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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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3:23

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister responds to fresh...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/02

Changes could be in store for gang legislation after a judge handed back a patch to a Mongrel Mob member. Police were ordered to return the patch after its owner was arrested for wearing it publicly. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says he can't comment on decisions of judges, but isn't ruling out changing the law. "There's a legal process to go through, it may be appealed - I don't know. We'll wait and see how it all plays out, and if we find that we've got a problem, we'll fix it." LISTEN ABOVESee

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1:54

Anthony Mosinkhof: Forbes Global real estate agent on...

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2025/09/02

A luxury real estate agent says there's huge interest only in two areas of New Zealand, with the Government's planned loosening of the foreign buyers ban. By next year, Active Investor Plus visa holders will be able to build or buy homes worth at least $5 million. They’ll still need to invest another $5 million separately to qualify. Forbes Global's Anthony Mosinkhof says Auckland and Queenstown are the main options for foreign buyers. "The problem with this legislation is - the concentration of

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2:33

Nicola Young: Wellington City Councillor on the...

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2025/09/02

A defence of Wellington's City to Sea Bridge as it faces demolition. Work to demolish the earthquake prone bridge could start this week after the High Court tossed out a judicial review to save it. Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young says even if people think it's ugly, it does serve an important purpose. "It's a safety aspect - it's a lovely way to cross over to the waterfront rather than going over a pedestrian crossing." Nicola Young's concerned the replacement bridge will take too long to

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4:07

David Seymour: ACT leader hopeful National will get...

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2025/09/02

There's hopes from David Seymour that he can convince National to get on board with ditching climate change targets. The ACT leader wants New Zealand to leave the Paris climate change agreement - unless we can negotiate a better deal. But Prime Minister Chris Luxon says leaving the deal will only hurt our farmers, as international consumers value New Zealand's clean brand. David Seymour says his party is influential. "We've got a pretty good track record - if you look at the influence that ACT has

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5:59

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/09/02

There's been plenty of debate about New Zealand's future in the Paris Agreement, following some comments made by David Seymour. The ACT leader wants New Zealandto pull out of the global climate agreement, unless the targets are realistic. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon won't withdraw from the agreement - at least not until the 2026 election is over. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the latest...

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2025/09/02

Police believe Dezi Freeman is receiving additional help as the surge for the alleged gunman continues on. Freeman is accused of shooting Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart at his Porepunkah property, before escaping into the bush. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Freeman was heavily armed when he made his escape - and there's been no sign of him since. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:04

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kyle Preston...

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2025/09/02

Could the All Blacks halfback curse have claimed another victim? Uncapped Wellington and Crusaders number nine Kyle Preston sought treatment for an ankle injury at training this morning ahead of the test against the Springboks at Eden Park on Saturday. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:41

Sir Peter Gluckman: former Chief Science Advisor on...

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2025/09/02

The Government's decided against making university entrance harder in its tertiary education shake-up. Universities Minister Shane Reti recently announced a package of initiatives to modernise the sector. Reti's refresh only accepts 23 of 63 recommendations made by the University Advisory Group. The group's leader, Sir Peter Gluckman, says they recommended changing up entry requirements, as it would ensure quality. "We're trying to make sure that we don't see degree inflation - and actually have

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4:07

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government...

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2025/09/01

The UK Government is set to introduce tighter rules for migrants granted asylum bringing their families to the UK. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to unveil new criteria for family members - including tougher English language standards and access to sufficient funds. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says immigration is likely to become a key talking point at the next election, and the Government's feeling pressure from Reform's popularity. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:55

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on...

