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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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4:10

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the year's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/12

New Zealand's biggest rural telethon is set to kick off this Thursday from 6am. The Big Feed will be hosted by TV personality Matt Chisholm, former boxer Dave Letele, and Meat the Need co-founder and Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. The Country's Jamie Mackay says the telethon aims to raise enough for 1.2 million meat and milk meals for food banks nationwide. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the...

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2023/12/12

More local councils appear to be drawn towards attempting asset sales. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has begun the process of selling a chunk of its majority share in the Port of Tauranga. Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington are also investigating potential asset sales. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains the benefits and drawbacks of this process. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:31

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair on filing the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/12

The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against two construction companies and their directors for alleged cartel conduct. The pair were accused of colluding to rig bids for their publicly-funded infrastructure projects in Auckland. Commerce Commission Chair, John Small, says their cartels team investigated this historic case right away. "It's obviously, with a criminal standard, the standard of proof and the standards of evidence, got to be pretty high. Because the consequences are very

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3:06

Katie Duncan: former Football Fern responds to new...

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2023/12/12

A new FIFA report has published some eye-opening stats into social media abuse. Players at the football Women's World Cup were 29 percent more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men's tournament in 2022, according to new data. One in five Women's World Cup players, a total of 152, received "targeted discriminatory, abusive or threatening messaging". Former Football Fern Katie Duncan says it's 'saddening' that online abuse has gotten this extreme. "It's good for it to be actually

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3:17

Paora Stanley: Ngāi Te Rangi chief executive claims...

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2023/12/12

A Tauranga iwi hopes its Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal claim is accepted and heard sooner rather than later. The Ngāi Te Rangi Settlement Trust is accusing the Government of bending Treaty rules with its policies. Ngāi Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley claims the Government has launched an attack on culture and language. He says they are attempting to extinguish the language within multiple areas of Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:54

Richard Easther: University of Auckland physics...

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2023/12/12

New Zealanders under clear skies tonight could glimpse a meteor shower. The rare display will be visible between 8pm and midnight, as the debris field intercepts Earth's orbit. Auckland University physics professor Richard Easther says it's the first appearance from this particular shower. "There are some meteor showers that happen every year, but this one is new- and it's associated with a comet. So we're getting some insight into how these little icy snowballs work." Easther says Kiwis will be

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2:58

Simon Watts: Minister for Climate Change says more...

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2023/12/12

New Zealand's Climate Change Minister says more ambition's needed to transition the world away from fossil fuels. Simon Watts is attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, which is reportedly on the verge of failure, because of a lack of agreement. Its draft climate deal doesn't include plans to phase out fossil fuels and several countries are threatening to walk out. Watts says words in the agreement such as 'could' take action simply won't cut it. "Our Pacific Island neighbours and

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4:47

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

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2023/12/12

It was a fiery afternoon in Parliament, with Winston Peters filling the hot seat. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is out of the country to attend his daughter's graduation in Australia. ZB political editor Jason Walls says Winston stuck to his usual habits of insulting political rivals and referencing himself in the third person. "You can imagine the smile on his face when he was saying all this in the House, he was really back in his element in Question Time today." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:48

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Bruce...

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2023/12/12

The judge in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case ordered Sky News to release an alleged secret recording of a conversation between Brittany Higgins's lawyer and fiancé. The conversation reportedly showed the pair discussing Higgins's cross-examination while she was still testifying. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is the latest development in a long and costly investigation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:52

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/12

The White Ferns are well and truly pegging Pakistan back after the visitors made a strong start to their chase of a mammoth target in the opening one-day cricket international in Queenstown. The visitors are 145 for 2 after 30 overs - pursuing a target of 366. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:12

Kate Fenwick: Love Food Hate Waste spokesperson urges...

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2023/12/12

Experts are urging New Zealand to ditch the 'best before' labels on food packaging to reduce food waste issues. Food waste costs the nation $3.2 billion per year, with an estimated 100,000 tonnes of product tossed out. Love Food Hate Waste's Kate Fenwick says many people are confused between the 'best before' and 'use by' dates. "I've seen people throw away perfectly good packets of dry pasta, which literally can't go off, because it's got a 'best before' date on it." LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:02

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

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2023/12/11

The UK Government has earmarked at least £700 million to manage the arrival of migrants on small boats until 2030, according to previously unnoticed commercial plans. Officials published the projections online last week, with predictions the Channel crossings could continue up to 2034. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains the two-pronged partnership to accommodate this scheme. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:12

The Huddle: How will scrapped Fair Pay Agreements...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! National's Chris Luxon has confirmed Fair Pay Agreements will be scrapped by Christmas and 90-day trials will be implemented. Is this terrible news for workers? More PISA results show Kiwi kids are among the worst behaved in the OECD. Is this surprising news? Are there any solutions? LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:40

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

Former politician and Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash has issued a warning about the second pillar of AUKUS. US lawmakers have struck a deal on the AUKUS military pact - with legislation approving the sale of three Virginia-Class vessels expected to soon be made public NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan noted that his concerns reflected previous sentiments that the US held too much influence over the new Government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

David McDonald: Being AI co-founder on being the...

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2023/12/11

Emerging AI company Being AI is set to become the first artificial intelligence-based business to appear on the NZX. Listed investors Ascension Capital have today entered into a conditional agreement to acquire several businesses, with a vote set for March. Co-founder David McDonald says the venture aims to help other companies make sense of the AI space. "We've got three branches, if you will. There's AI consulting, the AI ventures arm for the investments and then Being labs, which is the

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4:37

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

The Prime Minister says scrapping Fair Pay Agreements and bringing in 90 day trials means more workers can be hired. FPAs - which triggers collective bargaining if it's called for by 10 percent of a workforce - will be scrapped by Christmas. Meanwhile, a new bill will mean every business will be allowed to dismiss a worker in their first 90 days. ZB political editor Jason Walls says this update isn't particularly surprising. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:10

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

A new visa that would take one week to approve is being introduced to lure skilled workers over to Australia. Applicants from pre-approved fields will be fast-tracked over as part of an initiative to return overseas migration to a sustainable level. Australia's net migration level is believed to have peaked last financial year at 510,000 and forecast to fall to more normal levels, down to 375,000 next year and 250,000 in 2025. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the Government plans to

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8:13

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister confident sensitive...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

The Finance Minister says she has faith leaks of sensitive Government information will dry up. The new Government has faced two in the past five days. The latest shows the Government has suspended Regulatory Impact Analyses for some proposals within the first 100 days. It means legislation will undergo less scrutiny. Nicola Willis says she believes the public service will want to keep its reputation intact. "Those who release information in this way are letting down the vast majority of them who

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5:50

Russel Norman: Greenpeace executive director on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

Greenpeace have labelled the Government 'climate extremists' over their plan to repeal the oil and gas exploration ban. The organisation erected a billboard near Parliament in Wellington featuring Chris Luxon, Winston Peters and David Seymour. Executive director Russel Norman says New Zealand is transitioning away from fossil fuels- and the Government should help that transition along. "You can see the electrification of transport starting, and that's where we need to go. Turning the clock back to

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2:54

Tim Jones: Living Streets Aotearoa President says...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

Major worry about pedestrian safety as 'over-powered' e-scooters hit the streets. RNZ reports scooters under 300 watts with a top speed of 35 kilometres an hour qualify as low-powered vehicles, and don’t have to be registered or licensed. Higher-wattage versions that go nearly 100km an hour require registration, but it isn't happening. Living Streets Aotearoa President Tim Jones says better rules are needed. "It's bad enough that a pedestrian is hit by an existing e-scooter. If a pedestrian is hit

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