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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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11:15

The Huddle: Should we really be worried about New...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more. Credit ratings agency Fitch has downgraded New Zealand's rating - should we be worried about this? Does this go bigger than the Middle East conflict? The Government has confirmed plans are in place to reveal a package to help households with the cost of fuel. Do we think this is a good idea? Winston Peters delivered his State of the

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: What will...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

Now we’ve got to talk about Winston. If you hadn’t noticed yet - or maybe you didn’t believe it - take a look at Winston Peters’ State of the Nation speech yesterday and you’ll see the proof that this election is shaping up to be New Zealand First’s election. More than a thousand people turned up in Tauranga to hear him speak. They even had to use two overflow rooms. Compare that with the same speech last election, which was held in a church with a capacity of just 100. More importantly,

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3:19

Sagarika Chandra: Fitch analyst reveals why the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

Major credit rating agency Fitch needs more confidence our Government will lower debt before it will change our rating. It reduced New Zealand's AA+ rating outlook from stable - to negative - over the weekend. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's proof of the importance of fiscal discipline. Agency primary rating analyst Sagarika Shandra says the Government has a plan to reach a surplus, but needs to stick to it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026

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2026/03/23

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 March, 2026, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones on why we'll now let Australian-grade fuel into New Zealand. New Zealand Cricket backs an NZ20 franchise competition - but a former international's quit the board as a result. How a social media post on Rocky the dog got tenants in trouble with their landlord. And on The Huddle, Trish Sherson and Josie Pagani on how Winston Peters is whipping up his party's popularity in election

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8:59

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel. She says more details will be revealed tomorrow, and she's worked with Inland Revenue and Treasury officials to develop this planned relief. Willis explained that this plan won't go against the Government's fiscal strategy ahead of the upcoming election. "We will be funding it from this year's Budget operating allowance...we are going to prioritise our Budget in order to be

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3:27

Mike Thornton: solicitor on the Lower Hutt couple who...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

A Lower Hutt couple have been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal by their landlords after they refused to disclose they had gotten a dog. A video surfaced on social media revealing the couple had gotten a dog without asking, confirming the landlords’ suspicions after the smell of urine had gotten so bad the carpet had to be replaced. Solicitor Mike Thornton says the landlords were entitled to use the publicly available information in their investigation. "If there's publicly available information, once

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2:09

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

There's a view Fonterra's strong result today is unlikely to climb much more. The dairy giant's reported a 2.8 percent rise in first-half net profit to $750 million. It's also announced a 20 cent lift in the farmgate milk price - and a $9.70 midpoint per kilo of milksolids. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair, Karl Dean, says given global uncertainty, he doesn't think the midpoint will reach $10. "The futures market is sitting around the $9.70-$9.80 mark, so Fonterra's got it pretty much where the futures

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4:13

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

The Associate Energy Minister says 'finicky' differences have barred Australian-standard fuel here. The Government's relaxing our specifications to harmonise with Australia's, to combat global shortages. Shane Jones says it'll give importers a wider pool and hopefully bring some relief at the pump. He says it's compatible with Kiwi vehicles and meets safety and quality expectations. Jones says it could run for 12 months. "It's temporary, but obviously the PM on various other occasions has talked

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5:46

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

The Government's bracing itself for fuel pipeline disruptions down the track. As of Wednesday, the country had seven weeks of petrol reserves, and more than six weeks of diesel and jet fuel. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll announce details of cost relief measures for low-to-middle income households tomorrow. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper speculates ahead of the announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:49

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on One...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

Labor has comfortably won re-election in South Australia, but One Nation has achieved its best electoral result in decades. The Liberal Party was polling at 19 percent of the vote, while Pauline Hanson's controversial party beat them out at 21 percent. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this should send a warning to the opposition parties ahead of the next federal election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on NZ Cricket choosing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