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2025/09/01

New economic data impacting the US came out last week and it's got experts speculating over whether rate cuts will come. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:09

The Huddle: Has the Government stuck the right...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/01

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! There's growing calls among educators to make learning a second language compulsory for schoolkids - do we agree with this? Foreign buyers can now buy homes in New Zealand - if they have invested over $5 million, they can buy a home worth $5 million or more. Has the Government stuck the right balance here? Cornwall Park in Auckland

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Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/01

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 1 September 2025, the $5 million dollar rule. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford tells Heather why foreign investors will soon be able to buy expensive homes in New Zealand. Should we make learning a second language compulsory? Juliet Kennedy from the NZ association of language teachers tells Heather why we should. Heather asks Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop why Helen Clark and John Key are going to China's big parade -

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2:48

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/01

We've got to talk about Cornwall Park. So over the weekend, it was quite windy in Auckland.If you're in Auckland, you know what I mean - that was some crazy-ass wind that was going on out there, definitely found the drafts of my house. If you're out of Auckland, it was kind of like a day in Wellington, but in Auckland.So it was unusual for us. Now, I don't know where we got to in the end, but the forecast was for gusts of up to 120 km per hour.So the people who run Cornwall Park closed it on Sunday

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5:08

Fraser Whineray: former Mercury CEO unveils potential...

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2025/09/01

There's plenty of solutions being suggested to clear up the current energy crisis - and the former head of Mercury Energy has just unveiled a potential idea. Fraser Whineray recently suggested the time has come to drop the carbon price that we've put on coal through the ETS in order to bring power prices down. He says the ETS is designed to encourage people to use green alternatives, but there isn't a green alternative applicable here as of yet. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:10

Chris Bishop: National Minister on John Key and Helen...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/01

Former New Zealand Prime Ministers John Key and Helen Clark will attend a large Chinese military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Chinese victory against Japan in World War Two. The ceremony in Tiananmen Square on Wednesday will also feature leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. National Minister Chris Bishop says he thinks the invitation reflects the historical circumstances of their Governments. "Helen Clark and John Key - their Governments had good relations, we did the free

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2:45

Juliet Kennedy: New Zealand Association of Language...

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2025/09/01

New research has found fewer students are studying languages now than in the 1930s - and educators are calling for a solution. The report, Language Learning for New Zealand’s Future, says second language learning should be a core requirement for students from years seven to ten. President of the New Zealand Association of Language Teachers, Juliet Kennedy, says it's important for Kiwi students to learn another language. "It's also really important that students have a chance to learn other

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2:43

Kevin Clements: Otago University Emeritus Peace and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/09/01

New Zealand has risen two spots to third place in this year's Global Peace Index. Countries are ranked based on measures including societal safety and security, and the degree of militarisation. We currently sit behind Iceland and Ireland, and ahead of Austria and Switzerland. Otago University Emeritus Peace and Conflict Studies professor Kevin Clements says recent defence purchases could count against us next year. He says New Zealand's never not been in the top five. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:44

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the coalition...

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2025/09/01

The Immigration Minister hopes allowing people on the Golden Visa to buy a home here will boost the economy in the long-run. The coalition's come to an agreement - allowing people on Active Investor Plus visas to buy or build one home, worth at least $5 million - if they invest at least another $5 million into the economy. Erica Stanford says she didn't want anything to skew the market - and $5 million seemed like a good figure. "It means that these people can come, settle in New Zealand, get used

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3:31

Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy chief executive on...

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2025/09/01

There's hopes from one electricity retailer that the Government may underwrite generation projects. The Government is expected to make decisions this month on reforming the energy sector - after it asked global consultancy company Frontier Economics to report back on what's needed. Octopus Energy chief executive Margaret Cooney says underwriting's worked in the past with the ultra-fast broadband rollout. "You can do that by issuing a tender, getting long-term contracts and new supply to come into

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6:10

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/09/01

The coalition's confident allowing certain wealthy foreign buyers to buy a home won't drive up house prices. It's agreed to pass changes, allowing people on an Active Investor Plus visa to buy or build one home in New Zealand - worth a minimum of $5 million. The visa requires an additional investment of at least $5 million, on top of the price of the home. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says these changes make sense for investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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