On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of October 2025 - Meta claims Instagram scrolling is not ‘intentionally addictive’ as MPs probe social media harm.  

Then, fences and hedges and neighbourhood disputes.

And to finish, our Afternoons duo got stuck into the issue of burnout at work.

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Burnout remains a consistent concern, but experts have observed that it tends to peak as the year winds down.

There's an extra dose of pressure to get everything completed by the new year - leading to a prolonged period of stress as everyone rushes to get everything done.

Wellbeing coach Nikki Silvester joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.

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Social media giant Meta has tried to issue a defence, despite ongoing efforts to regulate the technology in Parliament.

National MP Catherine Wedd recently put forward a member’s bill to ban social media for under-16s - a plan backed by the Prime Minister.

Wedd says this technology is causing harm to young people and it needs to be taken seriously.

"That addiction leads to other places, it leads to cyberbullying, it leads to anxiety, it leads to depression - and we see some of our kids going into deep, dark places on social media."

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of October, there's concern after a protest outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home - most seemed to agree it isn't the Kiwi way.

Then, the Afternoons duo talked about living without a limb after revelations New Zealanders are doing so in increasing numbers.

And a good meeting is a short meeting - this after Netball NZ’s 10 hour wounder.

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Winston Peters supports banning protests outside of people's homes.

Submissions close today on a proposed law change, to prohibit disruptive demonstrations outside private residences.

Pro-Palestine demonstrators last week protested outside the Foreign Minister's Auckland home after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza, including three Kiwis.

Peters says this new law aims to provide clarity.

"Everyone is entitled to their peace in their neighbourhood, and if you want to protest, there's places for protesting - but it isn't outside of people's homes."

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of October 2025, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown replied 'F OFF' to an email campaign directed at him – unbecoming or okay? 

Then our Afternoons duo turned their attention to First Aid – how would you do when confronted with an emergency situation? 

Plus they bestowed the honour of the New Zealander Of The Week. 

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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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Would you know what to do if you came across someone needing life-saving assistance? 

Whether someone’s choking, bleeding, burned, or in need of CRP, knowing what to do could be the difference between life and death. 

Gareth Richards, a pre-hospital and retrieval medicine doctor with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, joined Matt and Tyler to go over some of the key things people can do. 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of October - increasing use of tramadol and other opioids is leading to addiction concerns, and our listeners shared their experiences.

And then, Tyler was looking for advice on firewood as his new place has a fireplace. Once again, the Afternoons audience didn't disappoint.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of October 2025, psychologist, educator and broadcaster Nigel Latta has died at 58. Family spokesperson Bridgette Tapsell shared some time with Matt and Tyler.

Then there's been a plea to get behind New Zealand’s world-leading gaming industry. 

And then PDA, public displays of affection - how much is too much?

Plus to wrap things up - employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor.

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