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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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 29 May, 2026, Variety chief executive Wayne Howett tells us organisations need to team up to...
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'Under the circumstances, acted quite responsibly': Barry Soper wraps budget week
Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat all things budget week. They also discuss the other political news you may...
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'A little on the rosy side': ANZ Chief Economist addresses Nicola's surplus hopes
While presenting Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis shared a prediction that New Zealand will reach a $2.6 billion surplus by 2028-29. ANZ Chief Economist...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government was right to give billions to defence and forget arts
Geez, how sorry do you feel for Paul Goldsmith at the Music Awards, eh? So, he's invited to the awards and he hasn't got his mate Chris Bishop with him this time....
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Variety CEO says charities need to collaborate to fight child poverty
Variety - the Children's Charity - CEO Wayne Howett says that organisations who care about child poverty should collaborate, rather than fighting for the cause alone. Howett...
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US Correspondent chats presidential candidates and $250 Trump bill
US President Donald Trump's face could appear on a $250 bill despite a law currently stating no living president can appear on currency. It is proposed to be a part...
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Former TVNZ anchorman Simon Dallow on return to being a tour guide
Former TVNZ anchorman Simon Dallow is returning to an old role after 30 years at the national broadcaster. Dallow spent three years in his twenties working in Europe...
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Mainfreight's full-year net profit down 8.5 percent on previous year
Global transport company Mainfreight's full-year net profit is down 8.5 percent on the year earlier, despite an improved performance in the second half of the year...
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Budget 2026: What do the new tax changes mean for Kiwis?
A tax expert says it's good to draw a line under recent changes to charity rules. This year's Budget tweaks the Research and Development Tax Incentive, simplifies...
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Explained: What can Budget 2026 offer farmers?
Budget 2026 was unveiled today, and there's discussion about what these changes mean for Kiwi farmers. The Government's revealed it plans to extend the Waikato Expressway,...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I would argue Budget 2026 wasn't tight enough
Well, you would have done well to heed Nicola Willis’s warnings ahead of this Budget that there would be no spend-up, because there is no spend-up. There is no money...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 28 May, 2026, Nicola Willis debuts her 2026 Budget - sugar hit not included. She tells Heather...
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NZ First's Shane Jones says party not budging on superannuation
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has described superannuation as a 'time bomb' that is here now and political parties need to be honest about it. Delivering the Budget...
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The Huddle: What did we make of Budget 2026?
Tonight on The Huddle, NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues...
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Waipā mayor welcomes planned Waikato Expressway extension
There's relief the Waikato Expressway extensions can finally proceed, with $1.7 billion allocated in Budget 2026. The 16-kilometre stretch will reach the intersection...
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'The work continues': Nicola Willis says growth will come following Budget 2026
The surplus train's left the station early in Budget news today, with the country expected to be out of deficit by 2028/29, a year ahead of predictions. Government...
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Barry Soper: Recapping the Government's 'bread and margarine' Budget
The 2026 Budget was delivered by Finance Minister Nicola Willis today, and it aimed to be more 'careful' amid the ongoing economic turmoil and international conflicts. Healthcare,...
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Australian Govt suing 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
The Australian Government is suing US manufacturing giant 3M over its alleged use of toxic 'forever chemicals' in their firefighting foam. It claimed 3M withheld...
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Budget 2026: Chris Hipkins outlines what Labour would have done differently
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is not impressed by the Budget. The party's promising an alternative fiscal plan, but says it will be more than a few weeks away, as...
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State of Origin I result: Blues secure victory in series opener
Warriors coach Andrew Webster reckons Queensland could feel hard done by in the opening State of Origin loss to New South Wales in Sydney. The Blues mounted the...
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Millions of UK energy bills set to go up as a result of the Iran war
Over in the UK, household energy prices will rise by 13 percent a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the impact of the Iran war hit bills for the...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: What can we expect ahead of Budget 2026?
Accountants are hopeful the Government will use the Budget to do something about the secret little wealth tax those with offshore investments are currently paying. As...
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OCR update: How did the markets react?
The Reserve Bank has opted to keep the OCR on hold at 2.25 percent today. Most markets had priced in a hold, but the views on what will happen next are split, especially...
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The Huddle: Should we help keep Moana Pasifika alive?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2026
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 27 May, 2026, Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman gives us details on the close vote to keep...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: When will the screws on the economy start turning?
Well, that Official Cash Rate decision is probably one of those moments where you find out whether you're a glass half-full or glass half-empty person. Because on...
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'Everything's up for grabs': Auckland Council reportedly looking for new Harbour Bridge sponsor
Auckland Council has released a new document, seeking potential interest from 'an exclusive funding and naming rights partner for a landmark activation initiative...
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Wellington mayor Andrew Little reveals how rates increase was whittled down
Wellington's mayor is talking up cost savings, as the council chases a lower 5.8 percent rates rise. It proposed 7.4 percent during public consultation. Some fees...
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Tradies encouraged to warm up before work amid safety concerns
Tradies are being encouraged to warm up before work in order to reduce the impact of injuries. The construction industry is a high source of of work-related ACC...
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Revealed: Who's behind the most serious road crashes?
A suggestion Kiwi drivers should focus on themselves, with the myth blaming foreign drivers for our worst crashes busted. Ministry of Transport data shows overseas...
