On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of December - Calls to cancel the Christmas shutdown and move our summer holidays.

Then one man's frustrations with Auckland Transport.

And to finish - the joys of an above ground pool.

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The Resource Management Act is officially bound for the scrapheap.

The Government's replacing the hefty legislation with two new laws - one based around planning, and the other on the environment.

ACT MP and Under-secretary for RMA reform and Infrastructure Simon Court told Matt and Tyler that the government is focusing on simplifying the process for councils and Kiwis to get consents on building projects.

'you want to do some land development, you want to do some clearing, as long as you follow these standards, you won't have to ask for consent'

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More than 2,000 greyhounds urgently need new owners following the Government's decision to ban greyhound racing in 2026.

Now comes news that The Simpsons have taken the unusual step of getting involved, lending New Zealand the use of one of the world’s most recognisable dogs: Santa’s Little Helper.

Behind this effort is the charity committed to finding safe homes for retired racing greyhounds: Greyhounds as Pets.

Lisa Philp from Greyhounds as Pets told Matt Heath & Tyler Adams, "(greyhounds) are the best. They're lazy, gentle, loyal, gorgeous, and quiet."

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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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Deloitte's Top 200 awards took place at Auckland's Viaduct Event Centre last night, with New Zealand space company Rocket Lab, founded by Peter Beck, taking the title of Company of the Year.

NZ Herald Technology Editor Chris Keall joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the win.

"To actually be a New Zealander and to even dream of doing something like that, let alone be heading off to Mars with your work, that's just so incredible," Keall said.

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