On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of August - a dental expert calls for a sugar tax. Then, our Afternoons Duo turned their attention to stopping referee abuse and celebrated international rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe joined the conversation. And to finish - dealing with dangerous dogs after an horrific attack at a Michael Hill jeweller store. 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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Rob Harmon: Auckland Rugby Referees Association President opens up about the role
One expert has opened up about the process of becoming a referee - and revealed how people can work their way up the ranks. With flare-ups and poor sideline behaviour remaining a persistent issue, the President of the Auckland Rugby Referees Association explained the importance of proper training. Rob Harmon joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ben O’Keeffe: rugby referee and doctor on how to treat sideline abuse
International rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe's spent years playing a key role in the sport - and he's seen the best and the worst the game's had to offer. Referee abuse and poor sideline behaviour are long-standing issues in New Zealand sport, and O’Keeffe says it's one of the tougher parts of the role. He joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of August - a cafe owner has come into conflict with council officialdom over a coffee flag on the footpath, which prompted discussion on helping not hindering business. That conversation morphed into kick-starting New Zealand. Then our Afternoons Duo caught up with Infometrics' Brad Olsen on the OCR rate cut. And then to wrap things up - self help books that helped you. 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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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent
The Reserve Bank today moved to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 3 percent, sparking debate among experts. While economists priced in a cut, some anticipated a 50 basis point cut - and the monetary policy committee was reportedly divided on the matter. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to explain whether future cuts are on the cards. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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