The Government's proposal to eventually scrap NCEA qualifications has been met with approval from educators.

The Government's looking at phasing NCEA out entirely within five years - with level one being replaced with a literacy and numeracy test and levels two and three giving way to educational certificates.

Mt Albert Grammar headmaster Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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The Government's proposal to eventually scrap NCEA qualifications has been met with approval from educators.
The Government's looking at phasing NCEA out entirely within five years - with level one being replaced with a literacy and numeracy test and levels two and three giving way to educational certificates.
Mt Albert Grammar headmaster Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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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.

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Patrick Drumm: Mt Albert Grammar headmaster on the Government's new changes for NCEA

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for fake notes or counterfeit money is a worry for retailers - while it is relatively easy to spot there are plenty of people out there willing to try their luck.

Then, what's your level of AI uptake – are you on board or a wilful ignorer?

Then to finish the rules of the work fridge. 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for fake notes or counterfeit money is a worry for retailers - while it is relatively easy to spot there are plenty of people out there willing to try their luck.
Then, what's your level of AI uptake – are you on board or a wilful ignorer?
Then to finish the rules of the work fridge.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2026 

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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 - 6 March

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of March 2026, changes to the foreign buyers regime come into effect tomorrow - we explored how listeners feel about them.

Then, solar power lovers swamped us with love for their energy savings.

And to finish - vasectomy reversals. Listeners share their children.

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 5th of March 2026, changes to the foreign buyers regime come into effect tomorrow - we explored how listeners feel about them.
Then, solar power lovers swamped us with love for their energy savings.
And to finish - vasectomy reversals. Listeners share their children.
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: 05 March 2026 

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Patrick Drumm: Mt Albert Grammar headmaster on the Government's new changes for NCEA

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