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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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Sunak's fate hangs in the balance in local elections
The UK local elections are underway - and Rishi Sunak's fate is hanging in the balance. Polls indicate Sunak is losing, and his party stands to lose approximately...
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China's stock market surging, despite economic downturn
China's economy has been experiencing a downturn- weak growth, increased debt, and unwanted Government intervention. Despite this, China's stock market is the second-best...
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HortNZ CEO Nadine Tunley resigns
Nadine Tunley, Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand has resigned with her last day at HortNZ being Friday, 30 August. Tunley claimed this wasn't an easy decision...
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Budget 2024: What can we expect ahead of the announcements?
Ahead of Budget Day 2024, experts are predicting possible outcomes. Economists have warned this Budget will likely be very conservative, following on from earlier...
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Pauline Hanson tells senator Mehreen Faruqi to 'go back to Pakistan'
Over in Australia, One Nation's Pauline Hanson is copping backlash over telling another senator to 'go back to Pakistan'. Mehreen Faruqi claims Hanson breached the...
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Wellington Phoenix lose out on Premiers Plate - what happens next?
The Wellington Phoenix are swiftly diverting their attention to the next piece of A-League silverware up for grabs. The club missed out on a maiden Premiers Plate...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 2 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 2 May 2024, Green MP Julie Anne Genter is in hot water over her behaviour in Parliament last...
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Trade wars: Canada refusing to comply with CPTPP dairy trade ruling
The Government's about to go toe-to-toe with Canada again, over a trade dispute. Canada's refusing to comply in full with a ruling in our favour over dairy trade. New...
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The Huddle: What can the Greens do about Julie Anne Genter?
Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -...
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Labour's David Parker says Peters' feud with Australian Foreign Minister an AUKUS obfuscation
Labour's Foreign Affairs spokesperson says critical comments from Winston Peters are distracting from real issues. Peters criticised former Australian Foreign Minister...
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Provincial unions hopeful ahead of NZ Rugby governance meeting
There's optimism out of the provincial unions that they'll get what they want when New Zealand Rugby's governance saga likely comes to a head later this month. A...
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NZEI pushes back against the Government's scheme for structured literacy
An education union says there's more than one way to teach the basics in schools. The Government's committing $67 million in the Budget to roll-out structured literacy...
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'Dreadful': Former House Speaker criticises Julie Anne Genter's debate chamber confrontation
A former Speaker of the House says Julie Anne Genter's behaviour yesterday was 'dreadful'. The Green MP crossed the debating chamber last night, confronting Associate...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Outstanding misbehaviour from Julie Anne Genter
That was some outstanding rage from Julie Anne Genter, wasn't it? It probably won't surprise you to hear she's not at work today, she's working from home - I would...
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'Massive game-changer': Minister Erica Stanford has high hopes for structured literacy
The Education Minister says teachers' stances on structured literacy are changing. The Government is putting $67 million from the Budget into bringing the learning...
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Glasgow college to offer classes on Taylor Swift ahead of Eras tour
Parents, friends and partners of Taylor Swift fans will have the opportunity to take a college class on the pop star. Glasgow Clyde College aims to educate students...
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Restaurant Brands NZ reporting significant sales boost this quarter
Restaurant Brands New Zealand is enjoying a strong first quarter for the 2024 financial year. The restaurant operator reported $302.6 million in sales, a 7.9 percent...
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Commercial property owners facing additional tax to fund proposed cuts
The Government plans to tax commercial property owners an extra $575 million a year in order to fund residential property and income tax cuts. Finance Minister...
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Barry Soper: What's the point of the Christchurch Call?
Question marks over the Christchurch Call, as Budget Day approaches. Newstalk ZB's revealed the organisation led by Dame Jacinda Ardern has been accused of pressuring...
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Reserve Bank warns of uncertain insurance future for homes threatened by natural hazards
The Insurance Council is backing calls for Kiwis to lift their understanding of the risks of natural hazards. The Reserve Bank has released an excerpt on insurance...
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Winston Peters clarifies AUKUS stance, says NZ 'long way' from joining
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a speech to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament. Peters laid out the the challenges and opportunities...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 1 May 2024
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 1 May 2024, the unemployment rate has risen to 4.3% - the highest it's been in three years....
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The Huddle: Should the Government keep funding the Te Huia train service?
Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and Jack Tame From ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Waikato Regional Council hopeful for Te Hui's future as funding runs low
There's hope that the Te Huia train service from Hamilton to Auckland is on track for more funding after July. An interim performance assessment of the past two...
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Cognitive assessments for elderly drivers called into question by advocates
Grey Power is calling for a change in elderly driver assessments, claiming the current process penalises licence holders in most need. The SIMARD-MD and Mini-ACE...