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One investment expert says New Zealand would be a lot better off if people sold off their property investments and put money into assets that helped boost the economy.

Jeremy Williamson, head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners, recently claimed the time has come for the nation to move away from its 'love affair with property'.

He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.

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Back in April we were talking about the cost of funerals.  

A listener called Tom called in when we were discussing the cost of funerals.

He told us he was planning a funeral - his own - as he has a potentially terminal sarcoma.

As it is Sarcoma Awareness month Matt Heath and Tyler Adams thought it would be good to check in with Tom and also speak with Joanna Connor the Treasurer and Founding Member of the Sarcoma Foundation.&...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of July - The Government is opening up the importations of a range of building materials that, because they have been approved in other jurisdictions, will be rubber stamped here.

Then a fascinating chat about using AI for friends for kids - the very first call to Matt & Tyler showed that it may not be as silly an idea as it first seems.

And to finish t...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of July 2025, so much talk around when the foreign buyer ban will be sorted and Matt and Tyler went deep on that one.

Then sleep apps and devices - what works and what doesn't  - are we worrying to much?

And then Matt's son got his full license this morning - what are the things to tick off to make sure you have done your job as a parent? 

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NZ First's Winston Peters has hinted changes to the current foreign buyers ban will be confirmed later down the line, and it's got experts speculating.

The changes could see foreign buyers allowed to purchase high-value homes over a certain value.

Sotheby's International Wellington Region Managing Director Glen Jones joined the Afternoons team to explain why the current ban is no longer fit for purpose - and why changes need to be ...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of July 2025, so much talk about butter - and even a TV reporter chasing the boss of Fonterra down the street! Why are we so obsessed?

Then memories of Ozzy Osbourne - a reality TV pioneer.

And to finish, an odd comment from champion golfer Scotty Scheffler on getting enjoyment out of life when you the reach the pinnacle. 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of July - Labour list MP Camilla Belich has a bill in Parliament that would prevent companies hiding what people earn. Matt reckons you should never discuss pay with others. 

Then - exclusive fashion brands are under fire for using low paid labour to make their clothes - but do you think about where things are made before you buy them?

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of July 2025, a story about an Aucklander claiming a qualification he didn't have has led to him stepping down from a number of roles - this led to a big old discussion about lying, or at the very least embellishing things, on your CV. 

Then the Government is reviewing NCEA and our Afternoons team looked at how well or badly the system works.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of July - a story about getting in trouble overseas when something medical goes wrong. Listeners share some amazing stories that underline the importance of a good travel insurance policy.

Then, some tips for negotiating the challenge of being a good step-parent.

And then the TikTok craze around so-called Japanese walking - what is it and can you really get...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of July, KiwiRail has announced all its staff must declare use of prescription and over-the-counter meds, so it can assess safety impacts. Matt and Tyler asked shift working listeners how they cope.

Then, Matt wrote a rant in the middle of the night about how whingey we are in 2025, when in reality we have so little to complain about.

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KiwiRail has made the move to ban workers from using sleep aids such as melatonin and Zopiclone, citing safety concerns.

Experts have voiced concerns with these changes, as many of the impacted staffers were shift workers who relied on medication to get through the odd hours.

Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleep Well Clinic joined the Afternoons team to discuss the dangers of working shift work - and whether a reliance on sleep meds is he...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of March - seems like there have always been hoons in cars disturbing the peace, but now there is a new breed of young crims on dirtbikes.

Love 'em or hate 'em - real estate agents are probably going to get you a better price for your house. Matt and Tyler chat to agents and those that have taken the DIY path.

And a bare bummed skier on a Lotto ad has survi...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of July - if Chris Luxon gets hit by a bus – who's his replacement? This after an article from Audrey Young in the NZ Herald.

Then, coming back from redundancy - tips and tricks from listeners have been there, done that.

And - one to do your head in - are we living in a simulation? 

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