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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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3:44

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/27

The first trading quarter of 2024 has come to an end, giving investors an opportunity to take stock of what's to come. The market has struggled under the pressure of the economy, with construction, housing, and retail taking a financial hit. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains what this means for the rest of the year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:48

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/03/27

One expert has labelled the Government's Budget Policy Statement a 'sobering reality check' with no surprises. The Finance Minister says a surplus is unlikely to happen by 2026/27 and Treasury has warned the economy will slow down- forcing the Government to borrow more. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks what this could mean for the proposed tax cuts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale members...

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2024/03/27

A lawyer who's represented Gloriavale leavers is suing four Government departments, alleging they allowed abuse to happen for years. The West Coast Christian community's been thrust into the spotlight again, following the release of documentary miniseries Escaping Utopia. Barrister Brian Henry has accused the community of being 'groomers' who abused women and neglected children. "It's all set out there. I'm not saying anything other than what the court says." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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3:27

Alan Shaker: Auckland University Student Association...

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2024/03/27

Auckland University's Student Association is holding firm on giving minority students designated spaces. A sign outside a campus study area - now removed - read: “This is a designated area for Māori and Pasifika students”. ACT Party spokesperson Parmjeet Parmar called it reminiscent of an ugly past New Zealand's left behind. Association president Alan Shaker says they are absolutely necessary. "We've got a women's space, a queer space, we've got a lot of tuākana spaces, we've got a Muslim prayer

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6:04

Dame Patsy Reddy: NZ Rugby chair stands by threat to...

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2024/03/27

Chair Dame Patsy Reddy has confirmed she'll resign if the NZ Rugby board reforms don't go through in line with her proposals. NZR's newly released proposal suggests nine independent board members for NZR's future boards. However, the provincial unions want three board members to have had board-level experience at a provincial level. Dame Patsy Reddy says a 'world-leading' governance structure is needed to ensure the continued success of NZ Rugby. "We've been leading the rugby world for 135 years,

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4:17

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends her...

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2024/03/27

The Finance Minister says she'll confirm in the Budget how much extra the Government will have to spend - although she's still promising tax cuts in July.Nicola Willis broke convention today when delivering the Budget Policy Statement by not detailing the operating allowance. She says the number will be lower than $3.5 billion dollars previously forecast. But Willis says she's not fazed to be straying from the norm. "Grant Robertson has a practise where he announced the number six months out, and

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4:26

Logan Church: US correspondent on the six...

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2024/03/27

The US Coast Guard says six construction workers missing in Baltimore Harbour are now presumed dead. They were caught up in the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge overnight, after it was hit by a container ship. US correspondent Logan Church says investigations are taking place to find out what happened in the leadup to the tragic collapse. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:56

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/03/27

The Finance Minister is still adamant that the Government will stick to their tax cut plans. Nicola Willis today unveiled the Budget Policy Statement, which broke with normal convention and did not include how much extra spending the Government will take on at the budget. Willis says despite a worse than expected set of fiscal forecasts, tax cuts are still coming in July. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Willis didn't say whether the tax cuts would resemble the ones promised to

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7:07

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on NZ Rugby chair...

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2024/03/27

New Zealand Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy has outlined why she believes an independent model for the sport's governance is a must. NZR has released a proposal to change the governance structure and could call a Special General Meeting to vote on it. The proposal suggests nine independent board members for NZR's future boards, and the provincial unions want three board members to have had board-level experience at a provincial level. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:30

Wayne Mapp: former Defence Minister on ex-Defence...

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2024/03/27

A Former Defence Minister says our airforce personnel shouldn't train overseas defence forces - against our best interest. Seven former Defence Force personnel were found to have been hired to help train the People's Liberation Army. Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says this shows there needs to be an updated contract clause barring former personnel from training other Defence Forces. "We certainly don't have it in law as such, but I'm not absolutely sure about the current status of the

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3:10

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Kate Middleton's...

