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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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3:50

Craig Jepson: Kaipara mayor on the fallout from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/27

The Mangawhai community is banding together to pick up the pieces from yesterday morning's tornado. Two people were seriously injured and nine buildings are yellow stickered - with another 26 white stickered as possibly damaged, but safe. Restoring power is taking longer than first expected, with worse damage than first thought. All but 30 customers should have electricity by midnight. Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson says only one person has needed emergency accommodation through the welfare team. "Other

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2:48

Tim Alpe: LyLo director on the Government relaxing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/27

Overseas visitors may need an extra nudge to come here, even with relaxed visa requirements aiming to attract digital nomads to spend more. From today, people on visitor visas can work remotely here for overseas companies. Accommodation provider LyLo director Tim Alpe says it'll suit foreign tourists - but the challenge is telling them about it. "We've got to get out internationally, we've got to go to big trade shows, we've got to be telling people that actually - New Zealand is a great destination

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5:48

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the oral...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/27

The architect of the Treaty Principles Bill claims the legislation would improve outcomes for Māori. Oral submissions were delivered in Parliament, including from ACT's David Seymour himself, experts from the New Zealand Māori Association and Hobson's Pledge members. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls said the bill was subject to plenty of backlash - with Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira chief executive Helmut Modlik labelling it a 'race-based dog whistle'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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5:35

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on two...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/27

Two historic Melbourne monuments were vandalised as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the controversial Australia Day holiday. A statue of John Batman, a founder of Australia's second largest city who was also involved in the deaths of indigenous people, was sawn in half and a monument commemorating Australian soldiers in World War One was covered in red paint. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says police have launched investigations into these incidents - as well as

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4:21

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Auckland FC beating...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/27

There's belief within Auckland FC that they can win the A-League title in their maiden season. The inaugural side sits two points clear at the top of the table halfway through the campaign - they've conceded 11 goals in 14 games and only lost twice. Sportstalk host Jason Pine says the team's well on their way to making history - but they've got some fatal flaws holding them back. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:23

Rose McInerney: Mastery school principal on the surge...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/27

Some of the nation's new charter schools claim they are being 'swamped' with applications before they have even opened. Seven of the publicly funded, privately owned schools are scheduled to open their doors over the next two weeks - and they're seeing plenty of demand. Mastery School principal Rose McInerney says her school has 60 primary-aged children enrolled, with a further 40 wait-listed. "What we do with those children is - we have a longer school day as a starting point, we have two hours of

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4:35

Matt Aitken: Head of VFX at Wētā FX (1)

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/26

Wētā VFX has received three Academy Award nominations for their work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. 2000 people work within Wētā FX, many in Wellington, and head of VFX Matt Aitken said the nominations will make a 'great contribution' to the capital's economy. The Oscars are set to take place in Hollywood on March 3rd. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:13

Gail Downey: UK Correspondent on a life-threatening...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

A potentially life-threatening storm is hitting the UK, with millions of people being urged to stay home. Three thousand job cuts are to be lost as UK supermarket Sainsburys closes its cafes, patisseries and pizza counters. And singer Adele has been accused of sabotaging the sale of $12 million home in which she once lived, by inferring it is haunted. UK Correspondent Gail Downey joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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100:19

Full Show Podcast: 24 January 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 24 January 2025, Act leader David Seymour says we should consider more privatisation, including of healthcare. What led to Novak Djokovic's shock retirement from the Aussie Open? The Government is celebrating hitting its target for reducing the number of people in emergency housing five years early. Plus, Weta VFX boss Matt Aitken speaks to Andrew after being nominated for not one, not two but three (!) Oscars. Get the Heather du

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8:25

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

How has China reacted to Donald Trump's threat to put a 10% tariff on China as early as February 1st? Is China warming up to allowing TikTok to be sold as part of a deal with the US? Who is in the running to be the app? And Donald Trump and Xi Jinping talked on the phone this week, what did they discuss? Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:34

The Huddle: Why can't the All Blacks get Richie...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

Tonight on The Huddle, Deputy Sports News Director Elliott Smith and Sports Journalist Lavina Good discussed the historic rugby game to be played in the small town Kirwee at the end of the month. What does bringing rugby to small towns do for the regions? Why didn't All Blacks Head Coach get Richie Mo'unga back? Should New Zealand Rugby change its rules if they want the All Blacks to be successful in 2025? The Huddle talks all this and more. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:17

Blair Jones: Kirwee Rugby Club President on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

Kirwee, a town west of Christchurch with a population of 1180, is gearing up for the biggest game in the town's history. The Blues and the Crusaders will play a pre-season game in Kirwee on January 31st. The game has already sold out and 3000 are expected to attend. Kirwee Rugby Club President Blair Jones joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:44

Josie Vidal: Straterra CEO on the economic growth...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

The government has hinted at a "major" mining announcement next week, and the sector is welcoming a push for mining to play a bigger role in the country's economic growth. This comes after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defended the decision to expand mining, saying it needed to play a bigger role in the economy. CEO of Straterra inc. Josie Vidal joins the show to discuss what could be coming next week. LISTEN ABVOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Matt Aitken: Head of VFX at Wētā Workshop

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

Wētā VFX has received three Academy Award nominations for their work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. 2000 people work within Wētā Workshop, many in Wellington, and head of VFX Matt Aitken said the nominations will make a 'great contribution' to the capital's economy. The Oscars are set to take place in Hollywood on March 3rd. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:18

Tama Potaka: Associate Housing Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

The Government has reduced the number of people in emergency housing motels by 75%, reaching their target five years early. There are now just under 600 households in emergency motels. How did they do it? Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka joins the show to discuss the major success. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:41

Dr Angus Chambers: Chair of the General Practice...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

Despite not being the leader of the country, David Seymour has delivered his State of the Nation address. The ACT Party leader said New Zealander's need to stop being scared of privatisation, look at selling government assets, and change the way the country funds education and health. Is this the solution to the downfalls of New Zealand's healthcare system? Chair of the General Practice Owners Association Dr Angus Chambers talks to Andrew Dickens about what such a change would mean for Kiwis. LISTEN

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5:24

Jason Walls: Political Editor on Ratana, the fate of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

Politicians have descended on Ratana. During several speeches, the fate of The Treaty's Principle Bill was called into question. Meanwhile David Seymour has delivered his State of the Nation speech. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joins the show to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Jason Pine: Sports Contributor on Nottingham Forest...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

Kiwi Chris Wood has resigned with Nottingham Forest, but will he come home when his contract finishes in 2027? Auckland FC continue to defend their name as the best defensive team in the league. The Australian Open semi-finals see's world number one Jannik Sinner play American Ben Shelton, and is Djokovic the underdog as he goes for his 25th major? Sports Contributor Jason Pine joins the show to discuss what's coming this weekend in sport. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:39

Andrea Teng: Otago University researcher on rising...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/24

New research from Otago University has painted a grim picture for the future health of Kiwis... More than half a million of us will be living with diabetes by 2044 - a 90% increase on current numbers, researchers say. Is lifestyle or genetics to blame for the rising rates? Otago University researcher Andrea Teng joins the show to discuss the alarming figures. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:11

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK looking to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/23

The Southport attack has prompted the UK to toughen up the laws on buying knives as the killer awaits sentencing. Under new legislation, anyone buying a knife online will be required to submit two forms of ID and record a live video proving their age. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Prime Minister Keir Starmer has observed what needed to be changed - as the looser restrictions likely enabled the killer in the first place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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