The votes are rolling in on the day of the US election - and Kiwis are watching the coverage with nervous anticipation.

It's too early to call a winner, but people have gathered to follow along with the results at bars across the country.

US Consul General Melissa Sweeney joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams from Auckland's Empire bar to discuss.

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The votes are rolling in on the day of the US election - and Kiwis are watching the coverage with nervous anticipation.
It's too early to call a winner, but people have gathered to follow along with the results at bars across the country.
US Consul General Melissa Sweeney joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams from Auckland's Empire bar to discuss.
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

Melissa Sweeney: US Consul General on the mood of Kiwis as the US election heats up

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of November - as power prices rise, do we, as New Zealanders, need to get over of fear of nuclear power? Matt and Tyler take a deep dive into it and speak to a nuclear physics lecturer and a former National Energy Minister.

Also, basketball is soaring in popularity and we need more courts - where will the money come from?

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 20th of November - as power prices rise, do we, as New Zealanders, need to get over of fear of nuclear power? Matt and Tyler take a deep dive into it and speak to a nuclear physics lecturer and a former National Energy Minister.
Also, basketball is soaring in popularity and we need more courts - where will the money come from?
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: 20 November 2024 

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Is it time to go back on our nuclear-free stance? 

Power bills will be rising soon, the Commerce Commission allowing Transpower and local lines companies to raise their prices to avoid worse hikes further down the road. 

The average household bill is set to increase by $10 a month in April, and by $5 a month for the following four years. 

New Zealand has had a firm nuclear-free stance since 1987, but could introducing nuclear power be the solution to our power struggles? 

Dr David Krofcheck, Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Physics at Auckland University, told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that nuclear power generation is a lot safer than people assume.  

He says the disasters that occurred in places like Fukushima and Chernobyl are abnormal events, and not the standard path for the operation of nuclear power plants.  

Renewables currently provide 82% of New Zealand’s electricity needs, and 40% of our total primary energy, but despite their clean nature, there is still an issue with intermittency. 

Krofcheck says that he’d love for New Zealand to be open to nuclear to provide baseline power, since it would mitigate the intermittency problem. 

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Is it time to go back on our nuclear-free stance?&nbsp;
Power bills will be rising soon, the Commerce Commission allowing Transpower and local lines companies to raise their prices to avoid worse hikes further down the road.&nbsp;
The average household bill is set to increase by $10 a month in April, and by $5 a month for the following four years.&nbsp;
New Zealand has had a firm nuclear-free stance since 1987, but could introducing nuclear power be the solution to our power struggles?&nbsp;
Dr David Krofcheck, Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Physics at Auckland University, told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams that nuclear power generation is a lot safer than people assume. &nbsp;
He says the disasters that occurred in places like Fukushima and Chernobyl are abnormal events, and not the standard path for the operation of nuclear power plants. &nbsp;
Renewables currently provide 82% of New Zealand’s electricity needs, and 40% of our total primary energy, but despite their clean nature, there is still an issue with intermittency.&nbsp;
Krofcheck says that he’d love for New Zealand to be open to nuclear to provide baseline power, since it would mitigate the intermittency problem.&nbsp;
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Dr David Krofcheck: University Of Auckland Senior Lecturer in nuclear physics on the potential use of nuclear energy in New Zealand

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of November - the Hikoi arrived in Wellington and we had some good conversations around that. 

Then our fearless afternoon duo explored what the summer Desert Road detour is going to look like.

And is it healthy to eat just once a day? Bruce Springsteen and Sir Cliff Richard think so, and after a big bowl of Biscoff trifle Matt's going to give it a go!

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 19th of November - the Hikoi arrived in Wellington and we had some good conversations around that.&nbsp;
Then our fearless afternoon duo explored what the summer Desert Road detour is going to look like.
And is it healthy to eat just once a day? Bruce Springsteen and Sir Cliff Richard think so, and after a big bowl of Biscoff trifle Matt's going to give it a go!
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: 19 November 2024 

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Melissa Sweeney: US Consul General on the mood of Kiwis as the US election heats up

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