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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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3:24

Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on ANZ's Chief Executive...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/25

A PWC tax partner says discussions around a Capital Gains Tax will continue, as the country grapples with raising enough revenue. ANZ head Antonia Watson has told RNZ the time has come for a Capital Gains Tax. Sandy Lau says it'll likely be in the mix of options officials consider in long-term planning for New Zealand's tax system. "I don't think having a Capital Gains Tax is going to be the silver bullet, so to speak, that will fix all the problems - but it may be one of the few things that needs

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3:44

Margaret Besheer: Voice of America UN correspondent...

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2024/09/25

A frosty reception is expected for Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, as he fronts global diplomats - as war wages in the Middle East. Leaders from nearly 200 UN Member states are meeting to discuss international issues in New York City. Calls for intervention are growing - as Israel pounds southern Lebanon with bombs, and its' deadly occupation of Gaza continues. Voice of America UN correspondent, Margaret Besheer, says many members are calling Israel's actions genocide. "The speeches were

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6:12

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the...

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2024/09/25

The Electricity Authority's report in to a toppled pylon has found the collapse was entirely avoidable. The Transpower pylon north of Helensville fell - cutting power to 88,000 people in Northland - after unsupervised, inexperienced maintenance crews undid three legs at once. The report found there was evidence removing all the nuts wasn't a one-off event. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this incident came with significant economic impacts to Northland. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:16

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Kamala Harris...

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2024/09/25

Over in the US, Kamala Harris is experiencing a significant bump in the polls. New data from Quinnipiac University, Reuters and CNN show Harris is beating out Donald Trump - or the pair are neck-and-neck in terms of voter appeal. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Kamala Harris has focused on appealing to the swing states, as the race is still too close. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Beauden Barrett...

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2024/09/25

Beauden Barrett is expected to start at first five-eighth for the All Blacks rematch with the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday. Through his eight tests in charge this year, All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has maintained unwavering faith in Damian McKenzie. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacked this change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:30

Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing psychologist on...

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2024/09/25

Stats NZ has published the latest official wellbeing data - revealing whether or not Kiwis' satisfaction with life has dipped. Despite two years of economic turmoil and recession, people's overall satisfaction with life is at a 7.6 out of 10 - a similar rating to 2021, when the economy was better. Umbrella Wellbeing psychologist Dougal Sutherland says Kiwis have always have had something to worry about, which disrupts quality of life. "We worry about certain things - in 2021, we were all worried

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4:30

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on nurses rejecting the...

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2024/09/24

Nurses in England have widely rejected the Government's proposed 5.5 percent pay rise. According to an online vote run by the Royal College of Nursing, two-thirds of nurses said this increase wasn't fair. UK correspondent Enda Brady says they've seen junior doctors get 35 percent raises following the Covid-19 pandemic - and they're hoping to be properly compensated to keep up with inflation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's...

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2024/09/24

The Australian Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 percent after its latest board meeting, citing concerns about inflation. This seventh consecutive hold was widely tipped by economists - and they haven't ruled out additional increases either. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlines his predictions for when the economy will turn around and give homeowners some reprieve. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:54

Jamie Mackay: The Country host previews the Fonterra...

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2024/09/24

Fonterra's annual financial results are due out on Wednesday morning. Experts are wondering if there will be an upside in the forecast milk price of $7.80 for the 23/24 season - and they've debated the possibility of a higher-than-expected annual dividend. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics economist on the remote...

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2024/09/24

The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has ordered Wellington-based Government departments to call their staff back into the office to boost performance and keep local businesses going. Infometrics economist Gareth Kiernan unpacks the latest stats - and wonders if the Government's new terms will make a difference. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:27

The Huddle: Is the Darleen Tana saga hurting the...

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2024/09/24

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Green Party is set to meet to discuss Darleen Tana's fate on October 17th. Why has it taken this long to reach a possible solution? Is this hurting their political numbers? Should Auckland Council follow Wellington's lead and require workers to get back to the office? Heart of the City head Viv Beck is urging people to get out

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4:35

John Horner: Financial Markets Authority director on...

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2024/09/24

KiwiSaver investments have broken the $100 billion mark. The Financial Markets Authority's report for the year to March 31st reveals funds reached $111.8 billion - jumping 19 percent from the previous year. Member contributions have risen to $11.2 billion and returns are strong at $13.1 billion. Financial Markets Authority director John Horner says this shows numbers are bouncing back following a previous downturn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2024

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2024/09/24

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24 September, Police Minister Mark Mitchell stepped up to explain why Commissioner Andrew Coster is the perfect fit to lead the new Social Investment Agency. Heart of the City boss Viv Beck explained why Auckland Council needs to follow Wellington and require the council staff to come back and work in their offices to bring some life back to the CBD. A new report has come out identifying where the Port Hills fire started - but

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5:11

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party...

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2024/09/24

The Green Party has set a new date for a special meeting to decide whether to boot now-independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. The meeting was postponed for a hearing of Tana's legal claim she was pressured to resign, after an investigation found she likely knew of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says notice has been sent to branches of a meeting to be held on October 17. "I am incredibly confident in the wisdom of our party - and

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2:43

Dave Stackhouse: Fire and Emergency New Zealand...

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2024/09/24

A new report into Port Hills fire has located the private property where the fire originated - but the cause remains undetermined. The fire started on February 14 and spread over 700ha, forcing the evacuation of more than 100 properties. FENZ District Commander Dave Stackhouse says the owner of the property in question has been ruled out as a suspect. "We interviewed the property owner three times and he was co-operative throughout the investigation." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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2:59

Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst on the...

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2024/09/24

A geopolitical expert says the latest aggression in the war between Israel and Hezbollah has an air of 'inevitability'. Israel has reportedly killed almost 500 in air strikes and injured 1600 in the deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006. Israel's Defence Force says its mission is to stop the Iran-backed Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel's north and to push it back from the border. Foreign policy analyst Geoffrey Miller says they've been heading this way for some time. "There has been a level of

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3:18

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister hopeful Andrew Coster...

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2024/09/24

The Police Minister has confidence Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will fit well into his new role. Coster has led the police since 2020, but will move to become the head of the Social Investment Agency in November. Mark Mitchell says the agency will be at the forefront of dealing with inter-generational social issues. He says he looks forward to seeing Coster succeed in the new position. "The Social Investment Agency's got a big role to play and I think that Andy Coster, when you look at his

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2:19

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I hope our...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/24

So, Andrew Coster has resigned as Police Commissioner and he's got himself a new job. He's going to be running the Government's new Social Investment Agency - and I reckon he's going to be good at this. I acknowledge this might not be a popular appointment, I think a lot of people will see this for what it probably is - which is that it feels an awful lot like a job that’s been given to him to get him to leave the police because the Government doesn't want him there. It also reinforces the idea that

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5:32

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/09/24

The Prime Minister says Andrew Coster has been an outstanding Police Commissioner - as he takes on a new role Coster has been appointed the head of the Government's Social Investment Agency, stepping down as Commissioner by November. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Andrew Coster faced some pushback when National was in opposition - but Chris Luxon was eager to defend him. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the AFL...

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2024/09/24

Katy Perry has reportedly faced some pushback over her proposed song choices ahead of her AFL Grand Final performance. The pop star is set to headline as the pre-game entertainment act - and it's been revealed league officials told her to play the hits from her back catalogue while Perry wanted to showcase newer stuff. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's fair that the AFL gets to make the calls - as the league's footing the bill for her performance. LISTEN ABOVESee

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