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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: 05 May 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 5 May 2025, FTA negotiations with India start this week and the Trade Minister is on the show to call for calm as Donald Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign movies. 40% of retail crime goes unreported and Auckland butcher Reuben Sharples tells Heather the brazen thefts he's experienced in the past couple of days. The eye-watering cost of having a wedding in New Zealand is leading to people inviting fewer people - or even having

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4:54

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the string of arrests...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

Eight men, including seven Iranians, have been arrested over two suspected terror plots in England. Five were arrested at various locations around the UK as part of an alleged plot to 'target a specific premises'. Meanwhile, three men were arrested in London as part of a investigation led by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the suspects have been held overnight for questioning. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:05

Greg Smith: Devon Funds expert on the factors driving...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

New Zealand's financial markets have taken a positive turn - following months of financial uncertainty. Greg Smith from Devon Funds unpacked the factors behind these changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:04

The Huddle: Should we be concerned about Erica Stanford?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Minister Erica Stanford is in a spot of trouble after it was revealed shesent pre-Budget announcements to her personal email before they were announced last year - one of tens of examples since she's been a Minister. Is this a good look? Should we be concerned? Mark Mitchell has expressed interest in extending prison sentences

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3:42

Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the bank's profit...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

Westpac New Zealand’s profits are continuing to rise, as it makes more money from existing customers, rather than materially growing its business. The Australian-owned bank’s New Zealand division reported a net profit of $525 million in the six months to March - a 10 percent rise from the same period last year. Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath explains why New Zealand's margins have gone up - despite Australia taking a dip. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:28

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reveals why she...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

The Finance Minister says she steers clear of emails - following a recent ministerial scandal. This follows 1News reports that Erica Stanford sent pre-Budget announcements to her personal email before they were announced last year - one of tens of examples since she's been a Minister. Her use of personal email could be a breach of the Cabinet manual - which all ministers are obliged to follow. Nicola Willis says she's never really sending emails. "I'm meeting with people face to face or I'm talking

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4:00

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister explains why he wants...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

The Police Minister has expressed interest in locking up criminals for longer in a bid to cut down on reoffending. Criminals that serve five years or more in jail are generally less likely to reoffend, according to new reports. Mark Mitchell says he's asked Corrections to examine whether shorter sentences can be extended. "Longer sentences normally mean the people commit to their rehabilitation better, engage in more rehabilitation, and are therefore less risk to the community when they come out."

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3:07

Suzanne Carson: Wedding Professional director on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

People are prioritising smaller guest lists as fewer couples marry - according to new reports. Wedding Professional has revealed its average client spend this year is more than $87,000, anchored by an international wedding with a $160,000 dollar budget. Director Suzanne Carson says Kiwis want the great experience, without the price tag for lots of guests. "Personalisation is a great big thing - I think they want the experience and they want the experience for everybody, so I do believe that the

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2:44

Peter Dunne: political commentator unpacks Anthony...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

A focus on 'Australian values' during geopolitical uncertainty could explain the vast gap between the two parties at Saturday's federal election, according to one expert. Labor swept to a majority victory - securing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a historic second term. It's widely thought US President Donald Trump's volatility has influenced the outcome. But political commentator Peter Dunne says Albanese's messages about what Australia wants and needs left an impact. "That's the kernel of the

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Todd McClay: Trade Minister on India and New Zealand...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

A Kiwi negotiation team is in India this week, holding our first in-person Free Trade Agreement talks. Trade Minister Todd McClay says it's an important step in our relationship with one of the world's fastest growing economies. He says this will be the first of many meetings with New Zealand. McClay explained India is also holding talks with the US, UK, EU and others over this week and the next. "That's why I thought to send our people up - rather than either drag them down here or miss the

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5:10

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

The Prime Minister says it's too early to understand the potential impact of tariffs on New Zealand films. Donald Trump has most recently written he'd like100 percent tariffs on all movies produced outside the US. Chris Luxon says he's seen the social media post, but we'll need to know a lot more. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Chris Luxon has expressed interest in getting more Bollywood productions to come to New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:29

