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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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2:10

Craig Little: Wairoa mayor on the council's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

Wairoa District Council is looking for answers to explain the unusual flooding during Cyclone Gabrielle. It's launched an independent investigation to understand whether the flooding was linked to heavy amounts of slash. Mayor Craig Little has suggested there was a theory Genesis opened the Waikaremoana Dam floodgates - which Genesis denies. He says the river was uncharacteristically different from its normal flooding. "Bridges were blocked up like beaver dams, rivers went different ways out in

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4:43

David Seymour: ACT leader says the Government isn't...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

ACT's leader says the Government isn't prepared to return all Crown-owned land in Northland to its iwi. Over the weekend, the Waitangi Tribunal provided a report on extensive Te Tiriti breaches against Ngapuhi. It recommends the Crown apologise, return land, offer compensation and enter talks to rework our constitutional framework. David Seymour says there've been claims on land in almost every part of the country. "But I'm not aware of any region in New Zealand where all Crown-owned land has been

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6:02

Greg Pollock: former Wellington public transport boss...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

A bold new transport plan pitched as a cheaper, faster replacement for Let's Get Wellington Moving has attracted the interest of city leaders.It features a mega-tunnel, demolition of heritage buildings, ditching Light Rail and a host of other changes. Greg Pollock, the capital’s former public transport boss, will pitch his plan this week. He says it's clear Wellington needs a better transport system that suits the needs of the people. "I think for a billion dollars, we could do a huge amount

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2:44

Heather du Plessis-Allan: These leaked Cabinet papers...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

Let's talk about the public service leaks against the new Government. There's been a couple of leaks of Cabinet papers in just the first two weeks of the Government. Obviously, they're designed to hurt the new Government- and they're probably coming from within the public service. Bless- that's got to be your first thought about this. Because obviously, whoever's doing the leaking is going out of their way to snaffle these Cabinet documents and get them leaked to the media cause they think they're

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2:27

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Eddie Jones...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/11

Reports suggest Eddie Jones is set for a second stint as Japan's rugby coach, six weeks after his resignation as Wallabies mentor. Jones previously led Japan between 2012 and 2015. Any final sign-off must come from the Japanese board, who meet on Wednesday. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:03

Stuart Nash: Businesses Can't Afford To Keep Pay Up...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/08

There is a warning that most pay rises next year are not going to keep up with the cost of living. Global consultancy Robert Walters salary survey shows that while most bosses are planning to give pay rises, the vast majority of them will only give between one and 5% despite inflation reaching 7.5%. Robert Walters Commercial Director Stuart Nash told Heather du Plessis Allan that businesses "simply can't afford" to pay their staff more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:30

Councillor Ray Chung: Bemused By Council Code Breach...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/08

A Wellington City Councillor is bemused to have been under investigation for breaching council code. Five City Councillors have been ordered to take lessons on the code of conduct - over leaks of a closed-door briefing on the future of the closed CBD Reading Cinemas. They're accused of failing to keep things confidential when responding to media. Councillor Ray Chung told Heather du Plessis Allan that he doesn't understand how he's done that. He says all he said was Council shouldn't be going into

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3:00

Auckland Transport CEO: 'We're Determined To Get The...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/08

Auckland Transport has given itself the ambitious target of fixing 550 kilometres of road this summer to try to get to the potholes before they become much worse. Auckland Transport CEO Dean Kimpton told Heather du Plessis Allan that they are 1400 kilometres behind due to "lack of investment and wet weather but we're determined to get the roads to where they need to be". LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:06

Nicola Willis: Previous Govt "Sloppy" When...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/08

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has raised concerns over the escalating cost of KiwiRail's Cook Straight ferry project. She revealed yesterday that the potential cost to the taxpayer is now many times what the Government initially signed up to and said the situation was “deeply troubling”. Willis told Heather du Plessis Allan that she doesn't think "the proper work was done to thoroughly understand the options and the costs". LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:05

Angela Blackmoore Verdict Finds Two More Guilty Of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/08

Two people have been found guilty of murdering Christchurch mother Angela Blackmoore 28 years ago. Former debt collector David Hawken, 50, and ex-stripper Rebecca Wright-Meldrum, 51, were on trial in the High Court at Christchurch after denying murdering Angela Blackmoore on August 17, 1995. In 2019, police issued a $100,000 reward for information regarding the death of Angela Blackmore which led to the confession of Jeremy Powell who was sentenced for at least 10 years in 2020 for Blackmoore's

