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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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4:31

Winston Peters: Foreign Minister stands by decision...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/30

The Foreign Minister is standing by refusing to commit further funding for the UN's aid agency in Gaza. A number of countries have hit pause after Israel alleged a dozen staff took part in the October 7 Hamas attack. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says New Zealand won't contribute until Winston Peters has okayed it. Peters says our next payment tranche isn't until the middle of the year. "We've got time to consider this and plenty of time to come to a resolution- having heard what the United Nations

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5:15

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the divided...

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2024/01/30

Over in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's proposed tax reforms have inspired some backlash from the Opposition. Members of the Liberal Party and minor party The Nationals have come out against these tax cuts and voiced their disapproval. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Opposition leader Peter Dutton is accusing Albanese of changing course ahead of the upcoming by-election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:15

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

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2024/01/30

No long-term guarantees around the Melbourne Rebels' future, despite confirmation the franchise's men's and women's teams will feature in their respective 2024 Super Rugby competitions. Reported debt of almost $10 million has seen the Rebels placed into voluntary administration. Rugby Australia is committing to getting both teams through their 2024 campaigns - with the franchises future beyond that set to involve talks with the Victorian Government. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains

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7:33

Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor warns the city's water...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/30

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau wants Government help to fund the city's water do-over. The Council is doing a finances workshop this week. Wellington Water is asking it for $2.5 billion over 10 years to fix its leaky pipes - which spill about 40 percent of the city's treated water. Whanau says they're proposing meters to see where water's going - and they'll also need to spend more. "Not in the billions, because we're not in the financial position to do that. We require some collaboration with the

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2:07

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I worry for the future of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/30

It's not altogether a surprise that James Shaw has quit as co-leader of the Green Party. It's pretty well known that there are factions in the Green Party that have wanted him to move on for a while now. There was a public attempt to remove him about a year and a half ago, and it while he won that- it always felt like it was only a temporary reprieve to get them through the election and safely out of Government. And then he would have to make way, probably for Chlöe Swarbrick. The good news for the

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3:34

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK banning...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

Over in the UK, disposable vapes are set to be banned in order to curb a nation-wide uptick in younger users. Data shows at least 7.6 percent of 11 to 17-year olds vape regularly or occasionally, up from 4.1 percent in 2020. The UK Government also plans to restrict sweeter flavours, introduce plain packaging and ensure store displays are hidden by 2025. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this is the next phase in a nation-wide measure to reduce smoking and vaping stats withing young people. LISTEN

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9:11

The Huddle: Why haven't MFAT pulled their funding...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Leggett from Infrastructure NZ and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Wellington mayor Tory Whanau met with Minister Simeon Brown over the region's ongoing water issues. She says they had a good discussion but it will take a long time to fix these problems- who is to blame here? Can Wellington's water woes be addressed? Staff at a UN aid agency have been linked to Hamas- and allegedly took

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4:37

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on David...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

One expert is claiming David Seymour's State of the Nation speech covered issues that needed to be addressed. The ACT leader discussed Government failings from the past two decades and laid out his infamous Treaty Principles Bill. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says Seymour has the capacity to excite and challenge voters and attack the status quo. "He's looking at the philosophy of whether the Government should just keep repeating the policies of prior Governments- or change and bring in

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5:35

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

David Seymour hopes everyone will be able to express their opinions on the Treaty amid debate over a controversial bill. During yesterday's State of the Nation speech, he warned opponents against automatically labelling the bill racist, and criticised any hints of violence. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Seymour will likely use his new role as Associate Justice Minister to sell voters on the Treaty Principles Bill. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:55

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

Australia has had its deadliest roll toll these past six months, since 2010. Deaths rose seven percent from 2022 to 2023. Australian correspondent Oliver Petersen says the problem is infrastructure, and funding is heavily politicised. He says states are only voluntarily required to report the details of a crash to federal authorities, and not all play ball. "It needs to be data-driven, because the argument being waged here in regard to where a lot of these deaths are- on really poor quality

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5:06

Tex Edwards: MonopolyWatch spokesperson on Woolworths...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

