Glen Olsen: Paraparaumu Community Board Chair on removal of Kaitawa reserve flying fox
A much-loved flying fox in Paraparaumu is being shut down by the council after it failed to meet safety standards. A frayed cable meant that residents woke up to find the ride padlocked and a sign saying it had been closed. Paraparaumu Community Board Chair Glen Olsen told Matt and Tyler that “It was fast, it was long, and it was exciting, and it had a thrill” He said that modern flying foxes are bound by safety restrictions that make the ride less entertaining for children. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of September 2025, we woke to the news of the assassination of American conservative commentator and public debater Charlie Kirk. Matt and Tyler discussed the proposition that this may be indicative of a spreading inability to debate with respect. And to wrap the day's talk up, should your partner have all your passwords and access to your email, text, social media? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ira Spitzer: US correspondent on the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
The suspect is still at large following the shooting and killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Donald Trump ally was shot during an event at Utah Valley University this morning and later died in hospital. Trump has expressed his shock and sadness and ordered all US flags to half-mast. US correspondent Ira Spitzer says Kirk was an influential figure who helped Trump secure the youth vote in the 2024 election - and investigations are currently ongoing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of September, record numbers of 15-year-olds are leaving school - but data shows they are leaving for further study. Then, the things you need to have done to be considered a good Kiwi - this after Lorde confessed she had never seen the Lord Of The Rings movies: “Bad Kiwi, I know. I’m not really into fantasy.” Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Patrick Drumm: Mt Albert Grammar headmaster on the increase in teenagers dropping out of school early
There's belief more 15-year-olds are going into vocational study due to an overloaded secondary sector. New data shows 90 percent of the 1300 students granted an early leaving exemption last year, chose more study over full-time employment. Mt Albert Grammar head Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team says it's an improvement on students leaving school and not getting qualifications at all - but we still need more data on where these students are going. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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