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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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4:48

Martin Bosley: restaurateur on Sustainable Foods Ltd...

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2024/11/28

A chef says meat replacements turned out to be a bit of a fad and they've declined in popularity. Plant-based food manufacturer Sustainable Foods has recently gone into liquidation. Pea protein meat alternative producer - Sunfed - also shut this year after losing investors. Restaurateur Martin Bosely says the products were popular to start with, but diners have now stepped away. "There was concerns about the tastes, there's definitely concerns about the texture - and I think it's sort of led to

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3:58

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on multiple conservative...

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2024/11/27

The UK is moving closer towards the vote on the new assisted dying bill - but some former leaders don't approve. Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Baroness May are among the former Prime Ministers who have joined the voices opposing the bill. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says the current Health Secretary and Justice Secretary also don't support the bill - and it's unclear if it will pass. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management Portfolio...

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2024/11/27

The OCR was slashed by 50 basis points today - but some markets believe it could have gone lower. Some experts believed a chunkier 75 point cut was on the way before the Reserve Bank took its summer break. Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Katlyn Parker unpacked the response further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

Jamie Cleine: Buller mayor on the plan to potentially...

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2024/11/27

A plan to relocate the flood-prone West Coast town of Westport is being considered. Westport has been repeatedly inundated by flooding - with disasters escalating further in recent years. Buller mayor Jamie Cleine says this will be a gradual process, and other ideas to keep the town safe have been considered. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:16

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/11/27

Many mortgage holders will be relieved to hear that the OCR has been brought down by an addition 50 basis points. Despite this, one expert is warning that borrowers might need to keep their enthusiasm about the interest rates in check. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained that there were other factors impacting interest rates. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:25

The Huddle: Do the paper bags need to go?

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2024/11/27

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Paper bags - Early Edition host Ryan Bridge has slammed the exorbitant cost of paper bags at the supermarket and criticised their effectiveness. What do we think? The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR down by 50 basis points in their last meeting of the year. This is good news - but what does it say about our

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Full Show Podcast: 27 November 2024

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2024/11/27

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27 November, the OCR has dropped another 50 basis points to 4.25 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explained what might come next. Price comparison service PriceMe has issued a warning about deceptive Black Friday deals, with CEOGavin Male explaining the techniques retailers use to drive up spending. Elevated levels of arsenic have been detected in the Waikato River, affecting water supplies in Auckland and

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4:26

Steve Taylor: Water Services Authority Head of...

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2024/11/27

Elevated levels of arsenic have been detected in the Waikato River, affecting water supplies in Auckland and Waikato. The Government has been briefed this evening and sought assurances that water supplies are safe. Authorities are carrying out further testing with results due back tomorrow. Watercare is also rejigging the way it processes water to reduce the amount of arsenic in the city’s water supply but said there was no immediate concern to public health. Steve Taylor, head of operations at

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2:46

Mike Lee: Auckland University marketing professor on...

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2024/11/27

Kmart's New Zealand operation is approaching the $1 billion turnover mark, as it plans to open its largest store in the country yet. BusinessDesk reports annual earnings lodged with the Companies Office show Kmart NZ Holdings declared just shy of $1 billion total revenue in the year to June 30. Auckland University marketing professor says Kmart has managed to create quality products and boost its fashion output to avoid the stigma that comes with big-box retailers. "They've reduced the amount of

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4:10

Ryan Bridge: Early Edition host on whether...

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2024/11/27

Newstalk ZB's own Ryan Bridge has hit out at the cost of paper bags at the supermarket. Woolworths currently charges customers 40c per paper bag after plastic bags were banned from further circulation in July 2019. The retailer has defended these prices - claiming the cost is designed to encourage customers to bring their own bags. The Early Edition host says these bags are 'annoying' to use - and they don't properly carry your essentials. "Forget eggs, forget anything else... just put a two litre

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2:02

Gavin Male: PriceMe chief executive issues warning...

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2024/11/27

Price comparison service PriceMe has issued a warning about deceptive Black Friday deals. New research reveals 76 percent of the 100 most popular products last year were more expensive on Black Friday than other times of the year. It says one in four Kiwis are sceptical of the sales, but many shoppers still expect to save 40 percent on fashion and tech. Chief executive Gavin Male says retailers use misleading sales tactics to make products appear cheaper. "Deals are always available, so it pays to

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2:53

Ashok Shankar: Public Service Association health...

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2024/11/27

There's fears of potential flow-on effects from more cost-cutting at Health New Zealand. The Public Service Association says the health agency is cutting a net 1478 roles, with about 700 already vacant. Health NZ says it's spending more than it has in its budget - and these savings will strengthen its front-line. PSA health sector lead, Ashok Shankar, says these cuts will impact Health New Zealand's digital team. He explained not having these workers could lead to more outages and less data and

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4:08

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

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2024/11/27

There's questions over what will come next for the OCR after today's 50 basis point cut. The Reserve Bank has hinted more cuts will come in the new year. However, Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen has warned this might not be the right approach. "A lot of economic forecasters are wondering - when do we get back to those more normal and considered steps, given that the economy is already starting to show some early signs of turning around?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:03

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2024/11/27

Homeowners can expect some relief - as the Reserve Bank cuts the OCR down in its final update of the year. The central bank has slashed the rate 50 basis points today - to sit on 4.25 percent. It's now forecasting 4.1 percent by March next year, 3.6 percent by the end of next year, with an endpoint of 3.1 percent by March 2027. ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says Governor Adrian Orr has warned this will depend on how things track - as the economy is in for a slow recovery. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:02

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Mexico suggesting...

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2024/11/27

Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has claimed Donald Trump's proposed tariffs would do nothing to stop the flow of migrants coming through the US border. Sheinbaum has also warned Mexico would hit back with tariffs of its own in response to Trump claiming he would introduce a 25 percent increase on all imports from the region. US correspondent says Canada and China haven't responded favourably to the president-elect's proposed tariff increases either. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:41

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZR reportedly...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/27

New Zealand Rugby are weighing up the option of taking an All Blacks home test against France to the United States next year. The move comes a month after confirmation France would be sending an understrength squad on the tour to New Zealand. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:26

Thomas Nash: Wellington Regional Councillor on NZTA...

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2024/11/27

The Transport Agency is telling bus and train providers to take in more money, which could force fare hikes. Wellington's Regional Council is rejecting the call from NZTA. Transport Committee Chair Thomas Nash says it would mean unaffordable 70 percent fare increases during a cost of living crisis. "You'd end up just pushing people back into cars, more people will be on the road and it would be more congested - which I think is the opposite of what we need." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:33

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the petition for a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

A petition calling for a second UK election is growing in support - and tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced his support for it. Musk labelled the UK a 'tyrannical police state' and boosted a video by a jailed far-right figurehead. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is unlikely to resign based on this poll. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

Donald Trump's return to the White House could lead to a more complex landscape for global food and agricultural trade, according to a new report by Rabobank. Rabobank says the implications of Trump's proposed policy shifts could be potential disruptions to established trade relationships, shifts in export demand, and rising costs for consumers and businesses alike. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:10

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Donald...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to hit Mexico, Canada and China with new tariffs as soon as he takes office. In a post on social media, Trump promised to charge Mexico and Canada an additional 25 percent tariff on all products they send to the US - and an additional 10 percent tariff will be placed on Chinese goods. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says these trade changes come with ramifications for the rest of the world - New Zealand included. LISTEN ABOVESee

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