Woolworths is slashing the value of its New Zealand supermarkets by $2.3 billion to $700 million in a 70 percent decrease. The company blames a 'weaker medium-term outlook' and higher interest rates for this decision. MonopolyWatch spokesperson Tex Edwards says this announcement is a PR stunt to push back against a wave of inquiries. "You publish bad news before the Commerce Commission and the board members and the lobbyists start to come down." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:41

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister waiting for United...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

The Finance Minister plans to reassess New Zealand's contribution to the UN Relief and Works Agency, following recent allegations. Several nations have paused financial air to a significant UN agency in Gaza after it was alleged staff members were involved in the October 7th attack against Israel. Nicola Willis expects the investigations to be carried out quickly- and the results will determine the next course of action. "We have made a contribution to UNRWA of $1 million, we have a planned

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3:11

Wayne Guppy: Upper Hutt mayor on meeting with Tory...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

Upper Hutt's mayor wants answers from Wellington Water - on productivity - and how funding turns into fixed pipes. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has spoken with the mayors of Wellington and Upper Hutt today over the region's dire water situation. Recent modelling shows the region's likely to shift from level two restrictions - banning residential sprinklers - to level three. Wayne Guppy says his council doesn't feel it needs to make many changes in its approach. "We're going to be spending

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3:04

Marilyn Garson: Alternative Jewish Voices co-founder...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

A push for the Government to continue funding the UN's aid agency in Gaza, because of its work feeding people. Many countries have paused funding after allegations some agency staff were involved in the October 7 attacks on Israel. MFAT says we will be assessing the situation before further payments. Alternative Jewish Voices co-founder Marilyn Garson says the UN has reacted responsibly. "There are unspecified allegations against fewer than 0.1 percent of their staff. They've been removed, and the

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4:12

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the plan to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

The Police Minister says plans to bolster the force by 500 officers will be enough to get more cops out on the beat. In the past week, a security guard was stabbed at an Auckland supermarket, two Michael Hill jewellery stores were robbed and a gang fight broke out at Christchurch Hospital. Resident's in Auckland's Point Chevalier say they're being terrorised by criminals in the town's square. Minister Mark Mitchell says police will aim to have a higher profile. "With resources being pushed back into

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2:36

Mandy Henk: Digital Harm Expert on the 'unclear'...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

It's thought law changes are needed to protect everyday Kiwis from the harm of deepfake images. Artificial AI-generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift have gone viral online. There are concerns similar fakes could victimise everybody using artificial intelligence. Digital Harm Expert, Mandy Henk says it's not clear whether people spreading such fakes, could face legal repercussions. "The Harmful Digital Communications Act does not explicitly call out deepfake images as something you're not

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3:44

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Jannik Sinner's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

Newly crowned Australian Men's Open winner Jannik Sinner has got the taste for Grand Slams. Sinner outlasted Daniil Medvedev in five sets to become Italy's first men's grand slam winner since the 1970s. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

Robin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner says examining...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/29

A tax expert says the priority should be looking at lower tax brackets, as ACT calls for a flatter tax system. The Party's approach would remove the the highest and lowest income brackets. Leader David Seymour mentioned the idea in his State of the Nation speech yesterday, saying it would be fairer. But expert Robin Oliver says changing the upper bracket shouldn't be a focus. "I think the issue that would have merit looking at would be removing the ability of people to pretend that they're actually

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3:33

Dr Anna Martin: Restricting Teenage Use Of Social...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/26

A bill in Florida is being put forward to crack down on teenage use of social media. It would restrict anyone under 16 from using social medias that use addictive design features. Dr Anna Martin is a family therapist and told Heather Du-Plessis Allan that social media addiction is a "parenting problem not a regulation problem". LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:41

Govt Scrap Bill To Lower Voting Age in Local Body...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/26

The government has scrapped a bill to lower the voting age in local body elections to 16. The bill was introduced last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the current voting age of 18 is discriminatory and breaches the human rights of young people. Jim Palmer who chaired the recommendation for lowering the voting age told Heather Du-Plessis Allan that the he is not disappointed by the outcome. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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