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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: 23 June 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 June 2025, David Kilcullen, former advisor to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaks to Heather du Plessis-Allan on the odds of Trump bringing in regime change in Iran. Exclusive polling shows Kiwis don't think Cook Islanders should continue to get automatic access to citizenship, healthcare and superannuation if the country continues with its foreign policy push towards China against NZ's will. Finance Minister Nicola

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4:28

Anna Powles: Pacific security expert on what the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

There's belief the New Zealand-Cook Islands 'special relationship' will hold, despite an unfavourable poll. The Government paused aid after the Cooks signed a partnership with China - without sharing details with New Zealand. 46 percent of respondents to a Taxpayers' Union-funded Curia poll believe Cook Island citizens should no longer have automatic access to New Zealand passports or citizenship. Pacific security expert Anna Powles says she doesn't see that change happening - and there's a lot to

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3:20

Brodie McAlister: Chiefs hooker on making the All...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has unveiled the 35-man squad set to play France - and there's some new names in the batch. Chiefs hooker Brodie McAlister is among the new faces included in the All Blacks squad. He says he didn't get a heads-up about this development - and he says he's in 'shock'. "I'm just looking forward to getting in there and getting stuck in." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:15

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the success...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

The Immigration Minister says the first proper data will be collected on the value overseas investors bring to New Zealand. The Government's confirmed almost 200 applications have been received from overseas investors since settings loosened in April. Erica Stanford says applicants have six months to find and make an investment. But she explained what happens after the initial funding is often more significant. "We know through the data that we do have that they invest a whole lot more once they

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4:09

David Kilcullen: former advisor to US Secretary of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

A past-advisor to a former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says a clear and timely assessment of damage to Iran's nuclear programme, is unlikely. David Kilcullen says the US is presenting its strikes as complete destruction. "There's really no way to tell that until somebody gets in there and takes a look - and there's very little chance of that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the poll...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

Less than a third of respondents to a poll believe the Cook Islands should still get New Zealand services. Last week, the Government paused aid after the Cooks signed a partnership with China, without sharing any details with New Zealand. The Taxpayers' Union-funded Curia poll asked participants whether the Cooks should continue to have automatic access to New Zealand passports, citizenship and healthcare when pursuing foreign policy against New Zealand's wishes. Only 30 percent believed they

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4:36

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Anthony...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia supports the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities - but has voiced concerns about potential escalation. Albanese indicated no Australian resources or support were contributed towards the Trump administration's actions in the Middle East. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Prime Minister has maintained Iran must not be allowed to possess atomic weapons. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:30

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB sport commentator on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

Du'Plessis Kirifi's decision to turn done an offer from Japan has been vindicated. The Hurricanes flanker is one of five new caps in the All Blacks squad to face France. He's also one of only five loose forwards in the 33 names read out today - with coach Scott Robertson opting to maximise game time of those selected. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/23

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has expressed interest in scrapping regional councils as part of the new RMA reforms - and it's sparked debate among experts. NZ First's Shane Jones has expressed similar sentiments, having recently told a local Government forum he doesn't see a compelling reason for maintaining regional Government. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter says there's a need to amalgamate local authorities. "Local Government's been up for that issue for quite a while for

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98:30

Full Show Podcast: 19 June 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 June 2025, New Zealand has pulled almost $20 million of funding to the Cook Islands. Cook Islands News journalist Rashneel Kumar broke the story, he tells Heather how he found out and how terrible our relationship is right now. Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr is celebrating a surprisingly good GDP number for the first three months of the year - but still thinks more cuts to the OCR are desperately needed to boost the economy. Another

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4:33

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer chairing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently chaired a meeting to discuss the UK’s response to the crisis in the Middle East. There's growing concerns the conflict could escalate further, should the US enter the conflict between Israel and Iran. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the UK Government will be weighing up a series of options, as the US hasn't revealed what actions they plan to take. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:10

The Huddle: Was it a mistake for New Zealand to pull...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Wellbeing Economy Alliance director Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Farmers are up in arms over new changes to the FBT that could potentially impact ute owners. What do we make of this? Do we see the Government changing this? Was it a mistake for New Zealand to pull funding for the Cook Islands? How bad do the optics look here? Shane Jones is floating the idea of getting rid of

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3:39

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

The Israel-Iran conflict has continued on for a week - and it's seen markets dropping as more fear the conflict intensifying. Experts also believes markets are likely to drop further if the US gets more involved in the conflict. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains the market impact of the conflict. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:21

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Huinga dairy farmer...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

Brendan Attrill, of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki, has been announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing. Attrill received the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase at Tākina in Wellington. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:19

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

New data out of Stats NZ reveals the country's gross domestic product grew by 0.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025. It's a stronger result than predicted by the Reserve Bank and Treasury. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks these results - and voices his concerns about the future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

Beata Bukosa: NIWA atmospheric scientist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

New research indicates New Zealand may be removing more carbon than it produces. A new study from NIWA has highlighted a potential carbon sink in Fiordland's native forests - and researchers found our environment absorbs at least 170 million tonnes of carbon per year. NIWA atmospheric scientist Beata Bukosa says it's still unclear where the carbon goes - and more research needs to be carried out. "It's maybe potentially exported somewhere else, so that's something we still need to figure out."

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3:31

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers transport spokesperson...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

Federated Farmers is calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to rule out new changes to the Fringe Benefit tax that would impact utes. The IRD has proposed major changes to the way FBT applies to utes and farmers are concerned this would set them back thousands of dollars a year. Federated Farmers' transport spokesperson Mark Hooper says this issue started drawing in more attention post-Fieldays. "We've had a little bit of communication with the minister's office - as I said, we looked at it from a

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Chris Whelan: Universities NZ CEO on the new data...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

One expert has offered a positive view on Kiwi university ratings. Four of our institutions have improved their standing in the prestigious QS World University Rankings. Auckland University is highest at 65th place, and Otago is in the top 200 for the first time since 2022. Universities NZ chief executive Chris Whelan says they're good results. "Given the funding that we have per student is less than half of, say, the equivalent in the US and well below countries like Australia or the UK - we do

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Rashneel Kumar: Cook Islands journalist on New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

There's claims the Cook Islands were left in the dark over New Zealand pausing funding. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a $20-million-dollar pot of development aid won't resume until trust is restored between our countries, who operate under a special relationship. Its Prime Minister signed a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, without giving New Zealand any insight on the deal. Cook Islands journalist Rashneel Kumar says the Government was caught off guard - and he explained that

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2:56

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist issues warning...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/06/19

Kiwibank's chief economist says GDP figures released today show good momentum - but the next report isn't looking as good. Stats NZ says our gross domestic product grew a strong 0.8 percent in this year's first quarter. It's much higher than predicted by the Reserve Bank and Treasury. Jarrod Kerr says there is less optimism around the quarter ending June. "The data that we talked about was for the first quarter - obviously, it pre-dates Trump's tariff announcements, which has thrown a whole lot of

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