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There was controversy after the recent BAFTA Awards, after a guest with Tourette's syndrome shouted racial slurs when two black actors went on stage.

John Davidson, whose life story inspired the film I Swear, used obscene language when Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first award of the night.

Emma Henderson from the Tourette’s Association of New Zealand explained the realities of the condition further.

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Earlier today, it was announced that Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett would be leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season.

He was granted permission to exit his contract early on compassionate grounds as he looks to head back over to Australia. 

Slade Griffin is an assistant coach of the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of February 2026, Chris Hipkins delivered Labour’s State of The Nation address yesterday and we wondered how it was received.

Then, there's a scarcity of air traffic controllers and we went looking for solutions.
 
Bunnings are planning deliveries by Uber - this could be a game changer!

And to finish - pushback over the idea of asking guests to pay $75 a head for a wedding dinner. 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd or February 2026, we discuss the validity of the Government’s new move-on laws.

Then a deep dive into the future of energy in NZ and the amazing work being done by OpenStar Technologies CEO Dr Ratu Mataira and his team.

And to finish - people who dump supermarket trollies on other peoples berms - who does that? 

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Wellington-based start-up OpenStar is looking to make changes in the world of clean energy, and they've gotten financial support from the Government.

They’ve successfully levitated a half tonne superconducting magnet, confining a cloud of ultra-hot plasma - which will help ultimately produce carbon-free energy.

OpenStar Technologies CEO Dr Ratu Mataira joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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About 40 jobs are on offer for those willing to brave sub-zero temperatures and work in one of the most remote places on earth.  

Antarctica New Zealand has launched a nation‑wide recruitment drive, inviting people across Aotearoa to work at Scott Base in Antarctica for the 2026/27 research season. 

Winter Leader Stuart Kininmonth told Matt and Tyler that, "everyone that's listening could probably be involved."

He says that the jobs at the base are varied, and almost any skill can be transferred to work at Scott Base. 

More information can be found at Careers | Antarctica New Zealand. 

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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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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of February 2026, the Government has abandoned plans for a referendum on a 4 year parliamentary term.

A roadside stall operator has taken to social media in frustration after suffering ongoing thefts - no more, they say! 

And what happens when you remove screens from kids' bedrooms? 

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The honesty box - a small stall where Kiwi farmers can sell their produce - has been a road trip tradition, but there's been an uptick in thieves.

Farmers and residents have voiced outrage as thieves have been taking money and products away from the stalls, and people are fed up.

My Honesty Box creator David Clark says his company has tried to update the concept with QR codes and digital payments, but the experience is still a mixed bag.

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