Full Show Podcast: 27 February 2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of February 2026 - a packed show today with an arguement over crime figures, a fave meat industry in crisis and a suggestion older drivers should have S Plates - S for Seniors.  Plus the New Zealander of the Week and a cal…

Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 27 February

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 

Mark Mitchell: Police Minster discusses Crime & Victims Survey showing decrease in crime

The New Zealand government says it's tough on crime policies are working. The latest survey shows 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year up to October, which is an improvement on the last two years.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Matt & Tyler that the reduce in crime has eased the…

Full Show Podcast: 26 February 2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of February 2026, Richard Prebble reckons he has the answer to the crisis surrounding superannuation funding.  Booze consumption is falling - now there's a suggestion to drop the excise tax for hospo venues.  And to finis…

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ spokesperson on alcohol consumption dropping and what that means for the sector

New reports show alcohol consumption is at an all-time low, and there's concerns about what this could mean for the hospitality sector. Stats NZ figures show overall consumption dropped 8.3 percent, beer consumption fell 10 percent, wine was down 11 percent - with spirits rising by 1.3 percent. S…

Full Show Podcast: 25 February 2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of February 2026, we discuss reactions to a proposal from the Reserve Bank that would make banks set up more than a thousand new ATMs or cash services sites.   Then, this year's BAFTA Film Awards are at the centre of contro…

Emma Henderson: Tourette’s Association of New Zealand General Manager on the recent BAFTA Awards controversy

There was controversy after the recent BAFTA Awards, after a guest with Tourette's syndrome shouted racial slurs when two black actors went on stage. John Davidson, whose life story inspired the film I Swear, used obscene language when Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first award of…

Slade Griffin: Warriors assistant coach on Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors at the end of the 2026 season

Earlier today, it was announced that Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett would be leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season. He was granted permission to exit his contract early on compassionate grounds as he looks to head back over to Australia.  Slade Griffin is an assistant coach…

Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of February 2026, Chris Hipkins delivered Labour’s State of The Nation address yesterday and we wondered how it was received. Then, there's a scarcity of air traffic controllers and we went looking for solutions.   Bunning…

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd or February 2026, we discuss the validity of the Government’s new move-on laws. Then a deep dive into the future of energy in NZ and the amazing work being done by OpenStar Technologies CEO Dr Ratu Mataira and his team. A…