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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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4:27

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand Merino...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/23

Two farms have been suspended from New Zealand Merino’s ZQ quality standard supply programme after undercover videos appeared to show animal welfare breaches. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) claimed that a recent investigation uncovered cruelty towards sheep on these farms - forcing MPI to take action. The Country's Jamie Mackay says people reportedly stood on sheep's necks, dragged them across the floors of shearing sheds and sewed up wounds without painkillers. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:01

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/23

Prime Minister Chris Luxon laid out his vision for growing the economy as part of today's State of the Nation address - and pointed the finger at the country. Luxon pushed the need for more jobs, investment and innovation, and criticised New Zealand's 'culture of saying no' that was holding back new developments. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:13

The Huddle: Will Putin respond to Trump's threats?

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2025/01/23

Tonight on The Huddle, AUT chancellor Rob Campbell and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Prime Minister has outlined his plans to grow the economy in his State of the Nation address today - do we agree with these changes? Can more foreign investment, more mining and a restructure of the Crown Research Institutes turn things around? Labour leader Chris Hipkins has also been quick to suggest Labour can come back and take

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5:14

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist explains...

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2025/01/23

Facebook and Instagram users have recently noticed their accounts have started following President Donald Trump, his wife Melania and Vice President JD Vance without their prior knowledge. Gracie Abrams and Demi Lovato are among the famous names who have posted complaints Meta won't let them unfollow these accounts, with Abrams eventually being forced to block them altogether. Others have also noticed the hashtag #Democrat was blocked on Instagram this week. BusinessDesk tech columnist Peter Griffin

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7:41

Sir Peter Gluckman: former Chief Science Advisor on...

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2025/01/23

There's belief the science sector is on the right track with a major overhaul. Seven Crown Research Institutes will now merge into three public research organisations. Another public research group is also being created to focus on AI and advanced technology, with Callaghan Innovation set to close. The moves follows a review by the Science System Advisory Group. Former Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman says the changes follow around 80 percent of his recommendations. "Strategy must precede

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100:58

Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/23

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 23 January 2025, the Prime Minister says we need to do away with our 'no'-attitude to grow our economy. Trade Minister Todd McClay tells Andrew how he's going to get foreign investors to invest in NZ. Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter discusses the deal Prince Harry has struck with Rupert Murdoch's UK newspapers - and why he chose to settle after always vowing to never settle. The number of tourists has still not recovered to

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4:30

Victoria Arbiter: royal commentator on Prince Harry's...

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2025/01/23

Prince Harry's decision to settle with News Group Newspapers may have been the smart move, according to one expert. He'd been suing the group - which publishes the Sun and the now defunct News of the World - alleging they obtained information about him by illegal means, over 15 years. The settlement is reportedly over $20 million. Royal correspondent Victoria Arbiter says settling will save a headache. "At the end of the day, the UK justice system is prohibitively expensive - the cost would have

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5:12

Craig Gabriel: tennis commentator on Australian Open...

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2025/01/23

Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton has taken the Grand Slam's on-court interviewers to task for being 'disrespectful' to players. Shelton initially laughed off some divisive comments from former Davis Cup player John Fitzgerald, who interviewed him after his first semi-final at Melbourne Park - but later told reporters he was 'shocked' by how players were treated by broadcasters. Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel says some of the comments that took place after the fact may have been better

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4:49

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the Government's new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/23

The Trade Minister says he wants deals through the door this year - with a Government goal of tempting overseas funding. A new agency called Invest New Zealand will roll out the red carpet out to foreigners with money to put into infrastructure and key sectors. Todd McClay says he doesn't want reports, he wants deals with investors. "They certainly don't invest in a country when Government agencies tell them not to - and I think that's very much been the case in New Zealand, it's harder to invest

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4:36

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor unpacks...

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2025/01/23

The Prime Minister isn't concerned opening up to more mining could harm New Zealand's reputation. More mining and drilling is on the cards under a new Government focus on economic growth, outlined today. Chris Luxon explainedwe need critical minerals to build more roads and he wants quarries closer to where those roads are being built. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Luxon's committed to the development of more EVs and solar panels - and those resources need to come from somewhere

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5:57

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Peter Dutton...

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2025/01/23

As the Australian election year gets underway, voters appear to be looking for a change in leadership. New polling data shows Peter Dutton holds a 39–34 lead over Anthony Albanese as preferred Prime Minister, according to a new Reserve poll - after they were tied at 35 percent in December. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's clear voters are swinging further to the right. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the NZ Winter...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/23

Confidence snow sports will continue to thrive in New Zealand, despite the Winter Games being put on ice due to an avalanche of rising costs. CEO of Snow Sports NZ, Nic Cavanagh, admits losing the Games after 15 years is a big blow, but he's confident top athletes will still visit during the winter months. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/23

Tourism Industry Aotearoa is excited about the Government's new growth agenda. Minister-in-charge Nicola Willis is considering visa changes, hoping to pull in more tourists. Just over 321,000 people entered the country from overseas in November - 86 percent of pre-pandemic figures. CEO Rebecca Ingram says there's lots of room to build on that. "So as an industry, we're delighted to see such a strong focus on economic growth from the Government with the new portfolio for Minister Willis." LISTEN

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4:55

Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the death toll from...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/22

A huge fire killed at least 76 people as it ripped through a hotel at a popular ski resort in northern Turkey. The blaze at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya broke out about 3.30am (12.30am GMT), sending huge clouds of smoke into the night air and sparking panic among the guests. UK correspondent Gail Downey says several young children and teenagers were among those killed in the blaze - with forensic investigations ongoing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:46

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/22

Donald Trump officially got the keys back to the White House earlier this week - and his return to power could have an impact on NZX-listed businesses. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare produces medical devices sold in the US, and it's likely the incoming tariffs could leave an impact. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

Bharat Chawla: India NZ Business Council chair on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/22

New reports indicate the Indian Government is sounding out the nation's biggest businesses to determine how they feel about a trade agreement with New Zealand. The Indian Government reportedly sent an email to members of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry asking for feedback on the idea of starting negotiations with NZ on a free trade agreement. India NZ Business Council chair Bharat Chawla explains what this could mean going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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3:14

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/01/22

The Auditor-General is upping the ante, urging the Government to change the law to require departments to better report on what their spending achieves. John Ryan is worried it can be difficult to track what comes of Government policies or programmes, and wants the issue investigated by the Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:34

The Huddle: Why can't Gen Z handle DIY?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/22

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute 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 CEO of surveillance network Auror explained the new technology used to stop shoplifters in their tracks after the latestGolriz Ghahraman incident. Is this a step too far - or a necessary measure to combat retail crime? According to new reports, domestic inflation is still on the sticky side - what can this mean

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Duncan Grieve: Spinoff founder expects more industry...

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2025/01/22

A media commentator says cuts at NZME are just the latest in a troubled industry. NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB owner NZME is proposing a restructure, with a net loss of about 38 roles. Spinoff founder Duncan Grieve says all around the world massive cuts are taking place while other brands disappear completely. He says it's not a problem which is likely to go away. "It wouldn't shock me if this was just setting off another year of that - and it might not be anything like the biggest we're going to see."

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4:58

Phil Thomson: Auror CEO unpacks surveillance...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/01/22

Police can search the retail surveillance network that recorded a shopping incident involving former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, even when no complaint has been made. Ghahraman was stopped and questioned by store security at Royal Oak's Pak’nSave in the weeks before her High Court case in early October. Foodstuffs says it did not complain to police. Surveillance network Auror is used by retailers - including Foodstuffs - and confirms police can access the information those clients record. CEO Phil

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