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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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4:05

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/07

The Government has released a slew of law and order changes, in line with its 100-day plan. Cultural reports have been scrapped, alongside Labour's targets to reduce prison populations by 30 percent. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says their target is to reduce the number of people victimised by violent crime. "We're making it crystal clear to the whole system- we're on about public safety, not some arbitrary reduction in prison numbers. Which is important, the targets we set, the whole system- do

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7:12

Evelyn Araujo and Rachel Cara: concerned parent and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/07

Criticism of crowded Auckland school buses from worried North Shore parents. Video footage has shown a bus meant to carry about 40, appearing packed with about 100 kids. Some were standing on seat backs, grabbing a handrail. One mum, Evelyn Araujo, says just braking could be disastrous. "Students can stand on the bus, that's normal. What is not normal is having over 60 kids standing on the bus, tat's beyond ridiculous." Auckland Transport Operations Manager, Rachel Cara, says it's unacceptable -

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6:46

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Paris voting to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

Parking charges for some SUVs are set to triple, following a recent landmark vote. This is the latest move by Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo to make the city greener and friendlier to pedestrians and cyclists ahead of the Paris Olympics. The election had a low turnout - 5.7 percent - but over 54 percent of voters supported the change. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these increased fees apply to cars weighing over 1.6 tonnes from outside the city. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:39

The Huddle: What else can we expect ahead of Waitangi...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! It's been a fiery start to the Waitangi Day event, with protestors heckling Winston Peters and David Seymour and the new Government being called 'spiders' and 'a den of lions' by Kelvin Davis. Will this sway anybody in Government from their agenda? It's come to light that taxpayers paid $340 million to subsidise EV

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4:41

Grant Swanepoel: Jarden Analyst on Fletcher...

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2024/02/05

Fletcher Building has delivered grim news of a $180 million dollar hit to accounts on two big projects. Costs for Auckland's International Convention Centre are up another $165 million, and a Wellington car park's tally has risen $15 million. The company's half-year results are due out next Wednesday. Jarden's Grant Swanepoel says this is the fourth concerning financial 'surprise' from Fletcher in the last 13 months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:58

Sophie Trigger: ZB senior political reporter says...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

The Prime Minister's speech seems to have done little to soothe anxieties at Waitangi. Chris Luxon and his delegation of National, ACT and New Zealand First MPs gave addresses at the Treaty Grounds today. Tensions are high over ACT's Treaty Principles Bill, which has coalition support to select committee stage. ZB senior political reporter Sophie Trigger says interestingly - Luxon's speech totally shied away from addressing the legislation. "I spoke to some attendees afterwards who didn't really

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5:42

Barry Coates: Mindful Money founder and CEO on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

KiwiSaver providers are turning away from controversial companies, instead gravitating towards ethical ones. Data from Mindful Money shows several of the largest KiwiSaver providers have reduced their investment in companies with a harmful output. In the six months to September last year, there's been a 72 percent drop in investment in tobacco companies, a 35 percent reduction in weapons, and a 29 percent reduction in gambling. Mindful Money founder and CEO Barry Coates says most consumers want to

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6:38

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says it's important...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is stressing the importance of open discussion on the evening before Waitangi Day. The Government is facing anger and concern over the proposed Treaty Principles Bill, with David Seymour and Winston Peters being heckled during today's speeches. Nicola Willis says the gathering in Waitangi left room for a range of approaches- but most people have been peaceful. "There has been an attempt to understand each other, to listen, and to find those areas where we can make good

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7:54

Sam Rubin: KTLA entertainment correspondent on Billie...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

The Grammy's Song of the Year award has gone to Billie Eilish and Finneas - for the Barbie track 'What Was I Made For?'. Eilish has thanked director Greta Gerwig for making the best movie of the year. It's the pair's second songwriting award, after winning with 'Bad Guy' in 2020. KTLA entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin says it was a big night for the entertainment industry. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:21

Brydon Nisbet: Hawkes Bay Fruitgrowers' Association...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

Hawke's Bay leaders say they're in the dark on when money from a special Lotto appeal will be dished out. More than $10 million raised by the draw set up in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle has sat unspent with the Department of Internal Affairs for nearly a year. It expects there'll be action this month. Chair of the Hawkes Bay Fruitgrowers' Charitable Trust, Brydon Nisbet, says he didn't even know there was money available until early this morning. "There's still a huge amount of need out there,

