On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of Decmber 2025 - Economist Brad Olsen of Infometrics asks the Government... if you want to capping rates, why not cap taxes?

Then some feel good chat about supporting local businesses by giving NZ made Christmas presents.

Along the way we celebrate the Matt and Tyler Afternoons New Zealander Of The Week.

Plus a special guest in the form of Lorin Clarke - daughter of John Clarke - on her movie “Not Only Fred Dagg”

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A leading economist says it's galling to see the government planning a rates cap for councils when it's, when it is imposing no restraints on its own taxes.

Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen told Matt and Tyler that, "you're giving more money to the government and they're not capping taxes anytime soon."

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of December, we lead off with the fact that it seems the worst of the brain drain may have passed.

Then, some great chat around that point in life when you realise your just might be turning into your parents.

And - Christmas parties - they aren't what they used to be!

Plus, how's this for a headline: 'Sterilisation boosts lifespan'. All is revealed at the end of the show.

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