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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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5:55

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail unveils details of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/31

The Minister-in-charge has promised Interislander's ferries are safe until our new ones arrive. The Government's announced specifications for two ships - rail enabled and larger than the current pair - for roll out by Christmas 2029. Picton's port infrastructure will be replaced, but money will be saved by modifications and refurbishment in Wellington. Previous plans were canned in 2023, after cost blowouts. Minister for Rail Winston Peters says KiwiRail's given him an overview of the existing

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2:32

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ Chief Executive praises...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/31

Small businesses will have less health and safety obligations under new reforms. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has revealed her first changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act. She says small businesses will only need to manage risks relating to death or serious injury to reduce compliance costs. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says it will bring a sigh of relief from small businesses - who are able to just focus on their success. "Safety is still paramount,

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5:12

Patrick Noone: former Costco managing director...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/31

The Finance Minister is looking to boost competition in New Zealand's supermarket sector - with a final push to encourage new players to enter the market. Nicola Willis says any new retailers looking to enter would be given 'VIP treatment' from the Government, removing regulatory hurdles impeding its growth. Former Costco managing director Patrick Noone explains that international retailers have to deal with their own challenges when trying to enter the New Zealand market. "Real estate prices were a

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99:05

Full Show Podcast: 28 March 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 28 March 2025, the Government's called in the Commerce Commission to deal with concerns with Wellington Water's management. How does the government feel about stomping up money for Auckland's Eden Park? Royal correspondent Juliet Rieden speaks to Ryan Bridge about King Charles' hospital admission after cancer treatment side effects. Plus, Ryan reveals his gardening faux pas and why someone tried to steal his lawnmower. Get the

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5:06

Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on Europe preparing for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

The EU has put out a list of items necessary for being caught in military or cyberattacks. The Crisis Management Commissioner suggested 450 million people should stockpile three days’ worth of food, water, or other essentials in the case of these situations or natural disasters. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the recommendation and why the price of chocolate is rising. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:02

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Pete...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has headed to Asia after fallout from war plans conversations being leaked through the Signal app. The visit comes at a difficult time in US-Japanese relations after his boss, President Donald Trump, imposed tariffs on Japan. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about the trip, BYD overtaking Tesla, and subsidies in China. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:56

Jamie Sinclair: Incoming Watercare CEO on how much...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

Watercare’s tunnel boring machine has completed a four-year journey, breaking through this morning. The development comes as Watercare has announced a $14 billion investment to renew ageing and failing pipes over the next decade. Meanwhile, Auckland water charges will rise by 7.2% from July as Watercare becomes financially independent. Incoming Watercare CEO Jamie Sinclair talks to Ryan Bridge about what the investment means. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:20

Sports Huddle: Crusaders chance at a title, Auckland...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

Newstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson and Crusaders commentator Nick Bewley join Ryan Bridge on the Huddle. Auckland Council has voted to go ahead with Eden Park upgrades, but they're hanging out for money elsewhere. Will they get it? Liam Lawson has been dumped by Red Bull after two races. Has it been fair? The Huddle discuss it all. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Juliet Rieden: Australian Women's Weekly Royal...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

King Charles was hospitalised today after side effects related to his cancer treatment. The King has cancelled two days of engagements but is back at his residence in Clarence House. Australian Women's Weekly Royal Correspondent Juliet Rieden talks to Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:43

Dennis Shanahan: The Australian national editor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the 2025 general election for 3 May. Housing costs and economic concerns are what voters will be bringing to the polls. National editor of The Australian Dennis Shanahan talks to Ryan Bridge about what's to come. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Pete Salmon: Director and producer of After the Party...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

New Zealand show ‘After the Party’ has been nominated for a BAFTA TV award in the UK. The show follows a high school teacher who accuses her husband of sexually abusing their daughter's friend, starring Robyn Malcolm and Scottish actor Peter Mullan. The shows director and producer Pete Salmon talks to Ryan Bridge about the nomination. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:46

Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on using...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

The government is calling in the Commerce Commission to help fix Wellington's water issues. This means Wellington Water will have to report details of its financial management to the Commerce Commission, and the commission will make sure that Wellington ratepayers aren't getting ripped off. How exactly are they going to do it? Local Government Minister Simon Watts talks to Ryan Bridge about the details. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Barry Soper: Senior Political Editor on a third...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is set to announce plans to encourage a third supermarket competitor on Sunday. Senior Political Editor Barry Soper says this means the Government will outline the process they'll use to make it easier for a third party to start up in New Zealand. Barry Soper talks to Ryan Bridge about the announcement and the Eden Park upgrade. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:51

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Health Department...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

Another Government department has been hit in the US, as 10,000 jobs are to be cut in the Health Department. This comes as 10,000 employees had already left or taken early retirement. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson talks to Ryan Bridge about the cuts, a warning for staff cabinet staff using the signal app that leaked war plans, and how many parents are financially supporting their adult kids. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:31

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Liam Lawson...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

Liam Lawson has officially been dropped by Red Bull. The Kiwi driver has been replaced byYuki Tsunoda after qualifying out of the top 10 in the seasons races so far. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the show, discussing why Liam Lawson wasn't given a fair shot, and Super Rugby round 7 this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:07

David Seymour: Associate Minister of Finance on if...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/28

The ball is in the Government's court after Auckland council has decided to back an Eden Park upgrade over a waterfront stadium. $100 million is needed from either the Government of the council. Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:36

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/27

Donald Trump's latest tariffs on auto imports could send the UK into a recession, according to experts. The US President says putting a 25 percent tariff in place would boost manufacturing - but this comes with risks for global supply chains. UK correspondent Enda Brady warns these tariffs could make the economy 'untenable' - and plunge the UK straight into a downturn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:02

The Huddle: Is Tamatha Paul tanking the Greens'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/27

Tonight on The Huddle, CTU chief economist Craig Rennie and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Eden Park has won the Auckland stadium battle, with Auckland Council overwhelmingly voted to endorse the Park as the city's main stadium over a new site near the waterfront. Do we agree with this? Has Tamatha Paul done damage to the Greens' election chances with her comments on the police? Or is she playing to her voters? Judith

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4:57

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the benefits and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/27

The Indian stock market is catching the attention of investors - and experts are claiming there's plenty of potential. The economy is also attracting positive attention - but one expert is warning there's a notable Achilles heel. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:45

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on thousands of people...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/27

Today was day two of the South Island Field Days event at Kirwee - and thousands of Kiwis turned up for the event. Today, the event was swarming with politicians - including Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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