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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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3:25

Karen Chhour: Children's Minister hits back at Te...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/22

The Children's Minister says the word racism is chucked around too much in Parliament. A Bill by Karen Chhour that removes some Treaty obligations from the Oranga Tamariki Act passed its first reading yesterday. It's prompted fiery and emotional speeches in the House, and Labour's Children's Spokesperson called Chhour a 'sell out'. On social media, Te Pati Māori's said Chhour's Pakeha upbringing has given her disdain for her own people. Chhour says it's a lazy argument. "Where it actually

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3:01

Mike King: I Am Hope founder on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/22

The founder of I Am Hope says every cent of a funding boost will go into mental health counsellors. The Government has announced the Budget will include $24 million going into Mike King's Gumboot Friday initiative over four years. It gives under-25s free counselling. King says kids often take on the stress of adults around them. "It's huge for the mental health of the kids in New Zealand - they can get timely and quick service." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:22

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Social housing must take...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/22

Now, on this decision by the Government to cut the First Home Buyers Grant in order to put the money into social housing instead- I've got to be honest, on principle, it's not the kind of thing I love. Because I'd personally much rather the Government give a helping hand to Kiwis trying to do the right thing rather than constantly bailing out the delinquents.But in this one respect, I think they’re prioritising the right thing.Because we have got a massive social housing crisis. And we cannot

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3:10

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank economist warns there's a risk...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/22

An economist says there's a risk the Reserve Bank won't cut the OCR until next year. It's kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent today, unchanged over a year with seven consecutive holds. Kiwibank's, Jarrod Kerr says there is worry it won't be cut until February. However, his bank's outlook remains the same. "Our forecast has inflation dropping below 3 percent by the end of the year, and I think that could still push them to cutting in November. But the risk is clearly that it's sometime next

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6:05

Pete Winchester: Canterbury Rugby chair on the NZ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/22

The New Zealand Rugby Players' Association have outlined a plan to replace the governing body if the vote at next week's special general meeting goes against them. Last year's independent review formed the basis of a proposal to overhaul the governance structure. Canterbury Rugby chair Pete Winchester says this eleventh-hour update is likely to galvanize people. "We've been dealing with this for months and months, and it's the first time - just to turn up to a Zoom meeting and get told this threat

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4:28

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Britain's infected...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

It's been predicted over £10 billion could be given to the victims impacted by Britain's infected blood scandal. More than 30,000 people received infected blood and products in the 1970s and 80s, from the state-funded National Health Service. 3,000 people died, and thousands more contracted hepatitis or HIV. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Prime Minister Sunak has pledged financial compensation for those impacted. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:04

Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst on the ICC...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders. Prosecutor Karim Khan says these warrants have been put forward for alleged crimes committed during the Hamas-led October 7 attack and the subsequent war on Gaza. Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller says it's extremely likely that these warrants will be issued. "The bar isn't that high for simply granting the arrest warrants. So I think

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3:35

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's consumer...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says his phone's been 'running hot' following last week’s announcement. Fonterra plans to divest its consumer businesses, including Anchor and Mainland - overseas operations Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka. The Country's Jamie Mackay reveals which investors have been expressing interest. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:31

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist ahead of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

All eyes are on the Reserve Bank, ahead of tomorrow's OCR update. The RBNZ is predicted to hold the cash rate steady at 5.5 percent - potentially marking a full year since the last rate change. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen predicts the new forecast hasn't moved since February. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:06

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

National's David MacLeod has admitted to making a high-profile slip-up. Macleod has lost his select committee roles for failing to declare 19 candidate donations, worth $168,000. He says he mistakenly believed those 2022 donations were already logged. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this could set MacLeod's political career back. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:56

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Northern...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

Over in Australia, Northern Territory police could soon enact more snap curfews under new legislation. The 'Police Administration Bill' gives the Police Commissioner the ability to implement three-day curfews in the region. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this comes off the back of a 'successful' three week curfew for minors in Alice Springs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:32

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Warriors'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

The Warriors have welcomed back some injured players ahead of their clash against the Dolphins at Mt Smart this weekend. Marata Niukore, Rocco Berry, Freddy Lussick and Te Maire Martin and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad are some of the names confirmed to play on Sunday's match. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 21 May 2024

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 21 May 2024, the Defence Force has begun its rescue mission of Kiwis stuck in New Caledonia. Foreign Minister Winston Peters tells Heather why French authorities have been so reluctant to let them in. Can you smoke a spliff on the weekend and drive the next day? Transport Minister Simeon Brown what's on and what's not under his new roadside drug testing regime. The Huddle debates whether the crowd at the Ockham book awards had

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7:36

The Huddle: Will roadside tests help crack down on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and government relations consultant Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has confirmed they plan to roll out roadside drug testing later this year, allowing police to randomly screen drivers to crack down on drug-driving. Is this a good idea? National's David MacLeod has been admonished and stood down for failing to declare 19 candidate donations worth $168,000. Was

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3:07

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on SkyCity...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

SkyCity will pay more than $4 million for breaching obligations to prevent money laundering and terrorism. A Department of Internal Affairs review found multiple breaches over five years, including failures in risk assessment, compliance and account monitoring to counter money laundering and terrorism financing. Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says the company never undertook money laundering themselves, but they helped facilitate it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:44

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

The Government says it'll roll out randomised roadside drug testing later this year. Legislation's being introduced to allow Police to randomly screen drivers for drugs, similarly to testing for drink-driving. Doing two roadside tests would make false positives less likely. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says it's one of the biggest killers on our road. "In the last 10 years, it's been, I think a third of deaths on our roads have been because of people who've taken drugs and driven. So that is

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3:57

Nicola Legat: NZ Book Awards Trust chair on Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

According to Newsroom, Prime Minister Luxon's unexpected appearance at the Ockham national book awards was met with disapproval from the crowds. The piece claims Luxon was mocked and dismissed by attendees, with MC Jack Tame and two authors getting some digs in. The Trust disputes this version of events, saying that author Steve Braunias "rather overegged it". New Zealand Book Awards Trust chair Nicola Legat says the literature community is waiting to hear if the 2024 Budget will have any good

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2:02

David MacLeod: National MP for New Plymouth...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

National's MP for New Plymouth has been apologising after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. David MacLeod claimed $168,000 of donations from 2022 weren't filed last year because he believed they already had been, an error the Party picked up last week. He's been stripped of his roles on the Environment and Finance Select Committees - and been admonished by Prime Minister Luxon. MacLeod says he's 'disappointed' and 'embarrassed' in himself. "The Prime Minister expects his MPs to act in the

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4:32

Winston Peters: Foreign Minister on the first flight...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

Winston Peters says multiple Defence Force flights will collect Kiwis from New Caledonia in the coming days. The first C-130 Hercules has touched down at Noumea's Magenta Aerodrome, the island's domestic airport. It will bring about 50 people back to Auckland tonight. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says French authorities are confident people can now traverse the roads to get to the airport. "That was the reason for the delay. I mean, the moment we heard about this issue, we started preparing for a

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3:17

Bernie Smith: former Monte Cecelia Housing Trust...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/05/21

There's changes coming for social housing in New Zealand, off the back of a damning review of Kāinga Ora. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has expressed interest in diversifying social housing - and whether these options come from Kāinga Ora or community providers is yet to be determined. Former Monte Cecelia Housing Trust chief executive Bernie Smith says it's likely the Government will put more funding into community housing providers. "Hopefully, there'll be some funding in the form of $50 percent

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