Ahead of the 2026 Budget, discussion has erupted about the privileges MPs get - and whether they have to face cuts as well.

As former Finance Minister Steven Joyce explained, there's a lot that goes into the role, with a lot of benefits and drawbacks. 

He joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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Ahead of the 2026 Budget, discussion has erupted about the privileges MPs get - and whether they have to face cuts as well.
As former Finance Minister Steven Joyce explained, there's a lot that goes into the role, with a lot of benefits and drawbacks.&nbsp;
He joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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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.

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Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on the privileges that come with the role

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of April 2026, we talk MPs pay, accommodation supplements, paua pies and crayfish - is being an MP a cushy life?

Black Dog Tavern owner Brendon Wilson fears he could lose liquor licence after allowing a 21-year-old to drink from yard glass - are yardies a thing of the past or OK?

And then - tradies stretching before work - gotta be a good move!

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 27th of April 2026, we talk MPs pay, accommodation supplements, paua pies and crayfish - is being an MP a cushy life?
Black Dog Tavern owner Brendon Wilson fears he could lose liquor licence after allowing a 21-year-old to drink from yard glass - are yardies a thing of the past or OK?
And then - tradies stretching before work - gotta be a good move!
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2026 

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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.
LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/48ff0b55-7312-47c4-b3f2-b4560059a086/transcript

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on the privileges that come with the role

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