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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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4:37

Te Ururoa Flavell: former Te Pāti Māori co-leader on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/16

A former Māori Party leader says he can't make sense of MP Tākuta Ferris' controversial race comments. Ferris posted a photo of Labour volunteers stating their ethnicities and wrote they were campaigning to take a Māori seat from Māori in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. The party apologised, but Ferris stood by his comments in a second social media video. Te Ururoa Flavell says the party has a history of inclusivity and explained many of their candidates in the general sense weren't Māori - being

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4:15

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the new RNZ-Reid...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/16

Chris Hipkins says Kiwis are starting to see things are going backwards under the current Government. The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals more voters blame the coalition for the struggling economy, than the previous Labour Government. This is despite senior Cabinet Ministers claiming a financial mess was left behind by Labour. Hipkins says Labour will set out ways it could improve the economy, but right now the ball's in the Government's court. "We've got to get New Zealand investing in

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3:52

Weston Kirton: Ruapehu mayor on the petition to save...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/16

Ruapehu's mayor is hoping to reach out to investors to save the historic Chateau Tongariro. A petition with over 15,000 signatures was presented to MPs in Wellington today, as the chateau's future hangs in the balance. Weston Kirton says he wants the Government to break down the barriers preventing the building from getting fixed and provide a pathway for the future. "We know that there are investors out there who are prepared to put forward their money towards this. We're not talking about

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2:52

Cam Mitchell: Athletics NZ chief executive on Geordie...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/16

Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metres steeplechase at the world championships in Tokyo, making history in New Zealand track. He's the first Kiwi to secure a running victory in the 42-year history of the meet. Athletics NZ chief executive Cam Mitchell was present at the race - and says he believed Beamish had it in him. "It was a pretty special night, it was amazing to be there." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:36

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/16

New Zealanders will no longer be able to look to adopt children from overseas and bring them home from this week. The Government's Adoption Amendment Bill's been introduced under urgency, and will suspend recognition of unsafe international adoptions to prevent harm. It also restricts the Family Court from granting adoptions where the adoptive parent or child are overseas. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the bill - and reveals why the changes are the way to go. LISTEN

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4:07

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/16

Australia and Papua New Guinea will agree to defend each other in the event of a military attack as part of a new defence agreement set to be signed. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is currently in Papua New Guinea to commemorate the country's independence anniversary. Australian correspondent Sam Emery says the defence agreement is designed to protect both nations from security threats, which remain a consistent concern. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the debate over...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/16

There's division among Aucklanders over whether more events should take place at Eden Park. The Government's set to review the current regulations impacting the stadium, including the number of concerts taking place and their duration. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave weighs in on the debate - and what incoming changes could mean for the future of New Zealand sport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Dr Barbara Sumner: adoption researcher calls for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/16

There's growing pleas for broader changes to adoption laws before an international ban lifts. The Government's looking to suspend some international adoptions until 2027 while it works on new adoption laws due to safety and child abuse concerns. Adoption researcher Dr Barbara Sumner says other legislation also needs changing, noting overseas adoptees switch to the 1955 Adoption Act on arrival. "There are no guarantees that any adoptive home is safe. No checks, no balances - because once you're under

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4:09

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the prime suspect in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has refused to be interviewed by Scotland Yard detectives before his release. Christian Brueckner, a convicted rapist, is set to get out of prison in his native Germany this week and could be allowed to leave the country with no restrictions. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Brueckner has refused to reveal why he's not taking part in this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:45

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

New data suggests New Zealand's economic turmoil is far from over. New economic data from Stats NZ prompted BNZ to increase its estimate of the size of the contraction in the economy in the three months to the end of June. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

Jason Paris: One NZ CEO on the new service designed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

A new service has been launched that's designed to show mobile network outages in real time. The service builds on the Hourua partnership between Spark and One NZ, and experts believe it'll be helpful for operations taking place during natural emergencies, such as cyclones. One NZ CEO Jason Paris says this development means services will be able to be restored during emergencies much quicker. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:08

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses protesters...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

Nicola Willis has responded to protesters chained to the outside of her Johnsonville electorate office. The group of Christian leaders want an urgent timeline from the Government for implementing sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza. They're praying and fasting - and say they're prepared to stay overnight. Willis says she supports the right to protest, however they're getting in the way of people who want to get help from her office. She says security have been engaged by Parliamentary

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99:31

Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 September 2025, Health NZ is backtracking its 24/7 visitor policy after a huge backlash. Al Dietschin from the nurses union is welcoming the review. Looks like Eden Park could start to host even more events in the future. The Government has launched a review into the current consenting rules. Anglican Vicar Mel McKenzie explains why she has chained herself to Nicola Willis' electorate office. Plus, the Huddle debates whether

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2:23

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The All...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

Are we sure that Scott Barrett should be the captain? This is the thing that I've been thinking about for the last two weeks watching the games, it's what struck me when I watched the game at Eden Park and the ceremony for Ardie Savea's 100 tests, and the fact that the team clearly rallied not only to defend the fortress, which I think was predominantly what they were rallying for, but also they rallied to give Ardie Savea a fitting win. Watching that happen and watching the ceremony afterwards and

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11:35

The Huddle: Do we need the Eden Park investigation?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What do we make of Health NZ's new proposed 24/7 visitor policy? No one seems to be a fan of it - is it a terrible idea? The All Blacks got thoroughly trounced over the weekend and suffered a historic defeat to the Springboks in Wellington. Are some new changes needed? Does the team need a new captain - or new coach? The Government

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3:38

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting the number of concerts and sporting events that can be held and curfews impacting how long they can run for. Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have more than 2000 people. Tourism Minister Louise Upston says Eden Park should have the flexibility to host any large-scale

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3:20

Mel McKenzie: Anglican Priest on the group of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

A group of Christian leaders who have chained themselves to Nicola Willis' Johnsonville electorate office are vowing to stay there overnight. They want an urgent timeline from the Government for implementing sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza. Reverend Mel McKenzie says they're fasting in solidarity with the people of Palestine. "We're just so focused on the suffering that's happening in Gaza and we're doing what Anglican and Catholic priests do - which is to pray and fast." Nicola Willis

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3:11

Al Dietschin: New Zealand Nurses Organisation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

Relief from the nurses union over Health New Zealand's decision to review a hospital visitor hours expansion. The agency was intending to introduce a policy allowing nominated family members to support patients in hospital 24/7, outside visiting hours. It will now review this following feedback. Healthcare Assistant and Nurses Organisation delegate Al Dietschin says there are no restrictive policies around family support currently. "While it's good to have family support, we shouldn't be doing it at

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5:12

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

The Government's running its eyes over rules for big events at Eden Park - hoping to attract more money to Auckland. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the Government will investigate changing the rules if they hinder economic growth. Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have more than 2000 people. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's likely the Government will move ahead with these changes. LISTEN

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3:40

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/15

The Australian Government is set to pour $12 billion into a submarine and naval shipbuilding facility in Western Australia in a bid to speed up the delivery of AUKUS. The Trump administration has been pressuring Australia to boost defence spending as the Pentagon reviews the AUKUS deal. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet US officials in New York in the coming days to discuss this further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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