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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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4:19

Winston Peters: NZ First leader fires back after...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/26

Winston Peters is threatening to refuse interviews with RNZ, unless it apologises over its reporting on his Party. The Court of Appeal has dismissed a Serious Fraud Office bid to overturn a court ruling two men were NOT guilty of obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars by deception for the New Zealand First Foundation. The money wasn't deemed a 'donation', because the funds weren't deposited into the Party's account. Party leader Peters claims the media ran 'attacks' on NZ First, and says RNZ

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4:52

Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/26

The Australian Council of Trade Unions are calling for a 5 percent pay rise for workers on minimum and award wages. The union body says inflation has left workers on these lower wages worse off financially, even when accounting for three years' worth of increases. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says over three million workers stand to benefit from this potential pay bump. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:29

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/26

NZ Rugby chair Dame Patsy Reddy has threatened calling time on her tenure as the seven month governance standoff with the provincial unions continues. Dame Patsy took the stance at a post-board briefing last week, insisting she would not support alternative reform proposals to the ones put forward by the non-binding Pilkington Report. Those stated NZ Rugby’s constitution and governance was not fit for purpose and stressed the need for a nine-person independent board. Sportstalk host D'Arcy

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5:27

Harriet Alexander: Times correspondent on UN members...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/26

Growing divergence between the US and Israel, as UN members vote for a ceasefire resolution in Gaza. The US abstained and didn't veto the Security Council resolution, voted for by all 14 other members. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled meetings scheduled in Washington this week. Times Correspondent Harriet Alexander says it's a sign of how difficult the two countries' relations have become. "Public opinion in the US is really turning against the war, and they want much more

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4:57

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on France raising their...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

France has raised their terror alert warning to the highest level following the attack in Moscow. At least 137 people are dead and 150 are injured after gunmen opened fire at a rock concert. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains why France feels concerned following these recent events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:33

The Huddle: Has New Zealand lost future SailGP events?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour staffer Kaine Thompson joined in on a discussion about the following issue of the day- and more! Sir Russell Coutts has claimed Christchurch will never be able to host a SailGP event again after this weekend's debacle. Given Auckland couldn't host it- what happens with SailGP in New Zealand now? Kate Middleton shocked the world last weekend by revealing she had been diagnosed with cancer. Were the rumours and speculation

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4:29

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on whether...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

The Government is still committed to delivering on their tax cuts, despite last week's announcement that New Zealand is in recession. Finance Minister Nicola has spent the last few days holding true to that Government promise. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan is among the many experts calling for the cuts to be delayed, amid concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:31

Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

The ratification of the free trade agreement with the EU is now complete after it gained Royal Assent. Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says it was ratified in a small ceremony at the Beehive today - and is now confirmed to come into effect from May. Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs Michael Fox says the timing is super helpful for the kiwifruit industry, after a couple of 'bumpy' years. "We've got about 90 percent of our fruit left to ship- so a really welcome boom for growers." LISTEN

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5:51

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

The Government has unveiled their first pre-Budget financial announcement, in the form of their Family Boost scheme. It will let parents and caregivers claim back up to 25 percent of their childcare costs - up to $75 per week - from July. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this scheme comes with more short-term complications for parents. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:30

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

The Finance Minister says the Family Boost scheme isn't exactly as promised pre-election. From July, parents and caregivers can claim back up to 25 percent of childcare costs, to a maximum $75 dollars per week. Nicola Willis says they'd hoped to reimburse parents every fortnight- but the IRD warned that their systems weren't sophisticated enough to deliver on that. "We're not prepared to delay, we want this released in people's bank accounts this year. So instead, we're going for an approach where

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4:06

Will Appelbe: SAFE investigations head calls for ban...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

Animal-focused charity SAFE wants an immediate ban on all greyhound racing after three dogs died in one week this month. Greyhound Racing New Zealand has suspended racing at Manukau Stadium for five weeks. It says concerning increases in injuries require immediate intervention and more investigation. SAFE investigations head, Will Appelbe, says racing's moved to Cambridge, but there've been just as many injuries. "It's just moving the problem to another location. Dogs will continue to be injured,

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2:33

Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO says new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

Some relief for parents facing rising childcare costs. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has unveiled the Family Boost policy- which will let parents and caregivers claim back up to 25 percent of childcare costs, up to $75 a week. Parents are being told to start collecting invoices from July, to begin being refunded every three months from October. Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube says the option where parents would get money back more regularly was going to take about three years to build. "So

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3:11

Loren Aberhart: Christchurch NZ spokesperson open to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

Christchurch NZ is keeping the door open to SailGP, hoping racing can happen again in Lyttelton next year. Last weekend's event has been marred by debate on measures to protect dolphins, with SailGP CEO Russell Coutts casting doubt on future hosting plans. A dolphin sighting meant Saturday's race was cancelled. Christchurch NZ's Loren Aberhart says a contract's been signed, but they are still open to discussions. "But I think from our perspective, when you look at the way it went yesterday- it was

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5:17

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

Australia is short 90,000 tradies to meet new housing targets. The Government plans to build 1.2 million new homes over the next five years. Australia correspondent Oliver Peterson says they'll get tradies to finish their qualifications, or will poach some from overseas. But he says it has to compete with the mining industry. "That's just always going to be the lure for a lot of people who might be tradies looking at apprentice wages, where they're barely able to make ends meet- or work on a mine

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3:32

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the fallout after this...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

The future of SailGP in New Zealand may have sunk as a result of yesterday's cancellation of racing at Lyttelton Harbour. A dolphin sighting prevented three fleet races from taking place on day one, before four races yesterday with New Zealand winning the overall event. Fresh off his infamous interview with SailGP boss Sir Russell Coutts, Sportstalk host Jason Pine shared his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Hinewai Ormsby: Civil Defence Emergency Management...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

Commitment to a major overhaul of Hawkes Bay's emergency response, which has been labelled 'not fit for purpose.' The Civil Defence Emergency Management Joint Committee has fully accepted the independent review of its disaster response to Cyclone Gabrielle. It highlights major issues ranging from communication failures to overwhelmed officials, and points to residents being told they were overreacting. Joint Committee chair, Hinewai Ormsby, says they will be acting on all 75 recommendations. "It's

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5:32

Michael Goldwater: Stop Stealing Our Harbour...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

A group of prominent Aucklanders have voiced disapproval with the planned long-term lease of the council-owned Port of Auckland. Over 30 high-profile figures have signed an open letter against the plan, including Lady Pippa Blake, Sir Stephen Tindall, Sir Ralph Norris, and Chloe Swarbrick. Stop Stealing Our Harbour spokesperson Michael Goldwater says the Council needs to consider its long-term vision for the waterfront. "What needs to happen is that the Government and Auckland Council should develop

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2:46

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Princess Kate was let down...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/25

I'd have to say, the cancer diagnosis of the Princess of Wales, Kate, was probably the biggest news over the weekend, wasn't it? Absolutely shocking. There are a couple of things I reckon most of us will already agree on. The first is obviously just what an awful diagnosis cancer is for someone as young as Kate. And particularly for a mum of wee kids, this must be very scary for absolutely everybody in that family. And also, I reckon most of us will agree that some of the behaviour around her

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2:46

Fisheries Minister on new catch limits

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/22

Some commercial catch limits have been increased, and these changes will come into effect in April of this year. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones discusses new limits with Heather. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

Invercargill City Councillor on Nobby Clark's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/22

Ria Bond is a Member of Council in Invercargill. Bond spoke to Heather regarding another city councillor, Nobby Clark, and his recent offensive comments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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