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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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4:04

Gordon Robison: Middle East correspondent on whether...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/20

President Trump's reiterating he's prepared to do what it takes to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. He announced yesterday he had called of plans for another attack this week, at the request of some Gulf states. Donald Trump today told media US officials are still negotiating, but Iran may need another 'big hit'. Middle East correspondent Gordon Robison says it's unclear what will happen next, but Vice President JD Vance has claimed they can't allow an 'arms race'. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:37

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Arsenal winning...

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2026/05/20

The celebrations are firmly underway in North London, after Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years. They can't be caught at the top of the table after Bournemouth held second placed Manchester City to a 1-all draw. Arsenal had finished second for three straight seasons. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner on the...

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2026/05/20

The Public Service Commissioner says deep cuts to the public service may seem dramatic, but the problem's built up over a long time. The Finance Minister says about 8700 staff will go by mid-2029, and most agencies' operating budgets will progressively reduce in coming years. Sir Brian Roche says cutting staffing down to 55,000 brings it to about one percent of the population. He says cuts and finding efficiencies should be more constant. "We only seem to reform ourselves every 30 or 40 years, we

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4:37

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Andy Burnham coming...

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2026/05/19

A new poll shows people in the UK are in the mood for a leadership change. An exclusive YouGov poll for Sky News shows Andy Burnham has overtaken Keir Starmer as the preferred Labour leader. UK correspondent Enda Brady explained the results further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ chief executive on...

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2026/05/19

Queenstown will need to double its infrastructure within 15 years to keep pace with growth, according to Southern Infrastructure chief executive Ross Copland. Copland warned the resort town’s roads could reach capacity by the end of the decade - and said changes need to be made. Infrastructure NZ chief executive Nick Leggett says Queenstown draws in a lot of visitors and it'll leave a bad taste if people can't get around properly. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 19 May 2026

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2026/05/19

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 19 May, 2026, we talk to the New Zealand Initiative's Roger Partridge about whether Nicola Willis' plan to cut nearly 9000 public servants has gone far enough. We ask paediatrics professor Barry Taylor if soft sleeping pods for babies should be banned. Religious studies expert Peter Lineham tells us if Exclusive Brethren are likely to follow orders to get rid of their pets. And on The Huddle with Phil O'Reilly and Katie Bradford

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13:25

The Huddle: Do we think we need to cut public service...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/19

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Nicola Willis has confirmed more cuts will be made to the public service sector. Do we think changes are needed here? Ae we worried about the job losses? A former contractor at property coaching company Wealth Mentor has released a video appearing to show the company’s chief executive slapping her in the face during

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3:14

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the new initiative...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/19

A new partnership between the New Zealand Game Animal Council and Wild Game Recovery Trust has been launched to donate meat to households in need. Using the Hunt and Share platform, the programme connects hunters, butchers and foodbanks while supporting safe and traceable meat donations from hill to table. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

Saul Eslake: Australian independent economist on the...

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2026/05/19

Following the release of last week's Budget, there's growing claims that Australians are looking across the Tasman with 'genuine envy'. A recent article in The Australian claimed that with no capital gains tax, no stamp duty or land tax, and the opportunity to negatively gear, business owners and property investors have taken more interest in New Zealand as a result. Australian independent economist Saul Eslake says this is likely just wishful thinking as a response to the recent Budget. "People

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2:16

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's make...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/19

As you’d expect, I’m a huge fan of Nicola Willis’ plan to cut down the size of the public sector. This is the second issue I’ve been harping on about to her. The other one was, obviously, the fees-free year for university students. So I’m stoked that, on this show, we’re two from two in terms of agitating for cutting back on wasteful public spending. The public service in this country is too big. There are 63,000 public servants. There were only around 47,000 when Jacinda and Grant started throwing

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2:48

Peter Lineham: Massey University Emeritus Professor...

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2026/05/19

Kiwi members of a religious sect may have to chose between their faith and their pets. The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has told followers to get rid of their animals after a young family member of leader, Bruce Hales, was attacked by a dog. Reportedly, many have already done so. Massey University religious studies expert, Peter Lineham, says members are being required to declare what they’ve done with pets at church meetings this month. "We can expect possibly some people who love their dogs

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2:19

Barry Taylor: Emeritus paediatrics professor on the...

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2026/05/19

Experts are flagging the dangers of some sleeping devices, after a five-month old's death in 2022. The baby boy was found unresponsive and died after being left in his sleeping pod on his stomach, with blankets around his face. The Coroner says the pods, also called loungers, are unsafe - and recommended more restrictions. Emeritus paediatrics professor Barry Taylor says sleeping pods differ from pepī-pods, made of hard plastic. "If you put your face hard against the hard surface, you've still got

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4:52

Roger Partridge: New Zealand Initiative board chair...

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2026/05/19

The New Zealand Initiative is praising Government plans to slash almost 9,000 public service roles by mid-2029. It also intends to reduce Government departments and immediately start cutting agency budgets. The free-market think tank says it's a great step, but ministerial portfolios should also be cut. Board chair Roger Partridge says there's too much duplication. "Some policy areas, like housing, report to as many as 10 different portfolio-holding ministers - and some departments, like MBIE,

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5:16

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/05/19

Labour has admitted key details about its Future Fund, including the cost to the Crown and which state assets will be rolled into it, will not be released until after voters have gone to the polls. Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds admitted the party doesn’t itself know which public assets will go in the fund, and won’t know until it gets advice from officials after the election. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has dismissed this as 'rubbish' - and questions what

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4:20

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on opposition...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/19

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has left the door open to a partnership with One Nation ahead of the next election. One Nation is continuing to outpoll the coalition, and Taylor has expressed interest in doing whatever he can to beat Labour. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the next election is set to take place in 2028 - but the chance of this arrangement happening is 'slim'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Tanah Boyd...

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2026/05/19

Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin expects a smooth change in the halves against the Dragons on Saturday, despite a potentially season-ending knee injury to halfback Tanah Boyd. The likely - and ironic - replacement is Luke Metcalf, who last week announced his commitment to St George-Illawarra from next season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:25

Jane Carrigan: disability advocate condemns Govt's...

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2026/05/19

A disability advocate has slammed Louise Upston moving to close the door on treating family carers as state employees. The Disability Issues Minister is introducing a bill to enshrine support services in law. It would reverse a Supreme Court finding they were employed by the Government - and instead give carers support packages. Advocate Jane Carrigan says there are isolated families with little control over their children. She says flinging money at them isn't the answer. She explained people need

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3:36

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Manchester's mayor...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/18

Things are heating up in the world of UK politics, as Manchester mayor Andy Burnham backs away from Brexit stance. Burnham's supporters say it’s unhelpful the debate has centred around the UK re-joining the EU after his main opponent for the job said he’d prioritise binning Brexit. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:38

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the...

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2026/05/18

The BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI) rose 2.7 points to 48.9, up from 46.2 in March. A reading below 50 indicates the sector - which accounts for nearly three-quarters of the economy - is contracting. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:20

Robert Patman: Otago University Professor for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/18

Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build military drones, in a new push to sell its Russian-killing technology around the world. Ukraine has 20 countries interested and four signed agreements on drones, including Germany, Canada, Norway and Japan. Otago University's Robert Patman explains why Ukraine is looking to move forward in this area. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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