New Zealand's biggest energy players - Genesis, Meridian, Mercury and Contact - have formed a deal to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, and questions have been raised.

The energy companies say the shared strategic energy reserve will secure supply for the next decade. 

Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps explained the nuances of this deal to the Afternoons team.

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New Zealand's biggest energy players - Genesis, Meridian, Mercury and Contact - have formed a deal to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, and questions have been raised.
The energy companies say the shared strategic energy reserve will secure supply for the next decade.&nbsp;
Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps explained the nuances of this deal to the Afternoons team.
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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

Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast manager explains why coal stockpiling deal is needed

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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 22 May.

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 22 May. 
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 22 May 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of May 2026, there's so much angst about the mass bike ride, Tour De Hoods - we went to the organiser Kimami Ngaluafe.

Then, falling birth rates, why we need to keep breeding!

And to finish - listeners tell us about their biggest cock-ups.

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 21st of May 2026, there's so much angst about the mass bike ride, Tour De Hoods - we went to the organiser Kimami Ngaluafe.
Then, falling birth rates, why we need to keep breeding!
And to finish - listeners tell us about their biggest cock-ups.
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: 21 May 2026 

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The organiser of the final mass bike ride in Auckland is expecting it to be the biggest yet after more than 200 showed up to last Sunday’s event.

The consecutive weekly bicycle rides occurred across different sections of the city, South, West and Central.

Bikelife advocate and YouTuber, Kimami Ngaluafe, joined the Afternoons team to discuss what people can expect from this event. 

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The organiser of the final mass bike ride in Auckland is expecting it to be the biggest yet after more than 200 showed up to last Sunday’s event.
The consecutive weekly bicycle rides occurred across different sections of the city, South, West and Central.
Bikelife advocate and YouTuber, Kimami Ngaluafe, joined the Afternoons team to discuss what people can expect from this event.&nbsp;
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Kimami Ngaluafe: Auckland Tour De Hoods organiser ahead of this weekend's final event

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Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast manager explains why coal stockpiling deal is needed

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