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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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2:13

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister says...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/15

The Emergency Management Minister says smoke is dissipating from the fire still raging on Christchurch's Port Hills. The blaze has burned through at least 650 hectares since it broke out yesterday, triggering evacuations. The fire is yet to be contained, but people are being allowed back into homes on Hoon Hay Valley and Early Valley Roads. Others will have to stay another night away. Minister Mark Mitchell says firefighters are working incredibly hard. "Today, they had an additional two fixed-wings

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5:37

Phil Mauger: Christchurch mayor on the ongoing...

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2024/02/15

Over 100 firefighters, 12 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes are working to fight the raging fire in Christchurch's Port Hills. The fire was reported at 2.45pm yesterday on Worsleys Rd and had spread over an area of 100 hectares by the evening. Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says rubberneckers seem to have heeded the message to stay away. "We've had FENZ-led meetings at the community centre, which is our evacuation hall. And they're commending the public of Christchurch and Selwyn for being so

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2:19

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're way too chill about...

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2024/02/15

Let me tell you something that happened today. This morning, David Seymour was on the radio with Mike Hosking, outlining his plans to tackle truancy in this country by enforcing the rules so that parents cop fines if they don’t send their kids to school. Only about 2.5 hours later, over on ZM, a mum entered a competition to get herself and her daughter to the Taylor Swift show in Melbourne tomorrow. And even though it was 10 to 10 in the morning and school had started at least 50 minutes earlier,

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4:58

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Labour suspending a...

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2024/02/14

Over in the UK, a second parliamentary candidate has been suspended over his comments about Israel. Graham Jones, a former Hyndburn MP has been suspended and faces potential investigation. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the party's focused on cleaning up its act ahead of the general election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

The Huddle: Will the rats and mice in Countdown...

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2024/02/14

Tonight on The Huddle, Childfund NZ CEO Josie Pagani and Ben Thomas from Capital joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! There's been an uptick in rats and mice invading Countdowns across the country- what do we think of this? Will this harm the company's reputation? The Government plans to index benefits to inflation rather than wage growth- a move the opposition doesn't approve of. Is this better or worse for beneficiaries? New data reveals the Treaty is the

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2:58

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities...

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2024/02/14

Fletcher Building has had an eventful few days, culminating in the loss of chief executive Ross Taylor and chair Bruce Hassall. The company has also reported a $120 million half-year loss after tax. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton warns Fletcher may need more than a change in leadership to win back investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:34

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/02/14

ASB has warned mortgage holders to be prepared for 'any eventuality' when it comes to interest rates. Chief executive Vittoria Shortt says borrowers shouldn't bank on one particular scenario when it comes to future rate hikes. This follows ANZ economists issuing a 'hawkish' prediction that the OCR could go up two more times in the near future. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/02/14

Labour's Three Waters policy has been flushed for good today. A bill to repeal the Water Services Act has passed its third reading in the House, and the Government aims to implement its replacement through two further bills by mid-next year. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's incredible how much change the original bill went through before the Government scrapped it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/14

There's growing concerns about Joe Biden's capabilities ahead of the 2024 election. A couple of unfortunate weeks have led to Democrats reconsidering a second term for the President, and Vice Presidents Harris has expressed interest in taking over. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says it's unlikely Harris will be ready to step in as the next nominee. "California Governor Gavin Newsom is in the wings- but he has to tread carefully. He's got his eye on four years down the road." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:35

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

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2024/02/14

Economists are predicting a boost in consumer spending this February 14th. As demand for flowers and chocolates and fancy dinners skyrockets, people are expected to spend more to contribute to this economic bump. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says this Valentine's Day is expected to be the first in several years to match pre-pandemic spending demand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

Vittoria Short: ASB CEO on the company's half-year...

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2024/02/14

ASB's CEO isn't surprised by today's reduced half-year profit. The bank has reported a 11 percent fall, due to slower lending, reduced margins and higher costs. CEO Vittoria Short says their profitability is linked to New Zealand's economy. "We've seen a slowing in growth as headwinds impact everything from inflation that's feeding through to businesses and homes- and also the rising interest rate environment. That's really contributed to the decline." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:49

John Ryan: Auditor-General claims Government agencies...

