One former Defence Minister has voiced his thoughts on the Government's latest defence spending announcement. 

The Government unveiled the $12-billion dollar plan yesterday - $9 billion of it new spending.

It includes enhancing strike capabilities, replacing Boeing 757s, and upgrading javelin anti-tank missiles. 

Wayne Mapp joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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One former Defence Minister has voiced his thoughts on the Government's latest defence spending announcement.&nbsp;
The Government unveiled the $12-billion dollar plan yesterday - $9 billion of it new spending.
It includes enhancing strike capabilities, replacing Boeing 757s, and upgrading javelin anti-tank missiles.&nbsp;
Wayne Mapp joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
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Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on the Government's new multi-billion dollar defence investment

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of September 2026 - Protest and interjections at political meetings after a fracas at an event with ACT's Paul Henry.

Then our Afternoons duo talked Memories of 9/11.

Plus the New Zealander Of The Week and Dai Henwood on the Wahs.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of September 2026 - Protest and interjections at political meetings after a fracas at an event with ACT's Paul Henry.
Then our Afternoons duo talked Memories of 9/11.
Plus the New Zealander Of The Week and Dai Henwood on the Wahs.
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 September 2026 

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The Warriors are heading into the first round of the NRL finals tomorrow night after completing their best regular season ever, securing a club record with 18 wins and 728 points.

They will face off against the Dolphins, the winner earns next week off and will be one more win away from a Grand Final appearance.

Comedian and long-time Warriors fan Dai Henwood told Matt and Tyler, "we've always had good players, but this is an absolute next-level team."

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The Warriors are heading into the first round of the NRL finals tomorrow night after completing their best regular season ever, securing a club record with 18 wins and 728 points.
They will face off against the Dolphins, the winner earns next week off and will be one more win away from a Grand Final appearance.
Comedian and long-time Warriors fan Dai Henwood told Matt and Tyler, "we've always had good players, but this is an absolute next-level team."
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Dai Henwood: Long suffering Warriors fan on the season and tomorrow's game

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of September 2026, first up - the issue of pork labelling. NZ Pork wants labelling laws to change to make it totally obvious where your bacon came from.

Then Apple launch their new phones, including a foldable. 

And scalpers are selling Wahs tickets on Trademe - should this be clamped down on?

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 September 2026, first up - the issue of pork labelling. NZ Pork wants labelling laws to change to make it totally obvious where your bacon came from.
Then Apple launch their new phones, including a foldable.&nbsp;
And scalpers are selling Wahs tickets on Trademe - should this be clamped down on?
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 September 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/676cc621-fc36-4404-8f6b-b4c1004db082/transcript

Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on the Government's new multi-billion dollar defence investment

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