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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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4:37

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

AI firm Anthropic has made upgrades to their Claude model and it's sparked concerns about what this could mean for markets and jobs. Claude specialises in coding and technology, and IBM's stock recently took a hit - with experts citing the model as a reason. Milford Asset Management expert Andrew Curtayne explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:09

The Huddle: Does Australia really need more MPs?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Australia's Labor Government is pushing to add 40 members to Parliament before the 2028 election. This move has prompted plenty of debate about the pros and cons. What do we think of this? The Government announced proposals to let under-13s bike on footpaths and allow e-scooters in cycle lanes. Transport

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2:00

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Could we...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

The Government announced today it wants to shake up the road rules a little - allowing kids under the age of 12 to ride their bikes on the footpath, and letting e-scooters use cycleways. Now, it might surprise you to learn that both of those things are against the rules. Kids aren’t allowed on footpaths on their bikes unless the wheel diameter is roughly the length of a ruler or smaller, and e-scooters are not allowed in cycle lanes. And it probably does surprise you, because we do these things all

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5:19

Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the company...

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2026/02/25

A positive financial result has gentailer Meridian thinking about infrastructure upgrades. It recorded a half year profit after tax of $227 million. Chief executive Mike Roan says they're considering increasing capacity at the Pukaki dam in the Mackenzie basin. He says it's still early days though. "The question that I've asked the team is - is it economic to do it? Does it actually make financial sense to expand the amount of hydro storage that we've got?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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3:16

Charles Croucher: Nine News chief political editor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

Questions have been raised over whether adding politicians in Australia would improve law-making or just add bureaucracy. Australia's Labor Government is pushing to add 40 members to Parliament before the 2028 election. Nine News chief political editor Charles Croucher says electorates are so large that it's becoming harder for single MPs to represent them. But he says Australia also has layers of Government to consider. "We're already pretty over-governed over here, it's not just the federal

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3:23

Rawdon Christie: real estate agent on the rise in...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

A real estate agent says there isn't enough demand to meet the supply of townhouses. Newly constructed townhouses are sitting on the market so long that they no longer qualify as 'new builds'. It means first-home buyers can't get low-deposit loans on the property. Real Estate Agent Rawdon Christie says developers are shifting close to what the market wants. "So rather than putting 15 in there, let's put 8 standalone two-story houses, which are still three-bedrooms." LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:51

Bo Erickson: Reuters reporter recaps Donald Trump's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

A record-breaking State of the Union speech from Donald Trump. His 107 minute address today is the longest since records began in 1964. The US president also spoke directly to invited guests - including the US Olympic champion men's hockey team, victims of crime by illegal immigrants, and a 100-year-old World War II veteran. Reuters reporter Bo Erickson says Trump covered a wide-range of topics. "He really, kind of, treaded on older ground, though - focusing on a lot of domestic issues, like the

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3:48

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

The Transport Minister says rule change proposals hope to return some common sense lost in New Zealand, long ago. The Government's today announced proposals to let under-13s bike on footpaths and allow e-scooters in cycle lanes. Consultation's open for the next month via the Transport Agency. Chris Bishop says it could mean some details may change and he's happy to take feedback on the policies into account. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:17

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

Donald Trump delivered his annual State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington. The US President's spoke for nearly two hours - with topics ranging from the cost of living, defence and immigration. It's the longest State of the Union speech since at least 1964. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the highlights of the address. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:23

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

US President Donald Trump has broken records with his recent State of the Union speech. The President's address lasted more than an hour and 40 minutes, making it the longest speech before a joint session of Congress since 1964. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump claimed the US has been 'turned around' and praised his handling of the economy and defence. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:15

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Scott Robertson...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

Scott Robertson will get an opportunity to coach against the Springboks this year. The former All Blacks mentor will guide the Barbarians for matches against the world champions and Wales. The fixture against South Africa is on June 20 at Port Elizabeth. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:30

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/25

The Reserve Bank's emphasising the importance of cash services being free-of-charge. It's proposed requiring the banking sector to provide accessible full-cash services across the country - at $104 million a year. The plan ensures those in urban areas can walk to get cash, and the drive for those living rurally is reasonable. Money and Cash Director Ian Woolford says people don't expect to pay to deposit or withdraw cash. "Communities need easier access to cash, closer to home...what we've learned,

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3:11

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Peter Mandelson being...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

Peter Mandelson has been released on bail hours after his earlier arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to Met Police. This follows an investigation that took place earlier in the month over allegations that, while he was serving as a Government minister, Mandelson passed on sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:19

Vasyl Myroshnychenko: Ukrainian Ambassador to New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

New Zealand's Ukrainian ambassador says the end of the war still seems a long time away. Today marks four years since the start of the large scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our Government's pledged another $8 million dollars in support, taking out total contribution to about $150 million. Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Vladimir Putin has already seen 1.2 million of his soldiers killed, wounded or captured. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Landcorp reporting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

Momentum's sky-high for state-owned farming enterprise Pāmu. Landcorp's half-year net operating profit jumped $28 million - from a $2 million loss in December 2024 to a $26 million profit last December. It's forecasting a record full-year net operating profit of up to $107 million. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:53

The Huddle: Does the Government need to help fund ECE...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Early childhood education fees have soared, which could see more facilities closing their doors. Do we need the Government to intervene and help keep these facilities going? The People’s Select Committee of former MPs has written a report criticising the Government for scrapping the pay equity law last year. Do we agree

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Full Show Podcast: 24 February 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, we talk to former National MP Marilyn Waring about the Unofficial People's Select Committee report on pay equity changes. We ask Ukraine's ambassador what it would take to end the four-year war with Russia. A third of New Zealanders have savings of less than $500 - but South Islanders are better savers. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Mike Munro argue about parents facing increasing charges for early

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1:47

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Can we...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

So, the People’s Select Committee of former MPs has reported back today and, completely unsurprisingly, has slammed the Government for scrapping the pay equity law last year. Which is fair enough in some ways, it was a shoddy process. The MPs say it offends the rule of law and they’re probably right. It was done in a hurry to save last year’s Budget, rushed through under urgency and changed the rules retrospectively. It’s all really cynical stuff from a Government and too much of that sort of

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4:59

Michael Boggs: NZME CEO on the company growing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

Media company NZME's remaining cautious about the economy despite a positive financial year. The owner of The Herald and Newstalk ZB reported a $13.1 million net after tax profit - turning around the previous year’s $16 million dollar loss. Its operating costs were four percent lower annually - reflecting the closure of community publications in December 2024. CEO Michael Boggs says it's a grind to recovery. "There's still been inflationary pressures, they're not feeling the best, they're not

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4:15

Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

More early childhood education centres are expected to fold under rising costs. The Household Economic Survey shows the average weekly ECE fee has jumped from $25 in 2007, to $90 in 2023. Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube says pay parity rules have driven 443 centres to shut in the past three years. He says it drives up teacher salaries. "But the funding from the Government doesn't follow suit, so as the salaries increase, the providers are paying more and more to pay the teachers - but the

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