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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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9:11

The Huddle: What were our favourite Olympic moments?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

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! The Olympics are over and done with - what did we think? What were our favourite moments? The Police Association and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee have been butting heads over new firearms laws - what do we make of this? Do we know what 3/4 is as a decimal? New data shows only 39 percent of Year 8 students can answer that

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9:20

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hopes to address...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

The Finance Minister is open to all options when it comes to increasing competitiveness in the banking sector. The Commerce Commission is expected to deliver their report examining banking competition issues - and drafts have hinted changes need to take place. Minister Nicola Willis says she's awaiting next week's findings. "I've committed that I will be completely open-minded about what changes may be required to get good banking competition - we'll see what the Commerce Commission says." LISTEN

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4:01

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister hits back at...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says the Police Association won't be left out of consultation on the firearms registry. Association President Chris Cahill has penned an open letter asking for Nicole McKee's role in reviewing the law to be stripped and given to the Police Minister. McKee says the association wasn't asked for early consultation but police were - she says they will get their chance down the track. She says the claims that she was head of the firearms lobby in 2017 are off base

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3:08

Mitch Lowe: event promoter launches Wiggles-themed...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

Famed Australian children's band, The Wiggles, will be headlining an upcoming dance festival for kids this summer. Anthony, John, Tsehay and DJ Dorothy will be performing at the Sound System Dance Party at Baypark Arena on January 5. Event promoter Mitch Lowe says there's a market for events catering to younger audiences. "The reception's been crazy - we've had 500 people sign up in the last 3-4 hours." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

Chelsea Daniels: ZB reporter on Pauline Hanna's niece...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

Week three of Phillip Polkinghorne's murder trial has kicked off with testimony from Pauline Hanna's niece. The Auckland eye doctor's accused of murdering his wife in 2021, but his defence claims she killed herself. The court's today heard from Hanna's niece, Rose, who made a covert recording played last week - in which Pauline discussed issues within her marriage. ZB's Chelsea Daniels says they've now heard claims Pauline was considering getting a divorce lawyer. "She said her aunt was terrified

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4:33

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

The Social Development Minister says new sanctions will give beneficiaries less choice for spending money. The Government is ramping up obligations for those on Jobseeker benefits, and a Traffic Light System of punishments when they aren't met. People hitting 'Red' can expect half their benefit income to be put on a payment card, used only for accessing essential items. Louise Upston says the card is already in use for young parents and people on Youth Payment. "They can still spend it on clothes,

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5:50

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

Prime Minister Luxon has congratulated the Kiwi athletes after a record-shattering Olympic Games - but claimed hosting a victory parade would be difficult. The idea of a post-Olympics victory parade was floated to the Prime Minister, but Luxon says arranging this event isn't as easy as it sounds. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there was an 'incredible' turnout for this Olympiad, and New Zealand came away with 10 gold medals, seven silvers and three bronzes. LISTEN ABOVE See

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4:06

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

Investigations are under way in Cairns into whether a helicopter that crashed into a hotel in the middle of the night was stolen. The pilot died after hitting the DoubleTree by Hilton about 2am, with propeller blades landing in its pool and the main street. New reports claim charter company Nautilus Aviation say its helicopter was stolen, and police are waiting for the pilot to be identified. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says investigations are still ongoing. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:28

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks' shock...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

The All Blacks are hoping to bounce back this weekend following their recent 38-30 loss to Argentina. The team has completed their usual Monday review session before prepping for Saturday's rematch at Eden Park. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:17

Andrew Little: former Defence Minister voices support...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/12

A former Labour leader's broken ranks with his Party, in supporting AUKUS pillar two. Former Defence Minister Andrew Little has claimed the current Government is right to investigate the military intelligence-sharing agreement with the US, the UK, and Australia. Little says the nation needs to update its defence technology to address possible threats. "There are threats in our region that are new, and are real - and we have to equip our Defence Force. Where we get that technology to equip them is

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4:42

Troye Stade: Maritime Lawyer on the Aratere crashing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

