On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of February 2026 - a packed show today with an arguement over crime figures, a fave meat industry in crisis and a suggestion older drivers should have S Plates - S for Seniors.

Plus the New Zealander of the Week and a call of the week as well.

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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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The New Zealand government says it's tough on crime policies are working.

The latest survey shows 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year up to October, which is an improvement on the last two years.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Matt & Tyler that the reduce in crime has eased the stress on business owners, who no longer need to worry about as many burglaries and ram raids.

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New reports show alcohol consumption is at an all-time low, and there's concerns about what this could mean for the hospitality sector.

Stats NZ figures show overall consumption dropped 8.3 percent, beer consumption fell 10 percent, wine was down 11 percent - with spirits rising by 1.3 percent.

Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality NZ says it's likely rising costs are driving consumers away, but recent health trends are also a factor.

"Cost is becoming an increasing driver for people to choose to consume less, so it's a bit of a combination of factors."

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There was controversy after the recent BAFTA Awards, after a guest with Tourette's syndrome shouted racial slurs when two black actors went on stage.

John Davidson, whose life story inspired the film I Swear, used obscene language when Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first award of the night.

Emma Henderson from the Tourette’s Association of New Zealand explained the realities of the condition further.

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Earlier today, it was announced that Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett would be leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season.

He was granted permission to exit his contract early on compassionate grounds as he looks to head back over to Australia.

Slade Griffin is an assistant coach of the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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