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5:22

Peter Garlick: plug-in hybrid owner seeks to avoid...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

Plug-in hybrid owners look to be trying to swerve new Government Road User Charges. The exemption for electric vehicles ends from April, and light EV owners will pay $76 for every 1000 kilometres travelled. Owners of plug-in hybrids will pay $53, because they also pay tax on fuel. One plug-in owner, Peter Garlick, says he wants to remove its electric plug to avoid paying double taxes. "So, an about 120 kilometre round trip into Nelson- I get 15 of those Ks off the mains power, and the other 105

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6:40

David Seymour: ACT Party Leader says majority of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

ACT leader David Seymour says the overwhelming majority of people at Waitangi were respectful during his address. The National Trust chair has apologised to Seymour, MP Nicole McKee and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. All three were drowned out by jeers - and Pita Tipene says more effort should have been made to ensure they could express their views. Seymour says many were listening politely. "Unfortunately, it's one of those things where a small number of people ruined it for everyone. And

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4:54

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

A 15-year-old has been arrested and three other teenagers are on the run following the brutal stabbing of a 70-year-old woman. The woman, identified as Vyleen White, was attacked in a Queensland car park- and died shortly after the encounter. She had been shopping at the Town Square Redbank Plains shopping centre in Ipswich with her grandchild, who was unharmed. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this has sparked discussion about the rise in youth crime, with people calling for harsher

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4:12

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on New Zealand's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

New Zealand have been dismissed on the second day of the first cricket test against South Africa at Mount Maunganui. Rachin Ravindra top-scored with 240, but the last five wickets fell for 38 runs. Sportstalk host Jason Pine recaps the day's events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:28

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/05

There's growing concerns younger teens are being targeted by vape marketing. An Auckland University study shows people aged 14-to-17 are more likely to see vaping ads than 18-to-20-year olds. Half of the 3500 in the study had been exposed through social media. Marketing professor, Bodo Lang, says more needs to be done to control messaging around vape products. "It's really been shown to be a very powerful entry drug for young people, particularly non-smokers to get them into vaping- and then

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4:35

James Doolan: Staff Accommodation Not Sustainable For...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/02

Hotels in Queenstown are building their own staff accommodation to combat the housing shortage in the area. They say it is a gamechanger for recruiting staff in the industry. Board Member for Tourism Industry Aotearoa James Doolan told Heather Du Plessis-Allan that although it is a good idea, it is not sustainable across the whole industry. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:08

Doug King: I Hope Every Sports Person Follows New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/02

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has announced the new National Concussion Guidelines for community sport. These include when a player suffers a concussion, they must have a minimum period of 21 days away from full competition. Sports Injury Research Expert Dr Doug King has said that people need to understand the severity of some head knocks that take place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:49

John Aiken: Married At First Sight Relationship...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/02

John Aiken is one of the relationship experts on Married At First Sight, one of the people pairing up the brides and grooms and trying to help them build up a partnership. The desire to find a match and be in a romantic relationship is common, spawning a variety of reality shows based entirely on the premise, MAFS being one of many. The reason behind this, Aiken told Newstalk ZB’s Heather du Plessis-Allan, is that humans are wired to be with someone else. “The companionship, and the support, and

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8:04

Chloe Swarbrick: "Answers Lie In Green Economics"

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/02

Greens co-leader hopeful Chloe Swarbrick is vowing to grow the party's caucus until it's big enough to lead the Government. The Auckland Central MP has announced her candidacy to replace James Shaw - who resigned this week - and will step back in March. Swarbrick told Heather du Plessis-Allan she sees herself contributing to a movement which turns the Greens into the major left party. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Brooke Van Velden: Govt Expands Covid Enquiry To Hear...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/02

The Government's asking for input as it looks to expand the Covid-19 Inquiry. It wants the panel to look into the use of lockdowns, socio-economic impacts and how much disruption was caused for business, education and healthcare. Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden told Heather du Plessis-Allan that they want to hear from people about the terms of reference. Engagement will begin in February, with details soon to be announced by the Royal Commission. LISTEN ABOVESee

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