Another problem for Aratere. The Interislander ferry's expected to be out of action for a few days after crashing into the dock in Wellington. More than 100 passengers and 40 crew were on board - none was injured. Maritime Lawyer Troye Stade told Heather du Plessis-Allan that speaking with the crew, there are concerns generally about how things have gone over the last few months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

Sports Huddle: The C2 500m trick, Imane Khelif, and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

Today on the Sports Huddle Heather was joined by Sports Commentators Nicky Styris and Jim Kayes too look at some of the stories coming out of the Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:46

Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor explains why he wants...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

The knives appear to be out for Auckland Transport. Wayne Brown's putting forward a proposal to strip AT of its policymaking functions and have elected representatives control it. It also includes plans to abolish the council’s development agency and its events and economic development agency. He'll need the backing of councillors, and in the case of AT's control, a law change. Brown told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he’s sick of being blamed for things he doesn’t control. He said that AT has

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100:29

Full Show Podcast: 9 August 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 9 August 2024, Pan Pac Managing Director Tony Clifford explains why sky-high electricity prices have meant he's had to stop Hawkes Bay's paper pulp mill. Christchurch City Councillor Tim Scandrett reacts to news that the Christ Church Cathedral is set to be mothballed as it's run out of money. Turns out the Olympic medals are not what they used to be – with one athlete complaining his new Bronze medal has suffered a lot of wear and

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3:02

Ian Ferguson: Former Canoeist and Olympian on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

This year’s Olympic medals don’t seem to be up to standard. A US Olympic skateboarder has criticised the quality of his bronze medal after it began to deteriorate only a week after he won it. The backside of the medal is chipped, and it’s already losing its bronze colour. Former Olympian Ian Ferguson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that his are 40 years old and look exactly the same as the day they were made. He said that they were made differently at the time, solid silver and gold plated, with

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2:08

Heather du Plessis-Allan: There has to be a limit to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

Nicola Willis has made the right call to not give any more taxpayer money to the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild. It’s tough call. It's got consequences, as they’re saying, it looks like the Cathedral night be mothballed because they can’t figure out how else to raise the money. But frankly, the country can’t afford to give them another $60 million. We're living on our credit card. We’ve already stumped up $25 million, and let’s remember, this is privately-owned church. It's owned by the

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4:30

Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political Correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

Soaring energy prices have been a topic of conversation at the moment as multiple mills are at risk of shutting up shop. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has issued a warning to generators, telling them to sort it out or else the Government will get involved. Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown have stated that they’re making inquiries into the situation, and Winston Peters has gone a step further and accused electricity generators of anti-competitive behaviour and accused them of profiteering

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2:10

Tim Scandrett: Christchurch City Councillor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

A Christchurch city councillor says there could be options to come to a deal regarding the rebuild of Christ Church Cathedral. Its future's in doubt as the Government refuses to step in to plug a $114 million funding gap for the restoration. Asked if the Church could be sold rather than rebuilt, Tim Scandrett told Heather du Plessis Allan there are possibilities, but none have been presented to council. He says the church owns property and could come to council with some options —which may be

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5:13

Tony Clifford: Pan Pac Forest Products Managing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

Pan Pac Forest Products says part of its operations could be on hold for another two months. The Napier mill says a major spike in electricity prices since Saturday has made its export pulp production unviable. Managing director Tony Clifford says the business can't generate profit with the cost of electricity at the current level. He told Heather du Plessis Allan either it has to rain a lot for more hydro power, or Taupo's Tauhara plant needs to come online - which might not be until

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5:21

Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Kamala Harris...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/08/09

The polls are pointed in Kamala Harris’ favour. The Democratic candidate has taken an eight-point lead over the Republican’s Donald Trump, and with the addition of third-party candidates, Harris is leading 50% to Trump’s 42%. This is a significant change from a few months ago, where Joe Biden was trailing a few points behind Donald Trump. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the lead is likely a bit of a honeymoon phase at the moment, but the polls show it will be an

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