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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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2:21

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm not convinced the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

For once, we have a Commerce Commission study that isn’t going nowhere. Nicola Willis says she's going to do what the Commerce Commission has recommended in the banking study out today - and she'll do all 14 recommendations.This is a little surprise, isn’t it? Because we have got very used to these studies coming out and pretty much nothing of any substance being done. We've had the petrol study, the supermarket study, the construction industry study - I was a little cynical about the banking study,

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Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2024

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2024/08/20

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 20 August 2024, the Finance Minister has declared war on the "cosy pillow fights" between the big banks. Darleen Tana tells Heather they won't leave Parliament and is pushing back at the "cancel culture" that led to their ousting from the Green Party. Mercury Energy boss Vince Hawksworth defends his company's 159% profit rise during times of record electricity prices. Plus the Huddle debates whether the hype around Kamala Harris

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2:02

Olly Wilson: Selaks General Manager of Sales and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

Kiwi wine company Selaks has launched its first 5 percent offering amid increased demand for alcohol-free and low-alcohol beverages. Selaks Origins Breeze 5% promises a low alcohol experience, with each bottle containing three standard drinks. General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Olly Wilson, says this gives consumers more choice. "This is the first time we've had a 5 percent product available, so we're pretty excited about that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:21

Darleen Tana: independent MP stands by decision to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

Darleen Tana says they have support within the Green Party to stay. They've refused the Party's repeated requests to resign from Parliament. Tana today argued Parliament's proportionality isn't affected, because Te Pati Maori is submitting their vote via proxy - aligned with Green positions. Tana says they're not staying for the money, but because they're kaupapa-driven. "I'm listening to my communities - Green Party members and non-members alike - who have been constantly calling me and reminding

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4:52

Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on the 'forever...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

New reports have unveiled a disturbing discovery in Sydney's drinking water. 'Forever chemicals' with links to cancer have been found in several drinking catchments across the region - that serve millions of Australians. Australian correspondent Sam Emery says investigations are still ongoing into the extent of the damage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:34

Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister unveils new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

The Climate Change Minister believes slashing 24 million carbon credits will fix the struggling Emissions Trading Scheme. Companies buy the credits in quarterly auctions - to offset their pollution output. Repeated failures to sell credits triggered the Climate Change Commission to advise there are too many cheap units available, in order to drive down emissions. Minister Simon Watts says it's a simple supply and demand fix, but he can't speculate on the price implications. "What we've done here

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4:22

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on her plan to inject...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

The Finance Minister aims to put an end to the 'cosy pillow fight' between banks and bolster sector competition. A Commerce Commission report has found that the four big Australian-owned banks are turning high profits, far out-stripping international peers. The Commission has recommends open banking practices and tweaks to Reserve Bank rules to ease access for small players. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she's exploring options to raise Kiwibank's capital. "I think Kiwibank needs to remain

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5:01

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

Joe Biden's reflected on his legacy - and laid a case against Donald Trump in a rousing address. The President's speech ended the first day of the Democratic National Convention, where Kamala Harris will accept the presidential nomination. Biden says Harris will be a President the nation can be proud of - and will put her stamp on America's future. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Biden didn't hold back in his statements condemning Donald Trump. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:45

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the 2024...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

After three years of planning, Team NZ is set to compete in the 2024 America's Cup. On August 22, the six America’s Cup teams will take to the water in their new AC75 race vessels for the third and final preliminary regatta before the moments that truly matter. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Mark Stewart: Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/20

There's belief the Christ Church Cathedral will be rebuilt eventually, despite ongoing funding issues. The Reinstatement Group has announced it's pausing work - until more funding is found. The Finance Minister confirmed this month that no more cash will go to the project, leaving it short $85 million. Project chair Mark Stewart says the Government needs to play a part in the rebuild, but acknowledged constraints. "People are suffering out there, there is a cost of living crisis, there is fiscal

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4:32

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

The UK Government has established emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding as more rioters are being sentenced for their role in the recent unrest. The system, known as Operation Early Dawn, means defendants waiting for a court appearance will be kept in police cells until prison space is available. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says hundreds of people have been arrested over the last few weeks - which puts additional strain on the system. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the company...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

Logistics and courier company Freightways has recorded a 5.8 percent decrease in net profit after weathering what its leaders believe to be the worst of the economic cycle in New Zealand and Australia. Freightways announced its 2024 results to the NZX on Monday. It reported net profit after tax of $70.9 million, a reduction from its 2023 result that the company said was largely due to higher interest expenses. Earnings before interest, depreciation, tax, and amortisation were $229.1m, up 6.6% from

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3:28

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

BNZ’s performance of services index - which measures sentiment across services firms - was up 3.9 points to 44.6 in July from a rock-bottom level of 40.7 in June. While it’s better than June it’s still a very low result - a result below 50 indicates activity is contracting for the fifth straight month. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains how this adds to the proof that the Reserve Bank needed to cut the OCR. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:41

The Huddle: Is a Wellington-Auckland sleeper train a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's growing calls to bring back the Wellington-Auckland sleeper train as an alternative to pricey air travel. Is this a good idea? The Government has announced a new crackdown on dangerous drivers to bring down road deaths. Will this help make things safer? The ACT Party caused a bit of a stir by not showing up at Koroneihana? Is

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Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 19 August - The Government is facing pressure to encourage households to reduce their gas usage. Is this a good idea? Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie unpacks this. Police have voiced concerns about the 'organised criminal element' within the increase in boy racers following last weekend's incident in Waikato. Police Minister Mark Mitchell explains further. The Government is still doing well in the polls,

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

The Government has seen support in the latest political poll. The 1News Verian poll has National on 38 percent, ACT on 7 and New Zealand First on 6. Christopher Luxon has jumped 5 percent to 28 percent as preferred Prime Minister. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's good to see. "We don't watch the polls too closely, they go up and down, but I think New Zealanders can see that we're doing the things we said we'd do. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:33

Alistair McGregor: Counties Driving School instructor...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

A driving instructor says one student drove 500 kilometres to sit his full licence test because of months-long wait times. Counties Driving School's Alistair McGregor says the man drove from Pukekohe to Dannevirke. The Government scrapped free driving test re-sits this year to cull long wait times. McGregor says it's taking time to see any effect. "The existing tests need to be worked through, so it's going to take a month or two - maybe a little longer - before it starts to ease." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:55

Thomas Nash: Greater Wellington Regional Council...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

Support is re-igniting for a Wellington to Auckland sleeper train, as air fares soar. The idea was floated at a Wellington council meeting last week. Greater Wellington Regional Council climate chair Thomas Nash says tracks between Auckland and Wellington are seriously under-utilised. He says night trains are popular overseas, particularly in Europe, as a more affordable and lower emission option. "Night trains are absolutely cranking at the moment, more and more services are opening up. They're

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Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland transport blog director...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

One commentator says enforcement is critical for road safety. The Government's announced it wants 3.3 million roadside alcohol breath tests a year, with a $1.3 billion budget over three years. $7 million is for incentives for police - for when they meet targets. Greater Auckland transport blog director Matt Lowrie says police haven't done enough breath tests for a long time. "It's only in the last year that they've actually started doing it - the numbers that they kind of need to do to be able to

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3:32

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the 'organised...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/19

The Police Minister says boy racers are terrorising communities throughout the country. Four police vehicles were rammed at a Waikato gathering over the weekend, and an officer suffered minor injuries. Police say a ute involved was stolen, with fake plates - and two people in the picture they've released weren't involved with the meet. Minister Mark Mitchell says they're facing similar issues with gangs and youth offenders. "They all think that they're above the law, they've got no respect for the

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