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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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

Dominique: caller opens up about surrogacy journey

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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 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f2e6f789-31cb-4e0d-a17f-b3b6003da485/transcript

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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f48c58d9-0e01-45b9-b7d5-b3b6003d8157/transcript

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of December, Is Trade Me losing you to the likes of Marketplace? 

Then, Brad Olsen broke down the opening of the Government’s books.
  
Then, getting pressured into a donation at the check out.

Plus the Matt & Tyler Christmas Catchup with Hamish Kerr.

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 16th of December, Is Trade Me losing you to the likes of Marketplace?&nbsp;
Then, Brad Olsen broke down the opening of the Government’s books. &nbsp;&nbsp; Then, getting pressured into a donation at the check out.
Plus the Matt &amp; Tyler Christmas Catchup with Hamish Kerr.
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: 16 December 2025 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1eb243ef-f997-47bd-a17b-b3b5003daaf5/transcript

Dominique: caller opens up about surrogacy journey

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