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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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Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 29 May 2024, Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair, Rahui Papa unpacks the new Census data revealing nearly one million Kiwis identify as Māori. Flagship Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's is set to close in 2025, following a five-year rough patch. Chair Tony Caughey justifies the decisions he needed to make for the business. The Commerce Commission's Vhari McWha also warned that households could expect an increase in their power

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9:21

The Huddle: Is the closure of Smith & Caughey's a...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's been confirmed Smith & Caughey's will close for good by next year. Is this due to the ongoing economic downturn - or is it a sign of bigger problems for the retail sector? The Commerce Commission has revealed it plans to raise power bills to pay for work on the lines next year. Is this a necessity

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4:35

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO explains the company's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

China's downturn and conflict in the Middle East remain front of mind for Fonterra. The dairy co-op is forecasting a Farmgate Milk Price midpoint of $8 next season, just up from its current season forecast of $7.80. It says global conditions remain volatile, and demand from China is taking a while to recover. Fonterra Chief Executive Miles Hurrell says Middle Eastern markets increased their stockpiles last year and won't be buying as much this year. "We're talking geopolitics here - things aren't

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5:23

Gerry Brownlee: Speaker of the House stands by...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

Opposition parties are calling on Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh to apologise for interrupting a rangatira in Parliament. Pugh faced backlash after she told Te Kahautu Maxwell to stop his brief speech ahead of the planned waiata. Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee says permission was given for a waiata - but not a karakia. "We can scramble round all the stuff all we like, but Maureen Pugh did what was right, according to the standing order." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:31

Letitia Harding: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

Asthma hospitalisations have fallen 20 percent in four years. Asthma affects one in eight New Zealanders - and more than 500,000 take medication for their symptoms. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation CEO Letitia Harding says the drop in hospitalisations is mostly due to a new medication. "This has actually really been down to a new type of inhaler, which is what we call your two-in-one combination inhaler." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:56

Vhari McWha: Commerce Commission Commissioner on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

Households can expect to pay an extra $15 per month for their power bills if a Commerce Commission proposal is confirmed. The commission regulates prices and performance standards for the national grid operator, and says these higher prices are necessary to fund investment in the electricity network. Commissioner Vhari McWha says they're being mindful of the possible effect this could have on consumers. "One of the things that we have done in order to try and mitigate that a little bit is to smooth

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3:42

Tony Caughey: Smith and Caughey's chair on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

Flagship Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's will close down next year, after 144 years. This closure comes off the back of a 40 percent drop in revenue drop across their Queen Street and Newmarket stores in the past five years. Chair Tony Caughey says they tried to find a way through the rough patch two years ago - but there was no solution. "We really turned over every stone we could find to see if we could see a way through it. We had independent professional advisors in, we really

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5:05

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the possible...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

Questions are being raised about the next steps after Donald Trump's hush money trial. After nearly five weeks, the prosecution and the defence have rested before the jury starts deliberations. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says if Trump is found guilty, he could face a large fine, house arrest or community service. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

Hurricanes hooker Raymond Tuputupu has been handed a three-week suspension for a high shot on Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i in the win over the Chiefs. His high shot connected with Tupou Vai'i's head - he was yellow-carded, which was upgraded to red. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the controversy further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:55

Rahui Papa: Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair on nearly one...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/29

Census data has revealed a surge in Kiwis identifying as Māori. Almost one million people says they're of Māori descent, up more than 12 percent on the 2018 Census. Te Kāhui Raraunga Chair, Rahui Papa, says it's a transformation shift. "I think there's been a groundswell of people who have not only identified as Māori, but have found their Māori whakapapa. And that's been one of the upturns that the latest Census data captured." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:54

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak denying...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied the rumour that he plans to move to California if he loses the election. Ex-Tory Minister Zac Goldsmith had hinted Sunak aimed to leave the UK - and suggested the majority of his party's MPs will be out of a job by July. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Rishi Sunak hopes to stay in Parliament for the next five years, no matter what the election outcome is. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:32

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist predicts...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

Ahead of Budget 2024, there's concern the proposed tax cuts will contribute to existing inflationary pressures. The Government has confirmed they plan to deliver tax relief to most households - the details of which will be revealed on Thursday. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains why people shouldn't be too concerned. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:41

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the possibility...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

The Reserve Bank surprised economists by revealing they considered hiking the Official Cash Rate - and haven't ruled out further hikes either. Last week, the Reserve Bank confirmed they were keeping the OCR in place at 5.5 percent, in line with expectations. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said this was 'surprisingly hawkish', given the economy is weakening. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:23

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the 2024...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

Ahead of Budget 2024, the rural community is holding out hope for improvement. The Government has promised more tax cuts, but it's been hinted plenty of cuts will take place too. The Country's Jamie Mackay isn't feeling too hopeful - listen to him predict some outcomes ahead of the big day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 28 May 2024, Warriors coach Cameron George voiced disapproval with Hamilton Boys High School's approach to sport for their students. The Reserve Bank plans to to introduce debt-to-income ratios for prospective home buyers. Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby explained why these restrictions will stop boom-bust cycles in the housing market. Later, Lady Tureiti Moxon defends Te Pāti Māori's proposed strike action planned for Budget

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The Huddle: How else can we get tech giants to pay...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

Tonight on the Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The country's back to square one on getting Google and Meta to pay for news, after a select committee sent the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill back to Parliament recommending it not be passed. Where can they go from here? Te Pāti Māori are urging all Māori to go on strike on Budget day and participate in protest action across the country. Is

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4:02

Shay Peters: Robert Walters Recruitment Agency CEO on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

New research from recruitment experts shows 90 percent of white-collar employees would look for another job if they had to come back to the office more often. A survey run by recruitment company Robert Walters, which interviewed over 2000 Kiwi workers, revealed a majority preferred their flexible working hours. CEO Shay Peters says it's unlikely employers would be demanding their staff to return en masse. "I do think employers are wanting a little more presence by their employees. I think everyone

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4:54

Paul Goldsmith: Broadcasting Minister on the Fair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

The Broadcasting Minister is assuring a law change to help fund news media is still on the table. A select committee today recommended the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, a bill designed to make Google and Meta pay for news, not be passed in its current state. Minister Paul Goldsmith says the bill is still being workshopped. "I accept it's a complicated issue, it's not a slam dunk - which is why I'm taking a bit of time to work out what's the best way through it." LISTEN ABOVESee

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Megan Dimozantos: Federated Mountain Clubs chief...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

There's been more problems for the Great Walks booking system. The Department of Conservation website crashed this morning - when 11,000 people tried to access it this morning. By 11.15am, there were about 2800 bookings for the Milford Track and 400 for the Lake Waikaremoana. Federated Mountain Clubs Chief Executive, Megan Dimozantos says so many people will have missed out. "The most disappointing thing is that after last year's debacle, we would have hoped this would have been sorted out by this

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Lady Tureiti Moxon: National Urban Māori Authority...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/28

Māori leaders are defending calls for workers to strike and to join anti-Government protests on this week's Budget day. Multiple hīkoi are planned around the country, including rolling road blockages in Auckland and a rally outside the Beehive. The Prime Minister today said strike action could be illegal - and if people wish to protest, they could do so on the weekend. Lady Tureiti Moxon is leading one protest. She says if people want to strike, they can. "I think it's a way of our people expressing

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