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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: 08 April 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 8 April 2025, former Finance Minister Steven Joyce tells Ryan Bridge we're in unchartered territory when it comes to the global economy. Minister for Children Karen Chhour explains why she's happy Oranga Tamariki is ditching a target to place kids with their wider family. Black Caps coach Gary Stead wants to stay on as test coach, but will step down as ODI and T20 coach. Plus, the Huddle debates whether former Labour MP Andrew

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3:55

Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

The Government has revealed the New Zealand Green Investment Finance will stop making new investments - and will wind down its' existing portfolio. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says it has invested almost $400 million into various projects, with 'limited' results. Watts says there's no need for the Government to be involved in this particular market going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:18

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

China’s commerce ministry has vowed to fight US tariffs 'to the end' after Donald Trump threatened them with new levies. One ministry spokesperson has labelled these threats a 'mistake on top of a mistake' - and claimed China would not accept this. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says this is starting to resemble the beginning of a full-on trade war. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

David Parker: long-serving Labour MP reveals why he's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

Long-serving Labour MP David Parker has confirmed he's departing from Parliament. Parker has been an MP for 23 years - holding portfolios in trade, revenue, energy, and transport. He says it was important that he ended his career on a positive note. "You're never finished in this job - but it felt the right time, and I'd just sort of reset Labour Party policy around foreign affairs." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:33

Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on police...

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2025/04/08

The second phase of police withdrawal from mental health callouts starts in parts of the country next week. From Monday, detained mental health patients will be handed over within 60 minutes at Waitematā, Counties Manukau, Waikato, Nelson-Marlborough, and West Coast EDs. Police will also tighten custody rules to reduce unnecessary assessments. Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson says police will make sure handovers are done safely. "We want our police staff to be out dealing with the issues that the

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4:41

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

A former Finance Minister says New Zealand faces uncharted territory - as the world grapples with Donald Trump's tariffs. New Zealand, Australian and Asian markets tumbled yesterday, but regained some ground today. Current Minister Nicola Willis is warning the tariffs and world events will impact the Government books. Steven Joyce says given the daily uncertainty which will slow investment - no one can predict what will happen. "I don't think Donald Trump knows, to be blunt - I don't think he knows

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2:37

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

The Children's Minister says 'outdated' requirements could be institutionalising kids by limiting resources. The Government is scrapping Oranga Tamariki targets for placing children with family and investing with Māori organisations. A Bill passed last week to remove Treaty provisions from the Children's Ministry. Children's Minister Karen Chhour says she hears non-Māori caregivers have felt unwanted in recent years. "I want good caregivers, people who are willing to open up their homes and love

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7:10

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul is again dismissing criticism of her views on policing. Billboards depicting Paul and Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick have popped up in Wellington and Auckland -- with the tagline - 'Defund the Police, vote Green'. The Sensible Sentencing Trust is behind the ads, and claims the Greens have expressed copyright concerns about their use of official candidate photos. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the reactions from today. LISTEN

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5:16

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the state of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

Over in Australia, the ASX has seen a slight rebound following a drop from earlier in the week. The S&P/ASX 200 Index lifted 2.1 per cent, or by 151.5 points, to 7494.8 after recouping some of Monday’s 4.2 per cent loss as part of the fallout from Trump's newest tariffs. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the tariffs have also damped business confidence across Australia, according to new reports. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:23

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Black Caps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

New Zealand Cricket admit there's a chance they'll turn Gary Stead down if he decides he wants to continue as Black Caps test coach. The long-serving mentor has stepped down from the white-ball formats, but is yet to decide whether he wants to continue in the red-ball role. The governing body is deciding whether to split the coaching role or bring in a new, singular coach. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

Ruth Money: victims' advocate says authorities should...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/08

A victims' advocate wants authorities to investigate the finances of offenders refusing to pay reparations. Ministry of Justice data shows more than 10-and-a-half thousand payments are overdue - out of the 24,000 ordered by courts. More than $105 million is owed across the country. Chief Government Victims Advisor Ruth Money says she isn't seeing much due diligence. She says some will claim they can't pay, while also owning a new car or a house. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:56

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the rules around...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The UK Government is stepping in to make things a little easier for car manufactures following Trump's latest tariff update. A ban on producing new petrol and diesel cars is set to come into effect in 2030 - but Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed regulations would be relaxed ahead of the deadline. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Donald Trump's 25 percent levy on cars imported to the US will likely have a negative impact - but Prime Minister Starmer will try to make a deal with Trump on

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2:36

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The NZX50 index had fallen around 3.7 percent at the close of market today as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate globally. It hasn't had a fall of this magnitude since the pandemic. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacks the economic fallout. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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100:05

Full Show Podcast: 07 April 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 7 April 2025, Defence Minister Judith Collins has revealed a huge boost for New Zealand's defence capabilities. She tells Ryan what's on the shopping list. Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Ryan New Zealand's economic growth is expected to take a hit from Trump's new tariffs. Is there a risk that we're not just fostering football fans.. but also a bit of hooligan culture? Auckland FC's Nick Becker says lessons will be learnt from

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11:22

The Huddle: Should the Greens be upset about the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has unveiled their new Defence Capability Plan - designed to inject an extra $12 billion into the Defence Force to boost jobs and equipment over the next four years. Do we agree with this move? The Sensible Sentencing Trust has got a new billboard campaign out, calling to defund the police on behalf of the Greens

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4:48

Mark Ross: Wood Processors & Manufacturers...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

There is relief among New Zealand's wood exporters - who've escaped the import tariffs set by the US. Imports of timber and lumbar products into the US have dodged tariffs, as confirmed by President Donald Trump, The United States was New Zealand's third largest market for timber exports, after China and Australia. Wood Processors & Manufacturers Association of NZ CEO Mark Ross says this doesn't come as a surprise - given how much America relies on timber for construction. LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:23

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the potential...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The Finance Minister has been getting updates about the financial fallout from the latest batch of Trump tariffs. New Zealand goods have been hit with a 10 percent tariff, as part of President Trump's trade plan. Nicola Willis warns these changes will come with 'profound' economic implications for New Zealand. "We will finalise our economic forecasts, which feed into the Budget - in the next few days, I expect to be briefed on them soon. Of course, the major effect is the estimate that global growth

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3:32

Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on the violent...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

Auckland FC says a fan was involved in an assault that left a man hospitalised. Police are considering charges against a 46-year-old man after the attack at Saturday's match against Western Sydney Wanderers. Eight people were evicted from Mount Smart Stadium and two were arrested - and a visiting Wanderers fan needed facial surgery. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker says the accused man doesn't represent the club. "We've got a great set of hardcore fans - known as the Port - who I think do everyone in

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3:45

Brooke Roberts: Sharesies Co-CEO on the global...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The NZX50 index had fallen about 3.7 percent at the close of market today - as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate globally. It hasn't had a fall of this magnitude since the pandemic. Sharesies Co-CEO Brooke Roberts says it's hard to say how long markets will keep rattling around. "Look, it's unprecedented times in terms of the shock that has happened to the markets at the moment based off the back of the tariffs - and the ripple effect that's happening to economies." BusinessDesk reports

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8:13

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/04/07

The Government's keeping its cards close to its chest on how it'll fund a mammoth defence splurge. It's injecting $12 billion over the next four years into building up our Defence Force workforce and equipment. It's signalling it'll go into system upgrades, replacing helicopters - and enhancing maritime strike capability. Defence Minister Judith Collins says the investment includes $9 billion on top of what we already spend on defence. "It is a lot of money, but I also know this - there is no

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