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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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3:06

Ian Pottinger: Invercargill Councillor on calls for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/21

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has ignored requests for his resignation from his council today. Clark was found to have breached the code of conduct after comments he made at a United Fire Brigades' Association prize giving - which he blamed on surgery brain fade. The council voted to diminish his duties around public events, due to his health. Invercargill Councillor Ian Pottinger told Heather du Plessis-Allan “I don’t know if he’s going to listen to the council ruling.” LISTEN ABOVE. See

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3:47

David Seymour: Pharmac Minister on cancer drug funding

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/21

The future of National's promise around 13 cancer drugs is set to become clearer. The Government's due to make a Pharmac funding announcement – which could bump up its medicines budget by 40%. Pharmacy Minister David Seymour told Heather du Plessis-Allan Pharmac could be instructed to fund specific drugs, another entity could be set up (like the previous government did for Covid vaccines), or more money could be allocated to Pharmac - protecting its independence. Seymour said “Pharmac at any

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3:47

Sarah Gillies: Electricity Authority Chief Executive...

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2024/06/21

Energy Minister Simeon Brown wants appropriate accountability over a fallen electricity tower. Thousands of Northland residents experienced outages yesterday after a transmission tower toppled northwest of Auckland. The Electricity Authority says it's investigating and Simeon Brown's asked WorkSafe to do the same. Electricity Authority Chief Executive, Sarah Gillies, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “Consumers have a right to have confidence in their electricity supply.” Gillies said “We’re the

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6:11

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/21

The Electricity Authority says Northlanders deserve answers - as it launches an investigation into a toppled electricity tower. The region experienced outages yesterday after a transmission tower fell down northwest of Auckland. Transpower says its workers were carrying out maintenance at the time and has started an investigation. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “It knocked out power to 100,000 users.” Soper said “Simeon Brown was there today – he said

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3:46

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on VIP packages...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/21

US President Joe Biden recently unveiled a halt to asylum-processing at the U.S. border with Mexico when illegal entries reach a certain threshold. About 4,000 people already are entering the U.S. each day. Biden has received Republican criticism over an unprecedented surge in new arrivals in an election year. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan the cartels are offering ‘VIP packages’ for trafficking illegal immigrants across the border. He said “Experts say the return

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2:28

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on Super Rugby Final...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/21

The Super Rugby finals clash is tomorrow night at Eden Park – selling out hours after tickets went on sale. A crowd of more than 44,000 is expected – with many coming up from Hamilton for the event. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan “I think Blues will win – they've got a lot stacked in their favour – it's a home game, they’ve had an extra day of rest.” Pine said “They’ve got their inspirational skipper back – after a fortnight.” He said “Having said all of that – The

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2:56

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why Transpower's press...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/21

Well, Transpower has given us a master class in how to look guilty, hasn't it? I mean, come on. Who doesn't now think that the crew took the bolts out of the leg, which caused the thing to fall over, which caused the entire region of Northland to lose power? And why do we think that? Because Allison Andrew, the Chief Executive, sounded guilty as all hell in her media interviews this morning. “I didn't want to talk about it, it's really unhelpful to speculate at the moment, we have to focus on

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4:57

Morgan Connaughton: Rocket Lab Vice President of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/21

Rocket Lab is entering a league of its own --reaching 50 space launches in the shortest space of time. Its latest electron rocket launched this morning from the Mahia Peninsula, is taking a French satellite into orbit. Rocket Lab’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Morgan Connaughton, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “A lot of rockets don’t get past ten – and we're talking globally here – it's a massive deal.” Connaughton said “To get there faster than anyone else... it puts us up

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3:20

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Just Stop Oil...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

A pair of Just Stop Oil protestors painted two jets orange at a London airport, hours after Taylor Swift touched down for her next tour stop.The climate activists carried out the vandalism with fire extinguishers, in an act reminiscent of their previous protest at Stonehenge. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this will likely spark an investigation into the group. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:24

