On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of June 2026, Labour putting a serving police officer 13th on their list got Matt & Tyler discussing the careers ex-cops move on to.  

Then a great chat about parenting after a Mum’s plea: I’m a mum of two toddlers, and I’m miserable every day. Will it get better? 

And to wrap the day - Spark wants to get on with installing new free to use public phoneboxes but they are being held up by Auckland Council who wants a cut of proposed digital advertising income.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 8th of June 2026, a suggestion that compensating blood donors would increase numbers.

Then cats could be the answer to an explosion in the rat population. 

And to finish - Looksmaxxing - what the #$% is up with that? 

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Record plasma donor numbers aren't enough to meet growing demand, and there's debate over whether compensation is needed to bring figures up.

It's National Blood Donor Week, and the Blood Service is looking to recruit another 4000 over the next year.

More than 25,000 New Zealanders have donated plasma in the past year - the most the service has ever recorded - and yet it's still not enough.

NZ Initiative expert Eric Crampton joined the Afternoons team to weigh in.

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One expert has offered his insights into why there's a growing rat problem impacting Aucklanders.

Residents of Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Westmere have noticed a significant rise in rodent numbers around their homes, and they've taken their concerns to social media.

Pest control expert Craig says environmental changes and urbanisation has lead to the rats adapting to the situation.

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Keeping stray cats around could be the answer to eradicating Auckland's rat problem.

Residents in Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Westmere are reporting a sharp increase in rodents - sharing concerns on social media.

New Zealand Cat Foundation founder Anne Batley joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of June 2026 - ACT is campaigning on a policy that will make school uniforms more affordable by limiting compulsory branded items and allowing parents to buy more uniform basics from standard retailers.

Then Matt and Tyler celebrate and discuss a movement that rejects AI.

And then a potential relationship breaker - How many potions in the bathroom are too many, conversely how much space does one bloke need in the garage? 

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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week.

It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week. 

There are three nominees but can only be one winner.

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Stoicism is having a resurgence, and Ryan Holiday is one of the most influential voices of its modern form.  

He’s a best-selling author, and his books on the subject, including ‘Ego is the Enemy’ and ‘The Obstacle is the Way’, have been read by millions of people. 

And now he’s bringing those ideas to a Kiwi audience with a one-off show at Auckland’s Bruce Mason Arena. 

‘An Evening with Ryan Holiday’ will explore how the ancient philosophy can help navigate pressure, setbacks and uncertainty in the modern world. 

Stoicism is a philosophical movement and practical guide to living that originated in the Hellenistic period of ancient Greece and continued well into the Roman Imperial period. 

It’s comprised of logic, physics, and ethics, and the core idea is that in order to live a good life, one must develop a character shaped by wisdom, moderation, courage, and justice.  

But what is it about this philosophy that makes it resonate so strongly in the modern world? 

“The modern world is not that different than the ancient world,” Holiday told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams. 

“It’s uncertain, it’s crazy, institutions feel like they’re falling apart. You've got pandemics and plagues, corruption, dysfunction, tyranny, all the things that we worry about today, they worried about in the ancient world, only more so.” 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of June 2026 - A call for an increase to the number of days of bereavement leave got the lines ringing hot.

Then, as households feel the pinch the number of people willing to adopt a rescue animal is dropping. Our Afternoons duo heard stories of pet love.

Then, tribute bands split opinions that's for sure!

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of June 2026, Pegasus residents fight for their golf club. What happens when things change when you move to be close to a community resource that doesn't work out?

Then - 'Travel Math' - why we spend like crazy on holiday.

And to finish - scorpions at large - what crazy animal encounters have you had?

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