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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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4:30

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Cane's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/29

All Blacks captain Sam Cane believes New Zealand Rugby needs to have a conversation about allowing international players to play their club rugby abroad. The flanker's fronted media with new Japan League One club Suntory Sungoliath - where he was alongside South Africa's Cheslin Koble. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the wider implications of this idea. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Kevin Putt: former Springbok and rugby commentator on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/29

Sam Cane is the latest to suggest opening up the All Blacks’ eligibility to New Zealanders playing for overseas clubs. The current All Blacks captain has asked NZ Rugby to consider allowing players overseas to be eligible for national selection. Former Springbok and rugby commentator Kevin Putt approves of this idea, claiming it's been successful for South Africa. "What we've got to look at is- why are we 7th in the world in the under-20s? We've got France and Ireland one and two, we've got years of

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3:33

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

Greece's Prime Minister has criticised Rishi Sunak's last-minute cancellation of an anticipated meeting. Kyriakos Mitsotakis had hoped to raise the issue of returning the Elgin Marbles amid heated disagreements. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the Greek Government have been trying for years to get the collection back after the British stole them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:58

The Huddle: Does Winston Peters have a point?

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

Tonight on the Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Winston Peters is under fire for attacking the media and making inaccurate statements about public funding on the new Government's first-ever Cabinet meeting session. Does Winston have a point? How does this reflect on the Government? An NZ On Air board member has resigned after making a social media post

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4:39

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

As part of the coalition agreement, the Government revealed some new changes for the Reserve Bank. Its dual mandate will be ditched- and focus will return to keeping inflation between one and three percent. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says reduced priorities means the Reserve Bank will only have one clear goal to meet. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:22

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Agriculture...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

National's newly appointed Agriculture Minister has promised to review several on-farm regulations before the end of the year. Todd McClay plans to implement new changes to freshwater rules by Christmas- to the approval of the region's farming community. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford welcomes the arrival of McClay and says he and his associate ministers Nicola Grigg, Andrew Hoggard and Mark Patterson will make a great team. The Country host Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:12

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

A date has been set for disgraced businessman Eric Watson's bankruptcy case to be called. The liquidators of Watson’s company, Cullen Investments, have chased him for roughly $57.4 million, plus interest. Auckland's High Court confirmed that the bankruptcy proceeding will be called on February 1, 2024. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie says Watson's been staving off problems for over a decade. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

Winston Peters has doubled down on conspiratorial comments about the media, and gone further. Yesterday, he called a $55 million Public Interest Journalism Fund a Government 'bribe'. Today, ahead of the Government's first Cabinet meeting, Peters asked media to tell the public what criteria had to be signed up to- to get the money. ZB political editor Jason Walls says Luxon will likely be annoyed with Winston's remarks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:47

Andre Castaing: ANZ economist says Wellington's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

The Government's plan to slash the public sector is having an adverse impact on Wellington's property market. According to ANZ's latest property report, Wellington's housing market is lagging behind the rest of the country as people brace for job losses. ANZ economist Andre Castaing says housing markets all over the nation are expected to go sideways within the next year. "The housing market in Wellington- we would characterise that as having the potential to be a touch slower. However across the

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5:20

Catherine D'Souza: Analgesic Advisory Committee on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

Pharmac is about to run out of a crucial pain relief drug. The drug-buying agency was warned two years ago the Pfizer factory producing one-milligram liquid morphine is closing. But it hasn't found a replacement before New Zealand's supplies run out next month. Analgesic Advisory Committee member Catherine D'Souza says Pfizer promised to help find alternatives, but didn't. "Which is really disappointing. So then Pharmac looks at opening a competitive process asking for companies to apply to provide

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2:22

Bill Bradford: First Union acting secretary on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

Warehouse employees have expressed outrage over a new promotion led by the retail giant. The 'ring the bell' giveaway scheme involved staff offering lucky customers $100 off their purchase on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. First Union acting secretary Bill Bradford says workers are frustrated that the company could find money for this promo- but not pay rises. "They see the owner of the store throwing money around like confetti, as far as they can see it. There's no money for them, and

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2:33

Ethan Griffiths: Open Justice reporter on judges...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

A panel of judges are reconsidering the David Tamihere double murder conviction 33 years on. His case is being heard in the Court of Appeal. Tamihere was convicted of killing two Swedish tourists in 1989, and released on parole in 2010. Open Justice reporter Ethan Griffiths says it's being claimed the convictions were predominantly based on circumstantial evidence. "Tamihere's lawyer essentially told the court developments since the trial raised doubt over the convictions." LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:57

David Seymour: ACT leader says the Public Interest...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

ACT Leader David Seymour says the Public Interest Journalism Fund was silly policy. Deputy Prime Minister Winton Peters yesterday accused media of being bribed by the previous Government's $55 million fund. Today he asked reporters to tell the public what they had to sign up to, to get the money. Seymour says he doesn't believe the media was distorted by the money. "The idea that all the journalists in New Zealand were corrupted by 2 percent of revenue- for me, it doesn't pass the sniff test, but it

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4:14

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on hundreds of...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

Hundreds of prominent Australians have come together to condemn anti-Semitism in an open letter. State premiers, industry leaders, athletes and media personalities have signed the double-page letter, which appeared in newspapers across the country. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says anti-Semitic incidents have been on the rise in Australia since the October attack by Hamas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:12

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of the Black...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

The Black Caps are bowling first in the opening cricket test against hosts Bangladesh in Sylhet. Moments ago, Bangladesh were 20 without loss, with New Zealand having a couple of early LBW shouts turned down and burning a review on one of them. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Tawahinga Butt: Kūwao Space co-owner speaks out after...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/28

A Tauranga gallery's property manager has asked it to remove posters of Palestinian art from its window. A member of the public complained about the exhibition at Kūwao Space. Co-owner Tawahinga Butt says they moved the posters - but now want to change sites. He says he shouldn't have had to move the signs. "It's a bit of an over-reach, it's not included in our tenancy agreement at all that we can't express our political opinion." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:46

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of the latest book...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/27

Royal biographer Omid Scobie is set to reveal the secret scandals within the British royal family. 'Endgame' is due on shelves come November 28th, and some newly-released excerpts have got the public talking. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the book is meant to examine the fraught relationships within the royal family. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:12

The Huddle: Was it thoughtless of the new Government...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/27

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! The new Government has copped some backlash over their new changes to smoking laws in order to fund their anticipated tax cuts? Is this criticism justified? Now that the coalition agreements have wrapped up- did National get a good deal? Are Winston and NZ First dragging proceedings down? Is AT's Dean Kimpton right about

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3:47

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

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/27

Some of America's most successful business figures are set to arrive in Auckland for the upcoming US Business Summit. Experts from major companies like PepsiCo and Amazon will gather in this half of the world to discuss New Zealand's evolving direction. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains the topics that will be covered within these discussions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:19

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Luxon and...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2023/11/27

The new Prime Minister says he intends to hit the ground running. Chris Luxon was officially sworn in at Government House this morning, alongside his ministerial colleagues. He says Cabinet will meet tomorrow and Wednesday in order to prepare the first 100 day action plan. ZB political editor Jason Walls says the next week will be focused on laying out their long-term and short-term political goals. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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