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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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1:58

Warren Ngan Woo: Westpac's Financial Wellbeing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

The cost of living is hitting Kiwis hard, with new data showing Aucklanders are more likely to be worse off. More than a third of New Zealanders have a savings balance of less than $500, according to new data from Westpac. Westpac's Financial Wellbeing programme manager, Warren Ngan Woo, says Auckland is a big city where things cost more, which eats into people's ability to save money. "This is just a snapshot in relation to savings, but it certainly doesn't take into account what other people have

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2:39

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company...

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2026/02/24

Mercury's achieved a strong return to profit. BusinessDesk says the energy company's half year earnings before interest to December 31- reached $537 million. It recorded a net $20 million dollar profit - up from a $67 million loss last year. Chief executive Stew Hamilton says they're doing well and don't need to raise capital. "We've been disciplined in how we manage our money, how we earn our money and spend it, so we're investing wisely, performing strongly - and I think that gives us options."

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4:51

Dame Marilyn Waring: former National MP on the final...

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2026/02/24

Findings claim the Government extinguishing pay-equity claims destroyed an earlier system that was fit for purpose. The People's Select Committee - a group of 10 former women MPs - has released its final report on the changes rushed through by the coalition under urgency last year. It held three months of hearings and almost 1400 submissions. Group chair and former National MP, Dame Marilyn Waring, raised questions about the 'urgency' that this legislation was rushed under. "This wasn't an emergency

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5:37

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/02/24

Labour's calling for caution, while agreeing with National that Auckland needs a new harbour crossing. The Infrastructure Commission last week suggested a toll as high as $9 to fund the new crossing - and also tolling the existing bridge. But Chris Hipkins ruled out tolling Auckland Harbour Bridge at his State of the Nation speech yesterday. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained why this position doesn't quite match Labour's earlier stance on extra costs for road users

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5:18

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Anthony...

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2026/02/24

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to his British counterpart Keir Starmer to confirm Australia would support the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne - despite being stripped of his titles amid pressure over his ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese is the first Commonwealth leader to openly voice support for Andrew's removal from the line of succession

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5:28

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Chris Lendrum...

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2026/02/24

New Zealand Rugby will open applications for a rescoped high performance director role, to replace Chris Lendrum who is leaving after 20 years. Lendrum, who is NZR's general manager of professional and performance, will leave at the end of May. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave speculated further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Nadia Yousef: CISO Lens Country Manager on NZ health...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/24

There's concerns among experts following the latest medical platform hack that's left an impact on Kiwis. MediMap is widely used across New Zealand, particularly in aged care, disability, hospice, and community health. Some users' information had been changed, including altering ages, changing patient's names to Charlie Kirk - and claiming living users were deceased. CISO Lens Country Manager Nadia Yousef says it's unclear why this happened, and there's nothing hinting towards extortion or blackmail

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4:34

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Donald Trump sending...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

US President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to offer to send a hospital boat over to Greenland - an offer Greenland's prime minister has criticised. Trump claimed in the post that 'many people' on the island are sick and 'not being taken care of'. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Trump has long coveted Greenland, and it's unusual that Trump would want to send extra medical help to a country with free healthcare. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

Donald Trump remains steadfast in his pursuit of sweeping global tariffs - slamming a US Supreme Court decision outlawing them as anti-American. The President's now taking advantage of a never-used trade law to enact 15 percent temporary levies, under the guise of a balance of payments deficit. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the market reactions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:11

Karl Gradon: Comvita CEO on the company returning to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

Comvita’s half-year result shows the company is seeing a noticeable financial turnaround. Its result for the six months ended December 31 had revenue up 18.3 percent to $118 million, EBIT up 10.7m to $10m, and debt reduced by $32.9m to $48.7m. Comvita CEO Karl Gradon says he's proud to see the company return to profitability and he's confident the company's been through the worst of it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:10

