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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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3:20

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the investigation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/18

Sports fans are investigating the curious case of an Auckland FC jersey-clad pitch invader.As the Phoenix defeated Sydney FC 2-1 in their final home match in Auckland, an individual clad in Auckland FC gear ran onto the field. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains the theories surrounding this incident. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:41

Glynis Sandland: Whakarongorau chief executive...

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2024/03/18

Whakarongorau's chief executive is correcting perceptions that the organisation is biased towards one particular group. The telehealth organisation has an option for Māori callers to be redirected to a separate queue with the touch of a button. Chief executive Glynis Sandland says this measure is designed to put callers in touch with a Māori clinician- and they get moved to the regular queue if none are available. "The way to look at this is- people have different needs. And we do this in a number

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2:26

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to make sure...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/18

National is making noises that sound an awful lot like they might not deliver the full tax cuts in July like they promised. Finance Minster Nicola Willis was on the radio this morning, she was asked about it and she replied that she still intended to roll out the tax cuts in July- but it was subject to Cabinet discussions, so she could not give a cast-iron guarantee it would happen. Ooh, she's playing with fire. Look, I hope this is one those weird little technicalities where politicians don’t want

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4:18

Peter Lewis: Asia business commentator previews next...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit New Zealand in the first meeting between the two countries since last year’s election. Winston Peters says the visit would be an opportunity to discuss the full breadth of New Zealand’s bilateral relationship with China. Wang will also visit Australia, where the two have a frosty relationship, after Australia banned Huawei from operating in its telecom networks in 2018, and Australia calling for an investigation during the outbreak of Covid in 2020 - but

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4:15

Gavin Grey: Plane carrying the UK defence minister...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

A plane carrying British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps had its satellite signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory, the government said Thursday. The government said the Royal Air Force jet carrying Shapps, officials and journalists “temporarily experienced GPS jamming when they flew close to Kaliningrad” on a flight from Poland to the U.K. The Times of London, whose reporter was onboard, said that for about 30 minutes mobile phones couldn’t connect to the internet and the aircraft was

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3:32

Rod Oram: Business commentator on Wellington...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

Wellington councillors have voted to increase housing density in the city. It will also strip some housing character protections, and increase the amount of housing near rail lines, as part of amendments to its District Plan. Business commentator Rod Oram joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Alex Kersjes: Employment lawyer on prior case against...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

More details continue to emerge about Green MP Darleen Tana’s husband and his bike business. The Employment Relations Authority had already filed against Christian Hoff-Nielsen in a case in December – but it turns out it was actually two cases. Employment lawyer Alex Kersjes joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:53

Sports Huddle: Auckland FC, South Island Kea, test...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

New Zealand’s second A-League team has officially been unveiled. Auckland FC will join the league from next season and will sport a black and blue striped kit. Talks are underway for expanding the NRL further into New Zealand, with a Christchurch-based South Island Kea in the works. Former NZR boss David Moffett is helming the project, with hopes to enter the NRL in 2026. Australia and England cricket bosses are leading a push for setting minimum pay rates for each test appearance. They want

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3:20

Simon Watts: Revenue Minister on the threat of a hole...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

The Government is facing the threat of a hole in its tax plan. Its promised relief on the back-pocket is meant to be partially paid for with a levy on online gambling - bringing in more than $730 million over four years. But the Inland Revenue Department has crunched the numbers... and figures it will only bring in $155 million. Revenue Minister Simon Watts told Heather du Plessis-Allan those calculations are correct. He says there are a number of mechanisms which will come into play -

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3:51

Ian Woolford: RBNZ Money and Cash Director says it'll...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

Coin collectors and enthusiasts alike will have to wait a few years before they see King Charles lll on their legal tender coins. In the new design, the King faces left - keeping with conventions that each new sovereign changes directions. The Reserve Bank expects the 10 cent coin to be minted in 2025 - with the others following in 2027. Director of Money and Cash Ian Woolford told Heather du Plessis-Allan they still have a lot of coins with the Queen's effigy on hand. “Also it’ll be a couple

