Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 5 December. 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.
More than 2,000 greyhounds urgently need new owners following the Government's decision to ban greyhound racing in 2026. Now comes news that The Simpsons have taken the unusual step of getting involved, lending New Zealand the use of one of the world’s most recognisable dogs: Santa’s Little Helper. Behind this effort is the charity committed to finding safe homes for retired racing greyhounds: Greyhounds as Pets. Lisa Philp from Greyhounds as Pets told Matt Heath & Tyler Adams, "(greyhounds) are the best. They're lazy, gentle, loyal, gorgeous, and quiet." LISTEN ABOVESee 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.
Deloitte's Top 200 awards took place at Auckland's Viaduct Event Centre last night, with New Zealand space company Rocket Lab, founded by Peter Beck, taking the title of Company of the Year. NZ Herald Technology Editor Chris Keall joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the win. "To actually be a New Zealander and to even dream of doing something like that, let alone be heading off to Mars with your work, that's just so incredible," Keall said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4 December. 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.
From December 10, Australia is requiring multiple major social media platforms and websites to remove underage accounts or face a hefty fine in their under-16 social media ban. The platforms effected include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. This move by the Australian Government is a world first, and has sparked conversations in other countries, including New Zealand. But, Free Speech Union CEO Gillaine Heather calls it 'legislative virtue signalling'. "I think the problem is real. You know, if there's predatory algorithms, if there's harm to kids from some of the social media, address the problem, but make it a proportional response," she told Matt and Tyler. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 December. 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.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 December. 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.
Organ donor campaigner Andy Tookey chats to Matt and Tyler about common myths surrounding organ donation, and how to improve donor rates in New Zealand. "There needs to be more public awareness about it to encourage families to discuss the issues," Tookey said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 December. 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.
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 will now make it harder for landlords to refuse tenant pet requests without a good reason, but an extra to-week bond may be requested. Criticism has arisen from landlords who don't want to allow pets, and others who concerned about the lack of clarity on what is considered 'reasonable'. But, David Seymour told Matt and Tyler that he is not concerned about tenant behaviour in regard to the new rules. "People that are animal lovers are generally good to humans as well, so you might be opening up, a whole market of really great tenants," Seymour said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 28 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.
A Christchurch Police officer is turning pain into purpose. Nick Johnston has been an officer for many years and was one of the first on the scene at the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack. Over the years the strain and trauma has built up, but Johnston has turned his breaking point into a purpose – aiming to complete a half Iron Man challenge every day in November to raise money for mental health charity Better Man. He joined Matt & Tyler to discuss his motivations for tackling this challenge. LISTEN ABOVESee 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 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.