Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
4pm–7pm weekdays
Dynamic, sharp and connected - Heather du Plessis-Allan means business.
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.
Assertive, direct and opinionated, Heather is well respected by leading news makers, business leaders and political insiders.
As well as setting the news agenda, this show has a major focus on local and international business, ensuring our listeners are engaged and informed.
Heather du Plessis-Allan is a driving force at the centre of New Zealand’s biggest newsroom and number one radio station*.
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UK's water sector set for overhaul following newest report
The water sector for England and Wales is set to undergo a significant overhaul following the release of a new report. The Independent Water Commission sets out...
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Will recent inflation data impact potential August rate cut?
Stats NZ recently reported annual inflation increased to 2.7 percent in the three months to the end of June, and it's sparked concerns among experts. Economists...
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Cloudflare unveils new strategy to tackle AI scrapers
Website infrastructure company Cloudflare has announced moves designed to stop AI from scraping digital content for free. Going forward, website owners can choose...
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The Huddle: Should we scrap NCEA entirely?
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...
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Finance Minister reveals whether Waikato medical school costs likely to blow out
The Finance Minister says the costs involved in building a new medical school at Waikato University have been through a thorough business case. Construction will...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm expecting the Waikato medical school costs to blow out
Now, here's a prediction for you - watch those Waikato University medical school costs blowout. I reckon it's gonna blow out and there's all the signs this thing...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 21 July 2025, Health Minister Simeon Brown on giving the green light for the new Waikato Medical...
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'Failed to deliver': NZ Initiative joins calls to overhaul NCEA
One expert is joining the calls to overhaul NCEA after the Government indicated changes were on the way. A damning report's highlighted major problems with the qualification's...
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CPI data: Economist reveals what this means for future rate cuts
Experts have offered reassurance our high inflation isn't a sign of things to come. Stats NZ figures show the Consumers Price Index reached 2.7 percent for the year...
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'A historical day for New Zealand': Health Minister on what new Waikato med school can offer
Construction will begin this year on a new medical school at Waikato University. The Government has given it the go ahead - and is providing $83 million dollars...
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'Lots of caveats': Consumer NZ explains why charges filed against Noel Leeming
Consumer NZ says complaints against Noel Leeming go beyond its price-matching policy. The tech retailer is facing criminal charges brought by the Commerce Commission...
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Barry Soper: Does ACT deserve credit for the new Waikato medical school?
The Prime Minister has confirmed a Waikato medical school's coming, with construction beginning this year. The Government's putting $83 million towards the $230-million-dollar...
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Sussan Ley's coalition loses favour in new opinion poll
Over in Australia, the opposition isn't faring too well in the months after their election loss. The first post-election opinion poll has revealed Sussan Ley's coalition...
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All Blacks shift focus to Rugby Championship following French test sweep
Finishing chances remains a focus for the All Blacks as they pivot towards the Rugby Championship next month. The 3-nil win over the French keeps the All Blacks...
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Kmart staff among highest-paid retail workers after union secures pay deal
A win for Kmart workers, whose union says it's secured an industry-leading deal. Worker First Union says it's ratified a two-year pay deal matching the minimum...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Just because the Brits are lowering their voting age, it doesn't mean we will.
Just because the Brits are lowering their voting age, it doesn't mean we will. Unless we end up with a Labour government. I asked Erica Stanford and Carmel Sepuloni...
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Air NZ and ASB Chair says collaboration is key to success in China
A business leader says Kiwi firms should increase collaboration to improve success in China. Auckland hosted the 11th China Business Summit today, and Air New Zealand...
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Better Wellington member will stand with Wellington candidate Ray Chung amid backlash
A flurry of action has occurred over Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung's campaign. Three council candidates aligned with his ticket, Independent Together, have...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 18 July. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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How nosy are Kiwis at open home viewings?
A recent survey has revealed that Kiwis are more nosy in open homes than many would expect. The survey found that 72% of participants admitted to snooping through...
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Education minister discusses school property agency for Kiwi classrooms
The Education Minister is promising a school property agency (taking over management from the Ministry of Education) will pay for itself. Erica Stanford says using...
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Epstein files: President Trump now asking for some details to be released.
US President Donald Trump is now asking for some of the Epstein documents to be released. The President, who earlier this week was calling for people to forget...
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Jevon McSkimming: Child sex exploitation and bestiality imagery allegedly discovered on devices
A legal battle has swayed in media's favour - now allowed to report child sex exploitation and bestiality imagery were allegedly discovered on work devices of former...
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Police minister defends the focus of anti-corruption taskforce
The Police Minister is defending the focus of a new anti-corruption taskforce. The Serious Fraud Office will aim to understand threats to the public sector. The...
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Britain, Germany to sign mutual defence treaty
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to the UK to sign a new bilateral defence treaty. The treaty promises tighter action...
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The Huddle: Do we need a cap for tax rises too?
Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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US earnings season: What does this quarter say about American consumers?
The US earnings season for the second quarter is under way - and one expert has revealed what this means for American households. Recent data shows households are...
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Experts claim demand for red meat set to stay ahead of supply
Despite the current geopolitical environment, product prices have strongly recovered from their lows of the past couple of seasons as demand returned from key export...
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Icehouse Ventures opens seed fund to back NZ's latest emerging companies
The hunt is on for New Zealand's next big new start-up. Icehouse Ventures recently opened a $30 million seed round in an attempt to fund 30 new Kiwi-made business...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 17 July 2025, shocker price hike. Food prices have gone up by 4.6 percent. Economist Brad Olsen...
