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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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3:50

Dawn Duncan: Otago University law lecturer on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/09

A legal expert says many employers struggle to deal with external threats and harassment risks. Auckland University microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles has been awarded $20,000 in damages over an employment dispute. She provided technical expertise as a commentator during the pandemic, and claims the university didn't protect her from resultant threats. Otago University Law Lecturer Dawn Duncan says the threats weren't coming from her employer, which hinders its ability to identify them and take action

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3:50

Jo Robertson: sex and relationship expert says New...

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2024/07/09

One expert says there's a conversation to be had off the back of a proposed ban on g-string bikinis. A Taranaki mother is calling for the 'pornographic' swimwear to be barred from public pools and drew over 150 signatures in a petition. Sex and Relationship expert Jo Robertson says regardless of the outcome, it's a great conversation starter. "What do we do when our kids are seeing stuff that, maybe, we don't like? And we're all going to have different ideas about what we do and don't want our

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2:01

Leaked Darleen Tana report reveals details of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/09

A leaked report from the investigation into allegations former Green MP Darleen Tana was involved in migrant exploitation reveals the difficulties the investigator encountered and why it took more than 100 days to complete. The report also claims Tana’s husband, who is implicated in the allegations, gave evidence that “tended to obfuscate rather than elucidate”, which was one of the key difficulties holding up the investigation, and that Tana’s evidence “evidence shifted over the investigation”. It

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2:39

Aimee Whiley: Motor Industry Association Chief...

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2024/07/09

The Motor Industry Association is praising changes to the Clean Car Importer Standards. The Government is softening back targets for reducing vehicle emissions, which were being enforced by fining importers of 'dirty' cars. The Association says the targets will still be tough - but easier than they were. Motor Industry Association Chief Executive Aimee Whiley says it will make it easier for importers to manage their costs. "We get our mix of zero-emissions vehicles, and we can offset the credits we

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2:21

Gareth Hughes: former Green MP responds to the Greens...

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2024/07/09

A former Green MP says he's baffled the party hasn't ruled out using waka-jumping laws against Darleen Tana. The party has Tana to resign as an MP, after receiving a report on her knowledge of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business. Tana has quit the Green Party, but says she doesn't accept the report findings. The Greens previously opposed laws that would now let them formally request Tana's removal from Parliament. Former MP Gareth Hughes says he'd be very surprised it they changed

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5:31

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

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2024/07/09

The Green Party is doubling down on their calls to encourage Darleen Tana to exit Parliament. A new report from an investigation into alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business has inspired Tana to quit the Greens. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's the right course of action for Tana should step down. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:11

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Alice...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/09

The Australian outback town of Alice Springs has issued a three-night stay-at-home order after a weekend of violent incidents. These include a brawl involving 80 people and a knife attack on a 42-year-old woman. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the factors behind the crime wave are complicated - and it's unlikely the curfew will help. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:28

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the NRL ruling...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/09

The NRL has ruled the Warriors should've received a penalty for a late tackle during their golden-point loss to the Bulldogs. Jaeman Salmon has received a two-match ban for dangerous contact on Te Maire Martin in an effort to pressure a field goal attempt. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the issue further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert weighs up...

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2024/07/09

There's speculation that Labour is examining the possible benefits of an inheritance tax ahead of its next party conference. The party has reportedly taken inspiration from Ireland, where people are required to pay a 33 percent tax on gifts or inheritances worth more than €335,000 ($558,00 NZD). Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale says there's good arguments for the tax - but it's not without drawbacks. "It can get very complex to administer, because it's based on valuation. It can drive some

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5:27

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the political...

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2024/07/08

The winners of France's snap election may be certain, but deep political divisions means what'll happen next isn't clear. People are celebrating in the streets of France, after left-wing coalition - the New Popular Front - has fended off the far-right National Rally. It's a surprise result, reversing the National Rally's lead in votes last week. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains the unprecedented final result. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:39

George Adams: Synlait chairperson ahead of Thursday's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

Synlait Milk's future is hanging in the balance ahead of an upcoming vote impacting the company. On Thursday, a shareholders meeting will take place to determine if a $130 million dollar loan from China's Bright Dairy will be approved. Synlait chair George Adams unpacks the significance of the upcoming vote. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson...

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2024/07/08

The Reserve Bank is set to deliver its next Monetary Policy Statement regarding the OCR on Wednesday. It's expected the Bank will keep rates on hold for longer, but economists are divided on when the anticipated cuts will come. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says markets are pricing in cuts, which could come between November to next February. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister defends new housing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

Housing Minister Chris Bishop is standing up for the Government's new housing policy changes, amid concerns it'll create more problems. Bishop plans to fill urban areas with development land and remove council powers to mandate boundaries and standards. He acknowledges shoebox apartments aren't ideal for everybody, but more housing is better for Kiwis. "It's about housing choice. We need smaller apartments, we need bigger apartments, we need suburban houses, we need duplexes, we need terraced

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Full Show Podcast: 8 July 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 July 2024, Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick speaks to Francesca Rudkin about THAT report into Darleen Tana, why the Greens wanted Darleen out of the Party and why they're calling on her to resign from Parliament. 40,000 Kiwis each year get their power cut off because they haven't paid their power bills, but Consumer NZ says that's not fair. NZ has a new tennis star! Lulu Sun, born in Te Anau, has made it to the quarter finals

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12:03

The Huddle: Where can the Green Party go from here?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Nick Leggett from Infrastructure NZ joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Green Party has been calling for disgraced ex-MP Darleen Tana to resign from Parliament altogether after a report detailing alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business was released on Friday. What do we make of this? Where can the Greens go from here? Consumer NZ has called for the nation's biggest power

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3:52

Bryce Edwards: political analyst examines whether or...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

Disgraced ex-Green MP Darleen Tana says she doesn't accept the findings of the report that's prompted calls for her resignation. Following a months-long investigation into her knowledge of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business, Tana has resigned from the Greens. Political analyst Bryce Edwards says Tana's response today is the only one possible. He says if she wants to fight to stay in Parliament she has to contest what the Greens are saying. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:48

Gregory Sheppard: Te Anau Tennis Club President has...

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2024/07/08

Tennis player Lulu Sun's hometown club is confident she'll go all the way at Wimbledon. She's beaten Britain's Emma Raducanu today, making her the first Kiwi woman to make Wimbledon's quarter-finals. Her Te Anau club pulled an all-nighter to watch her compete. Club president Gregory Sheppard says Sun had them on the edge of their seats. "It was quite emotional, actually, there was a few tears shed in the clubhouse there. We're all just super proud." Sun is ranked 123rd in the world, and will play

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3:16

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Democrats calling...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

Joe Biden is continuing to insist on staying in the presidential race, despite escalating calls for him to end his re-election campaign. Four more Democrats currently in Congress have voiced their belief that Biden needs to step down during a recent phone call. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says it's unclear who could replace Biden at this point in the campaign. "You have the other Democrats who are saying - okay, that would mean Kamala Harris would have to step up and slide into the role

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7:52

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says it's unclear what path the party will take if Darleen Tana won't resign from Parliament. The party was handed a report on Tana's knowledge of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business on Friday. She's resigned from the party, and the caucus has unanimously requested she also quit Parliament. Tana's released a statement saying she does not accept the report's findings. Swarbrick says things are still up in the air. "Were Darleen to put us in the

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6:21

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/07/08

The Greens are picking up the pieces of another public scandal, after Darleen Tana stepped down. Tana has resigned after a report was delivered discussing claims of migrant exploitation at her husband's business. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has labelled this 'disgraceful'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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