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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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10:37

The Huddle: Do we need more sanctions for beneficiaries?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Ministry of Social Development has confirmed benefit sanctions rose 53 percent in the June quarter, compared to the year before. Is the tougher approach the way to go to reduce unemployment? On top of a rocky campaign, President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid. Is this the last straw for him? Does he need

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6:11

Grant McCallum: Northland MP urges Transpower to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

Northland's MP says a business lost almost half a million dollars thanks to the recent major power cut. Grant McCullum is calling on Transpower to compensate Northlanders with discounted transmission fees for a year. Nearly 100,000 people lost power last month when a tower toppled after maintenance crews unbolted three legs of a pylon at once. McCullum says a big timber mill had to shut for five days - costing it nearly $500,000. "This is an opportunity for all Northlanders to get something back,

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4:57

Callum Mallett: SkyCity Chief Operating Officer...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

SkyCity is apologising for failing to intervene with a repeat player in Auckland. A customer complained to Internal Affairs after gambling went continuously unnoticed on 23 occasions. SkyCity says a system failure meant they went undetected - and it's committed to improving its harm minimisation technology. Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallett says they'll close the casino for five days to work with the Department of Internal Affairs on how to improve. "We have an obligation at the five-hour mark

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2:48

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

There's belief an increased police presence in Christchurch's CBD is a win for all. Police have launched their Community Beat Teams, which will have up to 18 new and experienced officers patrolling the garden city's commercial areas. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson says it acts as a deterrent for trouble-makers and helps those coming into the city feel secure. "For tourists, it provides a level of comfort and assurance - and it also helps the business owners and operators know that

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3:11

Logan Church: US correspondent on Biden facing more...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

President Biden has pulled out of a significant campaign event after testing positive for Covid-19. The White House says Joe Biden has mild symptoms - and will continue to carry out his duties from self-isolation in Delaware. US correspondent Logan Church says this comes at a terrible time, as Biden needs to prove he's fit and ready for a second term. "You've got to wonder at this stage how long Joe Biden can really hold on for...at this point, if you look at Joe Biden's public statements, he

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5:30

Ricardo Menendez-March: Green Party MP reveals caucus...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

One member of the Greens says the caucus hasn't met for discussion on whether to invoke waka-jumping laws against Darleen Tana. Tana has left the party, but if she won't quit Parliament, the Greens can only replace her in their MP count if the Speaker removes her, an action the Party has historically opposed. Its report found Tana likely knew about alleged exploitation at her husband's business - E Cycles NZ - which is now in liquidation because of poor sales. Ricardo Menendez-March says he hasn't

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5:42

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the PSA winning...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

The PSA has won a case against the Ministry of Education, calling it a victory for the dignity and fair treatment of workers. The union filed proceedings at the Employment Relations Authority, claiming the collective agreement wasn't met relating to the Government's spending cuts - putting hundreds of roles on the line. ZB political editor Jason Walls says the Ministry has 28 days to file an appeal to the Employment Court. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:37

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

Over in Australia, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in June. This is a higher figure than economists had predicted - and surpassed the previous figure of 4 percent. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this has prompted concern regarding interest rates, as the Reserve Bank might have to factor this in for their next announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:16

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

The All Blacks have named six debutants in their 23 to face Fiji at San Diego on the weekend. Billy Proctor starts at centre with five more uncapped players on the bench - George Bell, Pasilio Tosi, Sam Darry, Wallace Sititi and Noah Hotham. Only captain Scott Barrett, number eight Ardie Savea, first-five Damian McKenzie and right wing Sevu Reece start in the same jerseys from last week. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:50

Tim O'Connor: Auckland Grammar Headmaster responds to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/18

Three unknown New Zealand high schools are refusing to enrol students expelled from their prior schools in defiance of legal orders sent by the Ministry of Education. New reports confirm the Ministry has sent 261 letters to unwilling schools, requiring them to enrol students excluded or expelled from elsewhere. While 251 schools have accepted the Ministry’s orders, two schools in Auckland and one in Waikato have refused to comply. Auckland Grammar Headmaster Tim O'Connor says taking in expelled

