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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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2:57

Samantha Murton: Royal Colleges of GPs President on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/25

Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced the first major changes to the GP clinic funding model in over 20 years. He says from this time next-year, the money will be better distributed based on the needs of the population. But Royal Colleges of GPs President Samantha Murton says clinics could lose money if the funding pool stays the same. She hopes funding will be level - and boosted for those with higher needs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir...

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2025/07/24

India and Britain are set to sign a free trade deal to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for the two countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the UK to sign the deal, and he's set to have further discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

America's healthcare sector is at a crossroads. The US spends almost 20 percent of GDP on healthcare - nearly double the OECD average - but there's pressure to cut down on wastage. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Climate Liberation...

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2025/07/24

Protestors who are not fans of being pepper-sprayed, handcuffed or locked up in a police cell were taught how to avoid these unsavoury events at a training event. The Protest Skills Night event, organised by Climate Liberation Aotearoa was held in Otago and aimed to show protesters how to demonstrate their points using "non-violent direct action techniques". The Country's Jamie Mackay had some strong opinions on this event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 24 July 2025, the Government is making significant changes to voting rules. Same day enrolments are gone and you must now enrol to vote before early voting starts two weeks before election day. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Heather. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she still has confidence in the chair of the Reserve Bank, Neil Quigley, as more details are revealed about Adrian Orr's alleged behaviour before he quit

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11:10

The Huddle: Are the electoral changes necessary?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A group of healthcare workers want MPs to waive their and their families' private healthcare during their time in office to ensure they're not insulated from the realities of our public health system. What do we make of this? The Government is set to scrap same-day enrolment as part of a planned electoral law overhaul. Is this change

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1:53

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Did the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

Let's be honest with each other about something. That increase in rough sleeping that the cities are anecdotally reporting to that homelessness report will be caused by the shutting down of those emergency motels.I know the Government's trying to avoid having to admit that, but that is the big thing that's changed since the election. They've shut down the motels and some of the people who were in those motels, or who might have gone to those motels, have ended up on the streets.And I don't think

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2:09

Dr Marcus Lee: Northland cardiologist on the petition...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

There's growing calls for politicians and their families to give up private healthcare when making decisions for the country. A letter signed by health workers argues MPs should rely on the public EDs, waitlists and services used by everyone else. Spokesperson Doctor Marcus Lee says health workers are frustrated with the public system. The Northland cardiologist says it comes down to accountability and integrity - and means politicians will have skin in the game. "It's personal for us, it's personal

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4:48

Mark Peterson: NZX chief executive on his decision to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

Stock exchange operator NZX chief executive Mark Peterson has resigned from the role - and will step down at the end of April 2026. Peterson explained that the time was right for him to stand down and for the board to look for a new chief executive. He says he's overseen plenty of challenges and successes in the role over the last few years. "You've got to make these tough calls - but we've also, at the same time, got to a period in the exchange where we've ticked off a bunch of expectations and

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2:31

Julie Anne Genter: Green Party MP on the party's push...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

The Green Party is pushing to reinstate passenger rail across the country - starting by connecting Tauranga and Auckland. It's launched a petition targeting the Minister for Rail to get it done. The party says it would cost $10 million over four years to extend the Te Huia train to Tauranga. But Transport Spokesperson Julie Anne Genter says it will cost more to achieve the long-term vision. "Total budget for all the projects, including a transformational improvement to the rail network - which would

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5:40

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister expresses...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

The Finance Minister's repeating dismay over the Reserve Bank handling of its Governor's abrupt resignation. It's been confirmed chair Neil Quigley apologised to Treasury over Adrian Orr's behaviour, just weeks before he quit. It wasn't released through official information requests - and follows the central bank also apologising over its management of the departure. Nicola Willis says she was aware emotions were running high at the time. "Yes, I do have confidence in Neil Quigley. I have also,

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3:26

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

The Government says its overhaul of electoral laws - will bring swifter and simpler election processing. It plans to end same-day enrolments - with a cut off 13 days before election day. The Justice Minister says late enrolling contributed to vote counting ballooning to three weeks. Paul Goldsmith says it could have grown to four weeks, without change. "More and more people have been enrolling on election day - or just before - and that all has to be sorted out before they can do the vote counting,

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5:49

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

The Justice Minister is moving to overhaul electoral laws, calling them outdated and unsustainable. He'll end same-day enrolment and prohibit offering free food, drink and entertainment near a voting place. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper agrees with these proposed changes - and suggests it could speed up the vote-counting process. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

Over in Australia, the Government's denying their move to lift restrictions on imports of US beef is not related to President Trump's increasing tariff war. The Government recently confirmed that the Department of Agriculture would allow the imports into Australia, saying the US now 'effectively' manages the biosecurity risks. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Opposition has raised questions about this move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the removal of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

The removal of Sport New Zealand's community sport trans guidelines are sparking debate around who wins and who loses protection. The principles around allowing participation based on gender identity were scrapped following a Government directive. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the situation further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Mike Seawright: ReliefAid founder on Givealittle...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/24

Donors have expressed concerns after Givealittle shut down multiple pages designed to raise relief aid money for Gaza. Givealittle has confirmed it's required to assess the risks amid concerns surrounding money laundering. ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright says Givealittle can't determine where the money is going in a peer-to-peer donation situation. "There are other issues of course, there's legal compliance issues that also go with that - but ultimately, giving is good and giving responsibly is

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6:03

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

The Treasury has confirmed concerns were raised about former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s conduct. Its comment comes as it responds to an allegation there was more to Orr’s departure than the public has been led to believe. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny speculates further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on over 100 victims of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

Over 100 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have entered the company’s compensation scheme, reports confirmed. The retailer set up the scheme after dozens of women came forward with allegations of abuse by the late owner, with some going as far back as 1977. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:24

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management on Fletcher...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

Fletcher Building is looking into possibly selling its construction arm. It's exploring divesting its main construction division - and the Higgins, Brian Perry Civil and Fletcher Construction Major Projects business units. Milford Asset Management's Andrew Curtayne explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:53

The Huddle: Was Nicola Willis' meeting with the head...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Kiwiblog's David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Can we confirm Nicola Willis' meeting with Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell was entirely pointless? Some advocates have blamed the Government's policies for the increase in homelessness. What do we make of this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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