In New Zealand’s $23.8 billion tech sector, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing industries, there's growing calls to boost gaming.

Industry figures have been calling on the Government to support the sector, and an editorial recently published in the NZ Herald has made a case for video games.

New Zealand Esports Federation founding board member Duane Mutu joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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In New Zealand’s $23.8 billion tech sector, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing industries, there's growing calls to boost gaming.
Industry figures have been calling on the Government to support the sector, and an editorial recently published in the NZ Herald has made a case for video games.
New Zealand Esports Federation founding board member Duane Mutu joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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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

Duane Mutu: New Zealand Esports Federation founding board member on the calls to boost New Zealand's video game sector

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Morgana O'Reilly is a New Zealand actress recently starring in The White Lotus season three, and new TV show Playing Gracie Darling. 

She caught up with Matt Heath and Tyler Adams for their Christmas Catchup with Kick-ass Kiwis.

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Morgana O'Reilly is a New Zealand actress recently starring in The White Lotus season three, and new TV show Playing Gracie Darling.&nbsp;
She caught up with Matt Heath and Tyler Adams for their Christmas Catchup with Kick-ass Kiwis.
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Actress Morgana O’Reilly chats to Matt & Tyler for their Christmas Catchup with Kick-ass Kiwis

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In a now annual tradition, Matt Heath and Tyler Adams tested their year in fitness with a weigh off judged by Jetts personal trainer Jesse Peterson.

"The idea of this is that the hardest time for you to deal with fitness and the hardest time for you to make positive change around that area and exercise and such is across the Christmas break, right?

"So what better time to have a fitness challenge to make it hard."

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In a now annual tradition, Matt Heath and Tyler Adams tested their year in fitness with a weigh off judged by Jetts personal trainer Jesse Peterson.
"The idea of this is that the hardest time for you to deal with fitness and the hardest time for you to make positive change around that area and exercise and such is across the Christmas break, right?
"So what better time to have a fitness challenge to make it hard."
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The Great Matt & Tyler Weigh Off With Personal Trainer Jesse Peterson

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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December.

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December. 
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025 

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Duane Mutu: New Zealand Esports Federation founding board member on the calls to boost New Zealand's video game sector

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