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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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6:08

Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/05

The Government recently announced a raft of proposed changes to the Climate Change Response Act and the Emissions Trading Scheme. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says the Government's focused on reducing domestic emissions and the legislation needs to reflect these standards. "We're focusing on domestic emissions reduction as the priority." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2025

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2025/11/05

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 5 November 2025, is the Government going to ban rough sleepers from city centres? Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith tries to clarify the position.. you decide whether he did! Unemployment has crept up to 5.3%, Infometrics Principal Economist Nick Brunsdon breaks down the numbers. Eden Park boss Nick Sautner says being allowed to host 20 more concerts would make a huge difference not just for the stadium but for surrounding

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1:55

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/05

I'm baffled by the Police Commissioner writing that open letter telling off Stuff today. You probably missed this thing when it actually happened, which was back in September, but in the week that Tom Phillips was shot and the kids were saved from the bush, Stuff got its hands on some of the audio of the police chase, and they published it. And they got in trouble with the coppers immediately, and then the cops started an investigation into Stuff. Today, the police boss, Richard Chambers has written

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3:56

Katherine Firkin: US journalist on Zohran Mamdani...

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2025/11/05

The new mayor-elect for New York City, Zohran Mamdani, is causing quite the stir in the Big Apple - to Donald Trump's displeasure. The 34-year-old democratic socialist's appealed to young and working class voters in order to secure a landmark win. US journalist Katherine Firkin says Mamdani's landmark win will come as a blow to Republicans. "Of course New York is a Democratic-strong city and we were never going to see Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa elected, but the fact that we have seen someone

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2:58

Amie Mills: NZ On Air Head of Funding on the new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/05

New data has revealed the media platforms drawing Kiwi kids in, and there's been an unusual trend in the findings. NZ On Air has just released the latest update of the Where Are The Audiences research series, and data shows two in three Kiwi kids are watching YouTube every day, with less reaching for locally made content. NZ On Air's Head of Funding Amie Mills says TVNZ's trying to ensure it's in as many places as it can be in order to reach a solid audience. "It's hard, we don't have a dedicated

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5:48

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister expresses confusion...

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2025/11/05

The Justice Minister seems confused about whether the Government's considering a blanket ban on rough sleeping in CBDs, as claimed by Labour. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has confirmed today they'll consider orders to let police move-on homeless people in city centres, among options. Minister Paul Goldsmith says they're still working on this - but struggled to answer whether a ban's being considered. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:11

Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

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2025/11/05

One expert is warning the job market won't get easier any time soon. The latest Stats NZ data shows the unemployment rate has reached an almost nine-year high of 5.3 percent in the September quarter. That's 160,000 people looking for a job, and another 138,000 wanting more work. Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon says we're on the cusp of a recovery - but not a quick one. "Our forecast is for it to hit 4.6 by the end of next year - and that's not a low unemployment rate by any means. It's

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5:32

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the Government pushing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/05

The debate over Eden Park events has reignited, as the Government has proposed letting it almost triple its annual concerts from 12 to 32. It's also recommending more timing flexibility, with the park currently unable to host events on a Sunday - and it's asking Auckland Council for feedback. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says they've engaged with the residents in the area to get their views, and they're hoping for a positive outcome. "There's a variety of events that are impacted by our regulations -

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6:11

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/05

Significant progress is being made on New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with India. India's Trade Minister is in the country - discussing our trade relationship over the next few days with Minister Todd McClay and the Prime Minister. India has announced it's looking towards an early conclusion of the FTA. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained that these discussions were why Luxon missed Question Time - prompting criticism from Labour. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:42

Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Donald Trump's...

