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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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4:19

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the race to keep...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

Last-minute efforts to keep British Steel operating are to be carried out today, as the plant races to secure a supply of raw materials. The Department for Business and Trade said officials are working to keep British Steel operational - and ensure all staff at the Scunthorpe site will be paid. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says efforts are in place to keep it open - but things still feel quite touch-and-go. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:32

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

The Trump administration's tariff announcements have left a notable impact on financial markets - and experts fear we may not be out of the woods yet. Smartphones, computers and some other electronics from China will face 20 percent tariffs, rather than the 145 percent imposed on other Chinese goods. The White House says the exemption is not permanent. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:04

The Huddle: What did we make of the Polkinghorne doco?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson of Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! On the Peters v Luxon saga - is there a genuine disagreement between the pair when it comes to our trade response or is this just a media beat-up job? What do we make of this? The new Polkinghorne TV documentary is out - have we seen it? What did we think? New data shows people still don't trust the media - why do we think this could

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2:54

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on...

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2025/04/14

Demand is outpacing supply in the small business market, as sellers wait out tough trading conditions while buyer interest is at record levels. Recent data shows new business listings fell 10 percent in the year ended March, compared to a 10 percent increase in completed sales. ABC Business Sales managing director Chris Small says there's been an uptick in migrants gravitating to smaller businesses - which has left an impact on prices. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:48

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

The Finance Minister says the Government is still looking to alleviate the impact of the US' tariffs on New Zealand. New Zealand's current rate is at 10 percent - in line with a majority of other countries. Nicola Willis says officials are determined to engage with their American counterparts to work out a solution. "We're pointing out that our tariff regime is very limited towards the US...we have very few non-trade barriers and as far as possible - we'd like to grow the trade between our two

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3:14

Kirby Ikin: Asia Pacific Aerospace Consultants CEO...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

It's a big week for space enthusiasts and pop fans, as an all-female crew gears up for the Blue Origin NS-31 launch set to take place in a matter of hours. Katy Perry and TV host Gayle King will join four others on the first all-women expedition in 60 years - rocketing 100 kilometres above Earth tomorrow. They'll cross the internationally recognised space boundary - and float for four minutes. It's part of a mission to balance out the 90 percent of men dominating space expeditions. Asia Pacific

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2:00

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

The Tourism Minister says hitting more markets will pay off in the long-term. The Government has pumped $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand for marketing the country as a holiday destination. Louise Upston says efforts this year to promote to the Australian market are already paying off. She says there's room for growth. "We're only at 86 percent of the number of visitors we had back in 2019 - so there's lots of capacity." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:24

Dr Arianna Berardi-Wiltshire: Massey University...

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2025/04/14

Texting words like LOL and OMG may not be as cool as it once was. A US study has found people using abbreviations or slang in texts sound 'stupid' to others. Massey University linguistics expert Dr Arianna Berardi-Wiltshire says slang seems to have become less common. She says changing tech may play a part - with phones now having full keyboards and predictive spelling. "Young people are much more relationally aware than people were in the past - they know, quite often, when it's appropriate to use

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2:07

Harald Leeuwenburgh: A1 Driving School owner on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

A driving instructor says the full-license test is important for weeding out bad habits. The Government is proposing scrapping that last exam for new drivers - letting them move from a restricted to a full licence after 18 months, as long as they have no driving offences. It's calling the current system 'expensive' and 'inefficient'. But A1 Driving School owner Harald Leeuwenburgh says it helps maintain high driving standards. "A lot of it is an observation - people are not just looking around and

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5:54

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

The Prime Minister's dismissing suggestions of tension with his deputy over US tariffs and trade. Winston Peters last week said Chris Luxon was premature in calling other leaders - and yesterday labelled some language used around trade 'hysterical'. But Luxon says all the Ministers responsible, which includes Peters, are aligned on the fact a trade war would be bad for New Zealand. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says the trade issue has generated a bipartisan response, but it's unwise to

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5:31

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Anthony...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

Ahead of the Australian election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new housing policy designed to 'unlock' 100,000 new homes for first home buyers. This scheme will only be available to first home buyers and the Government plans to make it easier to get approval for a mortgage. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says it's unlikely this promise will be able to address the root of the issue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:10

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Warriors' loss to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett feels senior squad members let the team down in their heavy NRL defeat to Melbourne. Their winless run against the Storm stretched to 17 games after the 42-14 drubbing at AAMI Park. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:29

Kerry Davies: Public Service Association national...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/14

New reports reveal AI is seeing wider use across public and community services. The Public Service Association surveyed more than 900 of its members, with 55 percent of respondents saying AI is used at their place of work. Of this number, 45 percent admitted using it personally. PSA national secretary Kerry Davies says the increased use of AI isn't the key issue here - but the lack of training and guardrails is cause for concern. "AI in itself isn't so much the issue - it's the use of AI without

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100:42

Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 11 April 2025, the Government's expanding the definition of who is a veteran... but is it just a token gesture? Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton on why skipper peter burling is stepping away after 10 years with the team Plus number of expelled students is skyrocketing - what's going on? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See

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6:07

Barry Soper wraps the political week (2)

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/11

It’s been another big week in politics. The Government has committed 12 billion over four years to defence, Winston Peters thinks the Prime Minister’s free trade talks are premature, and the Greens were the target of billboards by the sensible sentencing trust. Senior Political Editor Barry Soper talks to Ryan Bridge about all this and more. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:05

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China’s...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/11

China appears to beattempting to form a united front against Washington, by drawing on support from other nations. President Donald Trump has temporarily backed down on his initial tariffs on most nations except for China. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about the latest out of China, China’s President Xi Jinping heading to Southeast Asia, and why Japan might be the first to negotiate a deal with the US. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:50

Jeff Ilott: New Zealand Timber Federation Industry...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/11

The Government has announced local wool products will be used in future construction and refurbishments of state buildings. It's part of the New Zealand First coalition agreement with National. But producers of local buildings are saying ‘what about us?’ Kiwi timber organisations have been lobbying the Government for a similar deal for years, and are now feeling left out in the cold. New Zealand Timber Federation Industry Director Jeff Ilott talks to Ryan Bridge about the announcement. LISTEN

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10:51

Sports Huddle: Neurological effects putting people...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/11

Oceania Football Confederation Communications Manager Matt Brown and Sportstalk Host D’Arcy Waldegrave join the Sports Huddle this week. Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton said a big number was put in front of Peter Burling, but the offer was pulled when it wasn’t signed. What does the Sports Huddle make of Burling’s departure? Viewership numbers for Super Rugby have impressed this year, with a 12 percent increase here and 30 percent in Australia. What’s driving the success? The Sports Huddle

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2:24

Ryan Bridge: You've got to hand it to Winston Peters

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/11

You've got to hand it to Winston Raymond Peters. On this his 80th birthday... he's jetting round the Pacific representing his country. Keeping us close to our friends in the region as China circles and America wanders. He's visited more than 40 countries since Luxon took over. The stamina. The discipline. The confidence. The work ethic... all things to be admired. Doesn't matter what side of politics you come from, hats off to you Winston. AndHappy birthday. And what a contrasted pictures he paints

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4:19

Kate Hall: Ethically Kate founder on informetrics...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/11

Chinese retailers like Temu and Shein could be looking to increase their influence in New Zealand. The e-commerce giants will have excess stock after US President Donald Trump put a 145 percent tariff rate on China. Ethically Kate founder Kate Hall talks to Ryan Bridge about why this might not be the best thing for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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