On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 8th of July 2026, tradies are having trouble accessing worksites due to cycle lanes and traffic engineering and it is ending up with increased costs to clients.

Brad Olsen, Infometrics CEO and Principal Economist, joined Matt to give his thoughts on the Reserve Bank's decision to increase the OCR.

And to finish the show, a big old chat about the rising levels of anger in our society.

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The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate for the first time in more than three years.

It's raised the OCR 25 basis points to 2.5 percent.

The Monetary Policy Committee's six members all agreed to raise the cash rate - despite divided opinions from economists.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the Reserve Bank will be looking to get the OCR down to a more 'normal' level - and this increase is the first step.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of July 2026, Matt's on his own again today with Tyler away on holiday - China’s missile test in the Pacific ruffles talkback feathers.

Then, with the cost of school holiday programmes being so high, we wonder what age should kids be able to be home alone?

And to finish, where should you be able to take a dog?

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of July 2026 - just Matt on the job today with Tyler off playing in the snow for a few days!

First up, the USA celebrates 250 years - how are you feeling about the "Land Of The Free"?

Then what to do about the abuse of referees from the sidelines - it's getting pretty bad at amateur games in Wellington.

And Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married - does a big wedding put more pressure on the relationship?

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 3rd of July - Some owners of flood zone properties are fighting back against being marked on council records as at risk.

Then changes in Germany mean workers will have to report to a doctor in person to get a sick note on the first day they are ill, some say we should do the same here.

And to finish - A global survey from UK car marketplace Autotrader has asked 3000 motorists across 15 countries, including New Zealand, which generations are most and least trusted to perform simple car maintenance tasks such as changing a tyre.

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The Black Caps have secured a victory over the English cricket team on English soil.

They rounded out the series with a 161 run victory at Trent Bridge.

Black Cap Devon Conway joins Matt and Tyler to discuss the game, and what a win abroad means for the team.

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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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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 2nd of July 2026, EV registrations are up 169 percent for the March quarter, is New Zealand reaching a tipping point of acceptance of greener transportation?

Then, we discuss moving to another country without making good preparations - this as Queensland says a number of New Zealanders are getting a rude awakening.

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