Former newsreader Hamish McKay has opened up about his dramatic 50kg weight loss.

The long-time broadcaster revealed he was was suffering several health problems after his weight climbed to 135 kilos.

Mackay says his blood pressure was running high and his cholesterol was 'horrendous' - and something needed to be done.

"The signs were there - even though I could hide it, I bluffed my way."

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Former newsreader Hamish McKay has opened up about his dramatic 50kg weight loss.
The long-time broadcaster revealed he was was suffering several health problems after his weight climbed to 135 kilos.
Mackay says his blood pressure was running high and his cholesterol was 'horrendous' - and something needed to be done.
"The signs were there - even though I could hide it, I bluffed my way."
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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.
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Hamish McKay: former newsreader opens up about 50kg weight loss

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of March 2026 - Finding a good property manager can be a challenge and listeners today shared their experiences on the show.
Then, when the world is in turmoil, our Afternoons duo chat about finding happiness.
Don't miss the NZer of The Week.
And towards the end of the show Blue Hope Foundation Founder Allister Rose shared his mission of finding help for job affected Police Officers.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Blue Hope Foundation aims to help New Zealand police workers and their families affected by trauma and PTSD. 

Rose said, "we want to say, look, there's a problem, but there's also a solution."

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Former police officer and founder of Blue Hope, Allister Rose, joined Matt and Tyler to chat about his mission to ride 1,100 km from Wellington to Cape Reinga.
The Blue Hope Foundation aims to help New Zealand police workers and their families affected by trauma and PTSD.&nbsp;
Rose said, "we want to say, look, there's a problem, but there's also a solution."
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Allister Rose: Blue Hope founder on police workers suffering with PTSD

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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.

It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week. 

There are three nominees but can only be one winner.

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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.
It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week.&nbsp;
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 20 March

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Hamish McKay: former newsreader opens up about 50kg weight loss

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