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2025/11/05

Zohran Mamdani's scored victory for the Democrats - making history as New York City's youngest mayor in a century. The 34-year-old candidate focused his winning campaign on working-class issues. It's a crushing defeat for the second-placed Trump-backed Independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says it's not gone down well with the US president. "He's blaming some of the losses, not just in New York but in governing races in Virginia and New Jersey on

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4:50

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/05

The Black Caps are keeping an eye on February's T20 World Cup heading into a five-match series against the West Indies, starting at Eden Park tonight. It will be New Zealand's last T20 series before their World Cup squad is announced. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the BBC being accused...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/04

A new report has claimed the BBC doctored footage of Donald Trump to appear like he was calling his supporters to 'fight' ahead of the January 6 riot. Editors for Panorama, the BBC’s longest-running investigative series, reportedly altered a Trump speech that took place in 2021 - prompting investigations and accusations of bias. UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacked the findings further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:09

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/04

The Government's putting more than a million dollars into rolling out farming tech designed to cut down emissions. A $1.2 million dollar investment's been announced through AgriZero. It's developing a device for cows that spreads their urine across a farm as fertiliser- reducing the need for artificial application. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained the project further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:13

The Huddle: Is Erica Stanford right to take Treaty...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/04

Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A museum in Christchurch has raised some concerns over an attempt to depict 'both sides' of World War II. How do we feel about this? Erica Stanford has moved to take Treaty obligations off school boards, prompting outrage from teachers. Should we be outraged at this development? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025

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2025/11/04

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the president of the NZ School Board Association is unhappy that the education minister is taking treaty obligations off boards. Melbourne Cup correspondent Donna Demaio reports live from Flemington with the latest from the big race day. Prue Daly, boss of the NZ International Convention Centre, in studio with Heather to celebrate finally getting the keys to the convention centre.... 6 years late! Is the Government

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2:12

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/04

Okay, I've got a question for you - and this is a genuine question, it's not a rhetorical question. Do you agree with the teachers' unions that it's an outrage that Erica Stanford is taking the Treaty obligation out of the Education Act, or do you agree with Erica Stanford that it needs to come out? Now, I'm asking you this question because I honestly cannot understand why the teachers' unions are causing uproar over this, because it seems to me to be a clear case that this should come out. It

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4:32

Bayden Barber: Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/04

A meeting between Te Pāti Māori and the National Iwi Chairs Forum has resulted in two key outcomes. The hui was called after infighting, which saw the Te Tai Tonga electorate call for Party President John Tamihere's resignation. He responded by suggesting MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris should resign. Forum spokesperson Bayden Barber says the party's leadership has agreed to a truce on the attacks on social media. "The second one was an agreement to meet at a marae in Wellington to work

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5:37

Prue Daly: NZ International Convention Centre general...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/04

The long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland has formally been handed over to SkyCity - several years behind schedule. The works began in 2015, and the project was impacted by additional delays, extra costings and the infamous 2019 fire. NZ International Convention Centre general manager Prue Daly says it's a relief to finally get the keys to the building to get it ready for next February. "We've been patiently waiting, but actually now we're just super-focused on getting that

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4:20

Deb Hart: Holocaust Centre Chair voices concerns with...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/04

There's concerns from some that a Canterbury museum's displayed World War II Nazi artefacts without context. Geraldine’s Military Museum showcases tanks and machinery of war, alongside a Nazi flag and mannequins wearing the uniforms of Hitler’s elite bodyguard. It welcomes visitors to partake in an Nazi re-enactment - to display 'both sides' the war. Holocaust Centre Chair Deb Hart says without much context, it's harmful to uninformed people. "You do have an obligation to help people understand what

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2:43

Ali Meade: Forest and Bird spokesperson on kārearea...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/11/04

This year's winning Bird of the Year, the kārearea, is attacking Wellington walkers on a popular bush walk. The native falcons are nesting along Haywards Track - and swooping on unwary hikers. Hutt City Council is asking people to hold off walking between Whites Line East and Mawson Street, for now. Forest and Bird's Ali Meade says people who see the birds should leave as quickly as possible. "They might scour the back of your head a little bit - they just don't want you there and you could hurt

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