On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of November - the Government is making removing the right for workers earning over $180,000 to raise unjustified dismissal claims - will this make it easier to get rid of bad bosses? The Afternoons duo get advice on avoiding the trap of authorised dealer service centres cha…

Former National deputy leader Nikki Kaye has been crowned Matt and Tyler’s New Zealander of the Week for this week. The late Auckland Central MP died of cancer on Tuesday aged 44. Kaye served as an MP from 2008 until 2020 — holding two Cabinet positions during her tenure. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

An upcoming change to the Employment Relations Act means workers earning over $180,000 will lose the right to raise unjustified dismissal claims. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the change allows more flexible dismissal processes for high-income employees. Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law tells Matt Heath an…

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of November, the Government is looking to determine how to progress phasing out fuel taxes and moving to road user charges for all cars. Then, 'Insh**ification' - from Google to Air BnB to dating apps. And with Black Friday sales in full swing, Matt and Tyler advocated givi…

The Government could make decisions on how to transition the light vehicle fleet from fuel taxes to road user charges as soon as next March. The ministry is seeking information from businesses offering services that support the purchase, measurement or management of road user charges. AA policy director Martin Glynn says more vehicles pay less fuel…

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of November, the demise of Solar Zero prompted some great conversation about the benefits of going solar at home as Matt & Tyler were swamped with enthusiastic energy warriors. The Afternoons duo turned their attention to the OCR and talked about negotiating your interest r…

New Zealand and England have put together final preparations for the opening cricket test at Christchurch tomorrow. Both sides have trained in overcast conditions at Hagley Oval. Black Cap Matt Henry is looking forward to Thursday's clash - but he knows it'll come with new challenges. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

Some positive news for mortgage holders. The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate another 50 basis points to 4.25 percent. ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank and The Cooperative Bank have all lowered their rates in response. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the central bank is pointing to a few more cuts over the next six months. LISTE…

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of November - the guys discuss the injustice of parking tickets issued by automatic cameras. How is a tradie meant to pick up and drop off tools and materials? Some good chat over Wanaka residents campaigning against McDonalds. Plus singing in the movies - and by the way Ma…

Former National MP Nikki Kaye has died aged 44 after battling cancer. Kaye was the first National MP to win Auckland Central aged 28, holding it from 2008 to 2020. She also held Cabinet positions, including two-months as deputy to former National leader Todd Muller. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Kaye was ambitious and …

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of November - some great chat about vaping and stopping kids getting addicted to them. Then, the secrets to a long term relationship. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOV…

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of November - some solid discussion about arming our police after the new Police Commissioner says he's open to the prospect. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. American’s have bee…

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of November - as power prices rise, do we, as New Zealanders, need to get over of fear of nuclear power? Matt and Tyler take a deep dive into it and speak to a nuclear physics lecturer and a former National Energy Minister. Also, basketball is soaring in popularity and we n…

Is it time to go back on our nuclear-free stance? Power bills will be rising soon, the Commerce Commission allowing Transpower and local lines companies to raise their prices to avoid worse hikes further down the road. The average household bill is set to increase by $10 a month in April, and by $5 a month for the following four years. New Zealand …

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of November - the Hikoi arrived in Wellington and we had some good conversations around that. Then our fearless afternoon duo explored what the summer Desert Road detour is going to look like. And is it healthy to eat just once a day? Bruce Springsteen and Sir Cliff Richard…

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the18th of November - lots of discussion around Ubers versus taxis after stories emerge of rip-off taxi fares. Plus, the boys took a trip back in time to their school tuck shop days after a survey showed just a fraction of today's school offerings meet nutrition guidelines. And some…

When Newstalk ZB host Matt Heath reviewed Coldplay’s first Eden Park show on radio show The Mike Hosking Breakfast, he had no idea Chris Martin himself could have been tuning in. Speaking to listeners on Newstalk ZB today, where he co-hosts Afternoons with Tyler Adams, Heath revealed how his recap of the band’s opening-night show resulted in him be…

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 15th of November - suggestions that we should charge for access to our National Parks. Then a suggestion that New Zealand has the worst weather. Is there a worse piece of technology than the printer? Plus the Matt & Tyler New Zealander Of The Week, and our Topical Tunes b…

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of November - with the hikoi headed for Wellington, we ask if it's OK to take kids out of school to join a protest and when do you start talking to your kids about politics? Then we discuss the issue of Wellington Council digging up Thorndon Quay to redo recently completed …

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of November, the Government's gang patch legislation is on its way - but will it work? Kids and sport can be a super expensive thing - some say it is making it elitist or only for the rich. Shihad are calling it a day - Matt and Tyler had a chat with Jon Toogood ahead of a …

There's excitement among Kiwi fans as Eden Park gears up for its biggest music event yet. Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres world tour is set to kick off tonight in Auckland, with the band playing three shows over the course of this week. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says it should be a memorable night for concert-goers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…

It's a disappointing day for Kiwi rock fans, as Shihad are set to call it quits after their final tour. The group, comprised of Jon Toogood, Tom Larkin, Phil Knight and Karl Kippenberger, has confirmed it will disband for good in 2025. Jon Toogood says this announcement was two years in the making - after several discussions. "We just thought - rat…

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 12th of November - Aussie researchers have spoken out about Gen Z graduates’ demands on employers – saying their “arrogant” expectations are leaving a bad taste in their bosses’ mouths. Matt and Tyler ask if that is a fair criticism. Then the love we have for our dogs - …

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of November - the duo get their teeth into the issues around a new study that says 60 percent of cannabis and alcohol users say weed makes them drink less. Then the cost of a new Christmas tree for Auckland brought back memories of 'creepy' Santa. And Matt and Tyler asked d…