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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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Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 19 January 2026, the Prime Minister has given his State of the Nation speech but the business community is yet to be convinced. Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges tells Ryan Bridge what was missing from the speech. A North Auckland community is calling for action after their rockpools have been stripped of sea life. Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals why Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman didn't call her before

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3:15

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Should Luxon rip the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

It is election year, of course, and I reckon we should get this thing over and done with quickly. Let's rip the band-aid off - Luxon should go to the polls early. The argument's always been - and we talked about this a lot last year - that they should wait till November, go late, let the economy recover. Make sure people feel the recovery and not just hear about it and read about it in the newspapers, but I think the political calculation has changed over the summer break. Luxon's grip on National,

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2:42

Sandra Grey: CTU President on the new survey showing...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

Thousands of blue collar and working class New Zealanders have expressed clear disapproval for this Government. The Council of Trade Unions' Mood of the Workforce survey this month asked more than 3500 people about the past year. More than 90 percent rated the Government performance at one - or two - out of five. CTU President Sandra Grey says people feel exceptionally let down by the current Government - and that they don't feel looked after. "For all political parties, I think there's a message in

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2:15

Chris Wilkins: Massey University drug researcher on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

New drug data shows a fall in the cost of methamphetamine seems to relate to increased consumption. The New Zealand Drug Trends Survey reveals a gram cost about $334 last year - compared to $563 in 2017. Over the same period, the proportion of respondents using the drug every week rose from 27 percent to 57. Massey University drug researcher Chris Wilkins says that like with any commodity, people will consume more when the price is down. "It seems that it's just current users that are using more

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5:18

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

Criticism over a lack of detail - as the Prime Minister delivered his State of the Nation address to business leaders in Auckland today at the International Convention Centre's first event. Chris Luxon says two years of hard work by Government and business owners will pay off this year, with more jobs and growing incomes. Business Chamber head, Simon Bridges, says he'd have liked more vision in the speech. "For not just sort of here and now - but for if there's another term, what that's going to

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3:21

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on what...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

The Prime Minister says voters shouldn't expect any big election promises this year, as the Government looks to keep the books in order. Chris Luxon's given his State of the Nation speech in Auckland before 600 business leaders. Luxon declared the economic recovery is here, and pointed to Kiwisaver, RMA and education reforms as this year's policy planks. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says the Government's dialled back the rhetoric this time round, as part of a 'low risk, low reward'

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5:54

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Pauline...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

Over in Australia, new polls indicate Pauline Hanson is gaining political momentum. A recent Newspoll claims One Nation’s primary vote has risen seven points to 22 per cent over the past two months, raising questions from experts. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Hanson's overtaken the Coalition on primary votes, according to new data. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:57

Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on who's likely to...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

Scott Robertson's axing as All Blacks coach has prompted speculation about who will replace him in the top job. Robertson was relieved of his duties two years into a four-year contract, following a scathing review that found multiple frailties within the team and reports of player unrest. Sportstalk host Jason Pine weighed in on what we know so far, and addressed the rumours that Jamie Joseph could replace Razor. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

Mark Lenton: Protect Whangaparāoa Rockpools founder...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/19

There's hopes the Government will slap a two-year ban on collecting shellfish and marine life from rockpools on Auckland's Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he's seeking advice on protecting the area. Protect Whangaparāoa Rockpools founder, Mark Lenton, says there's been an increase in people removing sea life from the area over the last couple of years. "As a long-term local of this beautiful place, it's just heart-breaking to me and people who have spent their

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2:18

Best of 2025: Heather du Plessis-Allan - Does buying...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/13

First of all, can I start by offering an apology to TVNZ?I gave them a bit of grief last night for starting the news bulletin with the peaches, but it turns out I was wrong and they were right. This has sparked a flurry of debate over whether we prefer our Wattie's peaches from Hawke's Bay or whether we don't really care if it comes from China or not. It's also prompted a statement from Wattie's asking us to support local growers.In other words, can we please buy New Zealand made? Now, that is a

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2:48

Best of 2025: Heather du Plessis-Allan - Don't touch...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/12

Let's talk about this business with the pension age. Chris Luxon has said twice today that he wants the pension age to go up to 67. He said it once on Kerre’s show this morning, and then at a post-Budget lunch speaking to business leaders, he repeated it and he told them that this is basically going to be election policy for National next year. Now, regardless of how you may feel about this, I mean, you'd have to be coming around to the realisation, wouldn't you, that we are inching closer and

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3:48

Best of 2025: Tiki Taane talks the Spotify boycott on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/06

'Rotten, corrupt': Tiki Taane takes aim at Spotify as Kiwi artists boycott platform Many of New Zealand's biggest musicians are boycotting Spotify and ditching the platform amid accusations of exploitation. Tiki Taane and The Bats are among the big names getting behind Boycott Spotify NZ and other Kiwi bands like Carb on Carb, Synthetic Children and Recitals have signed the statement calling for better treatment. Taane has cited greed, corruption and investment in European defence technology company

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10:34

Best of 2025: The Huddle - Scrapping NCEA and the...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2026/01/03

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! There's growing calls to scrap NCEA - and the Government is looking to make some changes to the qualification. What do we make of this? Coldplay's Chris Martin is now warning adulterers to disentangle before the kiss cam comes on. What do we think of this saga? Should the CEO have had to resign? The Government has confirmed the new

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8:41

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated. "I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens "We've never seen that before." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent says things are getting...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

France has sentenced a doctor to death after he poisoned 30 patients, killing 12. The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine more money after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv. But, the money may not be enough. "Bit by bit it's getting worse and worse for Ukraine, no matter what support they've got," Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:49

Perspective with Andrew Dickens: Are the economic...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

The government has approved OceanaGold’s Waihi North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043, delighting the pro-mining crowd. It's a decision I agree with. Waihi has already been extensively mined and the environment beaten up. The decision will keep the town alive and provide hundreds of jobs. But make no mistake, this will not be an El Dorado for the whole country. The royalties are still at the excruciatingly low level they've always been at. Waihi North

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4:46

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO chats scrapped $500m...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

Kiwibank has scrapped it's plans for partial privatisation after the Reserve Bank announced it's reduction of the amount of capital it requires banks to hold to protect their depositors in the event of a crisis. The bank had been talking to investors, seeking a $500 million capital raise after the Government gave it the green light to raise money to become more competitive. Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich talked to Andrew Dickens about the change and the future of the market. LISTEN ABOVESee

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Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent on TikTok deal,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the latest news out of America. The alleged Brown University shooter, who killed two and injured more, was found dead. The House Oversight Committee Democrats released 68 more photos from Epstein's estate, including images of Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and Noam Chomsky. And, TikTok has agreed to a deal which will end the threat of a US ban. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on...

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive ·

2025/12/19

Parliament’s youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori, has teased a coming Waitangi Day announcement with an Instagram post to her 271K Instagram followers. The post alluded to a collaboration between herself and Green MP Tamatha Paul. And, as election year approaches questions of Winston Peter's political alliance come to the forefront. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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