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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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Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025

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2025/09/30

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 September 2025, former Tony Blair adviser John Mcternan speaks to Heather about Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza - and whether it will lead to peace. The Government is celebrating getting closer to meeting some health targets but postcode lottery is still alive and well. Malcolm Mulholland from Patient Voice Aotearoa revealed what needs to change to make health access better across the country. Should horseriders be allowed to

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3:26

Irene Gardiner: Screen Production and Development...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

There's a feeling Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 percent tariff on any and all movies made outside the United States is unworkable. The US president didn't specify when or how it could be enacted in his post on social media - which followed an initial threat on foreign-produced movies in May. Screen Production and Development Association President Irene Gardiner says there's confusion about what he means. "It seems to be that the problem he's trying to solve is American productions not

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4:11

Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions President...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

The CTU's head says excessive dividends for shareholders are stopping power companies investing more in generation. The union says the partially Government-owned gentailers should re-nationalise. Energy Minister Simon Watts will make an announcement tomorrow on sector reform. Richard Wagstaff says gentailers have their priorities wrong. "Between 2016 and 2020, there's 1.2 billion in capital expenditure - that was about a fifth of the dividend payout. There's no more generated today than there was 10

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3:21

Shelly Warwick: NZ Equestrian Advocacy Network chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

Horse riders in the lower North Island have raised concerns over safe road access. A shared path along the Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway - a project currently under construction - prompted concern after horse riders were excluded from the path. NZ Equestrian Advocacy Network chairperson Shelly Warwick says the group's lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission, citing concerns over equity. "There are alternatives for every other user if you want to take them, but they've made a

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2:55

Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

There's concerns the figures given on Government health targets don't give the whole picture. Numbers on cancer treatment access, childhood immunisation, ED stays and wait times improved in the latest quarter. But Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland says the data doesn't reflect things like when patients leave ED. He says there are also questions around the cancer target - which asks for 90 percent of patients to start treatment within 31 days of deciding it'll happen. "Many oncologists

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4:26

John McTernan: former Political Secretary to Tony...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new 20-point-plan to end the war in Gaza - and one former British Prime Minister is set to play a key role. If Hamas agrees to the deal, the war will end immediately, with Israeli troops withdrawing and Hamas releasing all hostages. Donald Trump will head the Gaza transitional Government, made up of Palestinians and experts, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Former Political Secretary to Tony Blair, John McTernan, says plenty of groups trust

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6:09

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

There's pressure on Hamas to agree to a US-led Gaza peace plan. The proposed deal includes ending the war, returning hostages, and pulling out Israeli troops. An interim Palestinian Government would be led by Donald Trump and include experts like former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. A number of western and gulf state leaders have welcomed the deal. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced support for the plan - but he questioned what would happen if

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5:03

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Emirati...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently confirmed he invited LuLu Hypermarket to set up in Australia while on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. This comes as Australia looks to develop a new free trade agreement with the Middle Eastern nation. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says a new player in the grocery market would help break up the current duopoly. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:18

Nick Bewley: sports commentator on the prospect of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

There's cautious optimism within the Black Caps about the prospect of a New Zealand team in cricket's Big Bash T20 league. NZ Cricket are investigating whether joining the Australian competition is viable. Sports commentator Nick Bewley revealed what we know so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:33

Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor on Kāinga Ora...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/30

Kāinga Ora is under fire after Wellington's Dixon Street Flats were re-sold for almost triple the price. The Government housing agency initially sold the flats to Taranaki Whanui earlier this year for just over $1 million. Nearly three weeks later, the flats had been re-sold to a prominent Wellington developer for $3 million - a move Kāinga Ora has gone on to defend. Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty says this won't be good for the taxpayers - but the opportunity cost of potentially bartering

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5:20

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Eurovision organisers...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

The organisation behind the Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed it will hold a vote to determine whether Israel will participate next year. The European Broadcasting Union confirmed it will invite 68 member countries to give their view at a general assembly meeting in November. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says other countries - including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have all said they would consider dropping out of the contest if Israel was allowed to stay involved. LISTEN

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2:51

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

Synlait has confirmed the sale of its loss-making factory at Pōkeno to US company, Abbott. The infant-formula company is selling the site and related assets for $307 million, and will use the proceeds to pay down debt. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly unpacks the data further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:48

Leonie Freeman: Property Institute CEO weighs in on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

The Government recently confirmed they were going to overhaul the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings - a move welcomed by property owners and building engineers alike. The changes will leavejust 80 buildings needing full retrofits and1500 buildings will still need some remediation - many of them in Wellington. Property Institute CEO Leonie Freeman has welcomed these changes and claimed they'll help communities grow. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:27

The Huddle: Did the Government make the right...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

Tonight on the Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A big shake-up of our earthquake strengthening laws that's said to reduce significant costs for building owners was announced today. Do we think these changes are the way to go? Did the Government make the right decision to not recognise a Palestinian state until certain conditions were met? Producer Laura's food waste bin wasn't

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Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 29 September 2025, Building Minister Chris Penk reveals how his huge overhaul of earthquake building rules is going to re-balance risk and practicality. Labour leader Chris Hipkins says a Government he leads would recognise the state of Palestine. Silver Ferns star Grace Nweke has publicly called for coach Dame Noeline Taurua's return. Former All Blacks Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens says it's a huge show of support and questions

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

Can I just come to the defence of Winston Peters for a minute? Winston has been labelled a coward for the position that he took on Palestine on Saturday, which I do not think is fair because it appears to me that what he's done is actually the opposite of cowardice. The easy thing would have actually been for him to just go with the crowd, just say, yep, we recognize the Palestinian state, because that's what everybody else is doing. The hard thing for him to do is go against the crowd and go

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7:51

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

Over the weekend, the Government confirmed it wouldn't recognise Palestinian statehood - for the time being. Winston Peters made the announcement at the UN General Assembly, saying conditions weren't yet right. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended this move - and says no matter what happened, one side would have taken issue with their choice. "We, as a Cabinet, decided to do what we believed was an independent, New Zealand-based decision - based very much on the facts in front of us what we

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2:42

Rudd Hughes: Workers First Union spokesperson...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

A New World worker's taken to social media to complain about an incoming water bottle ban. A Reddit user made a post stating their store's banning staff from having their bottles at checkout, with management telling them they can drink during breaks. Rudd Hughes from the Workers First Union says this isn't the first time they've seen this, and might stem from customer service concerns. "But actually, if you've got hydrated people who are comfortable and happy, they're going to give much better

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3:37

Sir Gordon Tietjens: Former All Blacks Sevens coach...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

The Dame Noeline Taurua coaching saga could be near an end after the Silver Ferns wrapped up their series against South Africa 3-nil. Game-day captain Grace Nweke took the microphone in the post-match ceremony and called for Taurua to return from her stand down period while under internal review. She said the coach is missed and they want her back in charge. Former All Blacks Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has voiced his support for Grace Nweke's speech. "I thought it was well-said and I certainly

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2:57

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader voices disappointment...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/29

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been quick to confirm his party would recognise Palestine as a state if Labour leads the Government after next year’s election. On Saturday, while at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand would not recognise the state of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Hipkins says Israel's actions are 'unacceptable' and not recognising Palestine sends Israel a message that New

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