
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
12pm-4pm Weekdays

Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
12pm-4pm Monday to Friday
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 is set to bring 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.
Listen weekdays from midday on Newstalk ZB.
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Liam Dann: What are Public Private Partnerships - PPPs?
Liam Dann joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to explain how public private partnerships work.
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 14 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for some good chat on Public Private Partnerships and getting the big projects done. NZ Herald Business...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 14th March
Every Friday on Matt afternoons something or something is awarded New Zealander of the Week. This week we have Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the New Zealand...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 13 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of March - local Government leaders are pushing for postal voting to be replaced with...
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Local body elections: Nelson mayor calls for end to postal voting
Postal voting in local elections could be a thing of the past, if Local Government New Zealand gets its way. A report from the organisation is calling on the Government...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 12th of March - the Government is making changes to procurement rules, and we explored...
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Ask The Expert: Employment lawyer explains the Holidays Act
Gareth Abdinor is an employment, workplace and information expert - and Director of Abdinor Employment Law. He regularly joins Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to answer...
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'A hugely important move': BusinessNZ supports Government overhaul of procurement rules
An overhaul of the Government's procurement rule is a win for small Kiwi businesses. The Finance Minister is scrapping 24 requirements and adding a new economic...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of March - Prime Minister Chris Luxon's heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday....
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 10 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of March - a new poll shows Labour ahead of National. Are the Prime Minister's days in...
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What could the latest poll mean for Luxon's political future?
New data shows a grim result for the governing parties. A Taxpayers' Union-funded Curia poll shows National, ACT and New Zealand First have lost the balance of power. Newstalk...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 07 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of March - Do you still back Air New Zealand? Greg Foran has resigned, he's had truckloads...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 07th February
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...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of March - as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland, we went live for an update...
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Are movies theatres declining?
There's growing concern among many that the traditional movie theatre experience is declining, with attendance numbers dropping over the last few years. Anora director...
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Cyclone Alfred: People braced for flooding, property damage, power outages
Queenslanders are bracing for what could be the worst storm in more than 70 years. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving onto the east coast, with its full force expected...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 05 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of March - Pak n Save Whanganui wouldn't let a woman leave with her $1000 groceries....
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'Out of the blue': Expert stunned as Adrian Orr resigns as Reserve Bank Governor
Industry experts have voiced their surprise after the Reserve Bank Governor abruptly resigned today. Adrian Orr was almost halfway through his second five-year...
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'Contemplating his future': Barry Soper speculates as Reserve Bank's Orr resigns
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has resigned after seven years of service. Orr says the Reserve Bank's made considerable progress in its approach to financial policy...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 04 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of March- Kieran Culkin put the hard word on his partner for more babies in his Oscars...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of March, the White House meeting got a little heated. Zelenskyy wore his classic war...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 28 February 2025
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 28 February. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every...
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Gene Hackman: The actor's Kiwi connections
American actor Gene Hackman and his musician wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their home. Police say the pair had been deceased for "quite a while" when...
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G Lane: Warriors fans take over Las Vegas
The Warriors are in Las Vegas ahead of the NRL season opener on Sunday. Alternative Commentary Collective Head G Lane is there and talks to Matt and Tyler about...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 28th February
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 an effect...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of February, tourism spending is back up, but we are already getting people worrying...
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Inland Revenue sets sights on taxing clubs, societies and other not-for-profits
Around 9000 clubs, societies, trade associations, professional and regulatory bodies and industry councils are in line to possibly be slapped with a tax bill. Inland...
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Ask The Expert: Animal psychologist Mark Vette answers questions
Mark Vette is a world-renowned animal behaviourist and dog trainer who has been working with animals for over 40 years. He's a trained animal psychologist and created...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of February, Tasty cheese is getting up to 20 bucks a kg. Matt takes the controversial...
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Humongous fungus: Bay of Plenty woman discovers giant mushrooms while out walking
A Bay of Plenty woman has made a massive mushroom find while on a walk. Julie Gallagher stumbled upon two mushrooms measuring 30cm-plus across the cap on a neighbour’s...