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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 27th of November 2025, feral cats be gone - concerns over cats spreading disease over farmlands. Then - empty nesting - when the kids move out. And Black Friday sales - are the deals good? 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 26th of November, Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church has plans for a march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge - should some places just be no protest zones? Then a big old philosophical discussion around the skills we'd need if the internet was destroyed or civilization as we know it came to a screaming halt. Then to finish - 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.
This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack holiday pay questions ahead of the Christmas season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of November 2025, first up, we talk bouncing back from redundancy. Then the deepest dive into paper roads you have ever heard on ZB - we have 55,000km of them in New Zealand! 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 24th of November 2025 - so much angst and envy out there about politicians and how much property they own. Then, suggestions people are not putting themselves forward to be politicians as they can't handle the online abuse. And then, top tips for getting the best lawn. 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.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 21 November. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.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.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of November 2025, a big bust puts the spotlight on black market ciggies - buyers spill the beans. Then, the joys of relocating a house. And then some great calls on university halls of residence vs going flatting. 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 19th of November, we talk AI in the arts - two writers have been ruled out of New Zealand's top book awards due to AI created book covers. 1200 Air New Zealand cabin crew are planning to strike - is being a flight attendant a good job and well rewarded? And then ahead of tonight's Metallica show, our Afternoons Duo talked with listeners about doing paying for the VIP concert experience. 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.
Two books by distinguished authors were recently ruled out of New Zealand’s premier literary prize because their covers used AI art. Elizabeth Smither’s Angel Train and Stephanie Johnson’s Obligate Carnivore, both of whom received one of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, were removed from contention in the in the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Publishers Association of New Zealand spokesperson Michelle Hurley joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of November, we talk budgeting - even high income earners need advice apparently. Then the gig economy - what would New Zealand look like without Uber? And to finish - the rules around what you store in the fridge versus the cupboard. 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 17th of November, the Opportunities Party has a new leader and new policies - we explored them with their new leader Qiulae Wong. How much screentime is too much for kids - devices are easy baby-sitters but there have to be limits. And then to finish - Kiwi dating habits after criticisms of New Zealand men. 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.
The Opportunities Party is renaming to Opportunity and revealing a new leader in a relaunch for the 2026 election. Businesswoman Qiulae Wong is taking the helm after previously working for consulting firm KPMG - and before that fashion start-ups in London. Wong is the fifth TOP leader, but hopes to be the first to enter Parliament. "I thought this would be a really good opportunity, excuse the pun, to give it a crack." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 14 November. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.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.
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of November, first up - travel to the US is down 10 percent and there are suggestions that fear of border interrogation is one of the reasons. Then, an interesting hour discussing the biggest threat to humanity. And then, shark chat after a man bearing the scars of an encounter with a shark says he'd love to meet it again. 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.
A marine biologist made the news after saying he wants to meet the shark who bit his face again, and it's prompted a debate about sharks. Shark attacks have sparked safety concerns about the ocean's leading apex predator, but one expert has been quick to label the fear around sharks 'sensationalised'. Marine biologist and Shark Week presenter Dr Riley Elliott says people kill more sharks on average per year - and they should be more afraid of us. If listeners would like to sponsor a shark, you can email nzsharkman@gmail.com or visit www.sustainableoceansociety.co.nz. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. 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.
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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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? 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.