The Huddle: Did Chippy's address give us more or less...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Remuneration Authority says more responsibility attracts more pay, as more local councillors see bigger pay rises. What do we make of this? The Government has proposed giving police more powers to move rough sleepers along. This has generated some backlash, but do we think this change is needed to improve New Zealand's city

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99:50

Full Show Podcast: 23 February 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 February, 2026, the Genesis chief executive tells us why the energy company needs nearly $200 million from the Government. A Wellington councillor on whether the Government's "move-on" orders for homeless people will work. Chris Greenacre becomes interim coach of the Wellington Phoenix for a fourth time - should he just get the job? And on the Huddle, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani give us their assessment of Chris Hipkins' State

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2:11

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: You know...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

Listening to Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech today, I found it really hard to take him seriously. The speech was mostly just a list of things wrong with the country right now, most of which anyone who can remember back five, six, seven years, knows were caused by him, Grant, Jacinda and Adrian Orr. Take this line, for example: “I see young New Zealanders - smart, hardworking, full of potential - making calculations that no young person should have to. Do I stay in the country I love, or do

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7:28

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether we can...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

Still no clarity about whether Wellington's second Mt Victoria Tunnel will begin construction this year. National promised to begin work on the tunnel this term, but Transport Minister Chris Bishop last week suggested that wasn't firm. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says geotechnical work is underway - but Cabinet hasn't decided when construction will start. "We're looking at all the Roads of National Significance to determine what order do we sequence these in, and how do we make sure that we fund

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4:45

Geoff Summers: Remuneration Authority Chair on local...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

The Remuneration Authority says more responsibility attracts more pay. The Taxpayers' Union says Western Bay of Plenty District councillors are getting an average 57 percent pay increase. Authority Chair Geoff Summers says the pool of funding for council has been decided - but not individual raises. He says the council will operate with two fewer councillors this term. "And most people would say - if I'm going to be doing more work than what some other people used to do, I want more money for it."

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3:29

Shaun Gill: Wellington Phoenix Director of Football...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

Chris Greenacre will take charge of the Wellington Phoenix for at least their next A-League fixture against Sydney FC. The club legend moves back into the interim coaching role for a remarkable fourth time, stepping up from his role at the club's academy. He is in ongoing discussions with the club about the head coaching position for the rest of the A-League season - and beyond. Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill says the plan is to get through this week first, and then finalise some

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3:01

Karl Tiefenbacher: Wellington City Councillor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

The Government has introduced new measures to tackle the issues with rough sleepers, but it's prompted concerns from some critics. Under these changes, police would be able to order beggars and rough sleepers to leave for up to 24 hours, with refusal being punished with fines and jail time. Wellington City Councillor Karl Tiefenbacher says it's another cog in the wheel for police to help improve cities. "It's really more a substance abuse problem and a mental health issue. Once we accept that, then

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3:09

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Government...

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2026/02/23

Genesis Energy says fresh Crown investment into the power generator will go towards building infrastructure. The Government's confirmed it will put up to $200 million dollars - letting it retain its 51 percent shareholding, as Genesis launches a capital raise. Chief executive Malcolm Johns says the money will speed up its ability to build. "We're gonna build some solar farms, some grid-scale batteries and some wind, and extend the life of Huntly Rankines." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:55

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

Labour's promising to be realistic as it shapes up election year ideas. Leader Chris Hipkins has delivered his State of the Nation address in Auckland at a Business Chamber event. The speech lacked new policy - but addressed concern around people leaving the country and the state of our tax system. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper voiced disapproval with the speech, and questioned whether Labour would be able to deliver on anything for Kiwi voters. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:29

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/02/23

A row's deepening about so-called 'ISIS brides' returning to Australia - with the Opposition pushing for a hardline approach. More than 30 Australian women and children have secured passports and are trying to return from a Syrian camp. Opposition parties argue helping Australians with Islamic State links return home should be a criminal offence. Correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Government's being neutral - and the Opposition will be looking to exploit that. LISTEN ABOVESee

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