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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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Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 10 July 2025, Victoria University's Emeritus Professor Jonathan Boston slams suggestion that thousands of homeowners should be left without the option of Government buy-outs when their homes get destroyed by weather related events. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki explains passionately why we should put lizards before jobs when it comes to the Otago goldmine. All Blacks coach Scott Robertson tells Ryan why he thinks the ABs can make

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2:41

Sahar Lone: conscious buyers and transparent booking...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Would-be customers are being charged for cancelling bookings. One customer was even pinged $250 for pulling out of a 5-person table. Consumer NZ Communication and Campaigns Manager Sahar Lone says people must be aware of the contract they enter when booking. However, she adds businesses must be reasonable and transparent with their policies to avoid controversy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:17

Jason Walls: Poll results show the left bloc's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Ryan Bridge about new poll results showing NZ First nearly acquiring double digits. He points out Labour and National have taken notable drops in the survey, with their respective bloc-parties having to make up the deficit. As it stands, the left-bloc doesn't have enough to form a government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:42

Elliot Smith: The All Blacks and Red Bull making changes

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Elliot Smith joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the changes the ABs and Red Bull have decided to make. Why would Christian Horner get sacked, and what does that mean for Max Verstappen's future with the team? What adjustments do the All Blacks need ahead of their second test with France? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:31

Jonathon Boston: Government should ensure people live...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

There's arguments against a recommendation the Government abandons property buy-outs. An independent panel has prepared a proposal for flood adaptation to the Environment Ministry. It says homeowners should be responsible for deciding to live in high-risk areas - and shouldn't expect the Government to stump up for weather-damaged homes. Victoria University emeritus professor Jonathan Boston says he disagrees. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:19

Tania Taspell: we're fixing the wrongs from the past...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Rotorua's Mayor, Tania Taspell, says a new water plan in the city addresses past wrongs. The plan will see Karamū Tākina Springs co-managed by Ngāti Kearoa-Ngāti Tuara and Rotorua Lakes Council and land nearby will be returned to Iwi. The springs provide 60 percent of Rotorua's drinking water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:56

Nicola Toki: we wouldn't risk Kākāpō for mining, so...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

The Department of Conservation's declined a permit to clear vegetation at the Central Otago site - citing missing details on rehoming thousands of lizards. Resources Minister Shane Jones has voiced frustration it puts hundreds of jobs at risk. But Chief Executive of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, Nicola Toki, says the lizards' existence are already under threat so mining would put their population on the brink of extinction. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:27

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Winston just keeps going

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/10

Winston's done it again. The old political workhorse of the Pacific just keeps getting more popular. New Zealand First has overtaken ACT in the latest Taxpayer's Union Curia Poll - it's now the third most popular party. I'll give you a break down of the numbers shortly, but this has got to be ego bruising for Seymour. He's just got his feet under the Deputy's desk and he's been overtaken in the polls by the bloke he's replaced. Not that simply being the Deputy PM gets you votes, but he's trying to

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5:28

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Germany accusing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

Germany has accused the Chinese military of targeting its aircraft during an EU operation over the Red Sea. The Chinese ambassador has been summoned to the German foreign ministry over the incident. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this comes as concerns mount over China's influence on critical technologies and security infrastructure in Europe. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:38

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today. It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ruling that deemed four drivers employees, allowed things like sick leave and holiday pay. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:41

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold at 3.25 percent - with the bank claiming it was waiting for more economic data. Economists widely suspected the RBNZ wouldn't cut rates any further, and they believe there's more cuts to come. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan unpacked the market reactions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

The Huddle: Do we sense bigger problems among the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government wants beneficiaries to help with the flood clean-up in the South Island. Is this a good idea? Is there a case to make work available under these circumstances? There's a plan to revive the moa from extinction. Good idea or waste of time? A survey of public servants has found more than half of them think their colleagues

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5:53

Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

An ACT MP claims cultural requirements in resource consents are creating extra costs and slowing down solar farm projects. Undersecretary for RMA Reform, Simon Court says at one Hawke's Bay site local hapu have to be invited to perform karakia every time a native tree is removed. He says ultimately it will be consumers missing out. "What this means is that if solar farms can't get built, or if they get built but there's all this extra cost, that's going to add to your power bill." LISTEN ABOVESee

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Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 9 July 2025, Infometrics' Brad Olsen breaks down today's OCR decision and tells Ryan Bridge when we might get another cut to interest rates. The Government is keen to get unemployed job seekers involved in the flood clean-up in Nelson/Tasman. MSD's Craig Churchill tells Ryan so far just six jobseekers have put their hands up. Zoologist professor Philipp Seddon is not a fan of trying to revive the moa and won't hold back on why

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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: The moa was a bird...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

The moa was a visionary bird well ahead of its time. Bringing them back from extinction makes perfect sense - we'll be setting them free. They can finally live their best life. Spread their wings - metaphorically, of course, cause they don't actually have wings. But they'll be free in this brave, new modern world. Firstly, they're vegan. So hip and trendy box number one - big tick. Wait till somebody introduces them to the incredible burger, or eggplant sandwiches with vegan slaw. They'll love that

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5:26

Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

The Public Service Commissioner says there's signs of optimism and room for improvement in this year's survey of public servants. The poll of 40 thousand workers found 80 percent think there's a staff shortage and workloads are too high. Commissioner Brian Roche says AI, not more staff, could be the answer. He says he's not making much of the finding - a third of public servants thought they were underpaid. "I've never been in a workplace where there's an element of people who don't think they

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3:33

David Graham: tramper on his narrow escape from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

A lucky escape for a near-hypothermic Wellington tramper and his dog after the pair were rescued from freezing overnight conditions in the Tararua Ranges. David Graham and Winnie were winched to safety in an Air Force helicopter about 4.30am yesterday, where he was given the best hot chocolate of his life. Graham says he was well-prepared, but conditions deteriorated - and by 9pm, his sleeping bag froze. "When my dog started shaking, I realised that the temperature was dropping pretty quick, and so

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2:47

Craig Churchill: Regional Social Development Ministry...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

600 Tasman jobseekers have the opportunity to help clean up flood damage in the upper South Island. The Government's activated a beneficiary task force in Tasman and Marlborough. Ministry of Social Development regional commissioner, Craig Churchill, says they're targeting jobseekers closest to the area. "We've actually had a lot of jobseekers register interest to help in events like this. And this is a significant event that's going to take quite some time to recover from, people are really willing

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2:30

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

Another cut to the Official Cash Rate still looks more likely than not, according to one expert. The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 3.25 percent today, following six consecutive cuts. It's waiting for more economic data, before further moves. But Infometrics principal economist, Brad Olsen, says the bank's explicitly signalling the chance of more cuts. "If things continue to evolve as they broadly expect, that will give them more scope to continue to cut the Official Cash Rate - maybe one

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3:18

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the current death...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/07/09

The death toll from flash floods in Texas has risen to 111 - including 28 children - and the numbers missing have skyrocketed to 173. It's the US's deadliest freshwater flooding in nearly 50 years. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says fingers have been pointed at the Republicans in charge - claiming their cuts to emergency services have worsened the impact of the disaster. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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