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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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1:54

Heather du Plessis-Allan: National has found their...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/22

If National is looking for an excuse to get out of paying for Labour’s dumb free year of university, they may have just got it. The Tertiary Education Commission has admitted that the first year free of tertiary study has led to no discernible evidence that it increased the number of students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Which basically means it hasn’t worked, because that was the point of doing it. That was why Jacinda said- "next year’s on us!". Because she wanted to help poorer and

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4:49

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prince William...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Prince William has called for an end to the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. In a statement, he spoke of the 'terrible human cost' of the conflict in the Middle East. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these comments will spark discussion on whether the royals can comment on crises of this scale. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:54

The Huddle: What's Efeso Collins' political legacy?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Tonight on the Huddle, Ben Thomas from Capital PR and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Green Party MP Efeso Collins unexpectedly died this morning at a charity event, surprising the nation. How will he be remembered, both politically and personally? Labour's Ginny Andersen and Police Minister Mark Mitchell had it out this morning when Andersen accused him of being paid to kill people as a security contractor

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2:52

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on...

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2024/02/21

More operations could be done by robotic surgeons in the not-so-distant future. California-based company Intuitive Surgical has been leading the charge in robot-assisted surgery, beginning in the late 2000s. Milford Asset Management explains the surge in popularity- and shares - surrounding this technology. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/02/21

Shock across the country, as Green MP Efeso Collins unexpectedly died days after delivering his maiden speech in Parliament. Collins collapsed at an Auckland charity event and was pronounced dead. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it shows a great deal of respect for Parliament to adjourn until Tuesday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/02/21

The New Zealand Transport Agency is warning some proposed transport projects could cost more than the Government bargained for. NZTA has estimated the roads and public transport schemes National campaigned on could leave a fiscal hole of $24 billion. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says the transport agency recognises several factors will drive up the cost of these projects. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the US unveiling...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Russia will soon face a new wave of sanctions from the US after the death of Opposition politician Alexei Navalny. The security council announced today its decision to take a stronger stand to deter any further aggressive action. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says these sanctions could target various revenue sources, potentially including grain and fuel supplies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:11

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Stacey Jones...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Stacey Jones is the new Kiwis head coach, beating Wayne Bennett to the job. The Warriors halfback replaces Michael Maguire, who stood down to take on opportunities in New South Wales. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

Michael Boggs: NZME chief executive on the company...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Media giant NZME has reported a drop in net after-tax profit of $12.2 million dollars. The company behind the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB has blamed declining business confidence, inflation, and increased interest rates on their reduced earnings. CEO Michael Boggs says they're hoping for a better financial year in 2024. "We're seeing really good green shoots so far in January and February, we're seeing our revenue up year on year- in fact, the property market's obviously significantly high

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6:13

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO hits back...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Auckland Airport is disputing Air New Zealand's concerns the redevelopment will push fares up. Air New Zealand has requested Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly look into concerns about the Airport spending up to $8 million on redevelopment. The airline says the airport's regulated charges are expected to add $46 to a ticket price by 2032, a five-fold increase. Auckland Airport CEO Carrie Hurihunganui says Air New Zealand's estimates aren't accurate. "Unfortunately, before issuing their release today,

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2:56

Vittoria Shortt: ASB CEO on the bank's multi-layered...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

This week, ASB launched the first steps of a multi-layered campaign designed to protect consumers from scammers. The bank hopes to raise awareness around the issue to prevent their customers from being targeted by fraudulent schemes. ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says they aim to highlight the most popular scams consumers have to be vigilant for. "Most scams don't start with the bank, they start with people clicking on links, they start with phone calls and they start with being duped on

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3:21

David Moffett: former CEO of NZ Rugby on smart...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Smart mouthguard tech is expected to be rolled out this Super Rugby season- but there's safety concerns. Players are required to wear them to be eligible for the H1A1 protocol, meaning players will be taken off the field if there's a suspected concussion. However, Australian rugby players have voiced unease regarding the technology, and some have claimed they've had trouble breathing. Former NZ Rugby CEO David Moffett says it's concerning the players didn't get the chance to try them out in the

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2:55

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor on Efeso Collins'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

A council colleague described Efeso Collins as a strong advocate and a family man. The former Auckland councillor and mayoral candidate died this morning after collapsing at a charity event. He entered Parliament at last year's election and delivered his maiden speech last week. Alf Filipaina says Collins was a supporter for South Auckland and wanted a better future for his daughters. "I know that he wanted to make a humongous difference in Parliament for our community, and for our people...and he

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4:49

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand Chief Executive warns...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Turbulence in Air New Zealand's relationship with Auckland Airport. The airline is asking Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly to look into the Airport's development spending, concerned it will drive up airfares. CEO Greg Foran says its plan doesn't deliver a new runway, or improve capacity. He says Air New Zealand wants investment going into the airport, but they also want costs kept down. "There hasn't bee a lot of capital invested at the airport, we can all see that we've sweated the asset for a long

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6:18

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister defends himself...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/21

Mark Mitchell has mounted a defence against attacks levelled by a political rival. On Mike Hosking's show this morning, Labour's Ginny Andersen accused the Police Minister of being paid to kill people, when he was a defence contractor in East Africa and the Middle East. Mitchell later claimed he doesn't know if he was personally responsible for any casualties, as his team defended a compound in Nasiriyah in the early 2000s. Asked outright later in the interview, Mitchell denied knowingly killing

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3:21

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on a London-based...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/20

Outrage in the UK as a London-based cleaner was fired for eating a leftover tuna sandwich. Gabriela Rodriguez regularly cleaned the offices of law firm Devonshires Solicitors, and she was let go following an investigation. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the UK is still struggling with a food insecurity problem, hence the backlash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:27

The Huddle: How will we remember Grant Robertson's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/20

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Toby Manhire from The Spinoff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Grant Robertson is stepping away from politics for a new role at Otago University- how will he be remembered? Was he among the best Finance Ministers the country's ever had, or the worst? Pseudoephedrine will soon be available to purchase from pharmacies again. What did we think of the initial ban- was it an overreaction? According to new

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4:11

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the divided...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/20

Several leading economists are at odds over next week's OCR call from the Reserve Bank. ANZ has claimed the Bank will hike rates up twice before April, BNZ thinks an increase is unlikely, and ASB today predicted the OCR will hold until November before rates are cut. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham says the economy has slowed down- but high rates still linger. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:12

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Grant Robertson's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/20

The Country's Jamie Mackay doesn't think history will remember Grant Robertson well as a Finance Minister. Robertson announced today that he would retire from politics- and take over as Otago University's new Vice Chancellor in July. Mackay says Grant Robertson deserves a pass for his role in the Covid-19 response, but the 2023 Ardern-Hipkins Government was a 'failure'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:04

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/20

Infant formula maker A2 Milk has lifted its first-half net profit by 15.6 percent. That's despite a double-digit decline in China’s infant formula market. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains this 'surprising' turnaround for the company. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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