Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of July 2026, Matt's on his own again today with Tyler away on holiday - China’s missile test in the Pacific ruffles talkback feathers.

Then, with the cost of school holiday programmes being so high, we wonder what age should kids be able to be home alone?

And to finish, where should you be able to take a dog? 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of July 2026 - just Matt on the job today with Tyler off playing in the snow for a few days!

First up, the USA celebrates 250 years - how are you feeling about the "Land Of The Free"?

Then what to do about the abuse of referees from the sidelines - it's getting pretty bad at amateur games in Wellington.

And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married - does a big wedding put more pressure on the relationship? 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 3rd of July - Some owners of flood zone properties are fighting back against being marked on council records as at risk.

Then changes in Germany mean workers will have to report to a doctor in person to get a sick note on the first day they are ill, some say we should do the same here.

And to finish - A global survey from UK car marketplace Autotrader has asked 3000 motorists across 15 countries, including New Zealand, which generations are most and least trusted to perform simple car maintenance tasks such as changing a tyre. 

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The Black Caps have secured a victory over the English cricket team on English soil. 

They rounded out the series with a 161 run victory at Trent Bridge. 

Black Cap Devon Conway joins Matt and Tyler to discuss the game, and what a win abroad means for the team. 

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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 Thursday the 2nd of July 2026, EV registrations are up 169 percent for the March quarter, is New Zealand reaching a tipping point of acceptance of greener transportation?

Then, we discuss moving to another country without making good preparations - this as Queensland says a number of New Zealanders are getting a rude awakening.

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The ongoing situation in the Middle East has sparked debate about increased use of renewable energy, according to one expert.

Mike Casey is the CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, a New Zealand charity dedicated to electrifying millions of fossil fuel machines and boosting renewable energy.

He joined the Afternoons team to discuss the changing attitudes around this technology.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 1st of July, the Michelin star awards were handed out and we discussed if this made the Government investment worthwhile.

Then, Dry July - does it work?

And the trend of mouth taping to assist in getting good sleep.

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Mouth-taping is a health practice that involves placing an adhesive tape over your mouth while you sleep at night. 

The idea is to counteract the harms of mouth-breathing while you sleep, which has been linked to sinus infections, asthma and dental issues.

Betta Sleep Mouth Tape founder Richard Norris joined the Afternoons team to unpack the health benefits.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for The 30th of June 2026, there's fears that changes to rules around building warranties may driver smaller companies out of the industry.

Then questions around the over-diagnosis of anxiety in children.

And to finish, Mark Mitchell breaks 2 ribs in a Parliamentary rugby game - when do you know it is time to call time on sport?

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