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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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3:54

Tania Hermann: Hamilton City Council Operate and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/12

One Hamilton City Council staffer is speaking in defence of food scrap bins. Whanganui District Council has made the decision to ditch food scrap bins for good- because they've been dubbed 'expensive' and 'unpopular'. Hamilton City Council's Tania Hermann argued that food scrap bins were good for households - as they helped reduce waste. "What we're aiming to do is stop rubbish going to landfills." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

Shane Jones: Energy Minister on the opening of a new...

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2025/03/12

The Energy Minister says he's doing his best to improve the stability of energy supply. A new gas well at the Pohokura Production Station in Taranaki was switched on this morning. It will provide 4 petajoules of gas a year, which could power about 146,000 homes annually. Shane Jones says it won't be a silver bullet - but it will help. "So I'm working on various proposals as to how we can accelerate both money into the industry - and genuine economic ability." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:38

Richard Wagstaff: NZCTU President voices disapproval...

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2025/03/12

Unions are disputing the Government's reasoning for scrapping living wage contract rules. This move is part of a wider proposal to simplify the procurement process for companies wanting Government contracts. Council of Trade Unions President, Richard Wagstaff, says the argument that small businesses are missing out because they can't afford wages doesn't make sense. "What it is, basically, is a standard. And everyone bidding for Government contracts has to meet the same standard, so there's no

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3:28

Bruce Hawker: Australian political strategist on...

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2025/03/12

It's unclear if Australia will hit the US with counter-tariffs after Donald Trump's recent announcement. The US President has confirmed Australia won't be exempt from new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from tonight. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the tariffs 'entirely unjustified'. Australian political strategist Bruce Hawker says locals know it's probably not worth fighting over. "Most Australians will be saying - look, let's let this thing ride. It's not good, it's

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4:21

Alexey Muraviev: Curtin University associate...

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2025/03/12

A Ukraine ceasefire could be a while away yet, according to one expert. Ukraine's agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, after Washington and Kyiv officials held talks in Saudi Arabia today. Curtin University associate professor, Alexey Muraviev, says the US would need to make some significant compromises for Russia to consider it. He explained that's what it would take for Vladimir Putin to be able to sell the idea. "If it's going to be just a case of showing goodwill - I think Putin

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6:14

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/03/12

Banks are hanging tough despite tough economic conditions. A KPMG report has found the sector's net profit for 2024 increased just 0.25 percent from the previous year. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this still adds up to $7.22 billion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US Department...

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2025/03/12

The US Department of Education has initiated mass layoffs, reducing its workforce by nearly 50 percent. Impacted staff will be placed on administrative leave from March 21, according to a statement from the Department. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says DOGE team lead Elon Musk has expressed interest in getting rid of the Department of Education altogether - and it's unclear how possible this goal is. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:43

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sir Jim...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/12

A hint of irony from Manchester United's new stadium plans, at least from a New Zealand perspective. Part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is behind plans to build a new $4.5 billion dollar, 100 thousand-seat environmentally-friendly ground before demolishing Old Trafford. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:16

Rod Duke: Briscoes Group managing director on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/12

Briscoe Group's revenue has stayed virtually flat, with profit taking a hit. Total revenue for the owner of Briscoe Homeware and Rebel Sport decreased 0.06 percent - to $791.5 million - for the year to January. It's reporting net after-tax profit of $60.6 million, dropping 38.9 percent on the year before. Managing director, Rod Duke, says the Government needs to put some new solutions forward to help the economy grow. "That's be my assessment - and I think the time is probably about right now."

