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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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5:39

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on NYT...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/06

The New York Times is calling Donald Trump as the likely winner of the US election, projecting 297 Electoral College seats. Only one President in history has returned to the White House after a break, rather than serving consecutive terms. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper reminds Heather du Plessis-Allan the Democrat vote often comes in late – and there are lots of votes still to be counted. Plus, the Waitangi Tribunal are being accused of leaking the change in schedule to the Treaty

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5:10

Scott Brown: Former US ambassador to NZ on Trump...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/06

Crucial battleground states are flip-flopping between blue and red as ballots pile up. Former US ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown believes Donald Trump will turn the key states red. Brown tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that what is different in this election is Trump’s rise amongst Latino, Hispanic, and Black Americans. Kamala Harris’ late entrance to the race and avoidance of hard-pressing interviews has affected the voter turnout. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:18

David Seymour: ACT Leader on Treaty Principles Bill...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/06

The Government has brought forward the introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill. The legislation will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday, more than a week earlier than expected. A planned country wide protest against the bill is still going ahead next week as planned, in which ahīkoiwill travel from the top of the North Island and from Bluff in the far south to arrive at Parliament in Wellington. The Government is facing accusations that the change in schedule is to undermine the hīkoi. David

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4:22

Jack Tame: Host of Q&A and Saturday Mornings at...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/06

The US election is ticking into its last hours. As voters are putting pen to paper, conflicting views on key priorities will set a challenge for whoever ultimately wins. Host of TVNZ’s Q&A and Newstalk ZB’s Saturday Mornings, Jack Tame is at Kamala Harris’ election headquarters at Howard University and tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the mood is not yet dark, despite Trump showing an early lead. Across counties like Michigan and Wisconsin, Harris is not performing as well as Joe Biden did in the

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2:10

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The latest on the US election

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/06

Let me get you up to speed on what is happening in the US election. At this point, it is still really early. There's a lot yet to happen, but it's feeling a hell of a lot like it could be Trump's night. The New York Times has just started forecasting a Trump win. They are running a needle on their site, and it basically swings one way or the other depending on how things are going at the moment. It is leaning to Donald Trump and it's giving him a 69% chance of winning this election. None of the

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5:21

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on what a Trump...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

The US election results will start flooding in tomorrow - and UK officials are weighing up the implications of a Trump or Harris victory. Donald Trump winning his second term in office is a point of concern for some, with many worried about Trump pulling the US out of NATO and driving up tariffs. UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's also fears about what a Trump presidency could mean for the Russia-Ukraine war as well. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:32

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Kiwi meat and wine...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

Meat and wine exporters are scrambling to get a handle on the possibility of higher tariffs in a key market if Donald Trump wis the presidency. The Republican presidential candidate has threatened tariffs of at least 20 percent on all imports to pay for tax cuts and increase jobs in the US. The Country's Jamie Mackay says producers won't want to shoulder the extra costs that could come with these changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:54

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

The Reserve Bank has warned the economic downturn is expected to get worse before it gets better, with unemployment being expected to worsen. The bank's biannual Financial Stability Report says unemployment will peak at 5.4 percent by 2025. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says there are better economic times on the horizon - but there'll be 6-9 months of pain first. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

David Buckingham: Queenstown employment relations...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

Inland Revenue has admitted to providing Facebook owner Meta with the names, addresses and other contact details of 268,000 taxpayers in 'raw' unencrypted form. This news comes after an investigation into the IRD's use of social media companies to target taxpayers. Queenstown employment relations consultant and initial complainant David Buckingham was surprised by this development. "I did actually think they had some pretty good processes around at least hashing it - that wasn't really the focus of

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9:33

The Huddle: Election Eve - what do we think will...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's Melbourne Cup day - what did we think of the big race? And more importantly, is a $10 office sweepstake too much? Prime Minister Chris Luxon is under fire after apparently failing to look over his brief regarding bootcamp providers and their right to restrain young detainees. What do we make of this? One more sleep to go until US

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97:25

Full Show Podcast: 05 November 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 5 November 2024, on the eve of the US election, Democrats are "nauseously optimistic" and Donald Trump is telling voters he's going to win in a landslide. A very unlikely winner takes out the big prize at the Melbourne Cup - but how much is too much when it comes to price of the office sweepstake? The Prime Minister is under pressure for not being across his brief on the issue of his bootcamps for young criminals. Plus, the Huddle

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3:21

Kate Ross: Swivel Careers founder on students...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

Students looking for summer work are struggling to land roles, as there's enormous competition for entry-level roles. Retail NZ says businesses are seeing a 'much higher calibre' of potential applicants looking for jobs. Swivel Careers founder Kate Ross says even people with full qualifications are finding it tough to land the right roles. "There's just not enough work out there right now. The economy has been slow all year - the opportunities, even for retail and hospitality, that's all slowed down

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3:24

Todd Stephenson: ACT Party MP says public servants...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

There's suggestions that public servants should be allowed to use Uber and other rideshare services over taxis to save money. ACT has written to new Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche - calling for more ways to improve value-for-money. ACT MP Todd Stephenson says there are inconsistent rules across the public sector - and everyone should be allowed to expense a rideshare service if needed. "We're not making people do it, but saying - yes, you're allowed to use a rideshare service like

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4:23

Willow-Jean Prime: Labour Spokesperson for Children...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

Labour's criticising the Prime Minister regarding his knowledge of legislation on bootcamps. The Government is crafting law to allow the use of force for restraining youth offenders at the military-style academies. The Prime Minister has said he wasn't aware there were suggestions force could be used. Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime says that's not okay. "It is deeply concerning that the Prime Minister is not across the details of one of the key National Party election policies, which is boot camps."

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3:51

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final pushes for the presidency on the eve of election day. Harris is spending the day in the largest battleground state, Pennsylvania, and Trump's turned his attention to North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is in Pennsylvania. He says everyone seems confident - but it's not over until it's over. "At the moment, it looks like all the races and all of the swing states will be close - and tomorrow

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6:22

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

Labour's Peeni Henare is calling for an inquiry into a police raid in Ōpōtiki on properties with ties to the Mongrel Mob, with arrests and asset seizures.There've been accusations women were strip-searched and a three year old child was left alone.Police Minister Mark Mitchell denies children were left alone - and questions the claim of strip searches. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper wonders why Henare is calling for this move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:13

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

There's still no relief for Australian homeowners as the RBA leaves rates unchanged at 4.35 percent. This decision falls in line with expectations from economists - as the nation grapples with the impacts of high inflation. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's looking more likely the Reserve Bank will not start cutting rates until 2025. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:11

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Breakers...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

The Breakers are celebrating their latest victory after Monday night's basketball blowout. They have consolidated top spot on the Australian NBL basketball ladder after dispatching hosts Melbourne United 113-79. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacked this victory further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:16

Mick Guerin: racing commentator unpacks the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/05

The 2024 Melbourne Cup is upon us- and it's a big day for gambling fans. The TAB says this is one of the biggest days for the platform, with Kiwis projected to spend up to $30 million on betting. Racing commentator Mick Guerin says there's three Kiwi-trained horses in the mix - but they're long-shots to win. "We lose a lot of our best talent, much like we do with rugby players going to France or England. We lose people because of the market share and the economics of it, so we don't always have our

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3:50

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the ongoing rescue...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/11/04

Over in Spain, efforts have begun to search an underground carpark in Valencia - where authorities fear may more be dead after last week's flash flooding. The deadliest flash flood in modern Spanish history has killed over 217 people so far, with dozens more still unaccounted for. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says angry crowds have confronted King Felipe VI and thrown mud in protest of the 'woeful' response to the disaster. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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