A bleak economic outlook with a surplus even more distant than expected.

Treasury says our exit from deficit will be delayed  - as it today releases its operating balance forecasts, including the  ACC.

The deficit is expected to deepen more to a high of $16.9 billion dollars and not narrow to $60 million until the 2029-2030 financial year.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.

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A bleak economic outlook with a surplus even more distant than expected.
Treasury says our exit from deficit will be delayed &nbsp;- as it today releases its operating balance forecasts, including the&nbsp; ACC.
The deficit is expected to deepen more to a high of $16.9 billion dollars and not narrow to $60 million until the 2029-2030 financial year.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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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 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.

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

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury's latest release indicating economic growth will slow down

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of December, first up, violence at school discussion after more than 10,000 children were stood down for physically assaulting other students or teachers last year.

Then, as Chinese billionaires turn to US surrogates for expanding families we discuss IVF and ways to achieve parenthood - listen out for an amazing call from Dominique.

Then DVDs and CDs are said to be becoming cool again.

And to finish - Matt & Tyler's Christmas Catchups with kick-ass Kiwis - Leigh Hart 

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 17th of December, first up, violence at school discussion after more than 10,000 children were stood down for physically assaulting other students or teachers last year.
Then, as Chinese billionaires turn to US surrogates for expanding families we discuss IVF and ways to achieve parenthood - listen out for an amazing call from Dominique.
Then DVDs and CDs are said to be becoming cool again.
And to finish - Matt &amp; Tyler's Christmas Catchups with kick-ass Kiwis - Leigh Hart&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: 17 December 2025 

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Leigh Hart is one of New Zealand’s most popular comedians, with a career that spans TV, radio, podcasts and even the odd chip and beer company.

He joined the Afternoons team to discuss his 2025 accolades - and look back on a year of accomplishments. 

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Leigh Hart is one of New Zealand’s most popular comedians, with a career that spans TV, radio, podcasts and even the odd chip and beer company.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss his 2025 accolades - and look back on a year of accomplishments.&nbsp;
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Leigh Hart: comedian and broadcaster looks back on 2025 accomplishments

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China's wealthy elite have turned their attention to the US in order to utilise their less-regulated surrogacy system to build their families.

In New Zealand, the surrogacy sector is more regulated - where the process is an altruistic arrangement and a prospective caregiver has to legally adopt the child from the person who becomes pregnant. 

Caller Dominique joined the Afternoons team to discuss her journey with this process.

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China's wealthy elite have turned their attention to the US in order to utilise their less-regulated surrogacy system to build their families.
In New Zealand, the surrogacy sector is more regulated - where the process is an altruistic arrangement and a prospective caregiver has to legally adopt the child from the person who becomes pregnant.&nbsp;
Caller Dominique joined the Afternoons team to discuss her journey with this process.
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Dominique: caller opens up about surrogacy journey

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury's latest release indicating economic growth will slow down

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