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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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3:58

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the NZ Zanda...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/12

Karn Dhaliwal was the New Zealand recipient of the Zanda McDonald Award, and it's a big honour in the rural world. Dhaliwal built a diverse horticultural and cropping business and is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to growing, leadership within the vegetable industry. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:06

The Huddle: How would we handle an oil shortage?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/12

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the future of the global oil supply, and the Government is looking into solutions in case our supply gets low. Do we need to find an alternative solution - or encourage more people to walk or bike? New reports show beneficiary numbers have soared to a 12-year

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2:16

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Do we need...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/12

Now look, I don’t think there’s any reason to panic, but if you’ve been reading the news closely - and especially if you’ve been reading more widely than just the New Zealand news - you’re probably starting to feel a little nervous about what might happen to fuel supplies here and the possibility that we may have to start rationing. The Strait of Hormuz is still effectively shut. The Iranians have now attacked 13 tankers. The boss of the Saudi-backed oil company has warned this could be catastrophic

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Full Show Podcast: 12 March 2026

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2026/03/12

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 March, 2026, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones tells us about emergency fuel measures as the Iran war goes on. Heath Mills on his hopes for a private franchise T20 league as he quits as the Cricket Players' Association boss. A new star-studded Lord of the Rings movie - we ask a film reviewer if it's starting to lose its appeal. And on The Huddle, Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour tell us whether they're in Team Emily or

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6:06

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/12

The Social Development Minister is certain it's only a matter of time before beneficiary numbers fall from a 12-year high. New figures show 427,000 people were on a main benefit in December - including more than half on Jobseeker. That's despite the Government declaring it would curb welfare dependency shortly after taking office. Louise Upston says businesses sentiment is improving. "When businesses are confident, they take on more staff. The staff they've got, they give more hours, they lift

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5:18

Liam Rutherford: NZEI lead negotiator on the union...

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2026/03/12

A legal battle is looming over primary teacher pay deals. The NZEI's taking action over the Government letting non-union teachers accept individual pay offers. The Public Service Commissioner yesterday confirmed boards can directly approach about 10,000 teachers, after the union’s rejected three recent pay deals. Lead negotiator Liam Rutherford says they're frustrated and angry about the timing. "This is a break from decades of tradition, where we settled the collective agreement and then teachers

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3:35

Dominic Corry: entertainment journalist and film...

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2026/03/12

Kate Winslet is set to return to New Zealand shores for a new role in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is set to start production this year. Andy Serkis is set to reprise his role as Gollum and direct the movie, and Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are set to return too. Entertainment journalist and film reviewer Dominic Corry says there's clear demand for new Lord of the Rings content among film fans. "It still feels rather under-exploited, if that's a word we can use. And also, I still

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2:32

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/12

One expert has suggested Jetstar won't follow Air New Zealand in cutting upcoming domestic flights. The airline plans to cancel about 1100 flights over the next six to eight weeks because of fuel price hikes - impacting about 44,000 passengers. It's already raised fares to help cover costs. Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director Cath O'Brien, says Jetstar's unlikely to do the same because Air New Zealand's domestic network has a wider spread. "They have a wholly different problem

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4:25

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the plans...

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2026/03/12

All options are on the table for conserving fuel if the US-Israel war on Iran continues. Iran's retaliating with hits on neighbouring countries, and blocking shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz - sending global fuel prices spiking. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says the Government's working on a plan in case our supplies come under threat. Jones says we have 50 days fuel here and on the way, but continued supply rests on the length of the conflict. "Kiwis expect their Government to

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5:30

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/12

MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi isn't saying if she has confidence in Te Pāti Māori's leadership, after her reinstatement. A High Court this week ruled her expulsion last year was unlawful. She says she'll maintain separate offices from the Party for now, and consider the ruling with whanau and iwi. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:40

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Matt Canavan...

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2026/03/12

Over in Australia, Queensland senator Matt Canavan is set to take over the Nationals - signalling a new change for the party. Canavan will work alongside fellow conservative Angus Taylor, and experts are speculating about what this could mean for the future of Australia's right bloc. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Canavan has spoken out against the Paris Agreement and called for new coal-fired power stations to be built. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Heath Mills...

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2026/03/12

One of the biggest advocates for New Zealand cricketers is going to be looking after every professional player around the globe. After almost 25 years in the role, Heath Mills is stepping down as New Zealand Cricket Players Association chief executive to become executive chairman of the World Cricketers’ Association. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:02

Heath Mills: NZ Cricket Players Association chief...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/12

One of New Zealand sport’s biggest powerbrokers is stepping down. NZ Cricket Players Association boss Heath Mills has announced today that he will be leaving in June, after 25 years with the association. Mills says the time's right to step down, as he wants to focus on his new role as executive chairman of the World Cricketers’ Association. "The time's right for me now to step aside as CEO of the New Zealand Players' Association. It's been a hard decision to make, because it's been part of my life

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5:10

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Meghan Markle...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/11

Meghan Markle is set to headline a weekend retreat hosted by the Her Best Life podcast in Sydney this April. The event will be held during a visit to Australia by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, concluding earlier speculation. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the event will take place over three days, and reportedly includes sessions with a psychologist, yoga, and other activities. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:31

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/11

A proposed crackdown on companies that give shareholders loans, rather than pay them taxable income, appears dead in the water. Inland Revenue has been eyeing the whopping $29 billion shareholders currently owe companies, questioning the extent to which companies are issuing shareholders loans, rather than paying them dividends or wages. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:30

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/11

The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day. More than 1700 have been killed in the Middle East - most in Iran, and hundreds in Lebanon. Despite this, markets appear to have calmed down following the initial shock, and Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explained why. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:05

The Huddle: Do we really need more cash machines?

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2026/03/11

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Public Service Commissioner raised a few eyebrows when he confirmed boards can make individual employment offers to non-NZEI teachers from today, after the union rejected three recent deals. Do we think this was the right move? There's growing calls to reform sick leave laws after the recent Covid wave led

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Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 11 March, 2026, we talk to the Public Service Commissioner on why he's given a pay increase to non-union primary school teachers. Heinz Wattie's is shutting factories affecting about 350 jobs - an employers advocate warns there'll be more to come. An academic's call for sick leave to be accrued - and taken from job to job. And on The Huddle, Jack Tame and Maurice Williamson debate whether we really do need more cash machines. Get

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1:54

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/11

I think we can quite accurately use the word 'brilliant' to describe the latest move from the Government’s man in the primary teachers’ pay negotiations. Brian Roche, the Public Service Commissioner, has gone around the union and offered a 4.7 percent pay increase to primary teachers who are not in the union. If they agree to it, the first chunk of the pay rise will kick in 19 days from now and the next chunk will take effect in January next year. This is clever because it undermines the union -

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4:12

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/11

The balance sheet is looking strong for Briscoe Group, which managed to score a few goals late in the game. The retailer's posted record annual sales of close to $800 million, for the year ending January 25th. Its homeware brand Briscoes saw 1.42 percent sales growth - while Rebel Sport trailed with growth of 0.13 percent. Managing director Rod Duke says the business just changed its promotions approach slightly. "Generally, the market from about Black Friday just eased up a bit. People just got a

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