Politicians are being urged to pay more attention to our exercise workforce, as a way of easing health system demand.

ExerciseNZ is proposing all parties consider compulsory registration for exercise professionals, removing the fringe benefit tax from employer-supported exercise, and using exercise professionals to help with ACC rehabilitation. 

CEO Richard Beddie says they also want any future Government to make one-hour daily school exercise mandatory, and he joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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Politicians are being urged to pay more attention to our exercise workforce, as a way of easing health system demand.
ExerciseNZ is proposing all parties consider compulsory registration for exercise professionals, removing the fringe benefit tax from employer-supported exercise, and using exercise professionals to help with ACC rehabilitation.&nbsp;
CEO Richard Beddie says they also want any future Government to make one-hour daily school exercise mandatory, and he joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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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.
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

Richard Beddie: ExerciseNZ CEO on the company calling for reform to ease health system pressures

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of August 2026, a fork in the road for the National Party as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership.

Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly.

Tyler Adams fielded the calls and was joined for a time by Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper.

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 11th of August 2026, a fork in the road for the National Party as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership.
Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly.
Tyler Adams fielded the calls and was joined for a time by Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper.
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: 11 August 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c03db73b-4897-4823-869e-b4a3004db110/transcript

There's a fork in the road of the National Party, as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership.

Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly. 

In a post online, Luxon says it's a major distraction 90 days out from an election - and unfair to the New Zealand people and National's supporters. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says a change at the top could increase the public's perception of disunity.

"And if you're a disunified party, then rarely will the public say - we want to vote for you. So it's a big play, whichever way you look at it." 

Parliament's in recess this week - meaning MPs will travel from around the country.

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There's a fork in the road of the National Party, as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership.
Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly.&nbsp;
In a post online, Luxon says it's a major distraction 90 days out from an election - and unfair to the New Zealand people and National's supporters.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says a change at the top could increase the public's perception of disunity.
"And if you're a disunified party, then rarely will the public say - we want to vote for you. So it's a big play, whichever way you look at it."&nbsp;
Parliament's in recess this week - meaning MPs will travel from around the country.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon calling an in-person caucus meeting tomorrow

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of August 2026 - just Tyler on the show today and some good chat about the PM and taxes vs levies. 

And some great stories about animals as more foster families are needed for pets.

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 10th of August 2026 - just Tyler on the show today and some good chat about the PM and taxes vs levies.&nbsp;
And some great stories about animals as more foster families are needed for pets.
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: 10 August 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/29efe1ae-58b7-4265-bd37-b4a2004db2ce/transcript

Richard Beddie: ExerciseNZ CEO on the company calling for reform to ease health system pressures

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