Former National leader Judith Collins is retiring from politics to take a new job as President of the Law Commission, starting from mid-year. 

The MP for Papakura entered Parliament in 2002.  

She was a Minister in the Key Government, and ran for the party leadership three times - assuming the role in 2020, before stepping down in 2021.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined the Afternoons team to look back on Collins' political legacy.

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Former National leader Judith Collins is retiring from politics to take a new job as President of the Law Commission, starting from mid-year.&nbsp;
The MP for Papakura entered Parliament in 2002. &nbsp;
She was a Minister in the Key Government, and ran for the party leadership three times - assuming the role in 2020, before stepping down in 2021.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined the Afternoons team to look back on Collins' political legacy.
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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.

Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Judith Collins' resignation from politics

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of January 2026, another day another heated battle in talkback land - Bruce Springsteen releases Streets of Minneapolis and Matt reckons celebrities should stay in their lane. 

And then - is AI really the big threat to jobs that we were were told? 

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 29th of January 2026, another day another heated battle in talkback land - Bruce Springsteen releases Streets of Minneapolis and Matt reckons celebrities should stay in their lane.&nbsp;
And then - is AI really the big threat to jobs that we were were told?&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: 29 January 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of January 2026, news came through that Judith Collins is to retire - senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined us. 

Then - we discuss taking an OE later in life on the back of Kiwi comedian and writer Eli Matthewson moving to London to experience big city life at 37. 

The sports star explosions as Coco Gauff smashes another racket - was it dirty for TV to broadcast it when she did it in the privacy of the locker room?

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 28th of January 2026, news came through that Judith Collins is to retire - senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined us.&nbsp;
Then - we discuss taking an OE later in life on the back of Kiwi comedian and writer Eli Matthewson moving to London to experience big city life at 37.&nbsp;
The sports star explosions as Coco Gauff smashes another racket - was it dirty for TV to broadcast it when she did it in the privacy of the locker room?
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: 28 January 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of January 2026, NZ Post is closing 142 service counters in convenience stores, pharmacies and libraries around the country - fair to say, this largely did not go down well with the audience.

Then a new study from Outward Bound has found, among other things, that young men are struggle with making close friends. Our Afternoons duo got the skinny from Outward Bound CEO Malindi MacLean and then spoke with a bunch of young people, including one who seemed pretty angry at the world.

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 27th of January 2026, NZ Post is closing 142 service counters in convenience stores, pharmacies and libraries around the country - fair to say, this largely did not go down well with the audience.
Then a new study from Outward Bound has found, among other things, that young men are struggle with making close friends. Our Afternoons duo got the skinny from Outward Bound CEO Malindi MacLean and then spoke with a bunch of young people, including one who seemed pretty angry at the world.
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: 27 January 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b320d3ac-da01-4948-9dc1-b3df003dbcda/transcript

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Judith Collins' resignation from politics

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