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6:07

Nathan Santesso: Migrant worker advocate claims Green...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

An advocate for the worker accusing Green MP Darleen Tana's husband of migrant exploitation claims the MP knew what was happening. Tana's been stood down after the allegations emerged at E Cycles NZ, a business owned by her husband. Tana says she welcomes an investigation and intends to cooperate fully. Advocate Nathan Santesso told Heather du Plessis-Allan he's sure Tana was aware of the situation. “Because he approached her and asked her to try and help him. She just said ‘I’m not the

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5:37

Barry Soper: Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana says she...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana says she intends to cooperate fully with an investigation after allegations emerged of migrant exploitation at her husband’s company. “I welcome an investigation and intend to cooperate fully, and I will not be commenting further,” Tana, who held the party’s small business portfolio, told the Herald in a statement. Tana is the third Green MP in less than a year to run into trouble, following in the footsteps of Elizabeth Kerekere, who quit the party last year amidst

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5:56

Dan Mitchinson: Former US Treasury Secretary Steven...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he’s assembling a team of investors to make a bid to buy TikTok. This comes a day after the House passed a measure to ban the Chinese-owned social media giant or force a sale to a US-operated owner. “It’s a great business and I’m going to put together a group to buy TikTok,” Mnuchin said in an interview on CNBC Thursday morning. Even though TikTok is likely unprofitable, “it’s worth a lot of money,” he added. Mnuchin said he would give

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3:45

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on the Wellington...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

The Wellington Phoenix are set to play their final ever home game at Eden Park against Sydney FC this weekend. The Nix are unbeaten in 11 games at the Garden of Eden, having won 6 and drawn 5. Meanwhile, the Crusaders could see their worst-ever start to a Super Rugby season since 1996 if they lose to the Hurricanes. The defending champions continue to reel from a host of injuries - with Scott Barrett among the latest to join the treatment room. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Heather du

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5:10

David Seymour: Associate Education Minister says he...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/15

David Seymour says he backs Freyberg High School in any actions resulting from a student protest against him. The Associate Education Minister visited the Palmerston North school yesterday – and faced students performing a haka, before one spat the ground in front of him. Freyberg High School condemned the students’ behaviour, but Seymour told Heather du Plessis-Allan he can't say what sort of action is needed. “Basically, you had a group of kids, I think some of them had got the wrong

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3:51

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak facing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/14

Over in the UK, Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to return a multi-million dollar donation from a controversial supporter. Businessman Frank Hester has gifted over £10 million pounds to Sunak's party, amid increased backlash over his racist and misogynistic comments. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Sunak is refusing to give the money back. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:48

The Huddle: Are we being too hard on Golriz Ghahraman?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/14

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro and Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Auckland bakery Daily Bread is under fire after a video of the business seemingly poisoning sparrows surfaced. Is this evil and heartless- or a necessity? Air New Zealand is still at war with the airports- with the Airports Association saying domestic airfares keep increasing and ticket prices should be independently

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3:01

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/14

New changes to native land laws have been welcomed by New Zealand's farming community. The Government has suspended requirements for councils to map and impose Significant Natural Areas, while Ministers overhaul environmental legislation. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains why the nation's rural community is in favour of this update. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/14

The immigration boom is showing no signs of abating. Latest figures from Stats NZ show 133,800 more people entered the country than left in the year to January. That's only just below the record net migration of 134,400 recorded in the year to October. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what these figures mean for New Zealand's future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

Philip Gregan: NZ Wine Chief Executive on China...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/14

Relief in sight for Australian winemakers, as China proposes ending crippling tariffs in exchange for suspending a dispute lodged with the WTO. These tariffs were introduced in 2020, and contributed to a wine glut that created an oversupply of 2.8 billion bottles. NZ Wine Chief Executive Philip Gregan says winemakers on this side of the Tasman are relieved for their Australian counterparts. "We've been really feeling for our Australian colleagues, they've been enduring a very hard time. The actions

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