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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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3:13

Dr Michelle Reyers: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/03

According to new research, there's a significant gap between the KiwiSaver contributions of men and women. Te Ara Ahunga Ora The Retirement Commission has released a report revealing that women contribute 36 percent less on average yearly than men. Commission policy lead Dr Michelle Reyers says women are more likely to stop working to fulfil care-based responsibilities- or work in part-time roles. "What we saw from this research is that women and men are actually contributing exactly the same

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3:02

Fiona Cairns: Rotorua-based committee leader on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/03

Rotorua locals are upset after a much loved statue was stolen. The bronze statue of a stray dog named Harawene has been cut from its base and taken. It was put up following her death in 2008. Fiona Cairns, who led the fundraising committee to build the statue, says it'll be less worth than what the thieves think. "I would say they think they're going to sell it and make a few dollars. It's a hollow statue, she doesn't weigh that much." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:39

Erica Stanford: Education Minister warns of impeding...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/03

Education Minister Erica Stanford says a shortfall of secondary teachers is chronic across the country. The Government has announced a residency fast track for overseas teachers, in a bid to plug the gaps. Stanford, also the Immigration Minister, says by the end of the year we'll be 227 teachers short. "Next year- rising to about 550 and then the year after that, 679. And when I saw those figures at the end of last year, I believe it was, I had a small heart attack because those are big

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2:18

William Yang: Taiwan correspondent on the death toll...

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2024/04/03

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years has killed at least four people, with dozens more injured. Video shows buildings half collapsed in the county of Hualien, near the quake's epicentre. Taiwan correspondent William Yang says while the casualties appear to largely be in that area, the disruption has been more widespread. "In the capital city here in Taipei, all metro lines have been suspended for more than an hour, and also the high-speed rail that runs along the west coast of Taiwan was also

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4:12

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden...

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2024/04/03

US President Joe Biden has rebuked Israel over an airstrike which killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Australian Zomi Frankcom was among those killed when the convoy she was travelling in was hit by an Israeli airstrike. Israel's military has apologised, saying it happened after a misidentification. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Biden is more than outraged. "He's accusing Israel of not doing enough to protect Palestinian civilians." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:02

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Whitelock...

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2024/04/03

There's confirmation Sam Whitelock will retire rather than add to his 153 All Black appearances after his time with French-club Pau. The 35-year-old's ended speculation of a return to New Zealand Rugby. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:43

Peter Scott: Environment Canterbury chair hopes to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/03

Canterbury's regional council is putting in new procedures to manage a backlog of consent applications. In the last six months of last year, Environment Canterbury were penalised more than a million dollars due to processing delays. But since December, 75 percent of applications have been completed within the legal time frame of 20 working days. Chair Peter Scott says they're ensuring there's a clearer path to prevent a backlog. "There's also legislation change that has changed in the last 6 years,

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2:30

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I disagree with sending...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/03

I'm mostly with David Seymour in that we need to get kids back into class, I'm with him in that we need to slash truancy rates- and there needs to be a very good reason for kids to miss school. I would even go so far as to say this is right up there in top 5 things that need to be sorted in this country. But where we part company is on his call to get kids back into class even if they’re sick. He's quoted some data, wrongly by the way, showing that health related school absences have doubled since

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5:08

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on JK Rowling firing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

Controversial author JK Rowling has challenged Scotland's new hate crime laws- and encouraged them to arrest her if need be. The new law states 'stirring up hatred' relating to age, disability, religion and sexual and gender identity can be punishable with a maximum penalty of seven years in prison. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Rowling's remarks - or a potential arrest - could create an awkward situation for authorities. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

The Huddle: Do Easter trading laws need to go?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Auckland councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Two Wānaka New Worlds may have to deal with some financial fallout after they stayed open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, breaching Easter trading laws. Is this a sign Easter trading laws need to go? Prime Minister Chris Luxon has been accused of running New Zealand like a business after he unveiled the next phase of his plans

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3:37

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on newly-released...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia's March 18-19 board meeting have revealed the Bank did not consider an additional increase to interest rates. Minutes show the RBA had canvassed the option at every meeting since May 2022, when the infamous string of 13 rate hikes began. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham says the Bank were content to hold the rates in place- and cuts can't be far behind. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:36

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Synlait looking to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

It's a challenging time for cash-strapped dairy giant Synlait. The company is reporting a $96.2 million loss for the six months to January, compared to a $4.8 million profit in the previous corresponding period. It's won an extension on a $130 million debt repayment and is reviewing North Island assets, including the extensive Pōkeno facilities. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:23

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

The price of gold has soared to an all-time high- and some Kiwi companies are hoping to take advantage. Gold is currently trading at $2269 USD ($3817 NZD) an ounce. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains how companies like Santana can get ahead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:29

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

The Government has unveiled the next phase of new ideas and schemes for this year. Prime Minister Luxon revealed his strategies for 2024's next quarter, which includes reintroducing three strikes, creating an attendance plan for schools, and delivering tax relief by June 30. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon must be careful not to fall into the pre-Budget traps his Labour predecessors were stuck in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:40

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the ongoing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

Investigations into a drug overdose on the Gold Coast. New Zealand woman Danielle Whitaker has died of a suspected overdose at her 40th birthday party. Nine News reports two other people were found not breathing, and one is still in hospital. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says little is known about what substance was involved. "The drug they took, according to the paramedics, makes you stop breathing. And this is apparently what's happened here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:06

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on boxer Joseph...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has set his sights on his next opponent. Lip-synching the words to Take That's 1995 hit 'Back for Good', the WBO interim champion has posted a lipsync video online, calling for a rematch with British fighter Dillian Whyte. The pair last fought in 2018, with Whyte handing Parker his second professional loss by unanimous decision. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:35

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends claim Luxon...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

The Finance Minister is striking back over claims Luxon is running the country like a business. Labour has taken a swipe at the Prime Minister, as he revealed his plan for the next quarter- including a promise to cut taxes at the Budget, and launching a school attendance action plan. Minister Nicola Willis says a country is different from a business, but some key disciplines are important. "Accountability for results, measuring performance, holding people accountable for performance- there's a

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3:07

Grant Nelson: Integrity Institute spokesperson urges...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

A pair of millionaire philanthropists are urging the Prime Minister to honour a commitment and chase businesses up for Covid wage subsidy money. Grant and Marilyn Nelson suspect companies have wrongly held on to millions of dollars- and hope the Government can encourage these companies to pay that money back. Grant Nelson says businesses should be treated like beneficiaries and be made to pay back money they owe. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:44

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

The Workplace Relations Minister says Easter trading laws are outdated. Two Wānaka New World supermarkets are likely to be fined after remaining open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, in a potential breach of the weekend's trading laws. A Foodstuffs spokesperson says it was done to make sure people have convenient access to groceries throughout the break. Brooke van Velden says while people should follow the law, she understands the frustration. "This law is outdated- and I'm not ruling out looking

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2:54

Aaron Fleming: Department of Conservation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

The Department of Conservation says spending nearly $500,000 dollars to kill a single stoat in Fiordland is money well spent. The pest was found on Chalky Island in August 2022, which had been predator-free since 1999. The bill covered things like incident management teams, staff time, dog handlers, helicopter and boat expenses. DOC spokesperson Aaron Fleming says the price tag isn't too high to protect at-risk creatures. "When you're talking about protecting one of our strongholds of biodiversity

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