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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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3:45

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist outlines...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

The Reserve Bank is set to make its final decision for the Official Cash Rate for the year tomorrow afternoon. The general consensus among experts is that the OCR will be cut by at least 50 basis points. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says the Reserve Bank needs to strike the right balance for the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 26 November 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 26 November 2026, Sir John Key pays tribute to former National MP Nikki Kaye who passed away at just 44 years old. He tells Heather Nikki had been much sicker than people realised. Heather asks Education Minister Erica Stanford whether she's going to get rid of NCEA Level 1 after another damning report. And Heather reveals the new nickname she has for Erica - and Erica reveals the nickname her kids call her. Did you know it's

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9:43

The Huddle: Should we expect a capital gains tax?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Former National MP Nikki Kaye died aged 44 after a lengthy battle with cancer. People from all sides of the political spectrum came together to pay tribute to her - what made her so special? What will we remember about her? Does NCEA need to go? An ERO review revealed NCEA level one needs an overhaul - or to be

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7:44

Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

There's frustration for some at Wellington City Council, as the city's Long Term Plan is laid out. Budget cuts were a big part of the discussions - as the city needs to bring in more money after the plan to sell the airport shares fell through. The Council's proposed demolishing the Botanical Gardens' Begonia House and they plan to chop upgrades for venues and a development of Frank Kitts Park. Wellington City Councillor Tony Randle says the Golden Mile project was spared - for the time being

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3:02

Dana Kirkpatrick: East Coast MP seeks to overturn ban...

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2024/11/26

One East Coast MP seeks to overturn the law banning people from indulging in a cuppa at the hair salon. It's currently an offence to serve a drink in a salon's service area as it's been deemed unsafe under health regulations. Dana Kirkpatrick has added a bill to the ballot to remove the law. Kirkpatrick says the same law says it's illegal to bring a dog to the hairdressers. "For some reason, they decided that you couldn't take your dog to the hairdresser - but these days, we take them to the pub,

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2:36

Brent Eccles: concert promoter on Kate Nash selling...

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2024/11/26

Award-winning UK singer Kate Nash has revealed she plans on selling pictures on OnlyFans to help fund her tours. Nash explained that live music has become increasingly financially unsustainable - and she hopes monetising pictures of her behind will help bridge the gap. Concert promoter Brent Eccles says artists have to keep 'feeding the machine' in order to sustain a career and make money. "You have to be very careful when you're doing that - and watch the dollars. You have to tour to a level you

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3:17

Shane Reti: Health Minister says Health NZ is...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

The Health Minister says he's confident people aren't being booted from hospital waitlists so Health New Zealand can meets targets. A letter obtained by RNZ reveals some referrals from a Palmerston North orthopaedic clinic are being knocked back, due to a lack of resources. Shane Reti says checks are in place to ensure targets aren't gamed. He says Health New Zealand is investigating the letter. "As the 20 DHBs came together, there were a lot of different protocols - bringing them all into one place

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2:21

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's time...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

I wouldn't be surprised if Education Minister Erica Stanford actually ends up scrapping NCEA level one. Because she's already concerned enough to order a review - and the review has come back slamming it, so she's got all the ammo she needs to pull the trigger if she wants to. And I hope she does, because it has become apparent, especially in the last three years, that NCEA is a massively flawed system. And I don't think this is just a level one problem, I think there's problems across all three

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3:33

Sir John Key: former Prime Minister pays tribute to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

Former Prime Minister John Key has fondly remembered Nikki Kaye as a brave warrior. The former National deputy leader and Auckland Central MP has died aged 44 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Kaye served as an MP from 2008 until 2020 - the only National MP to win the electorate. In her valedictory, Kaye recalled Prime Minister Key swearing and telling her she wasn't going anywhere, when she was diagnosed in 2016. Key says Kaye fought valiantly - and he recalled reminding Kaye her great motivation

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6:02

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

Politicians from all parties are coming together to pay tribute to Nikki Kaye. The former National deputy leader and Auckland Central MP has died, aged 44. Kaye served as an MP from 2008 until 2020 - taking leave from the House in 2016 for breast cancer treatment. John Key, Helen Clarke, Jacinda Ardern and Chloe Swarbrick are among those who have shared tributes, and Prime Minister Chris Luxon says she was held in great respects across the political divide. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent

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3:49

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the backlash...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

Australia's new social media ban for under-16s is being met with backlash from various MPs and critics alike. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has voiced disapproval with the idea and prospective voters have wondered how these restrictions will be implemented. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says people have also suggested the Government direct their attention to sugar taxes and regulating gambling instead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/26

A new face will bat at three for England in the first cricket test against the Black Caps, starting Thursday in Christchurch. Warwickshire batter Jacob Bethell will debut at the spot, with Ollie Pope keeping wicket and batting at six in the absence of the injured Jordan Cox. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:17

Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Education...

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2024/11/26

The Education Minister agrees NCEA level one doesn't work in its current form. The Education Review Office has called for a rethink of the qualification- after a review revealed it's not a fair or reliable measure of knowledge and skills. Minister Erica Stanford says she's going to take the findings of this review on board to re-evaluate the standards. "At the moment, it's trying to be a level up into level two and it's also trying to be a school leavers' - and in the end, it's neither of those

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4:16

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Storm Bert tearing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/25

Over in Britain, Storm Bert is lashing the region - bringing snow, wind, flooding and heavy rain. Homes, schools and businesses were destroyed as a month's worth of rain hit England and Wales. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says the storm has been responsible for four deaths - including a 75-year-old dog walker. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/25

Air New Zealand isn't going into the 2025 financial year with rosy expectations. The airline expects its first-half pre-tax profit to be in a range of $120 million to $160m, down from $185m in the previous comparable half year. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the mood of investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/25

Wellington City Council’s 'highest-ever' investment in water infrastructure will see less than 1km of pipes replaced this year, Wellington Water claims. After a summer of leaks and taps running dry, the Council promised to increase spending on water infrastructure to address the damage. Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty says it's up to Wellington Water to determine where that money goes. "The decision to do less than a kilometre sits very much operationally in their hands." LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:29

The Huddle: Was TJ Perenara out of line?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/25

Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar of Kiwiblog and Curia and Child Fund's Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! TJ Perenara raised a few eyebrows following his controversial haka at last week's All Blacks match. Was this appropriate to do before the game? It's been a full year since the new Government was sworn in. What do we think so far? What have been their biggest wins - and losses? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Full Show Podcast: 25 November 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/25

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 25 November 2024, former Black Fern and Silver Fern Louisa Wall comes out in support of TJ Perenara and his political haka against Italy. GPs say they can't get patients on hospital waiting lists, but hospital doctors say they're not gaming the system, they're simply being realistic about the number of patients they can treat. Heather asks Finance Minister Nicola Willis whether she's given up on getting back to surplus in 2027/28

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6:28

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/25

It's hoped a new police station in Auckland's CBD will make people feel safe and make it easier for police to attend crime. The Federal Street facility will have 51 beat officers and staff, including prosecutors and firearms safety authority personnel. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this development will help make the city centre safer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:34

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reveals whether the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/25

The Finance Minister's foreshadowing an update on whether the Government's books are still on track for surplus in 2027-2028. Nicola Willis will deliver the half yearly economic and fiscal update in about three weeks. She says that will illustrate the latest forecasts for a surplus - and seemed to caution against unrealistic expectations. "I've always been clear - I'm not going to chase a surplus at all costs. Forecasts move up and down. What I've committed to New Zealanders is that we will make

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