On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of August 2025 - First up - the big defence spend up.

Then if you use your bin less in Napier you will be charged less - what other ways could you rates bill be reduced?

And to finish planning for a successful retirement. 

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Napier residents who cut down their wheelie bin use by composting and recycling could see their rates bill cut down too.

The Less Waste Incentive is open to all Napier property owners who receive the council wheelie bin service.

Napier's City Council waste minimisation lead Stefni Wilson says these incentives will reduce the waste headed to landfill. 

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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week. 

It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week. 

There are three nominees but can only be one winner.

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The government has purchased 5 new Seahawk helicopters and 2 Airbus A321 XLRs, costing a total of $2.7billion. 

These will replace the Defence Force's ageing Sea-sprites and Boeing 757s, that have broken down numerous times. 

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says that it’s a much-needed upgrade to NZ’s Defence Force. 

‘The 757s were bought secondhand, in 1993 when I personally was at primary school.’ 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of August - a dental expert calls for a sugar tax.

Then, our Afternoons Duo turned their attention to stopping referee abuse and celebrated international rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe joined the conversation.  

And to finish - dealing with dangerous dogs after an horrific attack at a Michael Hill jeweller store. 

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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  Auckland Rugby Referees Association explained the importance of proper training.

Rob Harmon joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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International rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe's spent years playing a key role in the sport - and he's seen the best and the worst the game's had to offer.

Referee abuse and poor sideline behaviour are long-standing issues in New Zealand sport, and O’Keeffe says it's one of the tougher parts of the role. 

He joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of August - a cafe owner has come into conflict with council officialdom over a coffee flag on the footpath, which prompted discussion on helping not hindering business.

That conversation morphed into kick-starting New Zealand.

Then our Afternoons Duo caught up with Infometrics' Brad Olsen on the OCR rate cut.

And then to wrap things up - self help books that helped you. 

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The Reserve Bank today moved to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 3 percent, sparking debate among experts.

While economists priced in a cut, some anticipated a 50 basis point cut - and the monetary policy committee was reportedly divided on the matter.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to explain whether future cuts are on the cards.

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Richmond-based café Coffee on Queen is pushing back against a ban on advertising flags, and one expert says it's a sign of a bigger problem.

Café owner Matt Redwood says removing the flags from the footpath would lose $200-300 a day in lost sales - which would impact jobs.

Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.

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