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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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2:41

Jamie Mackay: The Country host recaps sitting in on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

The Country's Jamie Mackay took a trip up to the Big Smoke - and got to sit in on a memorable parliamentary session. Both Luxon and Hipkins got some jabs in at each other, and Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick questioned the quality of the coalition's school lunch plan, and challenged the Prime Minister to eat one. Jamie Mackay joined Ryan Bridge to recap the day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:57

The Huddle: Does Kāinga Ora need to be tougher?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Kāinga Ora has unveiled their tougher new approach to address rent debt. Is this move justified - or a step too far? Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick brought some lunchboxes into the House and challenged Prime Minister Luxon to eat one after claims they were inedible. What do we make of this? There's concern in Tauranga,

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5:45

Edward Miller: Centre for International Corporate Tax...

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2025/02/11

Questions have been raised over how much tax Netflix is currently paying in New Zealand. Research indicates there are over 1.3 million Netflix users in New Zealand paying at least $18.50 per month each. However, new reports reveal the company apparently doesn't meet the $11 million revenue threshold to make finances public - indicating Netflix pays a smaller-than-expected tax bill. Edward Miller, an expert from the Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research, says many Kiwi

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99:48

Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 13 November 2024, Kainga Ora boss Matt Crockett tells Ryan Bridge the state housing agency is going to start evicting tenants who don't pay rent. Trade Minister Todd McClay reacts to Donald Trump's announcement of 25% taxes on NZ steel and aluminium. NZ Rugby is suing its major sponsor Ineos, alleging the company breached its six-year sponsorship contract. An economist says we need to start talking about means testing NZ

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4:15

Shane Wilson: mill general manager on the Tai Rāwhiti...

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2025/02/11

The Tai Rāwhiti mill that ran for 30 years before it was shut down in late 2023 is set to re-open in the coming months, with new Australian owners. About 87 staff were impacted by Japanese-owned Juken's decision to close the mill - amid financial difficulties and weak demand for Japanese housing wood products. Millari Group of Australia confirmed in a statement that it will upgrade and re-establish the 25-hectare site in Gisborne over the coming months. Mill general manager Shane Wilson says more

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5:08

Todd McClay: Trade Minister outlines the costs of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

The Trade Minister is laying bare the cost of Donald Trump's tariffs for New Zealand. The US President is imposing 25 percent tariffs for all steel and aluminium imports - and says there'll be no exceptions. Todd McClay says that's not surprising, following similar moves by Trump in his first term. He says it won't significantly impact us, especially compared to exports like beef and wine. "For New Zealand exporters, we will face about an extra $5 million of tariffs - plus or minus - that's on about

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3:07

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on whether New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

An economist says New Zealand needs to have a tough conversation about superannuation. Finance Minister Nicola Willis yesterday told Newstalk ZB the scheme needs to become sustainable and a debate about age eligibility will be needed eventually. Bagrie Economics says raising the age makes sense, with the average life expectancy up a lot. Cameron Bagrie says we can't keep kicking the can down the road. "More than 50 percent of all welfare spending is going towards New Zealand's Superannuation - and

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4:26

David Moffett: former NZ Rugby chief executive on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

One of New Zealand Rugby's major sponsors has found itself offside with the national body. In a recent statement, NZR has confirmed they're launching legal action against petrochemical company Ineos for breaching a deal worth around eight million dollars a year. NZ Rugby views Ineos' non-payment of the first instalment of 2025 as confirmation they've exited the six-year agreement early - and have 'no option' but to begin proceedings. Former CEO David Moffett says this is a big step for NZR, but they

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3:23

Matt Crockett: Kāinga Ora chief executive on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

Kāinga Ora's hoping more tenants will stay on top of rent after it's written off debts. It's announced a tougher stance on rental debt - and will end tenancies for people who skip rent with no attempt to get back on track. But it also says it'll forgive and reduce debt for consistently paying customers owing more than 12 weeks’ rent. Chief executive Matt Crockett says the debt otherwise becomes too daunting for tenants to tackle. "We are going to manage it more closely, earlier, so that we never

