Security guards working in Emergency Departments are hoping to get more powers to handle rising aggression. 

The Security Association says verbal and physical violence towards hospital staff has been growing across the board. 

It's reporting more frequent aggression and more use of weapons, like knives. 

NZ Security Association CEO Gary Morrison joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of August 2025, is the cost of meth testing and decontamination out of whack with the risks? This after former Auckland mayor Phil Goff revealed it cost him $160k to rehabilitate a house he rented out that was used as a meth lab.

Then, a great chat after Winston Peters got a bit confrontational over being asked to wear a Hi-Vis vest on Friday on a train ride through the CRL tunnels.

And to finish, Fly In Fly Out work - a great way to make money, but how hard is the reality of the lifestyle? 

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Former Auckland mayor Phil Goff is pushing for more action against drugs - and one expert agrees that New Zealand's meth problem is a unique issue.

Goff spoke to Herald Now after it came to light that his rental property became a meth lab, and fixing the house cost $160,000.

Envirocheck CEO Todd Sheppard joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of August 2025 - From next year, Victorians will have the legal right to work from home for two days every week - Matt and Tyler didn't have much time for the idea but some callers put up a good fight for it.

Then some great chat around getting a degree versus working in a trade when it comes to financial stability.

And a lighter finish to the day and week as listeners tell us their best live experiences, music, comedy, sport and all sorts. 

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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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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of August 2025 - with unemployment rising, we spoke to listeners about building a successful business mid-life.  

And then - after a couple of international politicians admit to using AI - does it have a part to play in Government? What would it be useful for?

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of August - big news today that the Government is looking to abolish all fuel taxes in favour of Road User Charges for all vehicles. There are a lot of unanswered questions about how that would be implemented but Matt and Tyler took the temperature of the audience and not all were in favour.

Then a fraught question over dog poo and what to do when you are walking your dog and you run out of poo bags!

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The Government hopes abolishing the petrol tax levels the playing field for motorists.

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's announced the Government plans to implement universal road user charges, to be paid like a bill.

AA Principal Policy Advisor Terry Collins 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 August 2025, plans have been revealed on safeguarding our electricity supply with coal - yes, coal.

Then, sick notes-- a burden on the employee or fair enough?

And then a deep dive into childbirth after rugby star Bundee Aki's baby was born in a car on the way to hospital brought stories of having a baby in a crazy place. 

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New Zealand's biggest energy players - Genesis, Meridian, Mercury and Contact - have formed a deal to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, and questions have been raised.

The energy companies say the shared strategic energy reserve will secure supply for the next decade. 

Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps explained the nuances of this deal to the Afternoons team.

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