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Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
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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.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of October 2025, the fallout from the local body elections - whose fault is the low voter turnout? Romance scams are affecting young and old - and boy did our Afternoons duo uncover some pearlers. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of October 2025 - do we need to boost fines for using mobile phones while driving. Then we marked Mental Health Awareness Week with a chat with Harry Averill author of Hungry To Be Happy. And then to finish the week a hour of vegan sausage rolls and other food crimes. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's mental health awareness week in New Zealand, and Matt and Tyler are joined by author Harry Averill as he shares his own mental health battles. Averill suffered from Anorexia as a teenager, and his book 'Hungry to be Happy' details his struggle to fight a mental battle. Averill told Matt and Tyler that it started as a, 'chain of all these misinterpretations' which spiralled into Anorexia. Where to turn for help: The best first point of contact is to visit your GP. They can help assess what further support might be needed. National helplines: If you or someone you care about are in immediate physical danger to themselves or others, call 111. For more information see mentalhealth.org.nz. Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email or online chat What's Up? – free call 0800 942 8787 or online chat from 11am to 11pm LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of October, the New Zealand Drug Foundation has released a report into our drug laws and our listeners had plenty to say about it. Then, Sharesies is launching a Mastercard debit card - we found out how it will work. And then Jane Goodall's last message to the world prompted some interesting and moving stories. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of October 2025, Prime Minister Luxon says to get off the dole and go get a job digging kumara in Dargaville. Liam Dann unpacked the OCR. And to finish - maybe a new lob for the show - toilet talk after a UK start-up creates a dunny on 13 degree angle to reduce workplace toilet time. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's OCR cut probably won't be the last in the current cycle, according to new claims. The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee agreed to cut the cash rate 50 basis points to 2.5 percent. They expect the tough economic conditions to stop inflation getting too high. NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann says there's definitely scope for at least one more cut. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of October 2025 - Meta claims Instagram scrolling is not ‘intentionally addictive’ as MPs probe social media harm. Then, fences and hedges and neighbourhood disputes. And to finish, our Afternoons duo got stuck into the issue of burnout at work. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Burnout remains a consistent concern, but experts have observed that it tends to peak as the year winds down. There's an extra dose of pressure to get everything completed by the new year - leading to a prolonged period of stress as everyone rushes to get everything done. Wellbeing coach Nikki Silvester joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Social media giant Meta has tried to issue a defence, despite ongoing efforts to regulate the technology in Parliament. National MP Catherine Wedd recently put forward a member’s bill to ban social media for under-16s - a plan backed by the Prime Minister. Wedd says this technology is causing harm to young people and it needs to be taken seriously. "That addiction leads to other places, it leads to cyberbullying, it leads to anxiety, it leads to depression - and we see some of our kids going into deep, dark places on social media." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of October, there's concern after a protest outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home - most seemed to agree it isn't the Kiwi way. Then, the Afternoons duo talked about living without a limb after revelations New Zealanders are doing so in increasing numbers. And a good meeting is a short meeting - this after Netball NZ’s 10 hour wounder. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winston Peters supports banning protests outside of people's homes. Submissions close today on a proposed law change, to prohibit disruptive demonstrations outside private residences. Pro-Palestine demonstrators last week protested outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza, including three Kiwis. Peters says this new law aims to provide clarity. "Everyone is entitled to their peace in their neighbourhood, and if you want to protest, there's places for protesting - but it isn't outside of people's homes." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of October 2025, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown replied 'F OFF' to an email campaign directed at him – unbecoming or okay? Then our Afternoons duo turned their attention to First Aid – how would you do when confronted with an emergency situation? Plus they bestowed the honour of the New Zealander Of The Week. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would you know what to do if you came across someone needing life-saving assistance? Whether someone’s choking, bleeding, burned, or in need of CRP, knowing what to do could be the difference between life and death. Gareth Richards, a pre-hospital and retrieval medicine doctor with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, joined Matt and Tyler to go over some of the key things people can do. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of October - increasing use of tramadol and other opioids is leading to addiction concerns, and our listeners shared their experiences. And then, Tyler was looking for advice on firewood as his new place has a fireplace. Once again, the Afternoons audience didn't disappoint. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of October 2025, psychologist, educator and broadcaster Nigel Latta has died at 58. Family spokesperson Bridgette Tapsell shared some time with Matt and Tyler. Then there's been a plea to get behind New Zealand’s world-leading gaming industry. And then PDA, public displays of affection - how much is too much? Plus to wrap things up - employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In New Zealand’s $23.8 billion tech sector, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing industries, there's growing calls to boost gaming. Industry figures have been calling on the Government to support the sector, and an editorial recently published in the NZ Herald has made a case for video games. New Zealand Esports Federation founding board member Duane Mutu joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiwi psychologist author and broadcaster Nigel Latta is being remembered for his relatability - and lasting impact. He died yesterday - a year after being diagnosed with stomach cancer. Family friend Bridgette Tapsell joined the Afternoons team to reflect. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of September 2025, Treasury says the pension age should rise to 72 - much debate on that one. A Whangaparāoa gastropub has been denied its alcohol licence over noise breaches - we spoke to the owner. And to get the hairs up on the back of your neck, we have some horror stories about rats. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.