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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BusinessNZ warns gig economy at 'serious' risk following Uber ruling
BusinessNZ is doubling down on concerns the gig economy could be in trouble following the Supreme Court's Uber ruling. Four Uber drivers have cemented their employment...
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'We can aim higher': Greens address mining policy backlash
The Greens' mining policy has the Government rattled, and the party's pushing back. It announced yesterday it will revoke fast-track coal, hard-rock gold, and seabed...
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HelloFresh's profit drops 84 percent amid ongoing customer fallout
Meal kit provider HelloFresh New Zealand has reported a steep decline in profit and revenue, as the business faces continually shrinking results post-pandemic. HelloFresh...
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Transport Minister rejects criticisms over cycle bridge project
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over shifting money from Kainga Ora into his electorate's cycle project not prioritised by his Government. The Housing and Transport...
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1200 Air NZ staffers vote to take strike action
Turbulence for Air New Zealand, with at least 1200 unionised cabin crew members voting to strike this year. The union says they work across international, domestic...
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Barry Soper: The Greens' announcement sends all the wrong messages
David Seymour has pulled out an extreme label for the Green Party over its mining policy. The Greens say the industry is not safe and announced it would revoke fast-track...
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Sydney resident dies after failed emergency call
New reports claim a Sydney resident who tried to dial triple zero on an older device couldn't make the call - and died as a result. TPG claimed it wasn't impacted...
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Nations Championship: What do we know about the 2026 event?
Rugby officials believe fans will quickly buy into the new Nations Championship format. The event - featuring 12 countries - begins next year, and will be played...
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'Terrible': Vocational Education Minister on the number of Kiwis dropping apprenticeships
There's concern about how many people drop out of apprenticeships, according to new reports. Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has told a conference more...
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UK threating 'Trump-style' visa ban in bid to address immigration concerns
Over in the UK, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to impose visa bans on three African countries if they fail to take back their illegal migrants. Angola, Namibia...
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'Tough sales environment': Reports show Warehouse profits down
The Warehouse is being his hard by the tough economic conditions. New reports show profits are down and the retail giant is looking to slash jobs. Harbour Asset...
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Comvita searching for solution after failed rich-lister takeover
New Zealand's largest mānuka honey producer's voted down a richlister takeover bid, leaving its fate in limbo. Comvita received an offer of 80-cents-per-share in...
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The Huddle: Why is the Government unperforming in these recent polls?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: National's strategy is looking riskier by the day
These polls that keep showing Labour ahead of National are a sign of how crap the economy is. Up until a few weeks ago, I was ignoring polls because Labour didn't...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 17 November 2025, Transport Minister Chris Bishop explains why the Government is moving to make...
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Nicola Willis reveals how National aims to boost votes following poll upset
New polling data has revealed less Kiwis have faith the current Government can turn the economy around ahead of the upcoming election. A New Zealand Herald-Kantar...
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More Kiwi schools reiterating their commitment to the Treaty
A growing number of school boards are making public statements confirming their commitment to the Treaty after the Government announced it would cut the requirements. Previously,...
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Explained: What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for Uber drivers going forward?
There's a growing push for a future relationship between Uber and the unions, including collective bargaining. Four drivers have officially won their battle to...
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Minister Chris Bishop reveals why Govt updating Clean Vehicle Standard
The Transport Minister says the Government's focused on getting details right - in a speedy change to the 2023 Clean Vehicle Standard - this week. It originally...
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Dairy, cheese and meat leading food price spike - report
Prices are soaring for food staples, with prices up 4.7 percent on a year ago. Stats NZ data for October shows cheese, instant coffee, eggs and milk had some of...
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Barry Soper: Govt brings Clean Vehicle Standard changes forward
The Government's pointing to market changes and consumer costs as motivation for changing 2023's Clean Vehicle Standard. It gave importers credits for meeting carbon...
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Victorian police seize record number of bladed weapons in 2025
Over in Australia, Victorian police say they've seized a record number of knives and machetes this year, amid growing concerns about knife crime. Police say at least...
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All Blacks v England fallout: Is Razor's job at risk?
The All Blacks are doing their best to overcome major disappointment and spark up for their final test of the year. The team arrived in Cardiff from London via bus...
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'Precautious approach': MBIE issues statement on asbestos-contaminated sand
MBIE says it's working hard to deal with issues regarding sand products potentially contaminated with asbestos. EC Rainbow Sand 1.3 kilos, Creatistics Coloured...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 November 2025, we have officially missed our climate goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees...
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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Who is Labour's climate spokesperson?
OK, quick quiz for you. Think of the Labour Party. Who is the climate spokesperson? Yeah, no, you didn't get it right because it's Deborah Russell. I know. I didn't...
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Comvita takeover bid falls short on required votes from shareholders
A shareholder vote to approve a takeover bid for Comvita has not gathered enough votes to proceed. The bid from Florence to buy Comvita at 80 cents a share required...
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Australian Mayor warns NZ against a rate cap
An Australian Mayor is warning of the unforeseen consequences of a rates cap. Minister of Local Government Simon Watts says he will advance rate cap policy discussions...
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Whitcoulls faces accusations of censorship after risque journal removed from shelves
Whitcoulls is being accused of censorship and moral panic - because it's hiding a literary journal with risqué content. Copies of Folly Journal have been pulled...
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'Unreasonable': Drive Electric chair challenges EV ban in retirement village
An Auckland retirement village is looking to ban electric vehicles because of safety. Forty-seven residents at Fairview Lifestyle Village in Albany have got into...
