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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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4:21

Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO responds to mayor Wayne...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has taken a swing at the Government's $70 million major events fund - while seemingly revealing its spend on bringing Robbie Williams here this year. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner says he can't confirm that figure and Wayne Brown's comments are disappointing. "The mayor - part of his role is to advocate for our city. Now, I’m not privy to the investment level. What I am privy to is the fact that the Government took a leadership position on getting major events

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4:31

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Wes Streeting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

There's ongoing speculation about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership future, and it's looking more likely challengers could appear. Health Minister Wes Streeting's allies have claimed he's looking to launch a contest for Starmer's job. UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the impact of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are among the weight-loss drugs that more people are taking - but questions have been raised about their economic impacts. These drugs will also have an impact on other sectors, including healthcare and food, and research is still ongoing. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the CEO of Synlait...

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2026/05/14

Synlait chief executive Richard Wyeth is leaving - after one year in the job. The South Island dairy processor's released an NZX market update, saying Leon Fung will be acting CEO, effective immediately. Wyeth will remain supporting the transition, until the end of June. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Nathaniel Herz Jardine: Christchurch city councillor...

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2026/05/14

Hotel developments are quietly disappearing and 'ghost communities' are on the rise as Christchurch's council has raised concerns over Airbnbs. Four motel and hotel operators urged elected members at a policy and planning committee meeting to support a mandatory registration system for short term accommodation providers. Councillor Nathaniel Herz Jardine wants Christchurch to take charge in rallying other councils to demand change. "All we ask for is...we need the data. It's not saying we want to

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Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 14 May, 2026, we confront Labour leader Chris Hipkins on his claim not one person outside of Newstalk ZB is raising Covid lockdowns with him. Air New Zealand's chief executive tells us how it'll cope with a loss of nearly $400 million. A Christchurch City Councillor on his warning that Airbnb is turning parts of the city into "ghost communities". And on The Huddle, Oscar Kightley and Tim Wilson tell us if they think Robbie

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10:25

The Huddle: Does Chris Hipkins have a point about...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

Tonight on The Huddle, artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour's Chris Hipkins recently claimed no-one outside of Newstalk ZB is fussed about the Auckland lockdowns from 2021. Does he have a point? Will we find out come November? Yesterday, Prime Minister Chris Luxon said he'd always choose social cohesion over businesses bottom lines when it comes to immigration

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2:08

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

Here’s a question for you: how badly did we get ripped off if it’s true we paid $3 million to get Robbie Williams here? Now, we don’t know for sure that's the amount the Government paid out of the Major Events Fund, but that is what Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has revealed in a fit of pique at the Government. And so far, nobody’s publicly denied it - not even Louise Upston, who’s the minister in charge of the money. Privately, we at the show have had at least one, what I would call, soft confirmation

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4:24

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the...

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2026/05/14

Air New Zealand's CEO says the airline will trim more flights, with a forecast it'll be $390 million in the red this financial year. It's blaming the fuel cost hike lifting spending $240 million more than expected. The airline told NZX it's already reduced overall capacity three to five percent since the Iran war began. Nikhil Ravishankar says cuts may continue even after jet fuel prices ease, with cuts for August to October announced soon. "We either sort of roll over the changes that we've made

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4:37

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says Aucklanders have...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

Chris Hipkins says Aucklanders have moved on from long lockdowns, and don't hold a grudge against Labour. The Labour leader gave a speech today on the city's future, batting away questions on whether the Party kept the city too long in lockdown in 2021. Chris Hipkins clarified that more Aucklanders are focused on the future of the city than what happened years ago. "Covid-19 was a very difficult time for everybody, and Auckland bore a disproportionate brunt of the effects of the Covid-19

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5:17

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/05/14

A new poll has National stuck in the high 20s, with Labour seven points ahead. National's on 29 percent in the Talbot Mills poll, with Labour on 36. Both parties haven't moved since last month's poll. NZ First is down one to 14 percent, and ACT down one on seven percent. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what these results mean for the coalition's odds. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

Over in Australia, opposition leader Angus Taylor has confirmed the coalition will restrict the availability of welfare to foreigners if they win the next election. Taylor is set to deliver his first budget reply speech later this evening, and he's unveiled cuts will be made to the migrant intake in order to reduce housing pressures. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explained why this turn won't appeal to younger voters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:27

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Whites...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

The All Whites World Cup squad's been named - with New Zealand clubs providing eight of the 26 players. Auckland FC has five representatives in Michael Woud, Callan Elliot, Jesse Randall, Francis de Vries and Nando Pijnaker, while the Wellington Phoenix supply three in Alex Rufer, Tim Payne and Sarpreet Singh. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:19

David Seymour: ACT Party leader on Pharmac proposing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/14

Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s proposal to change funding criteria for more type 2 diabetes medicines based on clinical need. Under the proposal, 25,000 more diabetic Kiwis will gain access to the treatments over the next few years. David Seymour says there's a lot of potential in investing in more GLP-1 medications to prevent other health problems impacting people down the line. "We've made a lot of progress on this kind of whole of society approach to funding medicines

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4:55

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

The carnival of chaos continues in Downing Street, as British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets with one of the main contenders for his job - Health Minister Wes Streeting. Despite four ministerial resignations and 86 MPs calling for him to go, Starmer insists he is staying on as Prime Minister. UK correspondent Kay Oliver speculates ahead of the meeting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

Donald Trump is set to travel to China this week to meet with President Xi Jinping. The US president will arrive with tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, in order to discuss trade, technology, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Milford Asset Management expert Jeremy Hutton explains what this could mean for the market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:22

Bryce Edwards: political commentator on Phillip...

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2026/05/13

Could this be the year that the Opportunity Party meets the threshold to get into Parliament? Phillip Mills, the founder of gym franchise Les Mills International, has always supported Labour and the Greens, but he's topped up donations to TOP. Political commentator Bryce Edwards says this upcoming election is TOP's best chance, as Labour, National and NZ First continue to lose favour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:20

The Huddle: Should we make the All Blacks travel in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Chris Luxon made a speech to a Business NZ audience in Auckland ahead of the 2026 Budget. He's indicated that this year's Budget won't splash the cash despite the ongoing global conflicts impacting New Zealand. Are we surprised by this? The idea of the All Blacks being downgraded to premium economy has been

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Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 13 May, 2026, a warning from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon that there'll be no treats in this month's Budget - we ask senior correspondent Katie Bradford how much is going on the credit card. Sociologist Paul Spoonley on why there's not really a brain drain. We talk to Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young on why Kiwi shoppers are loyal to local when they could get cheaper foreign goods. And on The Huddle, Jack Tame

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3:45

Thomas Rookmaaker: Fitch Head of Asia-Pacific...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/05/13

New Zealand's international credit rating has hit a tipping point, and economists have raised concerns. Back in March, Fitch Ratings placed New Zealand’s AA+ long-term credit rating on a 'negative outlook', downgraded from 'stable'. Moody's later followed suit, claiming the global economic and political uncertainty presented downside risks to growth. Fitch's Head of Asia-Pacific Sovereigns, Thomas Rookmaaker, says this was driven by a number of factors, including the Middle East conflict and

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