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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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10:31

The Huddle: What does the ferry announcement mean for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What do we make of the the ferry announcement-for-an-announcement? There's still a lot of lingering questions following the Government's latest update - how much will they cost? What do we make of this process? And what does it mean for the coalition? Labour's Chris Hipkins is inferring racism after noting

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99:59

Full Show Podcast: 11 December 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 11 December 2024, there's more questions than answers after the Government announced it will buy two new Cook Strait ferries. Newly appointed Minister for Rail Winston Peters tells Ryan Bridge why he's not saying how much they'll cost though. The PSA is taking legal action against the Government for limiting working from home for public servants, so what's it got to do with women? Plus, the Huddle talks about the hype and

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4:13

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on card...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

The latest card spending data from November indicates Kiwis are keeping their expenses down for another month. Kiwibank reports claim the value of spending dropped 2.5 percent in November and new ANZ data shows a drop of 1.2 percent year on year. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says there's hope for the economy - as we're seeing early green shoots ahead of the Christmas season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:28

Anonymous petrol station owner: Concerned...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

There's concern among petrol station owners, following BNZ signalling its lending period for fossil fuels is ending. BNZ has informed one business lending to petrol store owners will end - and the bank needs all debt repaid by 2030. The bank says it's an economic decision, as they're foreseeing people switching to electric vehicles. An anonymous owner of multiple rural petrol stations says the decision hurts farmers, who will still need diesel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:55

Chloe Surridge: Auckland Airport chief operating...

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2024/12/11

Auckland Airport has unveiled the scale of the delays today following an IT issue. A fault with a fibre network provider's domains cut the internet to a number of businesses, including international check-ins. It meant airlines had to manually check people in, causing several flights to be delayed. The airport's chief operating officer, Chloe Surridge, says it caused a lot of disruption, until switching providers fixed the issue. "There were 40 airlines running on delays in departures - and that

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9:24

Winston Peters: newly-appointed Minister for Rail on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

Winston Peters is tip-toeing around whether New Zealand First will get the rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries it campaigned for. The Government has announced it'll set up a new company to procure new Interislander vessels - and has made Peters the Minister for Rail. It's almost a year since the coalition scrapped Labour's contract for buying two mega-ferries that would have joined up rail across the two islands. Nicola Willis says the new ferries will be smaller and rail-capable, but not fully rail

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3:48

Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar headmaster speaks in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

Are school prizegivings harmful or helpful? Discussions have surfaced as the school year comes to a close. Auckland Grammar headmaster, Tim O'Connor, says prizegivings are an opportunity to celebrate student achievement. He says it doesn't mean everyone should get an award. "It's a ritual or a trait of education where, actually, we should learn how to be a contributing member of our community - and that includes being able to respect high-level achievement." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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5:43

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2024/12/11

The Prime Minister has put on a brave face in the House today, deflecting question after question on a somewhat lacklustre announcement concerning the new ferries. The Government has revealed the next steps for replacing the ageing Interislander ships - but experts have raised a few questions. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it feels like the Government's gone completely off track. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Luigi Mangione's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

The man charged with allegedly shooting a top health insurance chief executive in New York carried a manifesto of grievances - indicating a possible motive behind the attack. Luigi Mangione, 26, has been accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, triggering a nationwide manhunt. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Mangione yelled at the officers, media and other attendees ahead of a hearing on extraditing him to New York. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:12

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on James O'Connor...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

New Crusaders playmaker - and former Wallaby - James O'Connor is calling for All Blacks to remain eligible for test selection while playing for Australian Super Rugby clubs. New Zealand Rugby are holding firm on their policy of only selecting players based at home, despite All Blacks coach Scott Robertson urging them to keep an open mind. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:16

Fleur Fitzsimons: acting National Secretary of the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/11

The Public Service Association has filed a claim with the Employment Relations Authority to stop the Government restricting flexible workplace practices. The PSA has argued the new directives on working from home violate its existing agreement with the Government. Fleur Fitzsimons, the acting National Secretary of the PSA, says the Government has failed to take the Gender Pay Principles into account. "One of them is that agencies normalise flexible and part-time working arrangements for all

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5:31

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

Britain’s King Charles III is 'fighting very hard'in his battle with cancer, according to President-elect Donald Trump’s account of a conversation he had with Prince William. Trump told the New York Post that he had asked William about the health of his wife and his father, who both received treatment for undisclosed forms of cancer this year. UK correspondent Enda Brady said that the royals had to issue a clarification about King Charles' health following the sit-down. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:15

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

Australia's central bank has opted to keep rates on hold in its final meeting of 2024 - the same position it's held all year. The RBA did soften its language a bit, and revealed the board had 'some confidence' that inflation was heading back to target. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham predicted rates would come down by 2025. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

Following a significant lift in September, farmer confidence has surged again to the highest level since 2017. According to Rabobank's final Rural Confidence Survey for 2024, farmer confidence in the broader agri-economy has risen from 3 percent to 34 percent. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the factors behind this lift. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

The Huddle: What do we make of the greyhound racing ban?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Treaty Principles Bill - David's done polling for Hobson's Pledge looking into support for or against the bill. What did we make of the findings? Greyhound racing - what do we think of the Government's ban on the sport? Is this the right call? A Reserve Bank consultation has shown Kiwis are still keen on physical coins and

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5:18

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Director of Money and Cash...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

Most New Zealanders are still keen on using physical cash, a new Reserve Bank consultation has found. Their online survey drew in over 18,000 respondents, with many worried digital money would replace banknotes and coins. The central bank's Director of Money and Cash, Ian Woolford, says people are worried about privacy and control when it comes to money. "It's a personal choice - money is quite a personal thing and it's quite natural for people to have concerns about people monitoring their use."

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100:12

Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 10 December 2024, Racing Minister Winston Peters has called time on the Greyhound Racing Industry. Winston Peters tells Ryan Bridge why he decided to make the move now but Greyhound Racing CEO Edward Rennell says the industry has been blindsided. Consumer NZ is celebrating news that the Commerce Commission will file charges against three supermarkets accusing them of displaying inaccurate pricing. Plus the Huddle debates news from

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5:58

Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ Chief Executive...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

Supporters of New Zealand's greyhound racing industry are voicing their disapproval with the Government's latest decision. Racing Minister Winston Peters confirmed the sport will be phased out over the next 20 months - with the ban drawing cross-party support. Greyhound Racing NZ Chief Executive Edward Rennell says the industry is blindsided by this news - and they're looking to go through a select committee process. "We will certainly go through a select committee process and outline why we believe

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2:41

Debbi Tohill: Rape Prevention Education spokesperson...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

There's support for teaching Kiwi students about healthy relationships and consent as part of a refresh of school sex education standards. Gender and sexuality guidelines are being removed - and an expert group will rewrite the curriculum. An Education Review Office report has found too much inconsistency in what's taught. Advocacy group Rape Prevention Education's Debbi Tohill says young people need to really understand what consent means. "We can't begin early enough, I don't think, to be talking

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3:11

Harry Gorringe: Rhythm and Alps general manager on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/12/10

Several big summer music festivals will not have drug testing this year, according toNew Zealand's main drug checking agency for events. KnowYourStuffNZ has confirmed seven upcoming festivals - which they had previously attended - had declined their services. Rhythm and Alps general manager Harry Gorringe says they're expecting about 10,000 people each day. He says it's a shame there'll be no testing - but they'll be working to make it as safe as possible. "We have medical staff, security staff,

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