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5:43

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation figures...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

Over in the UK, inflation has held steady at 2 percent - prompting calls for interest rate cuts. Prices across all sectors have taken a dive, with hotel stays being the lone exception. UK correspondent Gavin Grey outlines his prediction for when cuts will come. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the bank...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

ANZ is the latest major bank to bring their interest rate cut predictions forward as the mood towards the economy changes. The bank has forecasted a 25 basis point rate cut from the Reserve Bank by November of this year. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says today's dip in inflation shows the tide is turning. "While it's true that domestic inflation is a smidge higher than the Reserve Bank expected, it looked like it was just technical factors - and the other part of inflation, the important bit,

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3:53

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

Today's CPI data report prompted positive responses from experts - as it signalled a decline in inflation. CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, down from 4 percent annually to March. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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100:08

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 17 July 2024, is the cost of living finally over? Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks whether the OCR could be cut after inflation falls to a three year low. The police have made it easier for people to become an officer on a restricted licence - Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers joins Jack Tame to discuss why. Former Green MP Catherine Delahunty discusses whether or not the Greens will invoke the 'Waka Jumping' bill on Darleen

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8:38

Billie Moore: Air New Zealand Airports Association...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

The Commerce Commission says Auckland Airport’s proposed charge increases to fund infrastructure are 'too high'. In a statement released this morning, the commission said the five year pricing path is not reasonable and the airport was on track for an excess profit of $200m. Air New Zealand Airports Association CEO Billie Moore says the airport will have to undergo an additional consultation process before the next report is finalised. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:53

The Huddle: Have we won the war with inflation?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

Tonight on the Huddle, Phil O’Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Jack Black has cancelled the rest of Tenacious D's world tour after bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke about last weekend's near-fatal shooting of Donald Trump. Do we agree with this move? New data has confirmed the CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, a fall from the 4 percent rise in the year to March. Is this

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2:19

Jack Tame: The Greens can own the hypocrisy and push...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

The Greens have released the Executive Summary of their report into Darleen Tana, and it's pretty clear in asserting that Tana had much more involvement with her husband's bike business than she otherwise claimed. The question now is whether or she's going to decide to stay in Parliament. Tana said in her interview with Maiki Sherman that she'd take a little bit of time before deciding whether to remain in parliament as an independent MP, but if she does decide to stay around, I think it's pretty

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4:20

Juanita Neville-Te Rito: marketing expert and RX...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

One expert believes Jack Black's move to cancel his band's world tour was the right decision. Speaking at their Sydney show after Sunday's assassination attempt, Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass said: "Don't miss Trump next time". Gass has since apologised - but Jack Black has put all future creative projects on hold for the band. Sold-out shows were scheduled in Wellington and Auckland. Marketing expert and director at RX, Juanita Neville-Te Rito says it's not an overreaction. "The comments that were

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4:08

Catherine Delahunty: former Green MP says it's likely...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

A former Green MP says it's possible the party will use contentious legislation to boot Darleen Tana from Parliament. The party has asked her to resign, after reports revealed she probably knew about worker exploitation at her husband's bike business. E Cycles NZ has entered liquidation and Tana's left the Greens, but she won't say whether she will remain an independent MP. In the past, the Greens have strongly opposed waka-jumping. Catherine Delahunty says events now give them a real dilemma. "In

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4:10

Jill Rogers: Assistant Commissioner on the police...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/17

The police have made some new changes to their recruitment eligibility criteria. Prospective applicants on their restricted drivers' license will be able to apply to become police officers under these new changes, in a bid to reduce recruitment numbers. However, Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers says successful applicants will need to obtain a full licence before they begin their training. "For our candidates, we've known that this has been one of the barriers to their recruitment journeys with us

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