One expert has opened up about the process of becoming a referee - and revealed how people can work their way up the ranks.

With flare-ups and poor sideline behaviour remaining a persistent issue, the President of the  Auckland Rugby Referees Association explained the importance of proper training.

Rob Harmon joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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One expert has opened up about the process of becoming a referee - and revealed how people can work their way up the ranks.
With flare-ups and poor sideline behaviour remaining a persistent issue, the President of the&nbsp; Auckland Rugby Referees Association explained the importance of proper training.
Rob Harmon joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
LISTEN ABOVE

We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons.

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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.

Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Rob Harmon: Auckland Rugby Referees Association President opens up about the role

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The owner of a controversial country pub fears he could lose his liquor licence after allowing the “Kiwi tradition” of a 21-year-old drinking beer from a yard glass.

The Black Dog Tavern is found down a country road off State Highway 2, in the small rural Tararua community of Makotuku, near Dannevirke.

Pub owner Brendon Wilson joined the Afternoons team to discuss. 

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The owner of a controversial country pub fears he could lose his liquor licence after allowing the “Kiwi tradition” of a 21-year-old drinking beer from a yard glass.
The Black Dog Tavern is found down a country road off State Highway 2, in the small rural Tararua community of Makotuku, near Dannevirke.
Pub owner Brendon Wilson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.&nbsp;
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Brendon Wilson: Black Dog Tavern owner fears he could lose liquor licence after allowing 21-year-old to drink from yard glass

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 26th of May 2026, a Napier man takes paintball revenge on boy racers after failing to get the ear of police or his local council.

Then the notion of a ‘trad wife’ - is there a part of this that is good?

And to finish an hour of tales of stupid accidents around the house including incidents with sharp implements, bungled home surgery and starting a fire with a little bit of petrol. Beware, there is blood involved.

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 Tuesday the 26th of May 2026, a Napier man takes paintball revenge on boy racers after failing to get the ear of police or his local council.
Then the notion of a ‘trad wife’ - is there a part of this that is good?
And to finish an hour of tales of stupid accidents around the house including incidents with sharp implements, bungled home surgery and starting a fire with a little bit of petrol. Beware, there is blood involved.
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: 26 May 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of May 2026, some good discussion around politicians and media training after Labour’s duck faced horse session.  

Then, the question of the price to be paid when false accusations are made and the damage that can be done. This after a Queenstown woman falsely accused an Uber driver of sexual assault

And to finish - nailing a big speech – Jason Pine’s masterful utilization of Afred Lord Tennyson’s Ulysses at the A League Grand Final.

Jason Pine shares the inside story of a magnificent introduction and who persuaded him to wear THAT outfit! 

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 25th of May 2026, some good discussion around politicians and media training after Labour’s duck faced horse session. &nbsp;
Then, the question of the price to be paid when false accusations are made and the damage that can be done. This after a Queenstown woman falsely accused an Uber driver of sexual assault
And to finish - nailing a big speech – Jason Pine’s masterful utilization of Afred Lord Tennyson’s Ulysses at the A League Grand Final.
Jason Pine shares the inside story of a magnificent introduction and who persuaded him to wear THAT outfit!&nbsp;
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: 25 May 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/4fa8bf08-ce88-483a-aaed-b45500708fe6/transcript

Rob Harmon: Auckland Rugby Referees Association President opens up about the role

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