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 driven. 

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Former National MP Nikki Kaye has died aged 44 after battling cancer.&nbsp;
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 driven.&nbsp;
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We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath &amp; 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.

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the death of former National MP Nikki Kaye

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Another four pilot whales have died in Tasman's Golden Bay, after re-stranding one kilometre north of where their pod was yesterday.

On Monday, 37 whales stranded on Farewell Spit - yesterday, 13 were confirmed dead. 

Multiple efforts to re-float the pod have been unsuccessful.

Massey University's Dr Karen Stockin unpacks the emotional toll of the rescue efforts.

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Another four pilot whales have died in Tasman's Golden Bay, after re-stranding one kilometre north of where their pod was yesterday.
On Monday, 37 whales stranded on Farewell Spit - yesterday, 13 were confirmed dead.&nbsp;
Multiple efforts to re-float the pod have been unsuccessful.
Massey University's Dr Karen Stockin unpacks the emotional toll of the rescue efforts.
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Dr Karen Stockin: Massey University professor in marine ecology on the whale strandings in Golden Bay

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of December - Road rage. What to do when someone goes for you?  Some crazy stories from listeners here.

Bremworth calls foul after not even been given the chance to supply wool carpet for Kainga Ora homes. 

And our Afternoons duo explore the mystery of whale strandings with Professor of Marine Biology at Massey University Dr Karen Stockin. 

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of December - Road rage. What to do when someone goes for you? &nbsp;Some crazy stories from listeners here.
Bremworth calls foul after not even been given the chance to supply wool carpet for Kainga Ora homes.&nbsp;
And our Afternoons duo explore the mystery of whale strandings with Professor of Marine Biology at Massey University Dr Karen Stockin.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 04 December 2024 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of December - how to deal with rising numbers on Jobseeker?

Then, the pros and cons of wearable fitness technology.

Matt came across a US maritime expert on a YouTube show and he joined our Afternoon duo to share his thoughts about the auto-pilot issue on the Manawanui.

And the fake versus real Christmas tree debate.

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of December - how to deal with rising numbers on Jobseeker?
Then, the pros and cons of wearable fitness technology.
Matt came across a US maritime expert on a YouTube show and he joined our Afternoon duo to share his thoughts about the auto-pilot issue on the Manawanui.
And the fake versus real Christmas tree debate.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 03 December 2024 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d87bc387-d126-4b3c-aaa3-b23b003db7ae/transcript

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the death of former National MP Nikki Kaye

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