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4:47

Paul Goldsmith: We Need A Human Rights Commissioner...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/08

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has said he won't re-appoint Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt. Goldsmith told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he wants to see a Human Rights Commissioner "who's really focused on fundamental human rights such as free speech, freedom of expression and equal voting. All these sorts of issues that I haven't heard quite as much as I would have liked to over the past five years." Paul Hunt's warrant for the role currently ends in January 2024 LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:10

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on protestors disrupting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

Boris Johnson attempted to apologise for his Covid-19 response- an apology that quickly got hijacked. Protesters swarmed the former Prime Minister and interrupted him as he began his apology for his handling of the deadly pandemic. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Johnson's apology seemed 'rehearsed', as it was more serious than expected. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:27

The Huddle: Can Police Commissioner Andrew Coster...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Police Minister Mark Mitchell has released a letter of expectations for Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. The pair seem to be unified about these expectations- can Coster meet these standards? Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today put forward a motion calling for those involved in the conflict to take urgent steps towards a

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3:16

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra increasing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

Fonterra has upgraded its milk price forecast and raised their full-year earnings forecast following an 85 percent lift in their first-quarter profit. The forecast farmgate milk price midpoint for the 2023/24 season is up 25 cents to $7.50 per kgMS, and the forecast range has moved to $7.00-$8.00 per kgMS. The Country's Jamie Mackay says these predictions were boosted by a strong GDT result. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

A big gap has opened up between the market and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s views of where interest rates are heading. The two-year swap rate - which can have a bearing on home mortgage rates - is now sitting on 5.21 percent, down from 5.78 percent earlier this year. This goes against last week's hawkish vision regarding higher rates. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why this is happening. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:18

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the 'Together for...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

Auckland Council has teamed up with NZ Police in a new initiative to enhance safety in the city centre. The 'Together for Tamaki Makaurau' partnership is designed to establish a more visible safety presence on Auckland streets from Karangahape Road to the waterfront. Auckland Council CityWatch and Compliance teams, police, Māori Wardens and Community Patrols NZ (CPNZ) will run co-ordinated efforts to address anti-social behaviour and crime in the CBD. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck says these

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3:51

Mark Smith: ASB senior economist estimates Kiwi...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

Kiwi households will had to find an extra $70 per week to cover their living costs, according to ASB economists. It's a smaller increase than the $115 a week lift in 2023- and and is expected to be below the increase in incomes. ASB senior economist Mark Smith says these estimates are influenced by several key factors. "Living costs really reflect what's happening with inflation, that's probably the key factor there. Also things like debt servicing have gone up significantly." LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:28

Phil Twyford: Labour immigration spokesperson...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

Disappointment the Government hasn't gone further in its call for arms to be laid to rest in war-torn Gaza. Foreign minister Winston Peters put forward a motion calling on all parties involved in the conflict to take urgent steps towards establishing a ceasefire. It was supported by all parties. But Labour's immigration spokesman Phil Twyford says they urged the Government to agree to an immediate and permanent ceasefire. "I mean for God's sake, 16,000 people have died, the incredible human

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3:46

Sam Rubin: KTLA entertainment correspondent on Taylor...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

This year truly belongs to Taylor Swift. The 33-year-old's been named Time magazine's person of the year, a week after becoming Spotify's most most-played artist. Swift beat finalists including Barbie, King Charles and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman. KTLA entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin says she's had an 'extraordinary' 2023- full of accomplishments. "The criteria is who has influenced the world for better or worse the most, and in what many described as a very dark year, Taylor Swift has

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2:26

Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Lakes mayor on the town...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/12/07

Queenstown is waiting on a final signoff before lifting the town's boil water notice. Businesses and residents have been required to boil tap water for almost three months, after a breakout of cryptosporidium. UV treatment equipment has been installed at the Two Mile water supply. Mayor Glyn Lewers says all they need now is water regulator Taumata Arowai to give the green light. "We've done our bit by putting in the UV disinfection area, we've flushed the system, we've cleaned the tanks- so yeah,

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