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2024/02/14

New Zealand's Auditor-General has spoken out against Government agencies, claiming their reporting produces 'a lot of rubbish'. John Ryan told the Finance Select Committee that agencies like to tick off 'project milestones', but their actual accomplishments are 'questionable'. He says the general public doesn't get to see or experience the outcomes of these reported milestones. "The public really wants to know what outcomes they're getting from these projects, not whether they're managing it on a

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1:41

Steve Flint: Massey University Professor warns rats...

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2024/02/14

It's clear rodents caught in two Woolworths stores could pose a food safety risk. The Dunedin South store has been closed since Friday, and 23 rats have been trapped, in the second infestation since late last year. Meanwhile, Christchurch's Eastgate store is being investigated after video posted online showed a mouse on a salad. Massey University Professor, Steve Flint, says mice and rats could contaminate food with salmonella or E. coli bacteria. "There is some risk, whether it's a big risk or not

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5:43

Ross Taylor: former Fletcher Building Chief Executive...

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2024/02/14

Resignations by Fletcher Construction's two top players can be traced back to a single project. The company has reported a $120 million half-year loss after tax. Chief Executive Ross Taylor and Chair Bruce Hassall have announced they'll both leave this year. Taylor says remediation for the SkyCity fire in 2019 was the most complicated thing he's seen in 40 years in the industry. "We basically progressively only understood what we were up against- and then we had to re-forecast. In the end, I think

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2:21

Emily Ansell: reporter on the vegetation fire tearing...

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2024/02/14

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are battling a significant vegetation fire in Christchurch's Port Hills. Early Valley, Worsley Spur, Worsleys Road and Princess Margaret Hospital have been evacuated, with multiple evacuation centres in place. Summit Road is closed between Dyers Pass and Gebbies Pass Roads, and residents in that area need to be ready to evacuate at short notice. Newstalk ZB's Emily Ansell is at the base of the Port Hills, and she says helicopters are on the scene trying to

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6:51

Carmel Sepuloni: Labour Social Development...

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2024/02/14

Labour's social development spokeswoman is flaming the Government for suggesting tweaking benefits will get more people in jobs. The Coalition is working under urgency to pass a Bill through the House to link benefit rises with inflation - not wage growth. Social Development Minister Louise Upston says it will ensure people can meet basic needs, and make employment the best way to get ahead. MP Carmel Sepuloni says the evidence doesn't support it making a difference. "Keep in mind, there's a whole

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2:36

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Mice and rats aren't...

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2024/02/14

It is amazing, isn't it? How the story of one rat in a Dunedin supermarket has just blown up for Countdown. First, it was a photo of a couple of rats in the supermarket in Dunedin. Then there were more rats caught, then the supermarket closed for two days, then it closed for another day and now it's closed indefinitely- until they finish catching the rats. At last count, it was 19 just since Friday. Then there was the video of the mouse on the salad in the Christchurch store, then the news that the

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4:52

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the region's upcoming...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/13

Two key by-elections are taking place in the UK this week. Voters will head to the polls in Wellingborough and Kingswood on Thursday February 15- and the Tories are projected to lose these seats. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Rishi Sunak is continuing to lag in the polls and some are calling for Boris Johnson to step in ahead of the upcoming general election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

The Huddle: Who's to blame for the Auckland train...

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2024/02/13

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Auckland trains have been cancelled again today due to heat, and there's a warning this could continue until March. AT is blaming KiwiRail and KiwiRail is blaming the weather- can this be fixed? The Retirement Commissioner says it would be better to means test the New Zealand Superannuation Fund instead of raising the retirement

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3:45

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lifting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/13

Fonterra has lifted their 2023-24 season forecast farmgate milk price to $7.80 per kilogram of milk solids. Chief executive Miles Hurrell claims the 30 cent increase was inspired by a streak of 5 strong GDT auctions. The Country's Jamie Mackay says this is a good start, but some dairy experts believe it should be higher. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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