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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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5:15

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the investigation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has launched an urgent review of 721 cases that were treated by a former surgeon. The hospital has revealed multiple children had come to severe harm under the care of Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's alleged Jabbar conducted inappropriate procedures on these children - causing permanent damage in some. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:59

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

Volatility has returned to US markets, with a significant drop on Friday. Weak employment data saw markets price in larger cuts to US official interest rates by the US Federal Reserve - which is due to meet on the 17th of September. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further, LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:24

Very Reverend Jay Ruka: Taranaki Cathedral Dean on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

Over 400 Christian leaders have written an open letter asking the Government to stop the bill from going to Select Committee. This list includes senior leaders of Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Salvation Army and Vineyard denominations. Very Reverend Jay Ruka from Taranaki Cathedral is one of the signatories - and he said the bill is built on an incorrect premise. "I just think it's unwise - such a proposal should be put forth in that forum. By all means, let's talk about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and

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10:25

The Huddle: Will National change its mind about the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Brigitte Morten from Franks Ogilvie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! ACT's David Seymour has outlined some new changes to the Treaty Principles Bill amid growing calls to not let the bill progress to select committee stage. Will this turn public opinion around? Will National change its mind about the bill? The principal at Porirua College has cancelled upcoming literacy tests that students have to pass

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8:37

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister agrees competition is...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

The Finance Minister has voiced support for more action to be taken against the grocery sector. The Grocery Commissioner's report into the sector has found no meaningful improvement in competition, increasing margins and high profitability. Nicola Willis says most households would support a crackdown led by the Commissioner. "I think most New Zealanders would agree that competition between the major supermarket players is important - and we want to get a good deal for consumers." LISTEN ABOVESee

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Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2024

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2024/09/09

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 9 September 2024, ACT leader David Seymour has agreed to a change in the draft Treaty Principles Bill. He tells Heather he hopes it will make the bill more palatable for its opponents. Porirua College has cancelled literacy exams for its NCEA students because the kids aren't prepared. Principal Ragne Maxwell tells Heather it's not defeatist but practical. Health Minister Shane Reti on forcing Health NZ to change its eligibility

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4:13

Shane Reti: Health Minister defends surge in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

The Health Minister is defending staff confidentiality agreements. Labour has complained to the Public Service Commission about the number of non-disclosure agreements gagging Health New Zealand staff from talking about work. It claims 67 staff have signed them since June - including senior leaders responsible for briefing media and members of Parliament. Minister Shane Reti says he has no concerns. "The previous Government did as well - whether they used confidentiality agreements or NDAs or a

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3:40

Nicola Waldren: Restaurant Association NZ General...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

New research has revealed Auckland eateries have the earliest closing times in the world. According to international food magazine Chef’s Pencil, it's unusual for Auckland restaurants to take bookings past 8:30pm, with many closing up between 9pm or 10.pm Restaurant Association NZ's Nicola Waldren says dining early is a key part of New Zealand's culture - and it's helpful for the restaurants. "Those early diners will come in early, have a quick meal - and that allows them to take advantage of a

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2:18

Ragne Maxwell: Porirua College principal defends move...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

Porirua College's principal is doubling down on the school's decision to cancel NCEA literacy tests. Students must pass the new online literacy and numeracy tests to receive their NCEA qualifications, but there are alternatives this year and the next year while the new curriculum is brought in. Ragne Maxwell says half of all students countrywide are failing the tests - and they're overloaded. "We are asked to put the students in for assessments when we feel they have a realistic chance of success

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4:11

David Seymour: ACT Party leader hopeful Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

The architect of the Treaty Principles Bill is still hopeful the Prime Minister could support it. David Seymour confirms Cabinet discussed his Bill today - and agreed its broad outline before it goes to Parliament's drafters. He says it'll change to acknowledge the rights of hapu and iwi at the time of the Treaty. Chris Luxon says he won't support it past first reading, but Seymour's optimistic that could change. "You see the exact wording, you see other people's reactions, you see it's actually a

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5:16

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

Hundreds of Christian organisations have questioned the Treaty Principles Bill. More than 400 groups penned an open letter to the Government, warning the ACT Party Bill to redefine te Tiriti principles is divisive. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the churches need to stick to preaching to their congregations - but they clearly don't see it that way. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

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2024/09/09

A search has gone global for a Brisbane man who poured a thermos of hot coffee on a baby. The nine-month-old had a third round of surgery last week for burns to his face and chest after the random attack in August. Australia correspondent Oliver Peterson says police are working with international investigators. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:06

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks losing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

The All Blacks are determined to put the last couple of losses behind them and focus on the future ahead. New Zealand are homeward bound from South Africa, having lost both matches and now with three defeats in their last four tests. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Abdur Razzaq: Federation of Islamic Associations...

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2024/09/09

A national Muslim spokesperson says threats that forced two Auckland Islamic schools to close today are shocking - but not surprising. Māngere's Al-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls closed, and access is limited to New Lynn's Iqra primary school. Police are investigating a threatening email. Federation of Islamic Associations spokesperson, Abdur Razzaq says Government moves to relax national security put more than schools at risk. "It's not just us - with the globe looking how it is now, it

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2:50

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Porirua...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/09

Today, the 9th of September, is the start of a fortnight of NCEA pupils across the country sitting their exams for first time. They'll be doing reading, writing and numeracy exams. I would say this is happening everywhere across the country - except it isn’t, because Porirua College has decided to cancel their literacy exams because the kids won't pass. They're not ready, the principal says Porirua College hasn't been able to get the kids ready enough to make it a 'positive experience' and so

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4:52

Greig Wilson: Courtney Place Precinct Group member...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/06

Hospitality sales are down up to 50 percent, according to member of Courtney Place Precinct Group and owner of Courtney Place businesses, Greig Wilson. Cafe and bakery chain Pandoro is the latest to close it’s doors after 28 years - in a string of hospitality closures in the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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100:22

Full Show Podcast: 6 September 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/06

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 6 September 2024, Act leader David Seymour says Government agencies will soon receive direction to prioritise services based on need - not race. Hagley College in Christchurch is trialling letting students work from home two days a week. Plus the Sports Huddle debates whether the All Blacks can beat the Springboks this weekend - and whether it's the end of the world if they lose. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show

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10:38

Sports Huddle: Second Springboks test match, Rob...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/06

Newstalk ZB Canterbury Sports reader Nick Bewley and NZB Kiwi Head of Communications Andrew Gourdie join the huddle. They discuss the AB’s v Springbok’s test, old school tours of South Africa, Israel Adesanya’s parking controversy, and Raygun’s first interview post-Olympic Games. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:13

Liam Napier: Chief Sports Writer at the Herald on the...

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2024/09/06

The Springbok’s have made changes to their side ahead of the second test in Cape Town this weekend. Chief Sports Writer at the Herald Liam Napier tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the All Blacks will be looking to play the game at pace. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:26

Sue Barker: Charities law expert on three women...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/06

Women’s Refuge is in the spotlight following claims of unauthorised spending from a “wellbeing fund”. Three women at Whare Manaaki Porirua Women’s Refuge have been suspended while a forensic accountant goes over expenditure. Charities Law expert Sue Barker tells Heather du Plessis-Allan charities need public support and reputational controversies could damage Women’s Refuge’s ability to do what the public support them to do. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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