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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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2:32

Carmel Sepuloni: Labour Deputy leader criticises...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

Labour's Deputy says a new Government list of priorities makes a big deal of ordinary work. The 36-point check-list is to be completed by June 30. It includes tasks such as delivering the Budget, and 'raising the energy' on key international engagements. Carmel Sepuloni says it's over-exaggerating the normal business of Government. "The reality is, it's actually business as usual for any Government to go about some of these things. So it's the way it's been packaged- which I think is quite

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4:34

Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor urges the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

Wellington City Council are putting pressure on the Government to make it easier to remove heritage listings from buildings. A letter from the Council written to RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop states the city has 554 quake-prone buildings, 163 of which are heritage listed. The letter suggests building owners are increasingly becoming unable to meet the cost of quake-strengthening or redevelopment. Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty says the current system simply isn't working. "In October,

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2:10

Heather du Plessis-Allan: These Easter trading laws...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/04/02

If you’ve been debating the issue of the two New World supermarkets in Wanaka breaking Easter trading laws repeatedly, including this year, I reckon you probably fall into one of two camps. Camp one- It gets on your nerves because these guys are quite clearly deliberately breaking the law, given they’ve done it three out of the last four years and have been fined twice already. And they shouldn't do that, because laws are there to be followed. And if you think that, you're a hypocrite, because

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4:02

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the NHS doctor urging...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

This Easter, one NHS doctor is warning people not to eat entire chocolate eggs in one sitting. Dr Andrew Kelso has written an open letter claiming the average Easter egg contains three-quarters of an adult's recommended daily calorie intake- and urged people to practice moderation. People on social media have taken this as a challenge, with Nigel Farage eating an Easter egg on his live GB News show to protest the 'nanny state'. UK correspondent Enda Brady says obesity and Type 2 diabetes are on the

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8:47

The Huddle: Why are Kiwi students among the worst...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Recent data has showed Kiwi students are among the worst-behaved in the developed world, with misbehaviour shooting up over the last couple of years. Why is this happening? Can it be addressed? Plans for a giant ocean sanctuary to protect marine life around the Kermadec Islands have been scuppered by the

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5:26

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

Demand for electric vehicles has ground to a halt in recent months. Growth rates are down in the United States, Europe, and China, according to new data. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds says these decreased stats don't inspire confidence in buyers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on DairyNZ's Econ...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

DairyNZ's Econ Tracker predicts an increase in profitability for farmers- but warns interest costs could bite. Their latest data shows he national breakeven forecast currently sits at $7.75 kg/MS. The Country's Jamie Mackay recaps the report. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:44

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

After a more hopeful period, business confidence and consumer confidence has slumped again. New data for March indicates businesses and consumers are back to feeling negative about the state of the economy. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the 'recession' headline comes with a lot of power to sway markets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

Educators are calling for a solution after recent data revealed New Zealand is among the worst for student misbehaviour. An Education Review Office report shows behaviour has worsened in the past two years. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper blames the post-Covid educational decline and cell phones for these statistics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:58

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

The Government has swiftly rejected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's proposal that they pay rates on their Auckland properties. Mayor Brown believes the city would benefit from $400 million worth of revenue if the rates were paid on Government buildings- and if the GST charged on rates was given back. He says this scheme would have solved the Government's challenge of helping people through a cost of living crisis. "The tax on this GST on rates is a land tax- if they give that back, they'll help

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5:41

Gerard Rushton: mid-Canterbury rugby union chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

New Zealand Rugby has been on the receiving end of criticism from the provinces amid a proposed shake-up to the board. The national body and several provincial unions remain in a back-and-forth over how to implement a review that recommends sweeping changes to the way the game is governed. Mid-Canterbury rugby union chair Gerard Rushton says it's important for members of New Zealand's rugby community to be on NZ Rugby's board. "It's important to have that culture and ensure that the connection back

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2:10

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader slams...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

Chlöe Swarbrick expects the pride of Auckland's rainbow community to shine through tenfold after vandalism overnight on Karangahape Road. Three people in balaclavas poured white paint on the road's rainbow crossing, then fled in a car without registration plates. Police are declaring it a hate crime and searched a Flat Bush property this afternoon, seizing a number of items. Green Party co-leader and Auckland Central MP Swarbrick says it's a sad and petty use of energy. "This is a symbol, which is

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3:34

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

The Secondary Principals' Association believes the community should get behind schools and students to help reduce bad behaviour. A new Education Review Office report shows it's worsened over the past two years. President Vaughan Couillault says Covid lock-downs weren't the only factor. "There's a growing sort of movement where members of the community become indignant when their kid does something wrong. They aren't backing schools to make the right decisions." Couillault says there needs to be a

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3:15

Shane Jones: Oceans and Fisheries Minister on his...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

A vast ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands is now off the table. The Government has scrapped plans for the 620,000 square kilometre marine reserve, envisioned by Sir John Key to protect unique biodiversity. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the Kermadec Islands are already well-protected. "There's far too much misinformation, and I've had to put up with green muckery over this issue. There is already a host of protective measures there." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:57

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the youth...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

Children in Alice Springs won't be allowed outside their homes at night for the next fortnight. The Northern Territory Government has mandated an emergency curfew to curb escalating violence in the town. Chaos descended on the region on Tuesday afternoon when a large group attacked the Todd Tavern, causing thousands of dollars worth of property damage. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says residents feel these extra measures were a long time coming. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:52

James Gilmour: Rear Admiral addresses the claims the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

The New Zealand Defence Force has been on the receiving end of backlash amid claims they were underprepared to handle Cyclone Gabrielle. Documents claimed there were not enough resources, the water tanks dispatched weren't certified for drinking- and a lack of PPE meant personnel were unable to attend rescue efforts. Rear Admiral James Gilmour acknowledged the optics, but claimed the NZDF was required to follow the Health and Safety Act. "What we had was our people racing in with the best of intent-

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3:43

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/28

Labour is demanding an end to greyhound racing, saying the industry's been On Notice for too long. Animal activists have been calling for an end to the sport for ages, with demand surging after three dogs dies in a week. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave weighed in on the controversy today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on public satisfaction...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/27

Over in the UK, public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped again, setting a new low recorded by the British Social Attitudes survey. 24 percent of respondents say they were satisfied with the NHS in 2023, with waiting times and staff shortages being the biggest concerns. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's a divided response to how the UK can improve the NHS. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

The Huddle: Are designated student spaces helpful to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/27

Tonight on the Huddle, Josie Pagani from Childfund and Kiwiblog writer and Curia Pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Auckland University raised some eyebrows after images of designated rooms for Māori and Pasifika students surfaced online. Some students say these rooms are vital, important spaces- do we agree? Amid the buzz around Fred Again.. landing in New Zealand, there's been controversy over his opener getting preferential treatment

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3:52

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/27

A 'slow grind' lies ahead for households over the next few months, but the end is within sight for the tough fight with inflation. ASB's latest Quarterly Economic Forecast says things will get better after a slow 3 to 6 months for the economy- and rates and living costs will come down again. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says recent data shows people can see the light at the end of the tunnel for the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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