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on what...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

The sweeping loss for Peter Dutton's Liberal National coalition in the Australian election likely has long-term implications for the party going forward. Anthony Albanese has become the first Prime Minister since 2004 to win back-to-back elections, with an even larger majority than his last. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says nobody saw this political 'blood-bath' coming for the opposition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:53

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Warriors beating...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

The Warriors have gone up the NRL ladder after a heart-stopping 30-26 NRL victory over the Cowboys in the Magic Round in Brisbane. The first five first half tries had the Kiwi side up 28-12 at the break before the Cowboys surged back with three tries in eight minutes. Sportstalk host Jason Pine recapped the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

Reuben Sharples: West Auckland butcher says most...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

A West Auckland butcher says a lot of shoplifting is too small to bother reporting. A Retail NZ survey has found 40 percent of retail crime goes unreported. Butcher Reuben Sharples says for small amounts it's not worth the hassle to get CCTV footage together to send police. He says they only report on bigger robberies, which get a bigger police response. "We've had break-ins, we've had thousands...around Christmas time, I had 4,000 turkeys stolen." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I don't...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/05

After Albo’s massive win across the ditch on Saturday, I can see a lot of commentators are tempted to blame it on Trumpism - in the same way they blamed the Canadian election upset on Trumpism. But I'm not convinced they’re right - at least not in the way they think they are.What these commentators are saying is that Trump has given Canadians and Australians the ick so badly that they voting against anything that looks like him: Dutton in Australia, Poilievre in Canada or just right-wing-ism in

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Full Show Podcast: 02 May 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/02

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 2 May 2025, Heather and Deborah Coddington pay tribute to their good friend, Sir Bob Jones. Jones passed away today after decades as one of the great characters of NZ politics and business for many decades. There's speculation that Shortland Street might not be coming back next year with TVNZ refusing to confirm that its future. Former Minister for Women Jan Tinetti goes head-to-head with Heather to convince her that the job of

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6:02

Jan Tinetti: Former Minister for Women and Child...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/02

David Seymour is calling for culling of the government. He’s floated a policy that would reduce the number of ministers and government departments, calling into question the necessity of some. Racing, Hunting and Fishing, Hospitality, Space, and Child Poverty Reduction were a few he named. Jan Tinetti is the former Minister for Women and Child Poverty Reduction, and she told Heather du Plessis-Allan the reason these ministries exist is to take a specialised look at issues. She says that while they

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2:18

Brooke Grebert-Craig: Herald Sun Reporter gives an...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/02

Court's adjourned for the weekend after day four of the accused mushroom killer trial in Melbourne. Erin Patterson's estranged husband took the stand once again, presenting a series of texts demonstrating a strained relationship between the accused and his late parents. Herald Sun reporter Brooke Grebert-Craig told Heather du Plessis-Allan the messages also highlighted the pair's on and off dynamic. She says they had a friendship going until 2022, when it turned sour over tax returns and child

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4:56

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Mike Waltz losing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/02

A short term as US National Security Advisor for Mike Waltz, who's been removed from the role by Donald Trump. Current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take over the job in the interim, as Waltz has been nominated for Ambassador to the UN. This comes after he says he inadvertently added a journalist to a Signal group chat, where officials planned military strikes in Yemen. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that no one really believes this is a promotion for Waltz. He

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5:59

Deborah Coddington: Former ACT MP and friend of Sir...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/05/02

A passionate author and a man with a sharp wit and unapologetically colourful personality who shaped New Zealand politics. Sir Bob Jones is being remembered by friends, former MPs, and current political leaders. The property investor, ex politician, and boxing aficionado died at his Wellington home today at 85, surrounded by family. Sir Bob grew up in a state house and made his riches in the world of property. Former Act MP and friend of his, Deborah Coddington told Heather du Plessis-Allan his

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