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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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2:27

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Are local...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/01

The Government has announced the details on its plan for rates caps - councils will be capped at 4%.They will not be able to raise their rates by more than 4%, and the plan will start being implemented in a couple of years' time, sort of mid 27, and then will be fully in place by mid 2029.There will be exemptions to the rate cap. The high growth councils will be exempt from the cap.Councils that experience a natural disaster, something like bad weather, a quake, whatever, they will be

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99:25

Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/01

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:00

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR cut's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/01

As expected, the Reserve Bank cut the OCR to 2.25% last week - but an unexpected side effect has been a lack of effect. The Reserve Bank announced that this would be the end of cuts, sending the wholesale market into a panic and, therefore, seeing no change in interest rates. Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "my message to the banks is always the same, which is pass on as much as you possibly can because it's good for the economy." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:47

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on why your...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/01

Last weeks OCR cut brought hope of lower interest rates but the wholesale market seems to have been spooked by the Reserve Bank ruling out further cuts. The term wholesale interest rates have jumped in response. ASB Chief Economist told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "we certainly put the the cost of wholesale borrowing up a bit higher as a result of this." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister says incoming...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/01

On Monday the Government announced an annual 2-4% rates cap range will be fully implemented by 2029. The cap applies to all rates, including general rates, targeted rates and uniform annual charges, but excludes water charges and other non-rates revenue like fees and charges. Local Government Minister Simon Watts told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "it's going to be tough Heather, but guess what, it's been tough on everyone - households, businesses. "You think about those on fixed income, in particular,

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4:08

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent talks...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/01

Over the last week four men have been arrested in Sydney for allegations of involvement in a Sydney-based international paedophile network. The network is said to distribute and facilitate child sex abuse material through a website administered internationally. This was uncovered in an investigation into the online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic and Satanic themes. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson told Heather du Plessis-Allan the men arrested were

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2:52

Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar headmaster on youth...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/01

A survey of more than 30,000 of New Zealand’s Year 10 students shows that the number of teens who vape regularly has dropped by half since it's peak in 2021. The number of teenagers who vape on a daily basis has also dropped from “peak vape” of 10.1% in 2022, to 7.1%. Auckland Grammar headmaster Tim O'Connor says he has noticed the shift but doesn't know what it can be attributed to. "I don't know what's going on to tell you the truth.I don't know whether it's us being more effective, or the

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98:38

Full Show Podcast: 28 November 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/28

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 28 November 2025, police have arrested more people in relation to a huge drug smuggling ring at Auckland Airport. A trial to only collect rubbish from Aucklanders every two weeks is off to a bad start. The council has revealed that almost 80% of the feedback has been negative. Consumer NZ has revealed the worst deals you can buy for Black Friday. After years of being mothballed, Waiwera Thermal Springs is getting revamped - the man

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1:58

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Thanks to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/28

I've reached the conclusion that when it comes to the banks and mortgage rates, the only option you've got left is to hustle. You're on your own here. It has been 2 days since the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate, and by how much do you think the big banks have cut their fixed rates? No, not a jot. Not, not a single basis point. Absolutely nothing has come off their fixed rates. It's not particularly helpful from the banks cause, you know, we're trying to get the country out of recession and

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2:30

Gemma Rasmussen: Consumer NZ's Head of Research...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/28

A three-month long investigation has revealed that many of the offers available this Black Friday are not the bargain they may seem to be. Consumer NZ conducted an investigation into Briscoes, Noel Leeming, Farmers and Harvey Norman, and found that customers could have picked up the same items at a similar or lower price over the three-month investigation. Consumer NZ's Head of Research Gemma Rasmussen told Heather duPlessis-Allan that, 'there's so much hype around Black Friday, but the deals are a

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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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