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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In New Zealand’s $23.8 billion tech sector, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing industries, there's growing calls to boost gaming.

Industry figures have been calling on the Government to support the sector, and an editorial recently published in the NZ Herald has made a case for video games.

New Zealand Esports Federation founding board member Duane Mutu joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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Kiwi psychologist author and broadcaster Nigel Latta is being remembered for his relatability - and lasting impact.

He died yesterday - a year after being diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Family friend Bridgette Tapsell joined the Afternoons team to reflect.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of September 2025, Treasury says the pension age should rise to 72 - much debate on that one.

A Whangaparāoa gastropub has been denied its alcohol licence over noise breaches - we spoke to the owner.

And to get the hairs up on the back of your neck, we have some horror stories about rats.

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