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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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4:33

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

Tower is ending its multi-policy discounts, with the insurer claiming the level of risk is unacceptable for meeting regulatory requirements. The insurer previously offered people who bought two eligible policies up to 10 percent off their premiums and up to 20 percent off if people had three or more eligible policies. Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang explains why these changes are taking place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:04

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why did...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

So guess what's happening after Nicola Willis' butter meeting with Fonterra last night?Nothing. After hyping the meeting, after Mikey chasing Miles down the street, after the news going live with the banner across the TV that the Fonterra meeting is underway, after all of that - nothing is happening because nothing can happen, because Fonterra's not ripping us off. We're simply paying the same international price as everyone for butter, which Nicola knows because she's an intelligent woman and

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101:12

Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 23 July 2025, Space Minister Judith Collins explains why she urgently needed to change the law to crack down on foreign actors manipulating our space industry. Homelessness rose by 37% between 2018 and 2023 - and councils say anecdotally the situation has got even worse since then. Nicola Willis has had her big meeting with Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell to get to the bottom of the butter price - and revealed why your butter is

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2:48

Jason Herrick: Southland Federated Farmers president...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

A battle's flared between Federated Farmers and Greenpeace. Federated Farmers says the activist group should be stripped of its charitable status for defacing Gore's iconic brown trout statue to highlight how dairy pollution's affected the town's water. A three-day do-not-drink notice was issued Friday, because of elevated nitrate levels. Southland Federated Farmers president, Jason Herrick, says Greenpeace should behave better. "What they were doing had the potential to destroy a pretty important

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2:54

Gabor Toth: historian on the headstone mysteriously...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

Almost a century after Phillis Symons was murdered and buried in an unmarked Karori grave, a headstone mysteriously appeared. Symons, 17 and pregnant, was killed by George Errol Coats in June 1931 and buried - some say alive - in the dirt excavated to build the Mt Victoria tunnel, where her body was later discovered. Historian Gabor Toth says it's a mystery as to how the headstone got there. "The fact that her grave has been unmarked has been remarked upon over the years - I do know that the Friends

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3:55

Judith Collins: Space Minister on the new space...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

A new law on space infrastructure is being described as immediately enhancing national security. The bill's passed under urgency today, and requires a Government permit for anyone wanting to operate ground-based space infrastructure, like a launch pad. Permission can be removed if the security risk can't be managed. Space Minister Judith Collins says there are risks from so much banking and communication being done through satellites. "That sort of information could be pulled off those satellites -

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2:28

Bernie Smith: social housing commentator says...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

A social housing commentator says the numbers of people without a home is probably worse than data suggests. June Homelessness Insights released today show rough sleeping's worsening countrywide, across all measures. The 2023 Census indicated a 37 percent increase between 2018 and 2023, reaching almost 5,000 without shelter. But Bernie Smith says the Census wasn't that accurate - and explained many people on the street weren't contactable or didn't do the Census. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:58

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

The Finance Minister says all roads lead back to supermarket competition, as questions loom over spiralling dairy prices. Nicola Willis yesterday spoke with with Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell - in a meeting she's called constructive and candid. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's likely the Government will make an announcement on supermarkets in the coming days. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the death of Ozzy...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

More tributes for heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne, who's died aged 76. Band-mates of Black Sabbath's lead singer say they've lost a brother. Musos from Pearl Jam, Metallica and Aerosmith are calling Osbourne a hero, and an inspiration for generations. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Osbourne helped bring metal music into the mainstream - at least, in the US. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the calls to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

The findings of a coronial inquest into the death of a charity boxer in 2018, criticised by a mother for “pulling my son’s integrity apart”, recommend a tightening up of rules and regulations for future corporate events. The findings come as the Government proposes to repeal the Boxing and Wrestling Act of 1981. Kain Parsons died on November 6, 2018 – three days after taking part in the “Fight for Christchurch” charity boxing event at the city’s Horncastle Arena, now Wolfbrook Arena. Sportstalk host

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4:06

Mark Oldershaw: Wellington NZ chief executive on Ed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/23

Wellington’s mega concert drought is officially over, after Ed Sheeran confirmed he was returning to New Zealand next January. The capital’s last major concert was the Foo Fighters in 2024 - and since then, global superstars like Lewis Capaldi and Lorde have skipped over Wellington when announcing their tours. Wellington NZ chief executive Mark Oldershaw says Wellington's a big city that manages to attract events, but there's plenty of challenges involved. "We recognise that we've got a significant

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3:57

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK launching a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

Over in the UK, the Government is looking into a review of the state pension age to see if it needs to be increased. The review will consider whether the current state pension age - currently 66 - is still appropriate, based on factors such as life expectancy. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this comes as Denmark pushes the pension age back to 70, and it's raised some concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:19

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

Concerns have been raised among economists as inflation data suggests things may not be as on track as they seem. Inflation has hit 2.7 percent, with big food increases led by massive hikes in food prices. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains what this could do for the Reserve Bank's outlook going foward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on NZ red meat exports...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

New Zealand red meat exports earned an extra $1.2 billion this year, due to good livestock pricing and tighter supplies. But the country's $10 billion-plus red meat sector has raised the alarm that it was struggling to get the numbers of livestock needed to satisfy international demand. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:32

The Huddle: Are we looking at a one-term Government?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

Tonight on The Huddle, former High Commissioner to the UK and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Sky TV has bought Three for $1. What do we make of the deal? What does this mean for the future of the industry? New Zealand has joined the international calls for an end to the ongoing war in Gaza - but do we need to let actions follow words? A new Talbot Mills poll reveals the

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9:17

Neil Quigley: University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

There's concerns over whether the costs for the new Waikato University medical school will blow out and be passed on to taxpayers. Cabinet will contribute $80 million to the $230-million-dollar Waikato University school, which is expected to open in 2028 for 120 trainees. University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Neil Quigley says the university is on track for a surplus of $20 million this financial year. "The university is in really good financial shape, enrolments have risen very quickly this

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101:08

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 22 July 2025, Sky TV chief executive Sophie Moloney tells Heather why she bought Three for $1. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says enough is enough in Gaza, but what will it really take to end the war? Reserve Bank Governor Neil Quigley gets a grilling after new claims about the events that led to ex-Governor's Adrian Orr's resignation. Why are we seeing such a huge rise in gym related injuries? Plus, the Huddle debates a new poll

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2:25

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Sky's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

The big news of the day is another $1 deal in the media, which probably tells you everything you need to know about the state of the industry. But this is, on balance, good news for everyone - I would have thought. It's good for you, for viewers, good for Sky, and good for Three. And I'm gonna work backwards on that -Let's start with TV3. It's good news for Three and for the people who work there, because Three continues to exist.A very real alternative must have been for Warner Brothers Discovery,

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3:07

Murray Deaker: former ZB broadcaster on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

A pohutukawa tree on Auckland's North Shore has sparked controversy, with residents of an impacted apartment complex calling for a solution. The tree fell over into the complex's property and has been lying in place for three years - and there's growing demand to move it. Former ZB broadcaster Murray Deaker is one of the impacted residents and he says the tree's a safety hazard for residents and their families. "There's a hearing on the sixth of August... and people can go along and put their

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4:46

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/22

The Government believes only a negotiated ceasefire offers the best hope in Gaza. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has signed New Zealand on to a long and growing list of nations calling for a permanent end to the conflict. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper speculates about the impact of this statement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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