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5:41

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the oil tanker and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

One person is in hospital, and 36 others are safe and accounted for, after a cargo vessel collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea. The vessels promptly burst into flames, sending thick dark smoke into the air. UK correspondent Enda Brady says investigations into the incident are ongoing - and there's concerns it could have long-running implications. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:33

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

Stock markets across the US have taken a significant hit over concerns about the negative economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. After the President refused to rule out a recession, the S&P 500 dropped 2.7 percent, the Nasdaq fell 4 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says US markets have a right to be worried following Trump's comments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:45

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the golden run...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

Following a surge in the second half of 2024, the golden run for New Zealand farmgate beef pricing has continued in the early part of 2025. Returns are also expected to stay strong throughout the rest of the year- as US demand for Kiwi beef is expected to stay elevated. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:04

The Huddle: Should it be easier to walk away from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Is the school lunch programme doomed? Libelle Group, one of the lunch providers, has been tipped into liquidation. What does this saga mean for the Government? The Commerce Commission is taking legal action against HelloFresh - should it be easier to walk away from paid subscriptions? Should online gambling providers

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2:45

Greg Larsen: Auckland City Electric Vehicles director...

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2025/03/11

A man is in police custody after a series of vandalism attacks on electric vehicles took place in Auckland. Cars including Teslas and a Polestar electric vehicle were reportedly spray-painted - making them unsafe to drive. Auckland City Electric Vehicles director Greg Larsen says the Tesla brand has become a 'political football' as a result of CEO Elon Musk's recent actions. "It's quite interesting that a motor vehicle brand has become a political football - and violence and vigilante kinds of

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Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 11 March 2025, is the free school lunch programme at breaking point? One of the providers has been tipped into liquidation. The Minister responsible, David Seymour, speaks to Ryan. Should it be easier to cancel your subscriptions? Consumer NZ says yes! It's official. Women are better at money than men. But EnableMe financial advisor Shelley Palman they're not as confident as men when it comes to their financial decisions. Plus, why

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6:55

Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on...

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2025/03/11

SkyCity and the TAB have complained there won't be a level playing field when the new regulations for online gambling kick in. The Government is set to auction off 15 online casino licences - and both local and international companies will be allowed to bid on the licences. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says it's important proper regulations are put in place. "We are enabling people to play safely in a regulated market - which is not the case at the moment. But we are also not trying

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3:04

Nick Leggett: Wellington Water Chair says he's not...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

Wellington Water Chair Nick Leggett says he's not going anywhere. The mayors of Wellington and Upper Hutt - Tory Whanau and Wayne Guppy - both say they have no confidence in him. A recent critical report found the organisation was potentially wasting millions of dollars on infrastructure contracts. Leggett says he'd like Wellington to transition to a different water entity. "That owns its own assets, can raise money off those assets and get good value for the money it spends and get them replaced as

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2:38

Shelley Palman: EnableMe Financial Advisor on the new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

Research showing Kiwi women are more financially literate than men suggests they could be more confident about money. Financial Services Council statistics show 66 percent of women answered three or more literacy questions correctly, compared to 57 percent of men. But women saw themselves as less knowledgeable. EnableMe Financial Advisor Shelley Palman says literacy doesn't always translate into action - so women aren't necessarily better off. "This actually stems from fear - and what it does is it

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3:26

Chris Wilkins: Massey University expert issues...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

A drug researcher is warning more fentanyl will arrive in New Zealand. The Government's working to tighten controls on 23 substances - helping to allow a police and Customs crackdown. Health Minister Simeon Brown want to categorise three drugs similar to fentanyl as Class A substances, with harsher penalties for manufacture. Massey University's Chris Wilkins says fentanyl is a cheaper alternative for many drugs. "They've been replacing heroin with fentanyl - but now, increasingly, a whole lot of

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4:25

David Seymour: ACT Party leader hopeful the school...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/11

David Seymour's confident the Government's school lunch programme will continue without issue - despite a provider going into liquidation. Libelle Group was contracted to make about 125,000 meals each day. Minister-in-charge David Seymour says its collapse won't cost anything extra. He says the contract remains between the Ministry of Education and Compass. "Any issues that may be reported in the media are between Compass and other businesses - and I don't want to sound like I'm avoiding the issue,

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