Articles by Heather du Plessis-Allan
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Opinion
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're justified in feeling gloomy about the state of NZ
Tuesday, 10 September 2024, 6:28pmPattrick Smellie, who has been a regular contributor to this show, is back from his long European sabbatical - and he reckons...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't feel too sorry for Raygun
Thursday, 5 September 2024, 3:31pmHaving watched Raygun the Aussie breakdancer’s first big interview, which aired on The Project in Australia last night -...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: It looks like trouble is not nearly close to being over for TVNZ
Friday, 30 August 2024, 5:08pmYeah, it looks like the trouble is not nearly close to being over for TVNZ, the news out today is that they've made the loss...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Have the Greens underestimated Darleen Tana?
Thursday, 29 August 2024, 6:16pmIs anyone else getting the feeling the Greens have underestimated just how far Darleen Tana will go to to mess with them?...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour can't hold on to the oil and gas ban forever
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 4:56pmThat was quite a smart move from Chris Luxon yesterday, calling on opposition parties to support the Government in fixing...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm not getting excited about the money spent on that dance competition
Friday, 23 August 2024, 4:47pmLook, I hate wasteful spending as much as you do, but yeah, I'm just not getting that excited about the money that's been...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The screens are the problem
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 4:58pmI don't know if you remember - but not long ago on the show we had a debate about screen time and how bad it is for kids.The...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The police are already stretched thin enough
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 6:05pmI'm very much on the side of the cops over whether they should be pinging people for smoking in cars with kids. You'll have...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Bring on more concerts at Eden Park
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 6:34pmThe submissions are open, you can now have your say on whether Eden Park should be allowed to have 12 concerts a year, which...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: There has to be a limit to funding Christchurch's Cathedral
Friday, 9 August 2024, 6:41pmNicola Willis has made the right call to not give any more taxpayer money to the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild. It’s tough...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government doesn't need a petty issue around race relations
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 4:54pmInevitably, the Aussies have picked up on the slur from Chris Luxon, where he said when talking to Aussies - it pays to be...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Andrew Coster not seeking a second term will upset almost no one
Friday, 26 July 2024, 4:13pmSo Andrew Coster has revealed he will not be seeking a second term as Police Commissioner. Which will upset...almost no...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Canada needs to be punished properly
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 4:48pmOn first blush, that punishment that New Zealand is asking for in relation to Canada's drone spying might seem harsh - but...
