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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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3:44

Chris Cahill: Police Association Chief Executive on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/06

Police are using force 9 percent more often and are facing increasing levels of violence. The Annual Tactical Options Report provides an overview of what officers face and the tactics they use. Nearly 1 in 10 events where force is used involves a gang member. The report reveals gang members are 25 percent more likely to be armed with a firearm than any other offender. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on free GP...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/06

In Hawkes Bay, Health NZ has made GP visits for 14 to 24 year-olds free for Māori and Pasifika. Health Minister Shane Reti has requested “further information”. Associate Health Minister David Seymour tells Heather du Plessis-Allan Health NZ will soon face a directive that public services must be delivered on need not race – a party coalition commitment set to be released imminently. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:40

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on...

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2024/09/06

China has issued a warning to New Zealand, following a report from the NZ Security Intelligence Services (NZSIS) that identified examples of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) influence here “smacks heavily of foreign interference”. China warns Aotearoa’s interests may be in jeopardy if it pushes other countries’ agendas. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper tells Heather du Plessis-Allan, NZ must remember that our two-way trade with China is $38 billion a year. LISTEN ABOVE See

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5:00

Mitch McCann: US correspondent on arrest of 14 year...

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2024/09/06

A 14-year old suspect has been put in custody following a fatal school shooting in Winder, Georgia, USA. In a dramatic development, the teenager’s father has been arrested with police saying he is directly connected to the actions of his son by allowing him to possess a weapon. US correspondent Mitch McCann tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the teenager was known to police over a year ago, for online threats about a school shooting. Meanwhile, Donald Trump wants Elon Musk to lead a Government

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4:52

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks...

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2024/09/06

Sportstalk host D’Arcy Waldegrave joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to consider how the country should react to an All Blacks loss. “It’s how they lose that I’m interested in. Not the actual result, but how they got to that result.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

Derek Wenmoth: New Zealand Education Specialist on...

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2024/09/06

A Christchurch school is trialling letting students work from home two days a week, to address falling attendance rates. Hagley College hopes to target students who struggle with attendance due to mental health concerns or sickness. The hybrid learning model will be offered to 20 NCEA Level 2 students. Students will attend 16 hours of in-person maths, science and English classes a week, and the rest via scheduled video calls. New Zealand Education Specialist Derek Wenmoth helped Hagley College to

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5:28

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the damning findings...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

Survivors of London's Grenfell Tower Fire are urging swift change from the UK Government in the wake of a scathing report. The 1600-page report from the public inquiry, published seven years after the tragedy, says all 72 deaths were avoidable. UK correspondent Enda Brady says dishonest companies and political failings have been blamed for the disaster - and prosecutions will likely take place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the state of the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

The US housing market has been undergoing an unusual period. Various aspects of the sector have been found to be running at different speeds - with new builds selling at significant highs and older homes selling at record lows. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what's going on with the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on his New Zealand...

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2024/09/05

Famed rural broadcaster Jamie Mackay has been appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. He was recognised earlier this year as part of the King’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and the rural community. Mackay joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to recap the ceremony. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:35

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

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2024/09/05

Global financial market turmoil overnight has come with a silver lining for motorists as oil prices have slumped to their lowest level this year. Cheaper petrol at the pump should follow in coming days after Brent Crude Oil fell 5 percent to US73.74 - a price not seen since mid-December 2023. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the economic factors behind the slump. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

The Huddle: Can Wellington Council justify spending...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

Tonight on The Huddle, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and former Labour Party advisor Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Watercare struck a $20 million dollar deal with Waikato-Tainui in exchange for permission to take more water from the Waikato River - and kept it secret. What do we make of this? Wellington ratepayers recently shelled out over $550,000 on the upgrade of a 32m laneway to accommodate a new designer bike rack and two extra

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6:15

Dr Rob Hales: Griffith Business School associate...

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2024/09/05

There's been a growing uptick in corporations ditching their green ambitions. Volvo Cars has abandoned its ambitious target to sell only electric cars by 2030 amid a global slowdown in growth for battery-powered vehicles. Sweden has recently scrapped their aviation tax on airline tickets in a bid to reduce prices and boost availability. Griffith Business School associate professor Dr Rob Hales says more businesses have decided to keep their targets quiet amid accusations of green-washing

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100:30

Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 5 September 2024, Stacey Morrison speaks to Heather from Tūrangawaewae after a new Māori Queen was crowned. What do we know about the 27-year old and what will she bring to the role? Watercare boss Dave Chambers fronts up after it was revealed that Watercare agreed to a secret deal to pay a Waikato iwi $20m. Prime Minister Chris Luxon calls in from South Korea where he saw North Korean rubbish balloons sent over the border. Plus,

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6:12

Dave Chambers: Watercare CEO on Watercare’s secret...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

Watercare is under fire for keeping a $20 million deal with Waikato-Tainui under wraps. It's been revealed the Auckland Council-controlled water provider last year signed up to paying $1 million a year, for two decades. The money will go into research and environmental projects in the Waikato River and catchment. It's on top of $40 million paid for clean-up projects under Watercare's river-consent agreement. Watercare chief executive Dave Chambers says they could've been more open. "As things have

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2:42

Elliott Smith: ZB sports commentator on Scott...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made a few changes ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship rematch against the Springboks. Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara have been benched, Sevu Reece and Cortez Ratima will be starting and Wallace Sititi will take the number 6 jersey. ZB sports commentator Elliott Smith says Razor is focused on getting the last 20 minutes of the match right - an error that cost the All Blacks last week's game. "Very much about getting the experience in the last 20-25 minutes of

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3:00

Maria Slade: BusinessDesk reporter on the release of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

PwC has identified accounting irregularities, complexities and a lack of auditing at failed Auckland property development group, Du Val. This first receiver's report says one area of concern is related-party transactions. BusinessDesk reporter Maria Slade says PwC has identified a $15 million intellectual property transaction between a trust belonging to founders Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke - and another entity. "It was a loan, and apparently there's no accounting records or anything to show where

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4:10

Stacey Morrison: Broadcaster on Ngā Wai hono i te pō...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

Kīngi Tuheitia's youngest child has ascended the throne to become the new Māori Queen. 27-year-old Ngā Wai hono i te pō has been anointed, and her father laid to rest alongside his ancestors on Maungataupiri. Broadcaster Stacey Morrison says the young Queen is well-known. She says she stands out when she performs kapa haka. "That's when she is really firing and you go - wow, this is someone who has very strong will and character. I see in her a quiet and humble strength." Tamaki Makaurau's Sky

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6:07

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

Wellington ratepayers have reportedly paid more than $550,000 on the upgrade of a 32m laneway to accommodate a new designer bike rack and two extra motorbike parks. Work to install the bike rack in Wellington's Shell Lane, off The Terrace was carried out earlier this year - in addition to extra upgrades around the area, new security cameras and new motorbike parks. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the 'wasteful' spending on part of the council. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:24

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Raygun's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

Australian breakdancer Raygun is speaking out about the negative global reaction to her Olympic performance. Rachael Gunn says many people didn't understand her performance - and she was saddened to see how much hate it evoked. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson voiced his disapproval with her rise to fame. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host outlines...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/09/05

New Zealand Rugby's embracing the support in Cape Town - as it remains a stronghold of All Blacks fandom. The All Blacks are set to play their second match against the Springboks this weekend, with New Zealand hoping to turn their luck around. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave weighs up the odds ahead of the big clash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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