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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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6:18

Penny Simmonds: Tertiary Education Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/19

A new bill looks to make universities less 'risk adverse' over freedom of speech. When introduced in March, it will amend the Education and Training Act and require universities adopt a 'freedom of speech' statement. They'll also have to report on its commitment yearly. Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds says this will ensure they have policy and procedures around allowing and promoting possibly controversial issues. She explained there are also requirements about having to record and being

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3:44

Nikhil Ravinshankar: Air New Zealand Chief Digital...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/19

Travellers with Air New Zealand can now use Apple AirTags to find their lost luggage. The carrier is enabling a feature letting customers share the live location of trackers in their baggage with its customer service team. It means they can tell airline staff where the bag was last scanned and its most recent location. Chief digital officer Nikhil Ravinshankar says it also comes with security safeguards. "When a customer shares their AirTag location with us, we get to keep that only for a temporary

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2:52

Pita Tipene: Waitangi National Trust chair...

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2024/12/19

A Northland Maori leader says Waitangi Day could be more volatile than ever. Prime Minister Chris Luxon's decided against attending celebrations at the Treaty Grounds. He says he'll join events in other parts of the country - and is expected to send ministers in his place. Luxon and the coalition have faced mounting pressure over ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. Waitangi National Trust chair Pita Tipene says he's wondering where else Luxon could rather be. "Any Waitangi Day is a cauldron - let alone

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6:15

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on New...

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2024/12/19

People will have questions, after one of the country's worst quarterly GDP dips in decades. Stats NZ figures show New Zealand's gross domestic product crashed down one percent in the September quarter. It's put the country in the deepest recession since the Covid-driven slump in 2020. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce says the Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, needs to speak up and explain. "I think there is some legitimate questions to be asked - I can remember, quite recently, him saying he's

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5:56

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/19

The Prime Minister's revealed he will not be at the historic Treaty grounds for Waitangi Day celebrations next year. Chris Luxon says he'll instead take part in celebrations elsewhere around the country. It's understood Luxon will be sending Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka and a couple of other Ministers to the Treaty Grounds to represent the Government. Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper is unsurprised by this development, given the contentious Treaty Principles Bill. LISTEN

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3:58

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Raygun...

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2024/12/19

Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn is demanding $11,000 in legal fees from the owner of a Sydney-based comedy club who planned to stage a show based on her. Raygun the Musicalwas set to star Stephanie Broadbridge - but it was pulled at the last minute after promoter Anthony Skinner was sent a legal letter claiming the musical infringed on Gunn's intellectual property. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Skinner offered Gunn's legal team $550 in compensation - a bid the team

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4:22

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson...

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2024/12/19

Liam Lawson might have his nose in front, but Red Bull insist no decision has been locked in over Sergio Perez's vacant seat for 2025. The Mexican driver has negotiated an exit from the Formula 1 team after a poor year, with the Kiwi vying against Yuki Tsunoda for the birth. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:02

Moko Tepania: Far North Mayor urges holidaymakers to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/19

The Far North District Council has issued a warning after a string of dog attacks in the region. An 8-year-old girl was hospitalised after being attacked by a dog on Wednesday at summer hotspot Taipā Beach - prompting calls for a solution. Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says dog owners need to handle their pets responsibly to prevent similar incidents. "If you have a dog in the Far North, you make sure that you are looking after it properly and that it can't get out. You make sure that it's

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5:23

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst...

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2024/12/18

We're less than a week out from Christmas - and some key stocks could be well-placed for a Christmas charge-up. The 'Santa Rally' phenomenon refers to a strong share market over the last 5 trading sessions in December, and the first 2 trading sessions in the new year. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor unpacks the phenomenon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:05

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/12/18

The surprisingly large uptick in the amount of debt the Treasury is expected to issue in coming years will come at a cost, S&P Global Ratings warns. On Tuesday, Treasury increased its forecast bond issuance programme by a whopping 16 percent. It now believes it’ll have to issue $146 billion of New Zealand Government Bonds (debt) in the four years to 2027/28 - $20b more than forecast at the Budget in May. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee

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7:38

The Huddle: Should we require people to register...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

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 Green Party has proposed a new bill requiring people to chip and register their cats? Is this a practical idea? Parliament has voted to strike down a bill to legalise trading on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Should we let this debate go - or will it come back again? A judge and senior lawyer made headlines for

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3:55

Dan McGarry: journalist on the current state of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

Fresh drinking water is an ongoing worry for those in Vanuatu following yesterday's 7.3 magnitude earthquake. Early reports estimate hundreds are injured and more than a dozen people have died. New Zealand search and rescue teams, equipment and supplies are currently on their way. The airport is only open to humanitarian assistance - and the port is out of action. Vanuatu-based journalist Dan McGarry says power is out and water's being restored very slowly. "We lost two large-capacity water tanks on

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101:00

Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 December 2024, the hotly debated Fast-Track Approvals Bill has become law. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop tells Ryan Bridge what happens now and when we can actually expect shovels in the ground. The Greens want to get their hands on your cats... we'll find out what they want to do with them. Is Esports real sport? Esports New Zealand are upset they're not getting any funding from High Performance Sports for the next

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4:26

Celia Wade-Brown: Green MP on the party's proposal...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

Compulsory microchipping of pet cats could be on the cards with the introduction of a new Green Party bill. The party is proposing a law obliging people to chip and register felines - to keep cats with owners and protect native wildlife. MP Celia Wade-Brown says a lot of people will want it to include compulsory de-sexing, and this may come up during the select committee process. "The first step is to get this bill to select committee so that we can hear the public's views, the experts' views, the

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5:37

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Fast...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

There's expectations fast-tracked projects will kick in next year. The controversial Fast Track Approvals Bill passed its final reading in the House last night - despite heated protest in the public gallery and from Opposition MPs. It's being characterised as a one-stop shop, facilitating consents for large-scale development, infrastructure, and mining. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says people can apply from February - and he's certain many will start right away. "We've got to get the expert

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3:56

Karen Stevens: Financial Services Ombudsman debunks...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

Drivers are being given the green-light to wear jandals behind the wheel. The Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens has busted the myth insurance can't be claimed on a crash if the driver's wearing jandals. But she says people should still be careful. "If you know that your jandal's going to get stuck under the accelerator or there's a particular problem with the type of shoe you're wearing - then of course, you don't do that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:12

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive voices...

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2024/12/18

There's disappointment that a bill has been voted down to remove trading restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The MP conscience vote landed on 74 to 49 against it. Retail NZ says it would have allowed better competition with online websites that still operate on both public holidays. Chief executive Carolyn Young says it's sensible to let businesses be open if they want. "People think everybody wants to have the day off with their family on that day - some people might rather work and get

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6:07

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

The ACT Party won't keep pushing to remove trading restrictions from Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Politicians have toppled a bill today in a conscience vote - 74 to 49. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's 'incredible' the bill was voted down - considering the impact it would have on retailers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:33

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Luigi Mangione...

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2024/12/18

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with murder as an 'act of terrorism'. Mangione received an 11-count indictment in connection to the December 4 shooting in Manhattan. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this case has divided the nation - with many young Americans seemingly voicing support with Thompson's killing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the sports that...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

Olympic medal-winning sports have been given a boost in funding heading into the Los Angeles Games - but not everyone got lucky. Rowing, Yachting, Athletics and Para Athletics, Cycling and Para Cycling, and Canoe Racing and Para Canoe are the Podium sports set for extra investment over the next four years. However, Hockey New Zealand is looking at cuts to personnel and a reduction in Black Sticks fixtures after High Performance Sport NZ slashed the sport's funding by $1.4 million dollars annually

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