On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of March - local Government leaders are pushing for postal voting to be replaced with a voting booth system, saying it is vital for the future of local elections.

Matt & Tyler went to the top and spoke to Electoral Reform Group chair and Nelson mayor, Nick Smith.

Then, the Afternoons duo discuss Whanganui rejecting the food waste recycling bins - are they the silliest bins ever?

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Postal voting in local elections could be a thing of the past, if Local Government New Zealand gets its way.

A report from the organisation is calling on the Government to move to in-person voting booths in council elections, saying the current postal voting system is becoming untenable.

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 12th of March - the Government is making changes to procurement rules, and we explored the benefits of local or international.

Then, the thorny issue of who pays when you are out for dinner on a date.

And Matt has had a real dilemma on his hands this week - how long is too long to leave meat out of the fridge?

Later - Ask The Expert with employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor. 

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Gareth Abdinor is an employment, workplace and information expert - and Director of Abdinor Employment Law.

He regularly joins Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to answer listeners' employment related questions.

Today, he unpacks the Holidays Act and alternative days - among other questions.

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An overhaul of the Government's procurement rule is a win for small Kiwi businesses.

The Finance Minister is scrapping 24 requirements and adding a new economic benefit test.

BusinessNZ's Katherine Baird says this is an important move for the future of New Zealand's business sector.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of March - Prime Minister Chris Luxon's heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday. He's taking a contingent of ministers and business leaders and we had a great chat about our trade prospects.

Then, the death of Gene Hackman and his wife raised the question of checking in with elderly relatives regularly to make sure they are OK.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of March - a new poll shows Labour ahead of National. Are the Prime Minister's days in the role numbered or will things come right for him?

Then, some great calls about the issues around financially supporting your children and the right time to cut the apron strings.

And to finish, the Afternoons duo chat about how you consume your small screen entertainment – do you prefer a slow release or a series dump binge? 

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New data shows a grim result for the governing parties.

A Taxpayers' Union-funded Curia poll shows National, ACT and New Zealand First have lost the balance of power. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains what this drop could mean for the coalition.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of March - Do you still back Air New Zealand? Greg Foran has resigned, he's had truckloads of challenges, most outside of his control. Are you still a fan of our national airline?

Then the Afternoons duo got stuck into road rage after a driver was almost rammed off road in what was described as a terrifying incident.  

Plus the New Zealander of the Week and the Topical Tunes music battle.

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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. 

Is it Phil Goff, Adrian Orr, or the Warriors? 

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