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2024/03/26

After Kate Middleton revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world, there's been increased interest in the UK's leading cancer charity websites. Macmillan Cancer Support revealed traffic was up 10 percent from last Friday- the highest weekend traffic the website has recorded in years. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this matches the outpouring of support King Charles got following his cancer reveal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:58

The Huddle: How should New Zealand have responded to...

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2024/03/26

Tonight on the Huddle, Neale Jones from Capital Relations and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Were we surprised to learn about Chinese state-sponsored hacking into NZ MPs and Parliament systems? Do you think NZ got the balance right with their response- or should we have gone harder? NZ Post has revealed they plan to scrap 750 jobs amid changes to the mail sector. Is this an unfortunate necessity? Destiny Church was active

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2:44

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the growing...

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2024/03/26

A joint research project between AgResearch and Meat and Livestock Australia has revealed more consumers are interested in the health benefits of red meat. Consumers in the US and Australia have expressed interest in eating more red meat to improve their wellbeing, according to the surveys. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the wider industry. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the...

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2024/03/26

Shock and surprise throughout the country, as the public today learned Chinese spies hacked into Government systems back in 2021. The hack was revealed to have stolen a small amount of non-strategic information. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains the international implications of this announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:47

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the...

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2024/03/26

A struggling retail sector is urging the Government to roll back the Easter trading restrictions. Under current laws, shops all over New Zealand are required to close this upcoming Good Friday and Easter Sunday. ACT has created a bill that would scrap these trading rules and National has expressed support for it- but NZ First doesn't agree. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says the sector has voiced support for this bill in order to boost economic recovery. "With Easter being early this year,

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4:53

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

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2024/03/26

Startling revelations about the frequency of cyber attacks on significant New Zealand organisations. The GCSB says malicious targeting of the Parliamentary Counsel Office and Parliamentary Services in 2021 was linked to to actors backed by China. The Government is condemning the actions and publicly backing the UK and US, which have announced retaliatory sanctions over similar claims. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this isn't the first time international agencies have attempted

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4:49

Andrew von Dadelszen: Bay of Plenty regional...

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2024/03/26

One of New Zealand's most famously car-reliant cities is trialling a new approach to public transport. The new on-demand electric buses work as an Uber-like service- where commuters can summon them instead of waiting for a regular bus. Bay of Plenty regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen says these buses operate within zones to get people closer to their chosen destination. "You just go on the app and book it- and the bus will come and collect you and take you to where you want to go." LISTEN

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3:01

John Maynard: Postal Workers Union spokesperson on...

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2024/03/26

Posties will be no more in four to six years, as NZ Post announces significant change to their delivery service. It's confirmed both mail and parcels will eventually be delivered by courier drivers, meaning up to 750 people will lose their jobs in mail delivery, processing and support roles. Postal Workers Union spokesperson John Maynard says it's clear New Zealand Post hasn't been fighting for new solutions to the changing world. "We agree there needs to be a different way of going about this, but

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4:02

Ruth Money: independent victims' advocate on the...

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2024/03/26

Warning: Potentially distressing content Outrage at a Wellington theatre company who cast a man convicted of rape in a lead role. Wellington Repertory Theatre's 'Murdered to Death' stars Harrison Stuart Nicol, who was convicted of rape in 2021. The theatre company has told media in a statement a safety plan's in place. Independent victims' advocate Ruth Money says a rapist poster-boy is incredibly distressing, and she's got concerns about the company's safety practice. She asks if those who wrote

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3:13

Andrew Little: former Government Communications...

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2024/03/26

The Minister in charge of the GCSB in 2021- when a cyber incident targeted Parliamentary entities - has revealed more about what followed. The spy agency revealed today it became aware the intrusion, linked to a Chinese state-backed actor. China's ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong has called the accusations groundless and irresponsible. Andrew Little says he was told there had been a hack, but lengthy investigation was needed. "Making an announcement, a co-ordinated announcement of this

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