New Zealand Cricket's trans-Tasman counterparts believe time will tell over whether choosing NZ20 over a Big Bash team is the right play. NZC have given conditional backing to a new franchise league - rejecting an entry into the Australian tournament. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:09

Don Mackinnon: NZ20 establishment committee chair on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/23

The NZ20 consortium are confident - but not adamant - they will get off the ground for next January. The franchise league has been given conditional support by New Zealand Cricket. NZ20 establishment committee chair Don Mackinnon says this conditional approval is enough to get things going at this stage. "We do have a backup, NZ Cricket's very aware that it could push to January '28, but that's not our goal at the moment. We're going to work really hard to deliver it in the timeframe we've got."

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Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/20

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 20 March, 2026, baby snapper could soon be legally caught by commercial fishers - but recreational anglers aren't happy about it. A new study says car pollution is killing hundreds of Aucklanders a year. Winter is coming - and so is a serious new strain of the flu. We've a warning from GPs. And on the Sports Huddle, Andrew Alderson and Nick Bewley debate whether it really is the Warriors' year. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

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6:25

Joe Emans: Three Sisters Brewery founder on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/20

Taranaki’s Three Sisters Brewery is purchasing Sunshine Brewing, including the Gisborne Gold brand. Three Sisters founder Joe Emans said he plans to keep the brands distinct and "keep them doing what they're good at." Emans joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the purchase and the future of New Zealand's beer industry. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Courtney Hammond: Qatar-based journalist on Iran war...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/20

Iran has targeting energy facilities across the Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in response to an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field - the largest natural gas field in the world. It is believed that 17% of Qatar's export capacity has now been wiped out, and could take up to five years to repair. Qatar-based journalist Courtney Hammond said the attack in Qatar "marks a huge escalation in this war." She told Andrew Dickens that there are concerns of retaliation from the

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2:22

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Cash-back offers are...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/20

So welcome to the fuel crisis — which is starting to feel a bit like COVID Junior. The government is apparently developing targeted support for low-to-middle income households facing rising fuel prices because of the ongoing international fuel crisis. Australia is already launching these measures. They’re focused on delivering aid quickly through the tax and welfare system. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s another tax-credit scheme. Now the problem with that, and with so many other tax-credit schemes

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3:10

Mike Plant: NZ Sport Fishing Council on removing size...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/20

Hidden in the amendments to the Fisheries Amendment Bill, published online on Wednesday, are changes deemed “outrageous” by recreational fishers. The changes mean the minimum legal-size limit for a range of species, including snapper, tarakihi, butterfish, blue moki and trevally would be removed. The major concerns of letting baby fish be caught is the reduction in populations, "anyone who failed science can still understand that," NZ Sport Fishing Council's Mike Plant told Andrew Dickens. LISTEN

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4:40

Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the expected...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/20

US President Donald Trump has said he's 'not putting troops' on the ground in Iran and is expecting the war to soon come to an end, whereas Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there's still months to go. In the meantime, Trump has backed Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair, but ties to Jeffery Epstein may stand in his way. "It just seems to be one of those things that are being held up again and again, and which Trump has been trying to brush under the under the rug," US Correspondent Dan

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4:23

Bryan Betty: GP New Zealand Chairman warns of new...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/20

Doctors are noticing an increase in respiratory illnesses at the moment as a new flu strain moves in to the country. GP New Zealand chairman Dr Bryan Betty joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the new strain - Super-K. "We know it's in New Zealand, but the cases haven't increased yet," he said. "What we think is going to happen is there's going to be a take-off as soon as winter comes." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:27

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles' planned...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/03/19

King Charles III is set to visit the US, despite growing calls to postpone the trip following Trump’s repeated criticism of Sir Keir Starmer. The US President said he was 'looking forward' to meeting with Charles - and the visit has been confirmed to go ahead amid the ongoing UK backlash directed at Trump. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the trip will last four days, and Charles will visit Washington DC, New York and an unspecified rural part of America. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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