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert explains the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

One expert says investors have had to pay more attention to their long-term goals this year. Ongoing inflation and changing economies have led investors to chop and change their short-term predictions as 2024 went on. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:19

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Minister Shane...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

Minister Shane Jones is still keen to bring back live animal exports sooner rather than later. In an interview on The Country, Jones made it clear in no uncertain terms that live animal exports would be good for the economy. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:15

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

New Zealand's GDP grew 0.2 percent in March, according to new data. This officially takes the country out of a technical recession, but on a per-capita basis, it went backwards 0.3 percent. Experts predict a weak economy for the latter half of this year. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the economy isn't likely to bounce back just yet. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

Chris Penk: Minister for Building and Construction on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

The Government has launched a new review designed to ensure earthquake-prone buildings are up to standard. The current NBS system has run into controversy, with the inadequate review of a Wellington hospital unit sparking concerns. Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says the current standards are very complicated - and he aims to make it easier for people. "In a lot of cases, people simply can't afford to remediate, they're not necessarily allowed to do that in the way that they want

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Full Show Podcast: 20 June 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 20 June 2024, Finance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to news that our economy grew 0.2% in the first quarter, lifting NZ out of recession. The power is out across large parts of Northland - Energy Minister Simeon Brown says it could take a few days to bring everybody back on line. Are police closing in on finding Marokopa dad Tom Phillips and his missing kids? The Huddle debates whether Wellington Council's Chief Executive is

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9:39

The Huddle: Is Wellington Council's Chief Executive...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

Tonight on the Huddle, David Farrar and Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Wellington Council's CEO is under fire for trying to hide information from councillors. Is this a bad move? GDP rose 0.2 percent, bring New Zealand out of technical recession. Is this good news for the economy - or is the worst yet to come? The Just Stop Oil protestors were caught vandalising Stonehenge, with two arrested. Is throwing paint on a historical landmark a

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3:03

Vern Cotter: Blues head coach ahead of their Super...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

There's nerves in the air as the Blues gear up for their Super Rugby final this weekend. It's been 21 years since the franchise lifted a full Super Rugby title - something they can end against the Chiefs at a sold-out Eden Park on Saturday. Blues head coach Vern Cotter says the team are hoping to play well, but they've seen what the Chiefs can do on the field. "We know it's a final and finals are played with utmost intensity... we've locked that in and the boys are trained well." LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:21

Simeon Brown: Local Government Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

Ministers are keeping a close eye on Wellington City Council, over a stoush between councillors and officials. Some around the council table claim CEO Barbara McKerrow is withholding information from them. She'd devised new protocols limiting information councillors could request from officials. The proposal's been withdrawn after Local Government Minister Simeon Brown labelled it 'appalling'. Brown says it should never have happened. "The CEO of the council needs to realise that she is not elected,

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3:22

Karen Rutherford: Newshub reporter suspects search...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

Police don't think a letter from Tom Phillips is recent, or relevant to their search for him and his three children. Their mother, Cat, posted the letter on social media, while begging the public to help. Searches around Marokopa continue, with the $80,000 reward for information expiring in five days. Newshub reporter Karen Rutherford is in Marokopa - and she says there are strong indicators an end to the search is near. "They know who they're looking for and they know who they're targeting with

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4:35

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP lifting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

The Finance Minister says there's still better days to come for the economy as New Zealand exits a technical recession. Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2 percent in the three months to March, and the same amount for the year. Minister Nicola Willis says it's still tough out there for Kiwi workers - and the Government still has work to do. "Good news is - the Government is doing everything right, we are forecasting inflation to come back under band. That means interest rates can drop and growth will

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6:16

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/20

New GDP data shows New Zealand's out of a technical recession - but the nation's not out of the woods just yet. Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2 percent in the three months to March, and the same amount for the year. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's a good result for the new Government, but there's room for a bigger victory. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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