fentanyl's impact.
The Defence Force, Customs, police and intelligence agencies will work together to disrupt the trade before it reaches New Zealand.
Former Police Minister Stuart Nash has examined the fentanyl epidemic impacting the US - and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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A significant improvement in Tongariro National Park's massive blaze, which grew by leaps and bound over the weekend.
Fire and Emergency says rain today's helped dampen the fire - and the focus for the next couple of days is fighting it on the ground.
NZ Herald journalist Mike Scott says the wind has also calmed down, and it's likely the region is through the worst of the fire.
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There's growing calls to revisit the asset sales debate ahead of the election next year.
Chris Luxon's calling for an asset-recycling debate before next year's election, after the Treasury warned of unsustainable Crown finances.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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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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