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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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6:10

Conor English: NZ Esport President on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/18

Esports New Zealand is feeling disappointment after being left out of a funding boost ahead of the next Olympics. High Performance Sport NZ has confirmed it will invest over $160 million into various Kiwi sporting organisations over the next four years - with rowing, cycling, speed climbing and tennis among the sports set to benefit. Conor English, the President of the New Zealand Esports Federation, says this comes at at an unfortunate time, with the first-ever esport Olympics set to take place in

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4:50

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK Athletics being...

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2024/12/17

UK Sport has slashed UK Athletics' funding for the Los Angeles Olympic cycle by nearly £1.75 million - and the organisation isn't happy. It's an 8 percent cut, and there's concerns it will impact funding for training camps and athletic coaches. UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacks the controversy further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:16

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

The Government's half-year fiscal update paints a bleak economic picture for the years ahead. It revealed the Government's debt path is steeper than previously anticipated - and surplus won't be reached until the end of the decade. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains how things got to this point - and how the Government can redirect the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:01

The Huddle: Is it a council's job to make submissions...

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2024/12/17

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government books are deeper in the red than expected - and it's going to get worse. Should the Government make harsher cuts than it is already - or introduce more taxes? Wellington City Council has voted to make a submission on the Government's Treaty Principles Bill. Is this really the council's business? The old SPQR will soon be

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Full Show Podcast: 17 December 2024

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2024/12/17

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 17 December 2024, I see red, I see red, I see red! Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge after revealing New Zealand's financial troubles are even worse than feared. The Chief Ombudsman says we need to treat our most dangerous prisoners better. The Black Caps finally deliver a win against England. Plus, the Huddle debates whether it's a council's job to make submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill. Get the Heather

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6:24

Dr Bryan Betty: General Practice NZ chair on research...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

A new survey out of Massey University has sparked concerns surrounding the number of Kiwis using prescription drugs recreationally. One out of four survey respondents reported using pharmaceuticals for non-medicinal purposes in the previous six months. General Practice NZ chair Dr Bryan Betty says pain medications, sedatives like benzodiazepines, gabapentin and ADHD medications are most likely to be abused. "Most GPs are aware of the issue - and are very careful when prescribing these medications."

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3:26

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

Business advocates believe the latest minimum wage increase strikes the right balance during an economic downturn. The minimum wage will rise 1.5 percent - or 35 cents an hour - to $23.50. The Government says the moderate increase reflects the current economic climate and labour market. Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head Alan McDonald says this won't cause businesses to cut jobs - but they will be more cautious. "If you're thinking about hiring people - and people are still hiring

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4:24

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

The Government says changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa should make hiring migrants easier, and protect Kiwis in low-skilled jobs. Amendments from March include altering the median wage threshold - and reducing minimum experience requirements for lower-skilled roles. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says previous settings skewed the market, as low-skilled immigrant workers had to be paid the median wage. "Which is paying them more than the Kiwi standing next to them - and it's caused

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4:33

Ken Hughey: Orana Wildlife Park board co-chair on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park is moving forward, after two reviews into allegations of unreported animal deaths and an unsafe workplace. Both found Orana lacked a clear core purpose and vision. It's halting incoming animal transfers for six months, while it adopts all recommendations. Board co-chair Ken Hughey says these reviews reveal what the zoo needs to do to improve conditions. "We're really clear on what we have to do in the culture space - and now we're also clear in the other spaces."

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6:43

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

The Government's devised a new measure for counting its coins, which gives it a more positive look. Treasury reports the Government now won't hit surplus before 2030 at the earliest, rather than 2027. But the Finance Minister says the official measure will no longer consider the $4.1 billion ACC deficit, putting the books in the black mid-2029. Nicola Willis says the Government inherited a tough set of economic conditions. "As we look ahead, we are seeing the scars that were left by the huge

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6:56

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

The Finance Minister's painting a grim picture of the economy - signalling the Government will further cut into the Public Service. Treasury's opened its books for the half-year economic and fiscal update - showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030. Nicola Willis has adjusted the way the surplus is calculated, but says come Budget Day next year, she'll be forced to make some tough decisions. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government

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3:50

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the ongoing...

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2024/12/17

Two Australian families are receiving medical assistance after a group of tourists fell ill in Fiji from suspected alcohol poisoning. Seven Australians who stayed at the high-end Warwick Resort have been hospitalised, after drinking pina coladas. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Australian experts will be conducting further investigations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:00

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

A triumph to finish the test cricket year for New Zealand. They have won the third and final match against England by 423 runs in Hamilton, but lost the series 2-1. That margin equals the country’s largest triumph by runs set against Sri Lanka at Christchurch in 2018 and marked an appropriate farewell to Tim Southee after a 16-year, 107-test career. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:33

Peter Boshier: Chief Ombudsman voices concerns with...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/17

The Chief Ombudsman says our treatment of New Zealand's most dangerous prisoners does not support rehabilitation. The Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit holds 13 of the countries worst offenders, including the Christchurch mosque shooter. Peter Boshier says their treatment is cruel, inhuman, and degrading - breaching the UN Convention against torture. He says his conversations with inmates raised concerns about re-integration after release. Boshier says prisoners felt 'dead', 'full of despair', or

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4:17

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Israel closing its...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/16

Israel’s foreign minister says Israel will close its embassy in Dublin over the 'extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish Government'. Gideon Saar said the Republic of Ireland had crossed 'every red line'. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Israel has voiced fury and disapproval with recent moves from Ireland. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:37

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/16

The finance industry is approving a shake up to KiwiSaver. The Government is looking at loosening the rules about where people can put their savings - as part of a package of reforms it's considering to unlock capital. Harbour Asset Management spokesperson Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:24

Sian Taylor: Team Green Architects co-founder on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/16

There's growing demand for changes to building regulations to prevent new-build townhouses from overheating in the summer. Homeowners from across the nation have seen their townhouses reach temperatures exceeding 50C. Team Green Architects co-founder Sian Taylor says many townhouse windows aren't built with external shading - adding to summer heat issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:32

The Huddle: Do we agree with the Local Government Act...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/16

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The police are facing some pushback after they took an organised cultural trip to China. Was this a bad move? The Government has announced some changes to the Local Government Act to encourage them to get back to basics and cut down on pet projects and rate rises. Do we agree with these changes? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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Full Show Podcast: 16 December 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/16

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 16 December 2024, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown tells Ryan he's looking into limiting local government rates increases as part of a big council crackdown. Assistant Police Commissioner Sam Hoyle defends a group of police officers taking a trip to China amongst concerns they might have been victims of political interference. Plus, New Zealanders use twice as much data as Australians. So what are we using it for? Get the

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11:03

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister ahead of tomorrow's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/16

The Finance Minister isn't feeling too optimistic ahead of tomorrow's financial outlook update. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update will give Kiwis more insight into financial and economic forecasts for the next few years - in comparison with last May's Budget. Nicola Willis says the Government's inherited some very challenging economic conditions for their first year. "Tomorrow, the Treasury will share their updated forecasts and we will share our response to that. What we've been consistent

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