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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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5:14

Judith Collins: Tech Minister on her use of AI

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/08

Judith Collins is using Chat-GPT to help her write her speeches. She leads a group of MP's in Parliament trying to figure out how to responsibly use AI. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:13

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK police deploying...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Over in the UK, police in the Bradford area have deployed undercover female officers to crack down on sexual harassment. This is amid a 'concerning' epidemic of young women reporting concerns for their safety while they were out running. UK correspondent Enda Brady says anyone caught harassing a woman under these conditions will face a $2000 fine. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:24

The Huddle: Was David Seymour out of line today?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! David Seymour is copping some backlash over his comments about TVNZ, namely reporter Benedict Collins and his coverage of Chris Luxon's accommodation subsidy. Was this an immature move on Seymour's part? TVNZ has also confirmed they plan to cut up to 68 roles- our newsroom understands about 35 are news roles. Is this the right decision? How

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3:51

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the petition to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

A petition urging the Government to keep the ban on live animal exports in place is gaining traction. Despite the Government promising to repeal the ban during the election, over 13,000 people have signed. The Country's Jamie Mackay says this is a polarising topic that's divided New Zealand's farming community. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:58

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Financial journalism veteran Liam Dann aims to guide New Zealanders through the business world using familiar Kiwi terms. BBQ Economics examines everything from interest rates, to economic conditions to the price of cheese- and it's out in bookstores this week. Liam Dann himself explains the purpose of this book here today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Jill Brinsdon: brand strategist explains the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Chinese e-commerce firm Temu has been taking the world of online retail by storm. The retailer's 'shop like a billionaire' campaign reflects their too-good-to-be true prices and deals promoted to consumers on social media- and beyond. Brand strategist Jill Brinsdon says Temu's targeting bargain hunters, and they seem determined to sweep the competition. "It's quite a classic strategy, Chemist Warehouse has come to New Zealand and done a similar thing. You have to have big pockets, then you come in

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5:19

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Attorney-General Judith Collins has concluded that the Government's move to ban gang patches is against the bill of rights. She tabled the advice in Parliament this afternoon, saying despite some gang members thinking they're above the law- they are also entitled to its protection. The bill seeks to reduce the ability for gangs to operate and cause fear in communities, by banning their patches. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there have been many cases where the Government has

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2:22

Glenn Starr: Ventus Energy CEO hopes fast-tracked...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

There's hope that the Government's plan to fast-track consents will speed up the production of independently created windfarms- eventually leading to cheaper electricity. The new regime gives ministers the final say to sign off on initiatives it considers to be of regional or national significance. Ventus Energy CEO Glenn Starr says shorter consenting timeframes will allow the company to compete with other generator retailers. "As an independent, it's difficult to keep everything running smoothly

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4:48

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

There's growing concern Australia's Reserve Bank may have gone too far to reduce inflation. The RBA infamously pushed the Official Cash Rate up 13 times in a row, and some economists are concerned Australia's economy may suffer as a result. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says decreased spending has shrunk economic growth in the last three months of 2023. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:09

Troy Clarry: Hospitality New Zealand Accommodation...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

The motel sector is welcoming the Government's new priority one emergency housing policies. Families with children living in emergency motels are being pushed to the front of the queue for a state house. It's also introducing a new verification system to crack down on who can access emergency motel accommodation to begin with. Hospitality New Zealand Accommodation Chair Troy Clarry says most moteliers want to get back to traditional motel business. "The reliance on MSD income for moteliers has

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3:26

Irene King: aviation commentator on Virgin Australia...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Cats and dogs will soon be allowed in the cabin of some Australian domestic flights. Virgin has announced plans to become Australia's first airline to allow pets to ride onboard, with small dogs and cats to be allowed in specific rows. The service will only be available on select flights. Aviation commentator Irene King says pet travel is best suited to shorter flights. "You have to keep them short and sweet, because otherwise you have very nasty smells in the cabin." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:47

Shane Jones: Minister for Regional Economic...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

The Government has promised bigger projects will be built faster and more cost-effectively under their fast-track approval scheme. This legislation, which would give power to ministers to sign-off consents for major infrastructure projects, has passed its first reading in the House. Minister for Regional Economic Development Shane Jones says a 'long-term pipeline' of projects will encourage investors. "We need to build a pipeline of projects, to show both ourselves and people overseas that if you

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2:23

Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister disapproves of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says trimming TVNZ's flagship news show in half would be tragic. TVNZ has confirmed it is proposing to cut up to 68 roles. Our newsroom understands about 35 are news roles. It comes a week after Warner Brothers Discovery announced a proposal to scrap Newshub. Clark says we'd barely get 14 minutes of news, then sport and the weather, and that just wouldn't cover it. "You wouldn't carry much of a newsroom to fill a bulletin that literally would be 14 or 15 minutes

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3:27

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Both of the Warriors' first two NRL home games have sold out. The remaining tickets available for tomorrow night's campaign opener against Cronulla were snapped up this morning. It's the club's first opening round sell-out at Mount Smart since their first match in 1995 against the Brisbane Broncos. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Daniel Newman: Auckland councillor on the Council...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

Auckland Council has proposed moving from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collection times. This concept is among a selection of other suggestions to move the city closer to a zero-waste target by 2040. Auckland councillor Daniel Newman is 'sceptical' about the practical applications of this idea. "Some people will cope marvellously, but there are thousands of families, bigger households, particularly in wards like mine in South Auckland- where the rubbish collection each week is a pretty important

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2:56

Heather du Plessis-Allan: These TVNZ job losses won't...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/07

First it was Newshub, now it's TVNZ. We are still waiting on the details- staff have been told there will be 68 job losses, but the rest they’ll find out tomorrow. The speculation in the media is that half of those job cuts will be in the newsroom. Fair Go and Sunday reportedly will be merged, Breakfast and Seven sharp are affected, as is the late bulletin. Shortland Street will be cut down to three nights a week at some point, and the main news bulletin will reportedly be cut down to 30 minutes,

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4:49

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the possibility of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/06

The UK Government is expected to announce a 2 percent cut to National Insurance tax when ministers reveal their annual economic snapshot. The current Government is yet to call a general election date, and experts say they need to boost public favour within a stagnant economy. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the Government is 'diving for support' amid declining public opinion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:11

The Huddle: What changes could be in store for TVNZ?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/06

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Speculation says TVNZ could be looking to cut jobs ahead of their all-hands business meeting tomorrow. What do we think? Is the industry going through a rough patch? The director of a taxpayer funned anti-extremism research group is under pressure, after accusing the Government of being a child-hating 'death

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3:51

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/06

Non-residential building work has shot up in the December 2023 quarter, according to the latest data. Commercial buildings have outpaced residential homes, with residential building activity dropping 2 percent in the December quarter. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains what this means for economic growth ahead of the upcoming GDP results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:03

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/03/06

BNZ is following other banks in cutting some mortgage rates, following ANZ and ASB. This comes off the back of last week's Reserve Bank decision to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5 percent. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says higher interest rates are driving prospective home buyers away- and the banks need to win people back. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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