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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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8:04

Heather Du Plessis-Allan: Don't Underestimate Chloe...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/02

I’ve been surprised by the number of people who still underestimate her I've had texts and in person conversations with people who don’t think she's got what it takes Yes she does Her winning Auckland central back in 2020 was a big deal. Even Jacinda Ardern, the darling of the left internationally, couldn't do it. She Tried twice and eventually pulled the pin. Not only Chloe win it, But she held the seat which is the something the greens have never managed to do before And she did it in the

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5:54

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Nicola Sturgeon...

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2024/02/01

The former First Minister of Scotland broke down in tears during the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Nicola Sturgeon told the Inquiry that she wished she wasn't in the role as the pandemic struck, amid the ongoing investigation into the Covid response. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the response to Sturgeon's statement has been mixed, with several labelling her address as 'crocodile tears'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:06

The Huddle: Should New Zealand join up with AUKUS?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/01

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog editor and Curia pollster David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Foreign Minister Winston Peters has expressed interest in joining up with AUKUS, and sharing defence technology with Australia, US and UK. Will this be good for New Zealand- or jeopardise relations with China? Some former police officers have recently claimed the fitness requirements to join the force are too tough- and they

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4:19

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on...

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2024/02/01

The streaming wars have kicked up a notch, as sports have become the newest area for companies to stake their claims. Disney has struck an exclusive deal with the NFL, and Netflix has formed a partnership with the WWE. Sam Dickie with Fisher Funds says this is just the beginning, as more companies will look towards streaming their sport-based output. "It's going to be primarily on these streaming giants or on apps that are owned by the sports themselves, much like the NZR+ app in New

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4:07

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers...

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2024/02/01

New Zealand's two biggest farming-focused groups appear to be teaming up. Federated Farmers and noted protest group Groundswell are making conciliatory statements- and speculation indicates they could join together to be 'one voice' for rural New Zealand. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains this partnership. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

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

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2024/02/01

The minimum wage is set to go up by 45 cents to $23.15, starting April 1. This two percent increase will affect between 80,000 and 140,000 Kiwi workers. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says a reduced increase is the best circuit-breaker for the economy, as the fight to bring down inflation drags on. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:46

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/01

A first combined Defence and Foreign Affairs Ministerial summit for New Zealand, across the Tasman.Winston Peters and Judith Collins have top-level meetings with their Australian counterparts, Penny Wong and Richard Marles, in Government buildings in Melbourne. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Winston Peters has a history of building international relationships and connections. "New Zealand has to be involved internationally at the moment, because we are in a very strategic part

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4:53

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the growing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/01

There's growing hope across the ditch that the RBA will cut interest rates soon. Australia's Official Cash Rate is currently at 4.35 percent, with reduced inflation data holding it in place. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Australia's Reserve Bank meets next week- and there's a high chance they'll reel the OCR back. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:45

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister...

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2024/02/01

The Minister-in-charge says the Government is striking the right balance on lifting the minimum wage. It's rising two percent from April to $23.15 an hour from $22.70- affecting up to 145,000 workers. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says it's about protecting the incomes of the lowest paid New Zealanders. "We're striking a balance between protecting the incomes of our lowest-paid workers in the economy- and also maintaining the labour market settings that encourage employment." LISTEN

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4:15

Mark Wolfenden: Woolworths Director of Digital and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/01

Woolworths have recently launched their Everyday Rewards scheme set to replace Onecards. This development comes as consumer advocates have voiced concerns about the returns on loyalty programs, encouraging consumers to shop around for deals. Woolworths Director of Digital and Loyalty, Mark Wolfenden, disagrees, claiming Everyday Rewards is 'very generous'. "It's part of our commitment to offering Kiwis more value and better ways to shop, and we've got a multi-million dollar increase in rewards as

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3:52

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/01

There's an exploratory Government mission across the ditch to find out more about AUKUS. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have met with their Australian counterparts, Penny Wong and Richard Marles, in Melbourne. ZB political editor Jason Walls says they're specifically looking at pillar two of the Australia-UK-US security pact. "Pillar two is a sort of military, technology sharing agreement, which has been on the table for quite some time." LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:06

Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the All Black's test...

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2024/02/01

The All Blacks’ 2024 schedule has been revealed, with 14 tests set for the upcoming season under new coach Scott Robertson. It opens with matches against England in Auckland and Dunedin, followed by a highly-anticipated clash clash against Fiji in San Diego. NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson says the newly released schedule is part of a long-term plan to increase global interest in the sport. "We need to get cracking to build awareness as a global game in that market, and we need to make sure that the All

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4:37

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/01

The All Blacks are expected to cover a wide array of venues in the coming months. Five home All Blacks tests in 2024 will be played at three venues - Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin - with a test against Fiji to be played in San Diego. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:53

Gavin Benney: former policeman suggests fitness...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/01

An ex-cop says the police need to be more flexible about mandatory fitness if they're to attract more people. The Government is committed to training 500 new officers within two years. Former policeman Gavin Benney says the Physical Competency Test isn't fit for purpose. He says some people who'd make great cops may not be able to do some aspects - such as the wall climb. "Police are struggling to recruit suitable people. So they've limited themselves with people who can run, who can do that fitness

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2:17

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston seems keen on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/02/01

If you listen to what Winston Peters is saying today, it sounds a hell of a lot like he’s keen to get us involved in AUKUS- the alliance between Australia, the UK and the US, which involves the Aussies buying those nuclear subs. Clearly, AUKUS is coming up in the discussions that he and Judith Collins are having with their counterparts over in Australia today. Now he was on Sky News this morning, and the host pointed out that Jacinda Ardern didn’t seem to love the idea of AUKUS, given that she

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5:28

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on post-Brexit controls...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/31

Post-Brexit controls on food, plant and animal imports to Britain from the EU have recently come into force. Health certificates will now be required on goods ranging from produce, to meat, to even cut flowers. Industry experts warn these changes could create delays and push up costs- but some hope it will encourage UK farmers to be more competitive. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains what these changes mean for the UK going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:44

The Huddle: Will Mark Mitchell be vindicated in two...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/31

Tonight on The Huddle, former NZ First Press Secretary Georgina Stylianou and Capital director Ben Thomas joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Mark Mitchell was forced to stand up and pretend he made a mistake by telling everyone it's going to take longer than promised to get the 500 new police officers. Did he make a good point? Who will be proven right in two years? An unfortunate recording of an exchange between an ex-prisoner and his Work and Income case

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4:43

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/31

ANZ has released their latest Business Confidence survey, creating a complicated picture for the economy. Business confidence rose 4 points to +37 in January, while expected own activity fell 3 points to +26. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says businesses are forecasting a clearer economic pathway following a tough couple of years- but we're not out of the woods yet. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:13

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/31

The Government has decided against scrapping a new regime aimed at preventing banks, insurers and non-bank deposit takers from mistreating customers. This Code of Conduct was established following a 2018 Royal Commission exposing questionable behaviour by Australian banks. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains why institutions were surprised by this 'inevitable' announcement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/31

The holidays have wound down and central banks are back in action- what can people expect for the new year? 2023 was dominated by rate hikes to curb rampant inflation generated by the Covid-19 pandemic, and now the focus has turned to the prospect of cuts. Milford Asset Management's Katlyn Parker says there's a risk the market is expecting too much too soon, as inflation is still sticky. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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