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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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3:09

Nick Ryan: Hoping Doubtless Bay Fishing Competition...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/26

Protests have started in the Far North against tomorrow's annual Doubtless Bay fishing competition. Ngāti Kahu members, leading the protest, say it's to stop overfishing - and they're blocking Tāipa boat ramp. They aren't being supported by all from the iwi - and police are keeping a watching brief. Competition organiser, Nick Ryan told Heather du-Plessis Allan that he doesn't want anyone getting arrested or hurt. He says they're trying to find a way through and are having conversations with the

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3:33

Chris Bishop: 'Not Happy' to Hear Housing Consent...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/26

The Housing Minister says he's not happy to hear housing consents have been granted on flood plans. More than 1400 consents granted in Auckland in the year since devastating flooding last Anniversary weekend, were in areas at risk of flooding. Chris Bishop told Heather du Plessis Allan that the Government will be advancing a national directive through the Resource Management Act. He says it'll provide clarity for councils around consents on flood plains. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:39

Scientists Call For People to Stop Celebrating Tanning

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/26

Two cancer research scientists in Australia have called for people to stop glamourising tanning in their acceptance speech for Australian of the year. They said that the bronzed Aussie culture is actually killing us and called on influencers and advertisers to stop promoting it. Trustee of Melanoma New Zealand Doctor Sonya Bodley told Heather Du-Plesis Allan that "young people are being influenced by celebrities" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the group of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

A small group of several Tory MPs are determined to oust Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the UK election. Sunak's approval rating puts him 21 percentage points behind his main opponent, Labour Leader Keir Starmer. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Sunak's odds of winning the election are slim- and it's not a good look that members of his own party are turning on him. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:09

The Huddle: Does Wellington City Council need...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

Tonight on The Huddle, Business Mentors NZ CEO Sarah Trotman and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Wellington is experiencing a water shortage, and councils are being blamed for underfunding Wellington Water to the point where water is running down the streets from the leaks. Given the urgency of the situation, is it time someone stepped in? A new report says Associate Health Minister Casey Costello is looking into

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3:32

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the 50th...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

Today marks 50 years since Dick Tayler made history at the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Tayler brought home the gold for winning the 10,000 metres, an impressive feat for the former South Canterbury potato grower. The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the event here today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:54

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

Equity markets are enjoying a significant spike in the new year. International markets are soaring at an all-time high not seen since 2021- while the New Zealand markets are slowly working their way up. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what this means for investors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:39

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

NZ Cricket has confirmed the Basin Reserve has sold out a month ahead of the inaugural Test clash between Black Caps and Australia. The second Test, scheduled at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on March 8, is also set to sell out, with limited tickets remaining. ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the unprecedented demand here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:56

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

Lower-income Australians are in for some financial relief following Prime Minister Albanese's latest announcement. People earning less than $150,000 stand to benefit from the revamped stage-three tax cuts package, especially those who make between $50,000 and $130,000. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this modified version of a scheme created by the Morrison Government will ensure people who earn less will get a hand with the increased cost of living. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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6:17

Boyd Swinburn: Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

Health Coalition Aotearoa have called for the current Associate Minister for Health to be replaced over her proposed plan for tobacco taxes. Official documents show Minister Casey Costello is looking into a three-year tobacco tax freeze. Co-chair Boyd Swinburn says this proposal is the latest in a string of 'anti-health' measures. "Wanting to repeal the smokefree legislation that was brought into place in 2022, bringing in smokeless tobacco, taking the excise tax off heated tobacco, and now looking

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4:55

Tim Grafton: Insurance Council chief executive on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

The cost of insurance is still stubbornly high, according to the latest data. Figures released by Stats NZ show that inflation is going down, but insurance prices have skyrocketed between 12 and 20 percent in the past year. Insurance Council chief executive Tim Grafton says construction inflation and 2023's significant natural disasters are to blame for these increased costs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:00

Matt Cowgill: Seek economist on the uptick in roles...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

A growing number of employers are trying to lure in new staff with work-from-home arrangements. Seek's latest data reveals around 10 percent of job ads indicate the role can be done remotely. This compares to pre-COVID times, when the percentage was at 1.3. Economist Matt Cowgill says this shows that the labour market has changed drastically since 2019. "We had that experience through Covid where businesses learned that, for some workers, it can work. People can get their jobs done when they're

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3:12

Arran Jones: Independent Children's Monitor Chief...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

Oranga Tamariki looks to have fallen short of its responsibility for children's health checkups. The National Care Standards require Oranga Tamariki to annually check medical and dental needs, when a child comes into care. But a new report has found Oranga Tamariki has failed to properly keep track - and not all children had regular checkups. Independent Children’s Monitor Chief Executive Arran Jones says they are vital for improving long-term health outcomes. "It's of utmost importance that the

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2:07

Aaron Keown: Christchurch City Councillor says...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

A gang clash at Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department is being investigated. Police were called just after 8pm yesterday, with reports of an altercation between four Mongrel Mob members or associates. One person was assaulted, and another taken into custody. City Councillor Aaron Keown says it speaks to a wider community issue. "With our growing gang situation that needs to be knocked on the head, I look forward to the Government enforcing the no-patches issue. Certainly in hospitals, you

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3:32

Daran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

It's looking likely Wellington's residents will avoid facing harsher restrictions on their water use- for the moment. The region is currently under level two restrictions, with a ban on all sprinklers and irrigation systems for residential homes in Wellington, Porirua, Hutt, and Upper Hutt. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter warns that the city isn't out of the woods just yet. "We're being told that level three is likely to be a more realistic possibility in early February. Of

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5:08

Casey Costello: NZ First Associate Health Minister...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

New Zealand First's Casey Costello believes a potential plan for cigarette taxes will help people quit smoking. A leaked document shows the Associate Health Minister is getting advice on a potential three-year tax freeze for tobacco. Costello is also looking at harsher penalties for selling vape products to minors, and freezing tax on smokeless tobacco products. She says further financial penalties would be too much for them. "I have some sympathy- let's not continually financially penalise whilst

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2:26

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Some rare good news for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/25

A bit of rare good news for Wellingtonians, they've escaped having the water restrictions ratcheted up on them this week. That decision was taken today, it’s taken every week at the moment, and at the moment they’re staying in level 2- for now. But the case against Wellington City Council as the bad guys is building fast. I would argue it’s becoming more and more obvious that they have neglected to fix the pipes when they knew they should've. Remember how I told you the guys who fix the pipes asked

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3:33

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on UK officials warning...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/24

The Head of the British Army has warned that UK civilians could be required to fight in a possible war with Russia. General Sir Patrick Sanders has stressed the need for ministers to 'mobilise the nation' if the ongoing conflict between Russia and the Ukraine intensifies. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says General Sanders has warned that the UK was facing a '1937 moment' when the Russia-Ukraine war began. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

The Huddle: Is it a good idea to send NZDF personnel...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/24

Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The opposition parties have fired back at the Government, saying it's a bad idea to send NZDF personnel to provide maritime security in the Red Sea. Do we think this is the right move? The big discussion point to come out of Rātana- is the Treaty Principles Bill dead in the water? Are National and NZ First wrong to support

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5:30

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist responds...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2024/01/24

Annual inflation has slowed down in recent months, in line with predictions from economists. The Consumer Price Index rose 4.7 percent in the year to December, down from 5.6 percent annually to September. It's a big fall from the 7.3 percent peak for the year to June 2022. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says it's a positive step forward, but increased rental inflation means it's not safe yet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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