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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Donald Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leadership
Donald Trump's son says the US President might walk away from the peace efforts of Ukraine and Russia. The White House unveiled a new National Security Strategy...
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Do we have confidence in Anna Breman?
The new Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, hosted an event for media earlier, allowing financial journalists to get their first look. Breman is monitoring the impact...
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Retail sector hit hard by economic downturn ahead of Christmas rush
Recent trading updates indicate the nation's leading retailers are feeling the pinch ahead of the busy season. The Warehouse and Kathmandu are among the big names...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: What will the Willis-Richardson debate do for Nicola's credibility?
This Nicola Willis-Ruth Richardson showdown looks like it'll go ahead next week after the HYEFU release. As you'll know from listening to this show on Monday night,...
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The Huddle: Does New Zealand need to follow Australia's lead on the social media ban?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 10 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 10 December 2025, the Supreme Court has delivered a huge win for family carers of disabled...
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'Common sense': Heart of the City joins calls to let cars return to Queen Street
Cars could be returning to a section of Auckland's Queen Street, under a new proposal. Auckland Transport wants to let cars return to the section between Wellesley...
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'Not just about content': NZ Govt examining Aussie teen social media ban
The Government's looking to Australia as it explores ways prevent online harm to young Kiwis. On the day an under-16 social media ban began across the Tasman, our...
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Black Caps v West Indies: Blair Tickner ruled out following shoulder injury
Black Caps fast bowler Blair Tickner has been taken to hospital and is unlikely to take any more part in the second cricket test against the West Indies. Tickner...
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Explained: How will the Supreme Court decision impact family carers?
A landmark Supreme Court ruling means those providing full-time care for severely disabled family members are entitled to pay and other benefits. It was brought...
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'The rest will follow': Westpac chief economist defends rate hikes
A signal from the Reserve Bank's led Westpac to hike rates - and one economist expects other banks could follow. Westpac lifted two five-year fixed rates by 30...
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Barry Soper: When will the Willis-Richardson debate take place?
The Taxpayers' Union has raised concerns about Nicola Willis' skills as a Finance Minister - and one of her predecessors has expressed interest in a debate. Willis...
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Donald Trump defends economic policy in Pennsylvania speech
US President Donald Trump is defending his controversial economic policies amid ongoing concerns about the cost of living. Data shows two-thirds of Americans say...
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Revealed: How did the Lumma Stealer malware infect Kiwi devices?
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have been sent an unprecedented email from our National Cyber Security Centre. It's emailed 26,000 addresses warning malicious...
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Black Caps turn luck around in second West Indies test
A ray of sunshine for the Black Caps on the opening day of the second test against the West Indies at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. New Zealand newbie Michael...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: These RMA changes hit the nail on the head
These RMA changes hit the nail on the head by putting private property rights front and centre. These rights are basically what keeps rich countries rich and their...
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Navy Commodore discusses 7 Chinese Warships shadowing NZ vessel in Taiwan Strait
We learnt this week that A New Zealand Navy vessel was followed by 7 Chinese Warships while patrolling Asian waters. The HMNZS Aotearoa had crossed through the Taiwan...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 9 December 2025, the big RMA reform is finally here. RMA Minister Chris Bishop explains what...
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Property Council reacts positively to RMA announcement
The RMA is out and is set to be replaced with two new laws - one based on planning and one based on the environment. The new laws are expected to cut the number...
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More than 100 principals caught using government money on personal items
The Auditor-General has released its annual report on questionable spending by schools - and some stand out more than the rest. Sutton Park School spent $11,000...
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Summer tourism boost means holidays aren't as bad for the economy as some think
The length of New Zealand's summer holiday - isn't as bad for the economy as some may think. Prime Minister Chris Luxon's weighed in on debate - saying after working...
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'Common sense': ACC backs down on limiting amount of days staff can work from home
ACC has backed down and will continue to let staff work from home three days a week. The corporation had proposed cutting that allowance back to two days a week...
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Barry Soper weighs in on the Government's RMA announcement
The Resource Management Act is officially bound for the scrapheap. The Government's replacing the hefty legislation with two new laws - one based around planning,...
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Chris Bishop discusses key changes to obtaining building consents
Many aesthetic changes to buildings will no longer need consents - under the Government's Resource Management Act shake-up. The replacement Planning and Natural...
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Greens say Kiwis are afraid to return home due to student loan debt
The Greens are warning student debt is stopping New Zealanders coming home for Christmas. Its survey of 400 expat Kiwis found 71 percent were overdue on payments...
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Campaign launched to get Kiwis talking about issues that lead to child abuse
A push to get Kiwis talking about systemic issues leading to child abuse. The Dear Children campaign has launched today - with a letter to kids and parents countrywide,...
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Council casts doubt on timeline for universal public transport ticketing system
Public transport users in the Capital can start using debit and credit cards and phones on buses and trains - from next March. Greater Wellington Regional Council...
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Concerns power market reforms won't benefit small players
Smaller electricity retailers and generators are worried impending power market reforms won't create the level playing-field promised. The Electricity Authority's...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 08 December 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 December 2025, the EMA's Alan McDonald outlines why tomorrow's RMA overhaul is so desperately...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: We're not solving the big problems, and we don't want to
I’ve had it with people running around pretending we’re going to solve big global problems. Australia’s banning kids from social media on Wednesday. They’re going...
