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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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3:36

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

The next US Consumer Price Inflation report will be out this week, and economists are speculating about what this could mean going forward. Markets are keeping an eye on things, as inflation continues to be an issue in the US. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

The Huddle: Should NZ follow Australia's lead on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

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! Australia has confirmed it will recognise Palestine as a state at the next UN General Assembly. Should we follow their lead? Will this mean anything? The Government is underperforming in the latest batch of polls - how bad does this all look? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown CEO on the the $130...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

A new $130 million luxury hotel development in Queenstown is designed to draw in more high-spending visitors. The new hotel will sit on an elevated 1.2 hectare site in front of the award-winning Kamana Lakehouse hotel in Fernhill. Once completed, it will encompass 37 ultra high-end residences across 10 architecturally designed villas, with a central facilities building. Destination Queenstown CEO Mat Woods says this will be a draw card for the entire nation - not just Queenstown. LISTEN ABOVESee

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99:54

Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 11 August 2025, Australia says it will recognise Palestine as a state, and New Zealand says it will make a decision on the same on one month. International relations expert Professor Robert Patman tells Heather why this is an important step - and whether it will mean any more aid gets to the starving people of Gaza. Labour leader Chris Hipkins on why his party keeps climbing the polls - and whether he would let the Greens' Chloe

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2:07

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

Let's talk about this political poll. National is behind Labour.National's on 32, Labour's on 34. Now, this is not the first time that National has fallen behind Labour since the last election.The first time it happened was November last year.Then it happened again in January, twice.Then it happened again in March, twice. Then it happened in May, then it happened twice in June, and then it happened twice just in the last month. Now, it is becoming more and more frequent that this is happening.And if

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10:09

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to Luxon's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

The Finance Minister says the latest One-News Verian poll shows the fight is on. Chris Luxon's popularity has dropped to a two-year low, while National sit steady on 34 percent and Labour shoots up four to 33 percent. Today's earlier Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll predicted a hung Parliament. Nicola Willis says it comes down to who people trust to steer the economy. "The reality is, the economy is still recovering. And that means that we're not seeing instant overnight success - we never claimed that

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3:23

Alf Filipaina: South Auckland Councillor on Wayne...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

Two South Auckland councillors are accusing the city's mayor of hypocrisy. Wayne Brown hit out at councillors for not attending meetings. Lotu Fuli and Alf Filipaina pointed to official data showing they'd outperformed Brown in attendance. In response, Brown claimed they were 'being Pacific victims'. Filipaina says Brown is the one playing the race card. "I think he just wants people to bow down to him - and I'm not that person." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:09

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the new political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

The race for Election 2026 is on a knife-edge, with this morning's new poll revealing it could go either way. The new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll projects a hung Parliament, at 61 seats each for the the left and right blocs. Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party aims to focus on the issues that matter to Kiwis ahead of the next election "I think New Zealanders want a Government of stability and I think Labour can deliver a Government of stability." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:33

Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Ōtautahi chief...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

Christchurch is set to host one of Super Rugby's biggest events, locking in the first big sporting match for the city's new stadium. The new Te Kaha stadium will host Super Rugby's 'Super Round' across Anzac weekend next season - one week after the venue has its grand opening. Venues Ōtautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare says they've been waiting 15 years for this stadium and they're excited to crack on. "We're confident, we're going to have plenty of time to have a really good hand-over to

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4:09

Robert Patman: Otago University Professor for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

One international relations expert says New Zealand needs to make up its mind on Palestinian statehood fairly quickly. Australia today promised to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in September. Our Government says it's still weighing options - and will decide over the next month. Otago University's Robert Patman says it'll be pondering whether recognition will strengthen or weaken Hamas. But he says New Zealand should not dilly-dally. "I thin there's a danger of mismatch

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6:10

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

National could have a waiting game, as a new political poll predicts a hung Parliament. The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll gives the left and right blocs 61 seats each. It also has Labour overtaking National. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon has refused to weigh in on this matter - and aims to focus on the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September. It will join other countries like Germany, France and the UK. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants a two state solution that recognises Israel and Palestine's right to exist. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's likely Australians will be mixed about this statement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:43

Dr Richard Sullivan: Health NZ chief clinical officer...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

Health NZ has acknowledged the pile of work needed on heart health. Research by advocacy group Kia Manawanui Trust shows half of all heart attack patients aren't seen within internationally accepted timeframes. It also finds New Zealand has a third of the cardiologists it needs. Health NZ chief clinical officer, Dr Richard Sullivan, says it's much broader than cardiologists - and the whole sector needs help. "We need more echo technicians, we 're working hard to do that. We need more cardiac

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3:14

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on what we can expect...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/11

A key player could be back for the Warriors' next NRL game against the Dragons at Mt Smart on Friday. Hooker Wayde Egan's been dealing with a shoulder issue, with Freddy Lussick and Sam Healey filling in at dummy-half during their loss to the Bulldogs in Sydney. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains what this means for the team's chances of getting back into the top four. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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99:33

Full Show Podcast: 08 August 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/08

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 8 August 2025, the Israeli security cabinet has approved plans to take full control of Gaza. Israeli journalist Haggai Matar tells Heather this specifically means the IDF wants to take control of Gaza City but it's unclear where civilians are supposed to go. Oranga Tamariki is celebrating the end of the bootcamps pilot as a success. OT's Iain Chapman tells Heather for some kids the process has been totally life changing. Labour's

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5:34

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent says hundreds could be...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/08

The UK Government has called the group Palestine Action ‘terrorists’ after members associated with the group were found on an RAF base. Palestine Action have organised a large protest in central London this weekend, but the Metropolitan Police are warning that anyone showing support for the group will be arrested. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey says that the predicted number of attendees at this protest will stretch police resources to their limit. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:06

Ruth Richardson: Former finance minister says Nicola...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/08

A Treasury report has pointed out that government spending is still near its peak during the pandemic. This comes after finance minister Nicola Willis said her government won’t repeat the previous government’s mistakes. Former finance minister Ruth Richardson told Heather duPlessis-Allan that ‘[Nicola Willis] needs to face up to what the Treasury is telling her.’ LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on India’s...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/08

US President Donald Trump has called India a country with a ‘dead economy.’ Despite India being one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, Trump lumped India in with Russia when criticising their economies. Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis says that Donald Trump’s comments could affect the two countries’ trade. He told Heather duPlessis-Allan that ‘It’s rather upended the relationship’ LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:48

The Huddle: Should our best players keep running...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/08

Tonight on the Huddle, NewstalkZB Sports reporter Nathan Limm and Oceania Football Confederation media manager Matt Brown join Heather duPlessis-Allan to discuss the latest sports news. Should NZ keep letting top rugby players run away overseas? Or is it making it harder to track who will come home to play for the All Blacks. Will letting them go overseas devalue Super Rugby here? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:41

Iain Chapman: Oranga Tamariki Deputy CEO discusses...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/08/08

An Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice senior leader's keen to see youth offender boot camps continue beyond the pilot. The 12-month military-style camp trial with 10 of New Zealand's most serious young offenders has wrapped. Eight completed the programme, seven re-offended requiring them to return to camp, and one passed away in a road accident. Oranga Tamariki Deputy CEO Ian Chapman says this was the last stop shop before a life in corrections. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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