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.
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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

Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - June 5

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 25th of June 2026, proposals for congestion charging seem to be ruffling feathers but Matt and Tyler managed to find a couple of listeners who could see some merit.

Then the Opportunity Party is attracting a bit of attention after the latest political poll, our Afternoons duo dug into their policies to see where they sit.

Then a mass buffet food poisoning brought a flood of calls on the best and worst aspects of a bain-marie. 

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 25th of June 2026, proposals for congestion charging seem to be ruffling feathers but Matt and Tyler managed to find a couple of listeners who could see some merit.
Then the Opportunity Party is attracting a bit of attention after the latest political poll, our Afternoons duo dug into their policies to see where they sit.
Then a mass buffet food poisoning brought a flood of calls on the best and worst aspects of a bain-marie.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of June 2026, a huge debate has broken out on social media around the Conservation Estate and a Government bill that wants to amend the legislation that surrounds it.

Then a row over filming high school kids playing sport, one high profile school says no but many listeners disagree.

And to finish - oft misquoted phrases. 

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

LISTEN ABOVE

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of June 2026, a huge debate has broken out on social media around the Conservation Estate and a Government bill that wants to amend the legislation that surrounds it.
Then a row over filming high school kids playing sport, one high profile school says no but many listeners disagree.
And to finish - oft misquoted phrases.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/18ac577d-4b57-47fc-a440-b473004daf5f/transcript

The debate over media coverage of Auckland 1A schoolboy rugby is starting up again.

Auckland Grammar broke new ground by sending a “cease and desist” letter to a website that has broadcast brief social media clips of the school’s First XV.

Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm says more schools are looking to protect their students and the community with tighter regulations.

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The debate over media coverage of Auckland 1A schoolboy rugby is starting up again.
Auckland Grammar broke new ground by sending a “cease and desist” letter to a website that has broadcast brief social media clips of the school’s First XV.
Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm says more schools are looking to protect their students and the community with tighter regulations.
LISTEN ABOVE

Patrick Drumm: Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster on the crackdown on social media rugby footage

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/dd2b30f2-14be-41f7-8ac0-b473003d0351/transcript

Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - June 5

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