From December 10, Australia is requiring multiple major social media platforms and websites to remove underage accounts or face a hefty fine in their under-16 social media ban.

The platforms effected include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

This move by the Australian Government is a world first, and has sparked conversations in other countries, including New Zealand.  

But, Free Speech Union CEO Gillaine Heather calls it 'legislative virtue signalling'.

"I think the problem is real. You know, if there's predatory algorithms, if there's harm to kids from some of the social media, address the problem, but make it a proportional response," she told Matt and Tyler.

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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3 December.
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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 2 December.
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Organ donor campaigner Andy Tookey chats to Matt and Tyler about common myths surrounding organ donation, and how to improve donor rates in New Zealand.

"There needs to be more public awareness about it to encourage families to discuss the issues," Tookey said.

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The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 will now make it harder for landlords to refuse tenant pet requests without a good reason, but an extra to-week bond may be requested. 

Criticism has arisen from landlords who don't want to allow pets, and others who concerned about the lack of clarity on what is considered 'reasonable'.

But, David Seymour told Matt and Tyler that he is not concerned about tenant behaviour in regard to the new rules. 

"People that are animal lovers are generally good to humans as well, so you might be opening up, a whole market of really great tenants," Seymour said. 

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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 28 November.
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A Christchurch Police officer is turning pain into purpose. 

Nick Johnston has been an officer for many years and was one of the first on the scene at the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack. 

Over the years the strain and trauma has built up, but Johnston has turned his breaking point into a purpose – aiming to complete a half Iron Man challenge every day in November to raise money for mental health charity Better Man. 

He joined Matt & Tyler to discuss his motivations for tackling this challenge. 

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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 27th of November 2025, feral cats be gone - concerns over cats spreading disease over farmlands.

Then - empty nesting - when the kids move out.

And Black Friday sales - are the deals good? 

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