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5:03

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

It was Chris versus Chris in the House this afternoon, as Hipkins went toe-to-toe with Luxon in the House today The Prime Minister drew first blood in his response to accusations from Labour that he's unable to control his Cabinet. Chris Hipkins was quick to fire back - and asked if Nicola Willis was more likely to replace the Interislander ferries or Luxon as Prime Minister by the end of the year. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it was a memorable session in Parliament. LISTEN

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5:26

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on whether...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

There's uncertainty whether or not Australia will get off scot-free from Donald Trump's latest tariffs. The US President is imposing 25 percent tariffs for all steel and aluminium imports - saying there'll be no exceptions. But he's also told Australia's Prime Minister the trade surplus with Australia will be taken into consideration. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the AUKUS pact will likely also play a part in a potential exemption. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:50

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Hurricanes...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw believes a new 'quartet' captaincy model reflects the selection tussles ahead for the Super Rugby side. 2024 skipper Brad Shields is joined by Du'Plessis Kirifi, Billy Proctor and Asafo Aumua in a new franchise model of four captains for 2025. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

Winston Peters: NZ First leader addresses new bill...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/11

NZ First's Winston Peters is determined to give Kiwis the right to choose as part of a new bill. The Party has introduced a member's bill that aims torepeal a 2021 fluoridation law - requiring councils to hold a referendum. It would look into the law giving the Director-General of Health authority to mandate having fluoride in local water supplies. Peters says people have had a right to vote on these matters for decades - and he hopes to re-instate that right. "We're saying - give people back the

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6:54

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Labour MPs facing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/10

Over in the UK, a second Labour MPhas apologised for comments made in a WhatsApp chat after Andrew Gwynne was dismissed over comments he sent to the same group. Burnley MP Oliver Ryan said in a statement that the comments he made were 'unacceptable' and he regretted not speaking up about them sooner. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/10

US President Donald Trump has signalled an incoming announcement of 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US. Trump also reaffirmed that he would announce 'reciprocal tariffs', meaning the US would impose import duties on on products in cases where another country has levied duties on US goods. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains what this means for the New Zealand economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:56

Michelle Isemonger: loan market advisor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/10

Banks are clearing a backlog of lending requests after 'unacceptable' delays of up to five weeks, which caused stress for borrowers before Christmas. A significant drop in interest rates late last year resulted in a surge of new home loan applications and refinancing and restructuring requests, according to mortgage brokers. Loan market advisor Michelle Isemonger says the weeks before Christmas are always a busy time - but December's OCR drop inspired this notable increase in applications. LISTEN

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9:33

The Huddle: Should we be worried about another Labour...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/10

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Two new polls are out - and they show that the left bloc has overtaken the coalition and could form a new Government if an election was held tomorrow. Should the current Government be concerned - or is this too far away to worry about? Do we need to be worried about a bigger diplomatic mess with the Cook Islands? What could this

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Full Show Podcast: 10 February 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/10

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 10 February 2025, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop talks about the 100 global investors the Government's inviting to put their money into NZ projects. Act leader David Seymour defends the decision to write to police about their treatment of Auckland eye-surgeon Philip Polkinghorne - and why he drove up the stairs of Parliament in a Land Rover. Variety executive music editor Jem Aswad speaks to Ryan about this year's Super Bowl

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8:54

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unbothered by...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/02/10

Two new polls show a shift in the political mood - but National's Nicola Willis isn't too worried about these results. Both the Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll and the 1 News Verian poll - out today - show Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Māori would have the seats to form a Government. Both also have Chris Luxon losing support in the preferred Prime Minister stakes. But Willis says polls move around - pointing out that there are differences between today's two. "Overall, the message that I'm hearing very

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3:36

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader cautiously optimistic...

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2025/02/10

Labour is cautiously optimistic a new poll might spell trouble for the coalition. The Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll earlier today showed it could not form a Government - pushed by drops in support to ACT and NZ First. Leader Chris Hipkins says it shows the country's heading in the wrong direction. "We know we've got a lot of work to do - we've still got a year and a half to go, so polls at this point are interesting. And it's nice to be doing well in them and we've still got a fair amount of water to

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