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 27th of August 2025 - Taylor Swift announces engagement and the world goes nuts!
Power is getting expensive - do we just need to put on a jumper?
Senior political reporter Azaria Howell joined our Afternoons duo to break down the Government's supermarket sector announcement.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson joined the boys about life after pol...
Former finance minister Grant Robertson opened up about his life in politics in his new memoir, from his beginnings in Dunedin to the toll of the Covid years.
The new book, Anything Could Happen, came out earlier this month - and it unpacks the stresses that came with taking on a high-profile political role.
Robertson joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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The Government isn't ruling out a forced breakup of the country's largest supermarket players.
In a bid to improve competition, it's fast tracking applications for grocery businesses to establish or expand in New Zealand - as long as they improve value for shoppers.
Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of August 2025, the world’s safest countries have been named - do you feel safe?
Then some good discussions around the number of people choosing not to have children.
And to finish the stories of slackers in the workplace - those that seem to keep disappearing!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of August- is joining the police still a great career? This comes after a leaked report that suggests training could be less than optimal.
Former Police Ten-7 host Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Lemoto clearly thinks being a cop is great, as he went back to the job after a year away. He joined Matt & Tyler on the show.
Then making a go of th...
Rob Lemoto, the former host of Police Ten 7, initially left the force to pursue other areas - but he's returned to the field sooner than expected.
He was ready to take on new challenges, but he's since revealed he missed his role within the police and he's been back for a few weeks.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of August 2025 - First up - the big defence spend up.
Then if you use your bin less in Napier you will be charged less - what other ways could you rates bill be reduced?
And to finish planning for a successful retirement.
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Napier residents who cut down their wheelie bin use by composting and recycling could see their rates bill cut down too.
The Less Waste Incentive is open to all Napier property owners who receive the council wheelie bin service.
Napier's City Council waste minimisation lead Stefni Wilson says these incentives will reduce the waste headed to landfill.
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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.
It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week.
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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The government has purchased 5 new Seahawk helicopters and 2 Airbus A321 XLRs, costing a total of $2.7billion.
These will replace the Defence Force's ageing Sea-sprites and Boeing 757s, that have broken down numerous times.
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says that it’s a much-needed upgrade to NZ’s Defence Force.
‘The 757s were bought secondhand, in 1993 when I personally was at primary school.’
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of August - a dental expert calls for a sugar tax.
Then, our Afternoons Duo turned their attention to stopping referee abuse and celebrated international rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe joined the conversation.
And to finish - dealing with dangerous dogs after an horrific attack at a Michael Hill jeweller store.
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One expert has opened up about the process of becoming a referee - and revealed how people can work their way up the ranks.
With flare-ups and poor sideline behaviour remaining a persistent issue, the President of the Auckland Rugby Referees Association explained the importance of proper training.
Rob Harmon joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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International rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe's spent years playing a key role in the sport - and he's seen the best and the worst the game's had to offer.
Referee abuse and poor sideline behaviour are long-standing issues in New Zealand sport, and O’Keeffe says it's one of the tougher parts of the role.
He joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of August - a cafe owner has come into conflict with council officialdom over a coffee flag on the footpath, which prompted discussion on helping not hindering business.
That conversation morphed into kick-starting New Zealand.
Then our Afternoons Duo caught up with Infometrics' Brad Olsen on the OCR rate cut.
And then to wrap things up - self help books th...
The Reserve Bank today moved to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 3 percent, sparking debate among experts.
While economists priced in a cut, some anticipated a 50 basis point cut - and the monetary policy committee was reportedly divided on the matter.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to explain whether future cuts are on the cards.
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Richmond-based café Coffee on Queen is pushing back against a ban on advertising flags, and one expert says it's a sign of a bigger problem.
Café owner Matt Redwood says removing the flags from the footpath would lose $200-300 a day in lost sales - which would impact jobs.
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of August - at the risk of polarising opinion, Matt and Tyler floated the idea that no matter what US President Donald Trump does in the current peace negotiations, some people will never give him any credit whatsoever.
The Government is changing up construction consenting rules and our Afternoon duo fielded calls from those in the sector as to ...
The building sector has raised some questions over the Government's recent changes.
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has introduced shared liability for defects - and allowing councils to consolidate their Building Consent Authorities.
Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of August 2025, just when we thought the days of buying a car with a wound back odometer had gone, new stories of the practice are emerging in a court case.
And then some amazing stories of family re-unifications after NZ Herald writer Rachel Maher asked: 'How can you know who you are if you don’t know where you came from?'
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How can you know who you are if you don’t know where you came from?
After NZ Herald journalist Rachel Maher learned she was conceived via sperm donation, she set out to learn more about her biological father.
She joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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