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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: 22 April 2025

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2025/04/22

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 22 April 2025, following the death of Pope Francis, Sir David Moxon, tells Heather what the late Pope was like. NZ First leader Winston Peters explains why we need a legal definition of what makes a woman (and a man). Ukraine's ambassador to NZ reacts to news that NZ has committed to training Ukrainian troops until the end of 2026 - but what could end the war before then? A neuroscientist explains what you should do if your phone

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3:36

Rowena Duncum: The Country host on chicken exports...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

Chicken exports are returning to normal after a bird flu outbreak in Otago last year. Last December, New Zealand experienced its first confirmed case of avian influenza on an Otago egg farm and thousands of chickens were culled. While the outbreak was contained to the Hillgrove farm, measures were taken to prevent further spread, including surveillance and temporary suspension of chicken exports. The Country's Rowena Duncum explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:06

The Huddle: How will Pope Francis be remembered?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. He sparked plenty of discussion and debate in his time in the role - what did we think of him? MetService copped some backlash over their use of the Emergency Management alerts over the weekend. Should we be able to expect better forecasts and weather warnings from our forecasters? New

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2:36

Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics principal economist on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

There's been some positive trade news. Stats NZ data shows goods exports rose 19 percent to $7.6 billion in March - compared to the same time a year ago. Milk powder, butter and cheese rose 35 percent to $2.3 billion. Goods imports rose 12 percent to $6.6 billion. Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon unpacked the factors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:09

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unveils plan to bring...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

There's less than a month to go until the 2025 Budget is unveiled - and the Finance Minister has been clear about the goals she aims to tackle. Nicola Willis says New Zealand has been in a significant deficit since 2019, and she's determined to get back into surplus by 2027/2028. She explained getting the country back into surplus will help to pay down debt. "We're borrowing every day right now to keep our hospitals, schools and police going - but we can't do that forever as a country, we need to

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2:44

Kathryn Berkett: neuroscientist on the new research...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

A new study has revealed another significant impact our phones are having on our mental health. New research reveals half of all New Zealanders over 18 now feel overrun by notifications on their phones - particularly those in the Gen Z cohort. Neuroscientist Kathryn Berkett says our devices are training us to be on alert for anything - and those anxious feelings aren't good for our overall well-being. "We don want to know that people care about us and like us- so that's all we're asking people. Not

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5:06

Winston Peters: NZ First leader explains why the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

Winston Peters says the term 'woman' needs protection - by a bill legally defining it as an adult human biological female. MP Jenny Marcroft's proposed Members bill would legislate gender to biological sex, essentially meaning transgender people could not legally align with their identities. The New Zealand First leader says having to write the law this way is unusual, but it has become 'critical'. "And the fact of the matter is - that this is a case where women, who are deserving protection and

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3:18

Anna Leask: NZ Herald senior crime reporter on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

More questions have been raised after a twist in the disappearance of John and Mike Beckenridge in 2015. The pair disappeared after John Beckenridge broke a court order and took his 11-year-old stepson from his Invercargill school. A coronal hearing into the case adjourned in 2023 - but has resumed with five new witnesses.A friend allegedly told people they'd assisted them, and that they're alive. Senior NZ Herald crime reporter, Anna Leask, says police were made aware of the story mid-last year. "I

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3:27

Sir David Moxon: former representative to the Holy...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

The openness and compassion of Pope Francis may carry over to the next pontiff to take up his title. The Head of the Catholic Church died last night after a stroke - he was 88. A period of mourning has begun. Worshippers will flock to the Vatican in the coming days to farewell Pope Francis, including the Cardinals who will elect his successor. Former representative to the Holy See, Sir David Moxon, says the Pope chose most of the Cardinals - so he'd expect them to value a warm and loving Church. "I

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4:27

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

New Zealand First wants the definition of a woman and a man etched into the law. Britain's Supreme Court has ruled the legal definition should relate to biological sex - excluding transgender women. Leader Winston Peters says the Bill would define a woman as an adult human biological female, and a man as an adult human biological male. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says it's unclear if a Bill of this nature will come to pass. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:51

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Peter Dutton...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

Women and younger voters have turned their backs on the opposition party ahead of the upcoming Australian election, according to new polls. The Coalition is trailing Labor 52-48 on a two-party preferred basis - and those figures get wider when broken down by demographic. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Coalition is also losing ground in key battleground areas - including Western Sydney and Western Melbourne. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Portia...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

A switch to rugby league is almost certainly off the table for rugby great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. The three-time Olympic sevens medalist is emerging from international retirement to have a crack at adding to her two Rugby World Cup gold medals later this year. Woodman-Wickliffe had a move to the NRL-W blocked this year due to her ambassadorial role for union's premier event. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:52

Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian ambassador to New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/22

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has revealed that New Zealand will be extending its military assistance in support of Ukraine's self-defence until December 2026. Luxon says this announcement signals New Zealand's ongoing commitment to Ukraine in the fact of Russia's aggression. Vasyl Myroshnychenko, the Ukrainian ambassador to New Zealand and Australia says Russia won't be giving up any time soon - and support is still needed. "Russia is belligerent, Russia is authoritarian, and Russia is not giving up

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3:35

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Supreme Court...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/17

The day to day implications of a landmark UK court ruling - that the term woman refers to biological sex - are not yet known. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled the definition of sex is binary and cannot apply to those with a gender recognition certificate. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains what this ruling could mean going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/17

With China and the US promising trade war escalations, economists are speculating about the future of the tariffs and how they'll impact global economies. Some have have drawn parallels with the Great Depression - and warned the world should be prepared for a downturn. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:28

The Huddle: Do we have to worry about a snap election?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/17

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Craig Renney from the CTU joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour is talking up the potential of a snap election, saying 'we are ready'. Do we think there's a chance Winston Peters is going to blow it all up - or is Labour just stirring? Do we think Simeon Brown is being too hard on the senior doctors - given how badly we need them in this country? New Zealanders’ concerns about the impact of

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3:14

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Chris Luxon saying...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/17

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it is the agriculture sector that's pulling New Zealand out of a recession. Luxon spoke about the success agriculture was seeing on a trip to Taranaki on Thursday where he met with local businesses and trades. He said agriculture was the 'backbone of New Zealand' and praised how much it generated for the nation. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/17

New data shows inflation's gone up again - and there's concerns about what it could mean going forward. The latest Stats NZ figures put the rate at 2.5 percent, up from 2.2 percent three months ago. It's the first time it's risen in almost three years. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this could mean for the state of the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/17

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 17 April 2025, the cost of living is on the rise again so will the OCR keep falling? KiwiRail apologises for misleading customers about compensation. A lawyer explains the implications of the UK's Supreme Court ruling on what defines a woman. Auckland FC co-owner Ali Williams in studio with Heather to talk about his proposed new stadium for Auckland ... and his helipad application. Plus, the Huddle gets fiery when Heather asked if

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4:20

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/17

Genesis Energy has confirmed it plans to shift its focus over to coal, as gas production declines and no other suitable sources have been found. Genesis has made clear it sees a declining role for gas in electricity generation - despite the Government's attempts to get offshore oil and gas exploration going properly. Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie isn't surprised by this - given the associated challenges. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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