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

As always, there are three nominees but there can only be one winner. 

This winner has been a huge part of our most golden era, he was a huge part of the 2015 World Cup and he has hit the 4th most sixes ever in test cricket... 

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After debuting for the Black Caps at 19, Tim Southee has just retired at the age of 36. 

Southee has played 394 games for New Zealand, taking 776 total wickets, as well as hitting the fourth most sixes ever in test cricket. 

He joins the show to reflect on his career and discuss what's ahead in his retirement. 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of December, we discuss baches and cribs - still a great idea or do they become a burden?

Then the Afternoons duo talk about dropping by unannounced - is it ok to just pop in on friends? 

And what your email out of office messages say about you. 

Plus in our Great New Zealanders of Christmas series - Laura McGoldrick.  

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One of New Zealand's leading figures in the world of sports broadcasting, Laura McGoldrick, is looking back on a memorable 2024.

She's added game show host to her broadcasting repertoire, having hosted the ACC's new Game of 2 Halves trivia series.

McGoldrick unpacked more of her 2024 highlights and standout sporting moments with the Afternoons team.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of December - ACT MP Cameron Luxton's Private Members Bill on Easter Trading failed to pass and we heard so many opinions.

Then - is it ok to wear shorts to work, or does it depend on the workplace?

Plus in the Matt & Tyler Great New Zealanders of Christmas series, a special guest - Jude Dobson.

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Acclaimed writer, director, and TV personality Jude Dobson is looking back on a memorable 2024 - the year she retold the story of World War II's last female spy.

 Phyllis 'Pippa' Latour worked undercover during the war and parachuted into occupied France in 1944 while on her mission - but she never informed anyone of her undercover feat.

Latour formed a bond with Dobson as she shared her story - and Dobson opened up about the experience.

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The bill seeking to remove Good Friday and Easter Sunday as restricted trading days has been voted down.

Politicians voted against it 74 to 49, in a conscience vote.

ACT MP Cameron Luxton says he did what he could to represent Kiwis who want freedom on how they spend Easter.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of December - Treasury's opened its books for the half-year economic and fiscal update, showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030. We unpacked the news with our Political Editor Jason Walls and Infometrics' Brad Olsen.

Auckland dining institution SPQR is to be reborn as Jacuzzi, so the afternoon team chatted to listeners about their business names.

Also stories of being 'home alone' - plus Nadia Lim joined us in our Great New Zealanders Of Christmas series.

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It's been an eventful 2024 for food personality Nadia Lim.

The celebrity chef, food writer and TV star wrapped up the second season of Nadia's Farm - and gave Kiwi viewers a look into the reality of maintaining a Central Otago farm.

Lim says it was a challenging endeavour - but it's a challenge worth taking on.

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The grim outlook for the economy in the coming years doesn't come as a surprise to experts.

Treasury's opened its books for the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update - showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says economic recovery will likely be a slow-burn process - slower than the 'survive til '25' timeline.

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