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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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Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/16

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 16 September 2024, US correspondent Lauren Tomasi joins Heather from Florida where Donald Trump survived a second assassination attempt today. The Crown prosecutor reveals the most important single piece of evidence during the summing up of the Polkinghorne murder case. Heather asks the Finance Minister Nicola Willis whether she'd like a social media ban for her own kids. Plus, the Huddle debates whether Act leader David

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2:34

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister talks government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/16

The Justice Minister says he expects rising crime statistics may not reflect what's happening now. The Government's set a goal of 20-thousand fewer victims of crime by 2030, but says recent crime data shows the scale of the challenge ahead. A recent survey shows an increase in people's experience of crime over the past two years, but Paul Goldsmith told Heather du Plessis Allan this means there is a lag. He says he thinks the numbers reflect a peak last year, and should now be starting to turn down

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4:49

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO talks bringing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/16

Jetstar says it's buzzing to be able to help Hamilton and Dunedin get international flights again. The airline's launching new routes from Hamilton to Sydney and the Gold Coast from June next year. It's the first time the city's had international flights since 2012. Dunedin will also return to the international schedule - with flights between the city and the Gold Coast from next June. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've left plenty of time for the airports to prepare

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Full Show Podcast: 13 September 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 September 2024, the public sector has been told to prioritise need over ethnicity. Public service Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather why the directive is needed. Donald Trump won't debate Kamala Harris again. A Republican strategist reckons it's a good call. Turns out teachers at a South Auckland school have been eating students free lunches - leaving the students hungry! Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley tells Heather why the

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10:07

Sports Huddle: New Super Rugby finals format, Black...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

Host of the All Sport Breakfast Wellington, Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the Sports Huddle to discuss the new Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps v Afghanistan controversy, and the Black Ferns hugging King Charles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:07

Paul Robinson: Thorndon Quay Collective Chairman on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

Businesses on Wellington’s Thorndon Quay look set to receive $1500 to help them stay afloat during ongoing roadworks and disturbances. Wellington Council voted in favour of investigating whether to give businesses this “micro-grant” but the mayor has stressed it is not compensation. Chairman of Thorndon Quay Collective Paul Robinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan losses are in the millions for businesses on Thorndon Quay and the $1500 grant will not help. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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3:35

Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Chief Executive on finals...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

Changes are coming to Super Rugby Pacific. The competition has gone from 12 teams to 11 with the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels and in 2025, will move to a six-team playoff format. All six teams who qualify for the post-season will feature in the quarterfinals, with the three winners and the highest-seeded loser making up the four teams in the semifinals. That lucky loser will drop one seeding for the semifinals, which means the top seed after round-robin play is guaranteed a home semifinal.

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3:18

Ashley Church: Property commentator on 59% of kiwis...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

New data from Trade Me suggests 59% of kiwis are “dream scrolling” - scrolling through property listings out of their price range. 38% would rather do it than watch rugby, and 12% would even prefer it over sex. Property commentator Ashley Church tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the dream scrolling is driven by escapism. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Amy Tarkanian: Republican strategist on Trump ruling...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

Donald Trump has ruled out another Presidential debate ahead of the US election in November. Both Trump and opponent Kamala Harris claimed victory following the debate this week, but polls suggest Harris performed better. In election polls, the candidates are neck and neck. Republican strategist Amy Tarkanian tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that another mishap could result in Trump losing those who are still wavering in the centre. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:15

Nicola Willis: Minister of Finance and Public Service...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

The Government has issued a directive to all central Government organisations, to prioritise public services on the basis of need rather than ethnicity or other forms of personal identity. Government contracts will also be awarded on the basis of public value, removing the previous Government’s target for 8% of Government agencies annual contracts to be awarded to Māori businesses. Minister of Finance and Public Service Nicola Willis tells Heather du Plessis-Allan real analytical rigour is needed

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5:31

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

Cabinet has issued a circular laying out expectations that public services should be delivered based on “the needs of all New Zealanders”, fulfilling a coalition agreement secured by Act and New Zealand First that “need” should be prioritised over “race”. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper tells Heather du Plessis-Allan this should have been the case all along, but unfortunately, hasn’t been. Meanwhile, teachers are allegedly eating free school lunches and leaving students without. And,

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5:00

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Donald Trump...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

Donald Trump has ruled out another presidential debate against rival Kamala Harris before November’s election. Both Trump and Harris claimed victory after the debate this week. Polls indicate the candidates are neck and neck ahead of the election, but that Harris performed better than her Republican opponent in the debate. Harris responded that voters are owed another debate. Harris’ team are trying to downplay any lead, while the race remains so close. Meanwhile, studies show more women are

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4:57

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Assocation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/13

Children are allegedly missing out on free school lunches because staff are eating them first. A parent of students at Tuakau College says her children have missed out for a month, coming home hungry. The students were also denied access to a phone to request their mother bring them food. Associate Education Minister David Seymour says he has asked the Ministry of Education to investigate. Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the lunch

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5:04

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/12

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose significant reform for the NHS. A new report revealed ballooning wait times, delays in getting urgent medical treatment and cancer care and rising costs are harming public health - and costing lives. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer claims the health system needs 'major surgery'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/12

Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future. Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems. The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs are safe for consumption. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/12

Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future. Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems. The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs are safe for consumption. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/12

Chocolate, olive oil, butter and takeaway meals have been blamed for pushing up food price inflation in August, according to new reports. Fresh fruit and vegetable prices kept falling, down 12 percent. Falling kūmara, potatoes, and lettuce prices led the way. Potatoes are now the cheapest they’ve been in three years. NZ Herald business editor at large explains the factors driving this data. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

Grant Porteous: G.J. Gardner higher-up on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/12

G.J. Gardner, New Zealand’s largest franchised group house-building business and biggest residential builder, is planning to expand further. The business is aiming for a 30 percent growth in franchise numbers in the next year, according to new reports. G.J. Gardner's Grant Porteous says there'll always be demand for housing - even during economic downturns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Josh Eoraki: Stardome astronomer ahead of the first...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/12

The stage is set for the first ever all-civilian commercial spacewalk. Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, alongside a a pair of SpaceX engineers and a former Air Force pilot blasted off earlier this week - and if all goes well, the walk will take place in a few hours. Stardome astronomer Josh Eoraki explains that space is an inhospitable environment for humans - meaning the crew is carrying out a risky mission. "There's no air, you'll suffocate - it's extremely hot if you're in the sun and it's

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10:04

The Huddle: Is it a good idea to AirTag your kids?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/12

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump dominated the post-debate discussion with his outlandish statements about immigrants, abortion and the economy. Will the 'cats and dogs' and 'transgender operations' comments hurt his campaign - or do supporters not care? Can Health NZ achieve its targets with no extra money on hand? Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveiled his plan for

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