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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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2:30

Andrew Slater: Health New Zealand Chief People...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has implemented a freeze on hiring for all non-frontline roles – to bring down spending. This will include all hospital roles that are not patient-facing, and all public health roles that are not community-facing. Health New Zealand Chief People Officer, Andrew Slater, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “That pause is likely to be on as we enter July-August as well.” Slater said “This pause will move the recruitment process back down to local hands.” LISTEN

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4:40

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

The government will change the Arms Act by 2026 - as part of its planned firearms reforms. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said New Zealand’s gun laws had been in place for over four decades. McKee told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We want to remove NZ Police from the administration, regulation and policymaking of firearms.” She said this will allow Police to focus on enforcement - and get the gangs away from guns. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:32

Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on the...

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2024/06/14

Today marks 40 years since Robert Muldoon’s snap election – and Barry Soper recounts the former Prime Minister’s drunken media interview. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “He was absolutely incoherent.” “The Governor General, David Beattie, had to take over the interview, while Muldoon was bundled into his LTD limo, and taken back to parliament to sober him up.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:29

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on United...

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2024/06/14

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement on Thursday – stating it’s a milestone in relations between their countries, G7 leaders have also agreed to a $50 billion USD loan to help Ukraine in its conflict. Interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets would be used as collateral. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan “President Zelenskyy seemed optimistic that his country would retain support from

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2:15

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host on the Super Rugby...

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2024/06/14

The Blues face The Brumbies tonight at Eden Park, for The Super Rugby semifinal. The Blues have already beaten Canberra team this season – a major 46-7 win at Eden Park in April. Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan “No Australian side has ever come to New Zealand and won a playoff game.” Piney said “Hurricanes will have the home advantage – but no degree of overriding certainity.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

John Barnett: Former South Pacific Pictures Boss on...

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2024/06/14

The Taxpayers Union has said that the New Zealand Film Commission needs to stop giving out film subsidies – because they’re not good value. According to numbers compiled by former boss of South Pacific Pictures, John Barnett, the Film Commission has spent a whopping $88 million of taxpayer money on 54 movies over the last few years. However, they only made $14 million at the NZ Box Office. John Barnett told Heater du Plessis-Allan “Our stories need by told by us, and to us.” Barnett said “We

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2:46

Heather du Plessis Allan: Roger Douglas is right - we...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/14

Today is 40 years to the day since Rob Muldoon called the snap election. Which then, of course, led to his defeat. Which then, of course, led to the incoming Labour Government, realised we were nearly broke as a country. Which then led to them embarking on the most amazing set of reforms which they do not get enough credit for to this day - and get way too much grief for. It is a really interesting anniversary for us to mark right now - as we find ourselves in a recession that feels like the

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4:04

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Lucy Letby going on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others, has gone on trial accused of the attempted murder of another newborn in her care.The 34-year-old was found guilty in August last year of committing the crimes between June 2015 and June 2016, while working as a nurse in the neonatal unit of a Chester hospital. The former nurse is now on trial at Manchester Crown Court charged with one count of attempted murder of a further young baby girl, known as Child K, in February

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4:43

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Apple's bid to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

Apple has made a plunge into the AI universe through its new offering: Apple Intelligence. The tech giant revealed how it planned to pair up with OpenAI in order to integrate AI into its devices and software. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained this development further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:33

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business editor-at-large on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

The Fitch ratings agency is casting doubts on New Zealand's economic future. The agency is considering bringing down the nation's rating, amid concerns surrounding increased debt and low immigration flow. NZ Herald Business editor-at-large Liam Dann unpacks the implications of this news. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/06/13

The Prime Minister says he has discussed issues important to New Zealand's interests with China's Premier, Li Qiang. The pair held high-level talks this afternoon, following an official powhiri welcome to Government House. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the fanfare surrounding this high-profile visit. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 13 June 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 13 June 2024, China's Premier has touched down in NZ amongst new revelations of Chinese foreign interference. Transport Minister Simeon Brown tells Heather why he's increasing speedlimits again across the country. The Black Caps have had a horrific showing in the T20 World Cup. D'Arcy Waldegrave can't believe it. The Huddle debates whether Kevin Spacey will ever get a movie job again. Plus what are "hot rodent men" and why is

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9:30

The Huddle: Will Kevin Spacey get another acting job?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

Tonight on The Huddle, Men's Health Week director Mark Sainsbury and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The coalition Government has committed to reversing Labour's restrictions on speed limits. From July, speed limits will be readjusted to pre-2020 levels. Is this sensible or too risky? New research shows the difference between what mayors earn and what councillors earn. Auckland mayors and councillors bring in the most

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5:24

Louise Upston: Acting Minister for Women on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

The Government aims to reduce the nation's gender pay gap through the development of a voluntary calculation tool. Current figures show the gap currently sits at 8.6 per cent - and has remained persistent at around 9 percent from 2018. Acting Minister for Women Louise Upston says businesses need a consistent and simple tool to measure their pay gaps, and then develop solutions. "We think this is a really important first step - so businesses can take those steps and we can see the gender pay gap

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4:09

John Kidd: Enerlytica director on New Zealand's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

The decline in gas supply has led to production cuts and a 99 percent increase in coal-generated electricity, according to MBIE. Methanex, New Zealand's biggest energy consumer, has cut back on its methanol production as a result. Director of Enerlytica, John Kidd, says the system will adjust - but unfortunately this is not a costless exercise. "Structurally, we're short on energy - full stop. So it's often lost on people that we don't have enough energy in the country to be able to support our

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3:06

Bryan Waddle: cricket commentator on the Black Caps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

The Black Caps' T20 World Cup campaign is in tatters after a 13-run loss to the West Indies in Trinidad, leaving their Super 8 hopes hanging by a thread.Their chase of 150 to win has finished at 136 for 9. Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle says the team wasn't properly prepared for today's game. "They got close, but not close enough. Conditions were difficult and the West Indies were too good for them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:06

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

Speed limits around schools will become varied if proposed rule changes go ahead. The coalition Government is reversing speed limit reductions implemented over the past four years under the previous Government. Public input is open as the draft rule enters the consultation phase. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says slower school speeds will only apply at pick-up and drop-off times. "Rather than being all around the clock, which is how it's currently done at the moment, where you're seeing 30km

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4:00

Andrew Little: Former SIS Minister responds to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

Former SIS Minister Andrew Little says China's relationship with its diaspora community is often intense. Stuff has released a documentary covering allegations of Chinese Communist Party influence and interference operations in New Zealand. It comes as the Chinese Premier visits New Zealand for the first time in seven years. Andrew Little says New Zealand is no different to any other country with a significant Chinese population. "The Communist Party, through its various machines and organs and

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4:24

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on former NRL...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

Prosecutors are debating whether to send former NRL star Jarryd Hayne to his fourth trial. Hayne spent a year behind bars after being convicted of sexual assault - and these convictions have since been quashed. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely a fourth trial hill happen, as Hayne is eligible for parole next May. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/06/13

The Black Caps' chances of progressing to the Super 8 stage at the T20 World Cup are all-but over. Coming off a first-up drubbing by Afghanistan, New Zealand have gone down by 13 runs to the West Indies in Trinidad. They've only been able to muster 136 for 9 - in pursuit of 150 to win. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the loss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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