Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
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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 Government announces sweeping changes to asylum laws
There's turmoil within the UK Labour party, as the country's Home Secretary takes a tougher stance on immigration. Shabana Mahmood's sweeping changes will scrap...
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Sanford profit surges as debt falls and aquaculture lifts earnings
Better cashflow and lower debt helped drive seafood company Sanford’s net profit up by 223.8 percent to $63.7 million in the September year. Revenue was steady at...
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OCR update: Are more cuts on the cards?
The Reserve Bank is set to make its next Official Cash Rate update next week, and it's got economists speculating. Reports indicate at least one more cut will come...
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The Huddle: Is the Greens' mining policy really 'economic vandalism'?
Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 18 November 2025, Housing and Transport Minister Chris Bishop is having to defend why he's taking...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Chris Bishop has done a Tory Whanau
The story about Chris Bishop and the funding switcheroo is mostly a beat up, I think, and nobody will care. He's the Housing Minister, the Transport Minister, and...
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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...
