On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 8th of October 2026, the guys look at Chris Hipkins' commitment to scrap the mandated hour of reading, writing and maths in schools, but even 10-year-old Cayden isn't convinced this is the way forward.

Then our Afternoons duo talked on proposed drug testing of job seeker beneficiaries by National.

Plus following the release of the research note; Understanding the Power Struggle from Maxim Institute, they had a Q+A with its researcher and author Thomas Scrimgeour.

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 Thursday the 8th of October 2026, the guys look at Chris Hipkins' commitment to scrap the mandated hour of reading, writing and maths in schools, but even 10-year-old Cayden isn't convinced this is the way forward.
Then our Afternoons duo talked on proposed drug testing of job seeker beneficiaries by National.
Plus following the release of the research note; Understanding the Power Struggle from Maxim Institute, they had a Q+A with its researcher and author Thomas Scrimgeour.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

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

Full Show Podcast: 08 October 2026 

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