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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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2:19

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Another fiscal result...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/16

Well, of course you heard it here first last Monday - the surplus has been pushed out again. It's like waiting for Christmas when you're a ten-year-old, the whole month of December feels like an eternity. This lot have now pushed it out three times and changed the definition of surplus. Not only have we moved the goalposts, we've lowered them, too. Next year's deficit is almost $14 billion, that's $1.8 billion worse than they thought it would be in May. We're not back in black till 2030 now, instead

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3:44

Steph Dyhrberg: lawyer representing victims of former...

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2025/12/16

The lawyer representing victims of a former Russell McVeagh partner, whose behaviour helped ignite New Zealand’s #MeToo movement, says it’ll be up to clients whether they want to work with him. James Gardner-Hopkins was found guilty of six misconduct charges by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal in 2021 - and suspended for three years. He’s now been granted a new practising certificate by the Law Society, which says he’s fit to return as a barrister. Steph Dyhrberg says the decision

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3:45

Daniel Newman: Auckland councillor on the council...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/16

Auckland Council's trashing a plan to trial fortnightly rubbish collection - but the idea hasn't yet been removed from the picture. The trial would've included 10,000 households in Te Atatu Peninsula, Panmure, Tamaki, Clendon Park and Weymouth. Of more than 5,000 submissions, 78 percent opposed the trial. Councillor Daniel Newman says the possibility for fortnightly collection lives on in the current Waste Management Minimisation plan. "Some of us were trying to permanently move the whole region to

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3:00

Lubaba Alhamidi Alkahil: Australians for Syria...

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2025/12/16

The Bondi hero who wrestled the firearm off a gunman has a long recovery ahead. Syrian-born Ahmed al-Ahmed has catapulted to international fame for intervening during the terror attack that killed 15 and injured more than 40. A GoFundMe page has raised more than $2 million to help the 43-year-old father of two, who's in hospital, shot in the shoulder. Australians for Syria Association spokesperson, Lubaba Alhamidi Alkahil says there was a lot of fear the Muslim community would get the blame. "But

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2:37

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the third...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/16

A painful wait could be worthwhile for Nathan Lyon, if he rediscovers his form in the third Ashes cricket test starting tomorrow. The veteran off-spinner's been sitting on 562 test wickets for five months, one short of equalling Glenn McGrath as Australia's second highest wicket taker. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:26

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/12/16

Condolences and support from New Zealand MPs for Australia's Jewish community, after Sunday's terror attack. Parliament's held a moment's silence - marking the 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says speakers from all the major political parties paid tribute to the victims. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the...

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2025/12/16

The deadly Bondi Beach shooting, which saw 16 people killed and dozens more injured, has prompted the Australian Government to tighten up gun laws following the incident. The Government revealed plans to further restrict gun licences to citizens only - with limits on the types of guns and number obtained. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says questions have been raised over why people who live in suburban Sydney needed multiple weapons. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:48

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the...

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2025/12/16

The Government's confident a planned mega-ministry, MCERT, will support RMA and Local Government reforms. It expects the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport to be up and running by next July. It replaces the Ministries of Environment, Transport, Housing and Urban Development. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says New Zealand's great challenges involve all those agencies. "At the moment, it's all disconnected between three of four different agencies that we're merging together

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4:21

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on five people getting...

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2025/12/15

Five people were arrested in Germany after they were suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. The group were detained over the plan to target a market in the southern Bavarian state. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

The BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index has slowed down, according to new data. Reports show it fell by 1.5 points to 46.9, sparking concerns about the future of the economy. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

James McDowall: MTA Head of Advocacy on the proposed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

The Motor Trade Association is coming out against proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness scheme. Under the proposal, the first WOF on a light vehicle would last four years. Head of Advocacy James McDowall says the annual check help ensure brakes, tires and essential parts of the car are working - keeping people safe on the road. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:41

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Here's the worst part...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

This terror attack in Sydney is what everyone else has been saying it is: absolutely horrific.Antisemitic terrorism. Sadly, this type of attack is happening and will keep happening more frequently, according to intelligence agencies. And the worst part is that it's almost impossible to stop. Australia has what the world considers the 'gold standard' gun control. After the Port Arthur massacre, they tightened up the rules. But it still has more guns now than it did back in the 90s - both in number

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100:44

Full Show Podcast: 15 December 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 December 2025, the ripple effects of the shocking Bondi terror attack are being felt far and wide. Ryan Bridge speaks to terrorism expert Dr Levi West, Holocaust Center chair Deborah Hart and Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Pannett. The Reserve Bank Governor has swung into action to talk down financial markets, Finance Minister Nicola Willis seems happy. Avatar director James Cameron has warned this might be his last Avatar

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9:33

The Huddle: Do we need to increase film subsidies?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Green MP Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day! There was a fatal attack on Bondi Beach last night, with 15 dead and over 40 people injured. What do we think of this? Is this a sign we've normalised anti-Semitism? The Motor Trade Association is warning that we shouldn't extend WOFs from one to two years. Will this lead to more road-unfit cars on the roads? James Cameron has said he might

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7:59

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister speaks ahead of Half...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

The Government's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update is due to be unveiled to the nation tomorrow, and the Finance Ministers outlined her expectations. Experts have speculated a projected surplus will be pushed back from 2029 by another year, and Prime Minister Chris Luxon tempered expectations earlier today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says 'fiscal discipline' will see New Zealand's economy keep growing in the coming months. "Importantly, I also get to update the Treasury's economic forecasts

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3:27

Mike Pannett: Assistant Police Commissioner on NZ...

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2025/12/15

Police are assuring the public there's no immediate threat of a terror attack in New Zealand. They're bolstering their presence around Jewish sites after the targeted attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi yesterday. A father and son opened fired on a crowd of some 1,000 people - killing 15 and injuring more than 40. Assistant Police Commissioner Mike Pannett says in these situations, try and escape quickly and quietly, hide, and contact police when safe to do so. "We will absolutely

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3:27

Annie Murphy: NZ Film Commission CEO responds to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

The Film Commission says bringing more film projects to New Zealand isn't as simple as hiking subsidies. Oscar-winning director James Cameron released his third instalment of the Avatar franchise over the weekend. However, Cameron says it may well be his last due to industry belt-tightening. He's called for the Government to revisit the rebate scheme. CEO of the Film Commission, Annie Murray says production opportunity isn't just about money. "Yes, they're looking for the best for their bottom line,

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3:14

Dame Julie Chapman: KidsCan CEO on the organisation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

A nod of approval for the KidsCan school lunches scheme. A Ministry of Education ECE report shows consistent near 100 percent satisfaction scores for reliability, food safety, and communication. KidsCan CEO Dame Julie Chapman says it costs $2 dollars per meal, on average - under their not-for-profit model. "You're talking 30 to 50 kids, as opposed to, you know, hundreds or potentially thousands of kids. So that bespoke model for early childhood works really well." LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:03

Dr Levi West: national security expert and Australian...

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2025/12/15

Details are emerging about the gunmen behind last night's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach. 15 people were killed and dozens more were injured after the shooters opened fire into a crowd of people celebrating the first day of Hanukkah. National security expert and Australian National University research fellow Dr Levi West says the father mustn't have raised any alarm bells when he applied for a gun license. "Associations that your son has with people is not necessarily sufficient to rule you

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5:37

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/15

The Prime Minister's tempering expectations ahead of the Government's books opening this week. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update will be unveiled tomorrow - with some economists expecting a projected surplus to be pushed out by another year. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this will be the third time a return to surplus has been pushed out. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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