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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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13:19

The Huddle: T20 league debate gets ugly as CEO Scott...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/28

Tonight on the Huddle: Sports Commentator Nicky Styris and NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink is in hot water over his stance on the proposed T20 league, will it cost him his job? The international Judo Federation has allowed Russian athletes to compete again, breaking away from many global sports organisations who banned Russia after their invasion of Ukraine. And when will we finallyget confirmation about

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2:15

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO discusses new safety...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/28

A new plan to make Auckland safer is being welcomed by the city's main business association. Today Auckland Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown unveiled their action plan - including boosting outreach teams to connect rough sleepers with support, and a review of bylaws. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck told Heather du-Plessis Allan that the plan is broad. She says it picks up things businesses have been crying out for, and while the proof's in the pudding, businesses have got their

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4:25

Steve Symon: Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/28

A prediction we haven't seen the last of a transnational crime syndicate operating out of Auckland airport. Operation Matata's seen 43 arrests since February, including 20 border workers - allegedly involved with smuggling large quantities of meth and cocaine. It's thought the group were exploiting baggage handlers at the airport. Chair of the ministerial advisory group on organised crime Steve Symon told Heather du Plessis-Allan that authorities have done a fantastic job rooting out that many

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4:43

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Political Editor discusses...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/28

Labour is hosting a conference in Auckland this weekend, with speculation rising around the potential for new policy announcements from the opposition. And expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris has called on Labour to show 'strategic restraint' in Māori electorates, as he believes it's the best way to unseat the current government. Thomas Coughland told Heather duPlessis-Allan that it's an 'interesting strategy', and one that has the potential to backfire. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:34

Justine Haves: Auckland Council's Waste Solutions...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/28

Aucklanders are strongly rejecting a proposed fortnightly rubbish collection trial in select suburbs. The six month trial would start in February, and involve 10-thousand homes in Te Atatu Peninsula, Panmure, Tamaki, Clendon Park and Weymouth. Of the more than five thousand submissions, 78 percent were opposed. Auckland Council's Waste Solutions General Manager Justine Haves told Heather du Plessis-Allan that a final decision will be made next month, but their goal is to cut down waste. She says

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4:35

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the fallout from the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

The UK’s embattled Labour Government has unveiled a tax-raising budget - after its full contents were leaked half an hour early. The plan's designed to lift economic growth and ease cost-of-living pressures. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged ordinary people would have to pay more, and it's prompted backlash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:11

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether the AI...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

There's growing concerns from experts about the risks surrounding AI investments. Investors believe AI is at risk of forming a stock market bubble, and some analysts are worried about the risks coming home to roost. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:11

The Huddle: How many of us will make the jump to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

Tonight on The Huddle, former Green Party MP Gareth Hughes and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar wants airports around the country to stop giving Jetstar an 'advantage' with discounts that allows them to run cheaper flights. What do we make of this? The Northland business chamber has suggested many businesses in the area won't want to join a class action lawsuit against Transpower

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98:51

Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 27 November 2025, Attorney-General Judith Collins tells Heather why she's called a public inquiry on the Tom Phillips case. Air NZ's new boss has asked airports to stop supporting Jetstar's competition edge by giving them discounts. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully speaks to Heather - and Heather reveals why she's booked her first flight on the orange bird. Mike Colson KC explains why he's getting involved in a class action lawsuit

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2:15

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

Can I give you a positive spin on the recession that we're just coming out of? I mean, maybe it's not so much a positive spin, but maybe it's an explanation for why this recession was harder than it needed to be - but why it actually did need to be this hard. If you've been following the commentary around the Reserve Bank's last two OCR decisions, you'll know there's been a fair bit of chat about the wealth effect and how that has made the recession worse. Now, the wealth effect is the thing that

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4:36

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

The Reserve Bank has blamed the ongoing recession on an uncertain property market, prompting experts to weigh in. New Zealand has traditionally relied on housing as an engine of growth, but years of flat property prices have reportedly contributed to the ongoing economic downturn. Infometrics principal economistBrad Olsen explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:59

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Group Managing Director on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

The Inland Revenue Department has launched some new steps in bringing down tax debt - with one scheme linked to a key credit agency. Following a successful pilot, the IRD will report more recalcitrant tax debtors to credit reporting agency Centrix. Centrix Group Managing Director Keith McLaughlin says this scheme is designed to bring down company debt at this stage, not personal debt. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:23

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

Strong signals from the Government suggesting the rights and privacy of the children will be paramount in the Tom Phillips inquiry. Police shot the fugitive dead in September after he was on the run with his kids in the Waikato bush for four years. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explained what this case could uncover. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO shakes off criticism...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

Business as usual for Jetstar, despite Air New Zealand taking a swipe at its airport discounts. Air New Zealand head Nikhil Ravishankar claimed airports are unfairly subsidising the Qantas-owned airline - on our most profitable air routes. BusinessDesk reports Ravishankar says that includes open-ended discounted landing rights and cost cutting deals. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully says they're just focused on running their own race. "The reality is, we've been trying really hard to make sure that we've

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2:22

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

The Reserve Bank is addressing concerns cash is becoming inaccessible by bringing money to rural communities. It has opened a 12-month trial of a cash depot in Hawke's Bays' Waipukurau - offering a closer site to make withdrawals. Local banks have recently closed, meaning the nearest ATM for locals is 50 kilometres away. Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director, Ian Woolford, says, currently, only businesses can use the depot for cash. "It's quite surprising, about a third of where people get their

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3:31

Mike Colson: Stout Street Chambers partner on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

Businesses are taking class-action over a power outage to of all Northland last year - although the exact loss is still unknown. In June, an inexperienced worker removed nuts from three legs of a pylon, which toppled, cutting electricity to almost the entire region. An opt-out class action against Transpower and its lines maintenance contractor is progressing through the courts. Stout Street Chambers partner, Mike Colson, says losses will be calculated in due course. "It's giving Northland

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3:54

Judith Collins: Attorney-General on the planned...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

Agency actions regarding the children of fugitive Tom Phillips are going under the microscope, with a report due back mid-next year. Phillips was on the run nearly four years, ending only when he died in September in a police shootout. Attorney-General Judith Collins says questions will be asked about what Government agencies did to protect the children, what they knew - and did or didn't do. "In this situation, what we can look into is what the Government agencies knew, what they did, and what they

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4:33

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Victoria...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

The Australian state of Victoria will be formally apologising to indigenous people for colonisation next month. The symbolic action will be delivered by State Premier Jacinta Allan - acknowledging ongoing harm and injustices and land being taken without consent. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this comes after a first-nations Justice Commission report recommended 100 actions - and more changes will be made as a result. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ahmedabad...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games centenary edition. The decision has been ratified by the organisation's general assembly in Glasgow. India sees the event as a launching pad to bid for the 2036 Olympics. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:29

Dr Sarah Cameron: Griffith University researcher on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/27

Millennials are the first generation to get more left-wing as they age, according to new reports. A study by the Australian National University has found the age group's support for Australia's right-wing coalition fell between 2016 and 2025 - from 38 percent to 21 percent. Study Author Sarah Cameron says education and gender are playing a role. "It used to be that women were slightly further right, and then were slightly further left. Over time, that gender gap - it's reversed." LISTEN ABOVESee

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