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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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1:49

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Are the economic...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

The government has approved OceanaGold’s Waihi North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043, delighting the pro-mining crowd. It's a decision I agree with. Waihi has already been extensively mined and the environment beaten up. The decision will keep the town alive and provide hundreds of jobs. But make no mistake, this will not be an El Dorado for the whole country. The royalties are still at the excruciatingly low level they've always been at. Waihi North

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4:46

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO chats scrapped $500m...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

Kiwibank has scrapped it's plans for partial privatisation after the Reserve Bank announced it's reduction of the amount of capital it requires banks to hold to protect their depositors in the event of a crisis. The bank had been talking to investors, seeking a $500 million capital raise after the Government gave it the green light to raise money to become more competitive. Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich talked to Andrew Dickens about the change and the future of the market. LISTEN ABOVESee

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7:05

Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on TikTok deal,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the latest news out of America. The alleged Brown University shooter, who killed two and injured more, was found dead. The House Oversight Committee Democrats released 68 more photos from Epstein's estate, including images of Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and Noam Chomsky. And, TikTok has agreed to a deal which will end the threat of a US ban. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on...

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2025/12/19

Parliament’s youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori, has teased a coming Waitangi Day announcement with an Instagram post to her 271K Instagram followers. The post alluded to a collaboration between herself and Green MP Tamatha Paul. And, as election year approaches questions of Winston Peter's political alliance come to the forefront. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

Paul Spain: Gorilla Tech CEO warns of coming tech...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

Consumers are being warned of a price hike for technology like phones and computers due to the rise of AI creating a shortage of computer chips. The cost for parts like RAMs have also sky rocketed with some products already costing double, or triple, what they did a year ago. "There's only so much production capability on the planet, and what we're seeing is where these chips are fabricated, they are diverting their production away from the RAM that's used in our consumer devices to the high

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5:13

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK teachers getting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

UK teachers will be given training to spot the early signs of misogyny in boys in order to address concerns about online radicalisation. The Government is looking to clamp down on violence against women and girls, and there's hope that addressing the early roots will slow down the problem. UK correspondent Enda Brady says violence against women is on the rise, and the release of Netflix's Adolescence earlier this year sparked a discussion about what boys see online. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:47

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert looks back on global...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

2025 has been a memorable year for global equity markets, and it's prompted speculation from investors. Between economic downturns and tariffs, there's been plenty for experts to voice concerns about. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Nathan Guy being...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Dairy farmer and agribusiness leader Nathan Guy is New Zealand’s new special agricultural trade envoy. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment and Minister of Agriculture, announced Guy’s appointment today. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:17

Toby Adams: Hauraki District mayor on the new mining...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Huge benefits for the Hauraki District - as a major mining project gets the green light to expand operations. The Government's granted fast track approval for Waihi North to expand its operations in Hauraki District until 2043. Resources Minister Shane Jones estimates it'll generate an additional $5.2 billion dollars from gold and silver exports across its 18-year life. Hauraki District mayor Toby Adams says this will bring a lot of economic wealth into the region - beyond just gold and silver

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100:16

Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 18 December 2025, we're finally seeing those much talked about green shoots in the economy. Brad Olsen speaks to Ryan Bridge as GDP grew 1.1% in the third quarter of the year. The Education Ministry is shutting down Gloriavale's school. Gloriavale leavers lawyer Brian Henry says it's the right thing to do - but where are the more than 100 Gloriavale kids going to learn come January? Netball NZ's boss Jennie Wyllie has called it

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8:48

The Huddle: Should Netball NZ take more...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Tonight on The Huddle, CTU chief economist Craig Renney and Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New data shows GDP has bounced up 1.1 percent in Q3. Is this a sign things are going to get better? The Ministry of Education is shutting down Gloriavale's school amid safety concerns. But with six weeks to go until the new school year - where does this leave the kids? Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie has

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2:49

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Let the Jennie Wyllie...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

A quick Christmas message to all the PR people advising sports people and sporting organisations - could you please start talking? The less you talk, the dodgier you look. Stop hiding your CEOS and board chairs under bushes in the hope scandals and poor decisions will be overlooked and forgotten and swept under the carpet.Because if 2025 has taught us anything, it's that they won't and they don't. Jennie Wyllie is gone from Netball NZ. No surprises there. There'll be no surprises either when half

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4:09

Mahe Drysdale: Tauranga's mayor looking for solutions...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Tauranga's mayor is hoping some of the public have suggestions of how the council can balance its books. A Government-imposed rates cap means, from 2028, councils will only be allowed to increase rates 4 percent at most. Tauranga Council is forecasting a 5 to 11 percent annual rise. Mayor Mahe Drysdale says it's already cut $38 million, but it isn't sure where more to cut. "The big items are things like depreciation, interest - if you build infrastructure and you borrow money, those costs

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2:59

Marg Foster: former Silver Fern on Netball New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

New Zealand's most scrutinised sports administrator of 2025 has resigned with immediate effect. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie has been in the spotlight over the drawn-out Dame Noeline Taurua saga - where the Silver Ferns coach was temporarily suspended for high performance environment issues. Former Silver Fern Marg Foster says this is an opportune time for the sporting body to have a proper reset. "Over in Australia, with what they did with Netball Australia - they went through

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2:41

Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale leavers on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Gloriavale's private school has been ordered to close its doors, leaving a lawyer wondering how it ever managed to exist. The Education Review Office highlighted ongoing safety concerns in July, and the Ministry put the school on notice in October. The Ministry's confirmed it's cancelling the school's registration. Gloriavale leavers' lawyer, Brian Henry, says he doesn't understand how the school stayed open until now, but he's crediting officials for shutting it down. "This school is the enabler of

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4:25

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

New Zealand's back on the road to financial recovery, according to new reports. The latest Stats NZ data shows the economy contracted 0.5 percent in the year to September. But it's grown 1.1 percent - faster than expected - in the last quarter. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says we're effectively returning to where we once were. "Momentum is starting to build, but it's building from a weak spot. So we're certainly not saying that the economy is completely back, but it is on a better

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5:48

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Most parts of the economy are growing again. Stats NZ data out today shows GDP fell further in the June quarter than reported - at 1 percent, not 0.9. But GDP rose 1.1 percent in the September quarter - with growth in 14 of 16 industries. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this means for the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Australia's Government says it is entering new legal territory as it pledges to combat hate speech after Sunday's Bondi Beach terror attack. Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured when two shooters opened fire at Jewish Hanukkah celebrations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new powers will be given to target and crack down on people spreading hate speech and violence. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it feels like the Government is playing catch-up with this

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2:49

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Netball New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Netball New Zealand is on the hunt for a new chief executive. Embattled Jennie Wyllie has resigned with immediate effect after nine years in the role, acknowledging 'challenges along the way'. Wyllie has been in the spotlight over the drawn-out Dame Noeline Taurua saga - where the Silver Ferns coach was temporarily suspended for high performance environment issues. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Martin Campbell: Professional Firefighters Union...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/18

Questions have been raised over who deploys helicopters to transport rescue teams as police apologise over a miscommunication. A 13-year-old girl was left clinging to a cliff in Coromandel Peninsula's Hahei for hours last year - when police mistakenly thought she was dead. They refused to foot the bill for a chopper and a rescue crew made a nearly two-hour car journey. The Professional Firefighters Union's Martin Campbell says there needs to be clarity. "In some cases, police are saying it's their

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