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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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7:09

Neil Beales: Corrections deputy director for men's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/03/05

A new report shines a light on the balance of power gangs hold in prisons - and how it impacts other inmates. A Corrections-commissioned study, chiefly authored by criminologist Jarrod Gilbert, shows gang-affiliated prisoners has doubled over the past decade. Corrections deputy director for men's prisons, Neil Beales, says there's been a noticeable increase in violent acts carried out by prisoners connected to the gangs. "What we are seeing is an increase in violence, particularly in some of the

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6:34

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the global reactions...

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2025/03/04

It's uncertain how Ukraine can fare against Russia as the US pauses military aid and stops all equipment destined for Ukraine. Europe's been scrambling to pick up the pieces since Donald Trump began talks with Russia. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Friday's outburst was a clear warning for Zelenskyy by Trump. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of...

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2025/03/04

Economists are outlining their predictions as Australia prepares to release a GDP update tomorrow. The Australian economy is predicted to have grown faster over the December quarter, but the effect of inflation still linger. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Donald Trump...

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2025/03/04

US President Donald Trump has indicated tariffs on imported agricultural products could take effect as soon as April. This announcement has generated concern among Kiwi farmers, who export billions of dollars worth of meat and dairy to the US every year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks what this could mean for the nation's primary sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:11

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

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2025/03/04

The coalition Government wants more homes to be built cheaper and faster, yet official data shows an annual 7.2 percent drop in the sector. New data from Stats NZ shows that in the year ended January 2025, there were 33,812 new homes consented, down 7.2 percent compared with the year ended January 2024. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 04 March 2025

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2025/03/04

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 4 March 2025, Ryan Bridge talks to Malcolm Nance about Donald Trump pausing military aid to Ukraine. Associate Education Minister David Seymour discusses why he didn't attend a meeting with Erica Stanford over the problematic school lunches. Nathan Guy from the Meat Industry Association talks about whether New Zealand's agriculture sector should be nervous about possible tarrifs from the USA. Plus, the Huddle discusses who still

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8:34

The Huddle: Do we agree with congestion charges?

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2025/03/04

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The school lunch saga carries on, with David Seymour stepping up to reassure Kiwis the programme's problems are being dealt with. What do we make of this? Congestion charging appears to be getting closer, as a new bill allowing local councils and authorities to charge users for busy routes during peak hours has passed its first

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5:47

Winston Peters: Rail Minister reiterates previous...

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2025/03/04

As Hyundai is back on the table for a potential Cook Strait ferry deal, Winston Peters is reiterating his view that the previous deal wasn't a good one. The Government set aside $300 million to resolve all exit costs for the deal. Peters says the idea that breaking the previous deal with Hyundai alone will cost $300 million is 'just wrong'. "We cannot afford this blowout in costs for both the ferries and the infrastructure that went with the ferries that were ordered. It costs us way less than $300

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4:47

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister insists...

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2025/03/04

The Associate Education Minister claims problems with school lunches are being addressed. David Seymour's revamped programme, delivered for millions-of-dollars less than Labour's, has been plagued by complaints of late deliveries and sub-standard food. Seymour claims lunches are now delivered nearly 100 percent on time. He says he's committed to fixing the other issues. "I think we will be delivering something that everyone's going to be very pleased with - as we iron out problem after problem

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3:06

Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ policy director...

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2025/03/04

Congestion charging is expected to trigger a change in driver behaviour. A bill allowing councils and local authorities to set charges for people using busy routes during peak hours has passed its first reading in Parliament. A report released today revealed congestion costs Auckland $2.6 billion a year. Infrastructure New Zealand policy director Michelle McCormick says people need to change their thinking around transport. "We're quite often lazy and we just jump in the car without a thought about

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3:00

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association chair on what...

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2025/03/04

It's a waiting game for our meat industry - with US tariffs looming large. President Donald Trump has confirmed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will begin in the coming hours. He's recently claimed agricultural products are next in the firing line for tariffs as early as April. Meat Industry Association chair, Nathan Guy, says our industry's ridden the wave of geopolitical uncertainty before. "We export to about 120 countries around the world and we're very agile and nimble - I guess I'd like to

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2:58

Malcolm Nance: former US Navy Senior Chief on the US...

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2025/03/04

There's belief from some that Europe can fill the gaps in support for Ukraine. The US is pausing all military aid to the country - including weapons in transit and waiting in Poland. The Presidents of America and Ukraine had a heated exchange at the White House over the weekend. Former US Navy Senior Chief Malcolm Nance says only 20 percent of weapons and equipment in Ukraine come from the US. "Where they will lack, initially, will be some of the more advanced technologies - but Europe can backfill

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5:31

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Erica...

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2025/03/04

The Opposition's sharpening its knives, as MPs continue to call out the Government over its school lunches programme. Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Māori weren't pulling their punches in the House today, taking aim time and time again over the issue. Education Minister Erica Stanford has called on David Seymour to explain some of the scheme's shortfalls. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Seymour missed the meeting with Stanford yesterday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:30

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the mass...

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2025/03/04

Supermarket shelves in Queensland are being stripped as locals prepare for Cyclone Alfred. The category two storm is brewing off Australia's coast, causing heavy surf and high tides. It's expected to hit at the end of the week, bringing winds up to 120 kilometres an hour. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says heavy rain, erosion and flash flooding are expected to batter the Sunshine Coast by Friday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:33

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Hoskins Sotutu...

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2025/03/04

Hoskins Sotutu has been handed a three-week ban, which can reduce to two with a stint at tackle school, for a dangerous tackle in the Blues Super Rugby win over the Hurricanes in Wellington. The number eight was shown a red-card for shoulder-to-head contact on loose forward Peter Lakai. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:09

Carl Findlay: Maritime Union National Secretary on...

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2025/03/04

There's hopes new Cook Strait ferries will be rail-enabled. Minister for Rail Winston Peters is promising more details by the month's end. He's confirmed Hyundai - the company whose ship and infrastructure deal was dumped by the Government - is in the running for a new contract. The break fee on the original canned deal is $300 million. Maritime Union national secretary Carl Findlay says the cancellation was silly. He explained getting world-class builders to make the ships as close to the original

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5:03

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir...

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2025/03/03

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stressed the importance of needing the US for supporting Ukraine. European and Canadian leaders have held an emergency summit in London, to discuss a new plan to guarantee peace in Ukraine. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says more meetings are set to take place this week - but it's unclear if all the EU nations will be on board. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2025/03/03

Over in the US, there's plenty of speculation as to what will happen with Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The proposed tariffs aren't set to kick in until April, but there's theories Trump may alter the tariffs - and put a higher one on China. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:07

Carl Carrington: NZ King Salmon CEO on the...

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2025/03/03

Plans to expand salmon fishing and push it further out into the open ocean have moved forward after the Government announced a cash injection into the aquaculture sector. The Government will invest $11.72 million in salmon farming over five years, as part of a $29.3 million programme led by Salmon King. Salmon King CEO Carl Carrington says their product is in demand all over the world - and there's room for the sector to boost exports. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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99:59

Full Show Podcast: 03 March 2025

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2025/03/03

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 3rd of March 2025, Wellington Water Chair Nick Leggett has revealed he may step down after the release of a a scathing report uncovering more organisational failures. The Government is setting up 24-7 digital healthcare in a package announced today to make it easier for Kiwis to see a doctor. Health Minister Simeon Brown joined Ryan Bridge to discuss. The 2025 Oscars took place today - and low-budget hit Anoraswept the ceremony

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